JVC KD-R616 User manual

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GET0639-001A
[U/UH]
EN, TH 1209DTSMDTJEIN© 2009 Victor Company of Japan, Limited
For canceling the display demonstration, see page 4. /
CD RECEIVER /
KD-R616
INSTRUCTIONS
For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.
Having TROUBLE with operation?
Please reset your unit
Refer to page of How to reset your unit
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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.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1.CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2.CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave
all servicing to qualified service personnel.
3.CAUTION: Visible and/or invisible class 1M laser radiation when open. Do not view directly with
optical instruments.
4.REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED OUTSIDE THE UNIT.
[European Union only]
Warning:
If you need to operate the unit while driving,
be sure to look around carefully or you may be
involved in a traffic accident.
For safety...
• 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.
How to read this manual
The following icons/symbols are used to
indicate:
Press and hold the button(s)
until the desired operation
begins.
Turn the control dial.
Turn the control dial
to make a selection,
then press to confirm.
( XX) Reference page number
<XXXX> Menu setting item
Continued on the next page
[Hold]
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CONTENTS
2 How to read this manual
3 How to attach/detach the control
panel
3 How to reset your unit
3 How to forcibly eject a disc
4 Canceling the display
demonstration
4 Setting the clock
5 Preparing the remote controller
(RM-RK50)
6 Basic operations
7 Listening to the radio
9 Listening to a disc
10 Listening to the USB device
11 Using Bluetooth® devices
13 Using a Bluetooth mobile phone
14 Using a Bluetooth audio player
16 Listening to the iPod/iPhone
18 Listening to the other external
components
19 Selecting a preset sound mode
20 Menu operations
26 More about this unit
29 Maintenance
30 Troubleshooting
34 Specifications
How to attach/detach the control
panel
How to reset your unit
Your preset adjustments
will also be erased (except
the registered Bluetooth
device). ( 11)
How to forcibly eject a disc
• You can forcibly eject the loaded disc even
if the disc is locked. To lock/unlock the disc,
9.
• Be careful not to drop the disc when it ejects.
• If this does not work, reset your unit.
[Hold]
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1 Turn on the power.
2
3
Setting the clock
1 Turn on the power.
2
3 Select <CLOCK>.
4 Select <CLOCK SET>.
5 Adjust the hour.
6 Adjust the minute.
7 Finish the procedure.
4 Select <DEMO OFF>.
5
6 Finish the procedure.
Canceling the display demonstration
(Initial setting)
[Hold]
(Initial setting)
[Hold]
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Warning (to prevent accidents and
damage):
• Do not install any battery other than CR2025
or its equivalent.
• Do not leave the remote controller in a place
(such as dashboards) exposed to direct
sunlight for a long time.
• Store the battery in a place where children
cannot reach.
• Do not recharge, short, disassemble, heat the
battery, or dispose of it in a fire.
• Do not leave the battery with other metallic
materials.
• Do not poke the battery with tweezers or
similar tools.
• Wrap the battery with tape and insulate when
throwing away or saving it.
This unit is equipped with the steering wheel
remote control function.
Before operating, connect an exclusive remote
adapter (not supplied) which matches your car
to the steering wheel remote input terminal on
the rear of the unit.
• For details, refer also to the instructions
supplied with the remote adapter.
Preparing the remote controller (RM-RK50)
When you use the remote controller for the first
time, pull out the insulation sheet.
If the effectiveness of the remote controller
decreases, replace the battery.
Replacing the lithium coin battery
CR2025
Caution:
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.
• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fire, or the like.
Insulation sheet
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Basic operations
Control dial
Ejects the disc Loading slot USB (Universal Serial Bus) input jack Display window
Auxiliary
input jack
Detaches the panel
When you press or hold the following button(s)...
Main unit Remote
controller General operation
Turns on.
• When the power is on, pressing /I/ATT on the remote controller
also mutes the sound or pauses. Press /I/ATT again to cancel
muting or resume playback.
Turns off if pressed and held.
Selects the available sources (if the power is turned on).
• If the source is ready, playback also starts.
Adjusts the volume level.
— Selects items.
—
• Mutes the sound while listening to a source. If the source is “CD,”
“USB” or “USB-IPOD,” playback pauses. Press the control dial again
to cancel muting or resume playback.
