JVC KW-XC410 - Radio / CD User manual

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CD/CASSETTE RECEIVER KW-XC410/KW-XC400
For canceling the display demonstration, see page 8.
Para cancelar la demostración en pantalla, consulte la página 8.
Pour annuler la démonstration des affichages, référez-vous à la page 8.
For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.
Para la instalación y las conexiones, refiérase al manual separado.
Pour l’installation et les raccordements, se référer au manuel séparé.
INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS
For customer Use:
Enter below the Model
No. and Serial No. which
are located on the top or
bottom of the cabinet.
Retain this information
for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
GET0320-001B
[J]
RECEPTOR CON CD/CASSETTE KW-XC410/KW-XC400
RECEPTEUR CD/CASSETTE KW-XC410/KW-XC400

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Warning:
If you need to operate the unit while driving,
be sure to look ahead carefully or you may
be involved in a traffic accident.
How to reset your unit
This will reset the microcomputer. Your
preset adjustments will also be erased.
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.
How to forcibly eject a disc
If a disc cannot be recognized or cannot be
ejected, eject the disc as follows.
• If this does not work, reset your unit.
• Be careful not to drop the disc when it
ejects.
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.
INFORMATION (For U.S.A.)
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. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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 invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated.
Avoid direct exposure to beam.

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How to reset your unit ........................... 2
How to forcibly eject a disc................... 2
How to read this manual........................ 4
How to use the MODE button ............... 4
Control panel —
KW-XC410/KW-XC400............... 5
Parts identification................................. 5
Remote controller — RM-RK50 ... 6
Main elements and features ................... 6
Getting started....................... 7
Basic operations.................................. 7
Canceling the display demonstrations ... 8
Setting the clock .................................... 8
Radio operations ................... 9
Listening to the radio........................... 9
Storing stations in memory.................... 9
Listening to a preset station ................... 10
Scanning broadcast stations................... 10
Assigning titles to the stations ............... 11
Disc operations ...................... 12
Playing a disc in the unit ..................... 12
Playing discs in the CD changer ........... 13
Other main functions ............................. 15
Changing the display information ......... 15
Selecting the playback modes................ 16
Tape operations ..................... 17
Playing a tape..................................... 17
Finding the beginning of a tune............. 17
Other convenient tape functions ............ 17
Sound adjustments ................ 18
Selecting preset sound modes
(EQ: equalizer)................................. 18
Adjusting the sound ............................... 18
Storing your own sound adjustments..... 19
General settings — PSM .........20
Basic procedure ..................................... 20
External component operations ... 23
Playing an external component ............ 23
Satellite radio operations ....... 24
Listening to the SIRIUS Satellite radio... 25
Listening to the XM Satellite radio ....... 25
Storing channels in memory .................. 26
Listening to a preset channel ................. 26
Maintenance .......................... 27
Handling discs ....................................... 27
Handling cassettes ................................. 27
More about this unit............... 28
Troubleshooting ..................... 31
Specifications ......................... 33
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.
Contents
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.

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How to read this manual
The following methods are used to make the
explanations simple and easy-to-understand:
• Some related tips and notes are explained in
“More about this unit” (see pages 28 – 30).
• Button operations are mainly explained with
the illustrations as follows:
Press briefly.
Press repeatedly.
Press either one.
Press and hold until
your desired response
begins.
Press and hold both
buttons at the same
time.
The following marks are used to indicate...
: Built-in CD player operations.
: External CD changer operations.
How to use the MODE button
Press MODE repeatedly to select the different
functions available during play.
Time countdown indicator
Ex.: When “SSM” is selected
While listening to the radio:
• You cannot select “SSM” or “SCAN”
if you are listening to the station stored
in the EX (extra) button, see page 10 for
details.
While listening to a disc:
While listening to a tape:
While adjusting the sound mode:
• Pressing MODE allows you to store the
adjusted sound mode into memory. (See
page 19 for details.)
* Depending on the level meter setting. (See
page 20 for details.)
SSM SCAN MONO
Canceled
(Station frequency)*
DOLBY B B.SKIP REPEAT
REPEAT RANDOM
INTRO
Canceled
(Track no. and
Elapsed playing time)*
Canceled
(Playback direction)*
–10 +10
This unit is equipped with the steering
wheel remote control function.
• See the Installation/Connection Manual
(separate volume) for connection.