• Confirms selection.
Selects the sound mode.
• Enters tone level adjustment directly ( 19) if pressed and held
EQ/BASS-TRE on the main unit.
Remote sensor
• DO NOT expose to bright sunlight.
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Manual search
“M” flashes, then press
the button repeatedly.
When an FM stereo broadcast is
hard to receive
1
2
] <TUNER> ] <MONO> ]
<MONO ON>
Reception improves, but stereo effect
will be lost.
To restore the stereo effect, repeat the same
procedure to select <MONO OFF>.
Automatic presetting (FM)—
SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory)
You can preset up to 18 stations for FM.
While listening to a station...
1
2
] <TUNER> ] <SSM> ]
<SSM 01 – 06> / <SSM 07 – 12> /
<SSM 13 – 18>
“SSM” flashes and local stations with
the strongest signals are searched and
stored automatically.
To preset another 6 stations, repeat the above
procedure by selecting one of the other 6 SSM
setting ranges.
Main unit Remote
controller General operation
—• Enters <COLOR> setting directly ( 24).
• Enters <COLOR SETUP> setting directly ( 25) if pressed and held.
— Returns to the previous menu.
—Power off : Checks the current clock time.
Power on : Changes the display information.
[Hold]
[Hold]
[Hold]
Listening to the radio
~
] “FM” or “AM”
Ÿ
“ST” lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast
with sufficient signal strength.
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Manual presetting (FM/AM)
You can preset up to 18 stations for FM and 6
stations for AM.
Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.50 MHz into preset
number “04.”
1
] “92.50MHz”
2
“PRESET MODE” flashes.
3
] Selects preset number “04.”
“P04” flashes and “MEMORY” appears.
Selecting a preset station
or
1
2
Changing the display information
Station name * = Frequency =
Clock = (back to the beginning)
* If no title is assigned to a station, “NO NAME”
appears for a few seconds.
Using the remote controller
5 U / D ∞ : Changes the preset
stations
2 R / F 3 : Searches for stations
[Hold]
Title assignment
You can assign titles up to 30 station
frequencies (FM and AM) using 8 characters
(maximum) for each title.
• If you try to assign titles to more than 30
station frequencies, “NAME FULL” appears.
Delete unwanted titles before assignment.
1
] “FM” or “AM”
2
] Show the title entry screen.
3
] Select a character.
4
] Move to the next (or previous)
character position.
5Repeat steps 3and 4until you have
finished entering the title.
6
To erase the entire title, press and hold DISP
after step 2, then press the control dial.
Available characters
ABCDEFGH I
JKLMNOPQR
STUVWXYZ0
123456789
—/ <> Space
[Hold]
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Stopping playback and ejecting
the disc
“NO DISC” appears.
Press / SOURCE to listen to
another playback source.
Prohibiting disc ejection
To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same
procedure.
Selects folder of the MP3/WMA
Selects track
Fast-forwards or
reverses the track
Selecting a track/folder
For MP3/WMA discs, select the desired folder,
then the desired track by repeating the control
dial procedures.
• If the MP3/WMA disc contains many tracks,
you can fast search (±10, ±100, ±1000)
through the disc by turning the control dial
quickly.
• To return to the previous menu, press BACK .
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.
Selecting the playback modes
You can use only one of the following playback
modes at a time.
1
2
] “REPEAT” j “RANDOM”
3
REPEAT
TRACK RPT : Repeats current track
FOLDER RPT : Repeats current folder
RANDOM
FOLDER RND : Randomly plays all tracks
of current folder, then
tracks of next folders
ALL RND : Randomly plays all tracks
To cancel repeat play or random play, select
“RPT OFF” or “RND OFF.”
Listening to a disc
~
] Turn on the power.
Ÿ
All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change
the source or eject the disc.
[Hold]
[Hold]
[Hold]
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Listening to the USB device
This unit can play MP3/WMA files stored on a USB mass storage class device.
You can connect a USB mass storage class device such as a USB memory, Digital Audio Player,
etc. to the unit.
• You can also connect an Apple iPod/iPhone to the USB input jack. For details of the operations,
16 – 17.
~
] Turn on the power.
Ÿ
All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the
source or detach the USB device.
Caution on volume setting:
USB devices produce very little noise compared
with other sources. Lower the volume before
playing a USB to avoid damaging the speakers
by sudden increase of the output level.
If you have turned off the power (without
detaching the USB device)...
Pressing /SOURCE turns on the power and
playback starts from where it has been stopped
previously.
• If a different USB device is currently attached,
playback starts from the beginning.
USB input jack
USB memory
Changing the display information
Disc title/Album name/performer (folder
name)* = Track title (file name)* = Current
track number with the elapsed playing time
= Current track number with the clock
time
= (back to the beginning)
* If the current disc is an audio CD, “NO NAME”
appears.
If an MP3/WMA file does not have Tag
information or <TAG DISPLAY> is set to
<TAG OFF> ( 20), folder name and file name
appear.
Using the remote controller
5 U / D ∞ : Selects folder of the
MP3/WMA
2 R / F 3 : Selects track
2 R / F 3
[Hold]
: Fast-forwards or
reverses the track
Stop playing and detaching the
USB device
Straightly pull it out from the unit.
“NO USB” appears. Press /SOURCE to listen to
another playback source.
You can operate the USB device in the same
way you operate the files on a disc. ( 9)
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Using Bluetooth® devices
For Bluetooth operations, it is required to
connect the Bluetooth adapter, KS-BTA200 (not
supplied) to the expansion port on the rear of
this unit.
• Refer to pages iand ii at the end of the
manual to check the countries where you
may use the Bluetooth® function.
• For details, refer also to the instructions
supplied with the Bluetooth adapter and the
Bluetooth device.
To use a Bluetooth device through the unit
(“BT-PHONE” and “BT-AUDIO”) for the first time,
you need to establish a Bluetooth wireless
connection between the unit and the device.
• Once the connection is established, it is
registered on the unit even if you reset your
unit. Up to five devices can be registered in
total.
• Only one device can be connected at a time
for each source (“BT-PHONE” and “BT-AUDIO”).
Registration (Pairing) methods
Use either of the following items (“OPEN” or
“SEARCH” ) in the Bluetooth menu to register
and make the unit ready to establish a new
Bluetooth connection with a device.
“OPEN” : Connection is established by
operating the Bluetooth device.
“SEARCH” : Connection is established by
operating the unit.
Registering using “OPEN”
Preparation: Operate the device to turn on its
Bluetooth function.
1
] “BT-PHONE” or “BT-AUDIO”
2
] “NEW DEVICE” ] “OPEN”
3
] Enter a PIN (Personal Identification
Number) code in to the unit.
You can enter any number you like
(1-digit to 16-digit number).
[Initial: 0000]
• Some devices have their own PIN
code. Enter the specified PIN code in
to the unit.
Cautions:
• Avoid using the USB device if it might hinder
your safety driving.
• Do not pull out and attach the USB device
repeatedly while “READING” is shown on the
display.
• Do not start the car engine if a USB device is
connected.
• This unit may not be able to play the files
depending on the type of USB device.
• Operation and power supply may not work as
intended for some USB devices.
• You cannot connect a computer to the USB
input terminal of the unit.
• Make sure all important data has been backed
up to avoid losing the data.
• Do not leave a USB device in the car, expose
to direct sunlight, or high temperature to
avoid deformation or cause damages to the
device.
• Some USB devices may not work immediately
after attaching USB device or turn on the
power.
• For more details about USB operations,
27, 28.
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4Repeat step 3on page 11 until you
have finished entering the PIN code.
5
“OPEN..” flashes.
6Use the Bluetooth device to search and
connect.
On the device to be connected, enter
the same PIN code you have just
entered for this unit. “CONNECTED”
appears.
Now connection is established and you
can use the device through the unit.
The device remains registered even after you
disconnect the device. Use “CONNECT“ (or
activate “AUTO CNNCT”) to connect the same
device from next time on. ( 15)
Registering using
“SEARCH”/“SPECIAL”
1
] “BT-PHONE” or “BT-AUDIO”
2
] “NEW DEVICE”
3
] “SEARCH” : To search for available
devices
The unit searches and displays the list
of the available devices. “UNFOUND”
appears if no available device is
detected.
– – – – – or – – – – –
] “SPECIAL” : To connect a special
device
The unit displays the list of the preset
devices.
4
] Select a device you want to connect.
5For available devices...
] Enter the specific PIN code of the
device to the unit.
• Refer to the instructions supplied with
the device to check the PIN code.
Use the Bluetooth device to connect.
Now connection is established and you
can use the device through the unit.
For special device...
Use “OPEN” or “SEARCH” to connect.
Connecting/disconnecting/
deleting a registered device
1
] “BT-PHONE” or “BT-AUDIO”
2
] Select a device you want to
connect/disconnect/delete.
3
] “CONNECT” or “DISCONNECT” : To
connect/disconnect the selected device
– – – – – or – – – – –
] “DELETE” ] “YES” : To delete the
selected device
You can set the unit to connect the Bluetooth
device automatically when the unit is turned
on. ( “AUTO CNNCT,” 15)
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Using the remote controller
5 U / D ∞ /
2 R / F 3 /
SOURCE
: Answers calls
5 U / D ∞ /
2 R / F 3 /
SOURCE
[Hold]
: Rejects calls
Making a call
1
] “BT-PHONE”
2
3
] Select “DIAL” menu.
4
] Select a calling method.
PHONE BOOK* j MISSED* j
NUMBER j VOICE DIAL j
REDIAL* j RECEIVED* j (back to
the beginning)
* Displays only when your mobile phone
is equipped with these functions and is
compatible with this unit.
Using a Bluetooth
mobile phone
~
] “BT-PHONE”
Ÿ
] Bluetooth menu
!Make a call or setting using
the Bluetooth setting menu.
( 15)
When a call comes in....
The source is automatically changed to
“BT-PHONE.”
• The display will flash in blue. (<RING COLOR>,
21)
When “AUTO ANSWER” is activated....
The unit answers the incoming calls
automatically. ( 15)
• When “AUTO ANSWER” is deactivated, press
any button (except / SOURCE / / 0 ) to
answer the incoming call.
• You can adjust the microphone volume level.
( 15)
To end the call
Hold any button (except / SOURCE / / 0 ).
When a text message comes in....
If the mobile phone is compatible with text
message (notified through JVC Bluetooth
adapter) and “MSG INFO” (message info) is
set to “AUTOMATIC” ( 15), the unit rings to
inform you of the message arrival.
• “RCV MESSAGE” (receiving message) appears
and the display illuminate in blue. (<RING
COLOR>, 21)
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5For REDIAL, RECEIVED, MISSED
] Repeat step 4on page 13 to select
a name (if it is acquired) or a phone
number.
For PHONE BOOK
] Repeat step 4on page 13 to select a
name or a phone number.
For NUMBER
] Enter a phone number.
] Confirm.
For VOICE DIAL
] Speak the name you want to call
when “SAY NAME” appears.
• If your mobile phone does not support
the voice recognition system, “ERROR”
appears.
• Using voice tags may be difficult in
a noisy environment or during an
emergency.
• To return to the previous menu, press 5 .
Using a Bluetooth audio
player
] “BT-AUDIO”
If playback does not start, operate the
Bluetooth audio player to start playback.
Operate the Bluetooth audio player to
pause (if playback does not pause when you
change the source).
Reverse skips/forward
skips
Pauses/starts playback*
* Operation may be different
according to the connected
Bluetooth audio player.
Enter setting menu (Device
list)
For connecting/disconnecting/deleting a
registered device, 12.
Using the remote controller
2 R / F 3 : Reverse skips/forward
skips
Changing the Bluetooth settings
1
] “BT-PHONE” or “BT-AUDIO”
2
] Bluetooth menu
3
] “SETTINGS”
4
] Select a setting item.
AUTO CNNCT j AUTO ANSWER* 1
j MSG INFO* 2 j MIC SETTING* 1
j VERSION* 3 j (back to the
beginning)
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5
] Change the setting accordingly. For
setting menu, right column.
*1 Appears only when a Bluetooth phone is
connected.
*2 Appears only when a Bluetooth phone is
connected and it is compatible with text
message (notified through JVC Bluetooth
adapter).
*3 Bluetooth Audio: Shows only “Version.”
Setting menu [Initial: Underlined]
AUTO CNNCT (connect)
When the unit is turned on, the connection is
established automatically with...
OFF: No Bluetooth device.
LAST: The last connected Bluetooth device.
ORDER: The available registered Bluetooth
device found at first.
AUTO ANSWER
Only for the device being connected for
“BT-PHONE.”
ON: The unit answers the incoming calls
automatically.
OFF: The unit does not answer the calls
automatically. Answer the calls
manually.
REJECT: The unit rejects all incoming calls.
MSG INFO (message info)
Only for the device being connected for
“BT-PHONE.”
AUTOMATIC: The unit informs you of the
arrival of a message by ringing
and displaying “RCV MESSAGE”
(receiving message).
• The display illuminate in blue.
(<RING COLOR>, 21)
MANUAL: The unit does not inform you of
the arrival of a message.
MIC SETTING (microphone setting)
Only for the device being connected for
“BT-PHONE.” Adjust microphone volume
connected to the Bluetooth adapter,
[LEVEL 01/02/03].
VERSION
The Bluetooth software and hardware versions
are shown.
Warning messages
ERROR CNNCT (Error Connection)
The device is registered but the connection
has failed. Use “CONNECT” to connect the
device again. ( 12)
ERROR
Try the operation again. If “ERROR” appears
again, check if the device supports the
function you have tried.
UNFOUND
No available Bluetooth device is detected
by “SEARCH.”
LOADING*
The unit is updating the phone book.
PLEASE WAIT
The unit is preparing to use the Bluetooth
function. If the message does not disappear,
turn off and turn on the unit, then connect
the device again (or reset the unit).
RESET 8
Check the connection between the adapter
and this unit.
* Displays only when your mobile phone
is equipped with these functions and is
compatible with this unit.
Bluetooth Information:
If you wish to receive more information
about Bluetooth, visit the following JVC web
site: <http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/car/>
(English website only)
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• Disconnecting the iPod/iPhone will stop
playback. Press / SOURCE to listen to another
playback source.
• For details, refer also to the instructions
supplied with your iPod/iPhone.
Caution:
• Avoid using the iPod/iPhone if it might hinder
your safety while driving.
• Make sure all important data has been backed
up to avoid losing the data.
There are two control terminals:
• <HEAD MODE> Control by this unit.
• <IPOD MODE> Control by the connected
iPod/iPhone.
Preparation: Select the controlling terminal,
<HEAD MODE> or <IPOD MODE> for iPod
playback:
• Press and hold BACK button.
• Make the selection from <IPOD SWITCH>
setting, 23.
Listening to the iPod/iPhone
The operations explained below are under
<HEAD MODE>.
~
] “USB-IPOD”
Playback starts automatically.
Ÿ
] Select a song.
Pauses or resumes
playback
Selects track
Fast-forwards or
reverses the track
[Hold]
You can connect the iPod/iPhone using the USB 2.0 cable (accessory of the iPod/iPhone) to the
USB input jack on the control panel.
USB 2.0 cable (accessory
of the iPod/iPhone)
Apple iPod/iPhone
USB input jack
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Selecting a track from the menu
1
2
] Select the desired menu.
PLAYLISTS j ARTISTS j ALBUMS
j SONGS j PODCASTS j
GENRES j COMPOSERS j
AUDIOBOOKS j (back to the
beginning)
3
] Select the desired track.
Repeat this procedure until the desired
track is selected.
• If the selected menu contains many tracks,
you can fast search (±10, ±100, ±1000)
through the menu by turning the control dial
quickly.
• To return to the previous menu, press
BACK .
Selecting the playback modes
1
2
] “REPEAT” j “RANDOM”
[Hold]
3
REPEAT
ONE RPT : Functions the same as
“Repeat One” of the iPod
ALL RPT : Functions the same as
“Repeat All” of the iPod
RANDOM
ALBUM RND : Functions the same as
“Shuffle Albums” of the
iPod
SONG RND : Functions the same as
“Shuffle Songs” of the
iPod
• To cancel repeat play or random play, select
“RPT OFF” or “RND OFF.”
• “ALBUM RND” is not available for some iPod.
• To return to the previous menu, press
BACK .
Changing the display information
Album name/performer = Track title =
Current track number with the elapsed
playing time = Current track number with
the clock time = (back to the beginning)
Using the remote controller
2 R / F 3 : Selects track
2 R / F 3
[Hold]
: Fast-forwards or
reverses the track
Notice:
When operating an iPod, some operations
may not be performed correctly or as
intended. In this case, visit the following JVC
web site: <http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/car/>
(English website only)
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~
] “EXT INPUT” or “AUX IN”
ŸTurn on the connected
component and start
playing the source.
!
] Adjust the volume.
⁄Adjust the sound as you
want. ( 19)
Connecting an external component to the AUX input jack
3.5 mm stereo mini plug
(not supplied)
Portable audio player,
etc.
Listening to the other external
components
You can connect an external component to:
• EXT INPUT: Expansion port on the rear of
this unit using the following adapters (not
supplied):
–KS-U57, Line Input Adapter
–KS-U58, AUX Input Adapter
Preparation: Make sure <EXT ON> is selected
for the <SRC SELECT>
= <EXT IN> setting.
( 23)
• AUX IN: AUX (auxiliary) input jack on the
control panel.
Preparation: Make sure <AUX ON> is
selected for the <SRC SELECT> = <AUX IN>
setting. ( 23)
• For details, refer also to the instructions
supplied with the adapter or external
components.
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Selecting a preset sound mode
You can select a preset sound mode suitable
for the music genre.
FLAT = NATURAL = DYNAMIC = VOCAL
BOOST
= BASS BOOST = USER = (back to
the beginning)
While listening, you can adjust the tone level of
the selected sound mode.
1
2
Adjust the level (–06 to +06) of the
selected tone (BASS / MID / TRE).
The sound mode is automatically stored
and changed to “USER.”
Tone Sound element
Frequency Level Q
BASS 60 Hz
80 Hz
100 Hz
200 Hz
–06 to +06 Q1.0
Q1.25
Q1.5
Q2.0
MIDDLE 0.5 kHz
1.0 kHz
1.5 kHz
2.5 kHz
–06 to +06 Q0.75
Q1.0
Q1.25
TREBLE 10.0 kHz
12.5 kHz
15.0 kHz
17.5 kHz
–06 to +06 Q FIX
Storing your own sound mode
You can store your own adjustments in
memory.
1
2
] <PRO EQ> ] <BASS> / <MIDDLE> /
<TREBLE>
3
Adjust the sound elements of the
selected tone. ( table on the left)
4Repeat steps 2and 3to adjust other
tones.
The adjustments made will be stored
automatically in “USER.”
The current sound mode changes to “USER”
automatically.
[Hold]
[Hold]
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Menu operations
1 2 3 Repeat step 2if necessary.
• To return to the previous menu,
press BACK .
• To exit from the menu, press DISP
or MENU .
Category Menu item Selectable setting, [Initial: Underlined]
DEMO
DEMO
Display
demonstration
• DEMO ON
• DEMO OFF
: Display demonstration will be activated
automatically if no operation is done for about
20 seconds.
: Cancels. ( 4)
CLOCK
CLOCK SET
Clock setting
—
[1:00]
: Adjust the hour, then the minute. ( 4)
PRO EQ
BASS —: For settings, 19.
MIDDLE
TREBLE
DISPLAY
DIMMER • DIMMER AUTO
• DIMMER ON
• DIMMER OFF
: Dims the display when you turn on the
headlights. *1
: Dims the display and button illumination.
: Cancels.
SCROLL *2• SCROLL ONCE
• SCROLL AUTO
• SCROLL OFF
: Scrolls the displayed information once.
: Repeats scrolling (at 5-second intervals).
: Cancels.
Pressing
DISP for more than one second can scroll the display
regardless of the setting.
TAG DISPLAY • TAG ON
• TAG OFF
: Shows the Tag information while playing MP3/
WMA tracks.
: Cancels.
*1The illumination control lead connection is required. (See “Installation/Connection Manual.”) This
setting may not work correctly on some vehicles (particularly on those having a control dial for
dimming). In this case, change the setting to any other than <DIMMER AUTO>.
*2Some characters or symbols will not be shown correctly (or will be blanked) on the display.
[Hold]
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