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Control panel — KW-XC410/KW-XC400
1Loading slot
2(standby/on attenuator) button
3DISP (display) button
4MODE button
5Cassette compartment
6Remote sensor
• DO NOT expose the remote sensor to
strong light (direct sunlight or artificial
lighting).
7AUX (auxiliary) input jack
8Number buttons
9CD 0(CD eject) button
pDisplay window
q5(up) / ∞(down) buttons
PROG (program) 5/ ∞buttons
w4/ ¢buttons
eSEL (select) button
rT 0(tape eject) button
tControl dial
yReset button
uSource buttons—CD/CD-CH, TAPE/AUX,
FM/AM SAT (satellite), EX (extra)
Display window
iTuner reception indicators—ST (stereo),
MO (monaural)
oDisc information indicators—
(track/file), TAG (ID3 Tag), (folder)
;Text name indicators—DISC, STATION
aMain display, level meter
sClock indicator
dEQ (equalizer) indicator
fLOUD (loudness) indicator
g(Dolby B NR) indicator
hPlayback disc indicators—MP3, WMA
jB.SKIP (blank skip) indicator
kSource display
lLevel meter, volume meter, time countdown
indicator
/Playback mode indicators—DISC,
(folder), RND (random), RPT (repeat),
INT (intro), (track/file), MAG (magazine)
zLoaded source indicators— (disc),
(tape)
Parts identification
Display window

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Remote controller — RM-RK50
Main elements and features
1(standby/on/attenuator) button
•
Turns the power on if pressed briefly or
attenuates the sound when the power is on.
• Turns the power off if pressed and held.
25U (up) / D (down) ∞buttons
•
Changes the FM/AM bands with 5U only.
• Changes the preset stations with D ∞only.
• Changes the folder of the MP3/WMA
discs.
•
Changes the tape directions with 5U only.
• While playing an MP3 disc on an
MP3-compatible CD changer:
– Changes the disc if pressed briefly.
– Changes the folder if pressed and held.
• While listening to the satellite
(SIRIUS or XM) radio:
– Changes the categories.
3VOL – / VOL + buttons
• Adjusts the volume level.
4SOUND button
• Selects the sound mode (EQ: equalizer).
5SOURCE button
• Selects the source.
62R (reverse) / F (forward) 3buttons
• Searches for stations if pressed briefly.
• Fast-forwards or reverses the track if
pressed and held.
• Changes the tracks of the disc if pressed
briefly.
• Fast-forwards or reverses the tape if
pressed and held.*
• Finds the beginning of a tune (MMS)
while listening to a tape if pressed
briefly.*
• While listening to the satellite radio:
– Changes the channels if pressed briefly.
– Changes the channels rapidly if pressed
and held.
* To release these operations, press 5U.
Playback resumes.
Installing the lithium coin battery
(CR2025)
• When operating, aim the remote controller
directly at the remote sensor on the unit.
Make sure there is no obstacle in between.
Warning:
• Do not install any battery other than
CR2025 or its equivalent; otherwise, it
may explode.
• Store the battery in a place where children
cannot reach to avoid risk of accident.
• To prevent the battery from over-heating,
cracking, or starting a fire:
– 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.
Caution:

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For your favorite station
• Stored your favorite
station, see page 10
for details.
For CD/CD-CH
For TAPE/AUX
• Sele ct “CD-CH” when using an Apple
iPod®or a JVC D. player (see page 23).
iPod is a trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S.
and other countries.
*You cannot select these sources if they
are not ready or not connected.
!Adjust the volume.
Volume level appears.
Volume level indicator
⁄Adjust the sound as you want.
(See pages 18 and 19.)
Getting started
Basic operations
~Turn on the power.
ŸFor FM/AM tuner
For SIRIUS Satellite radio*
For XM Satellite radio*

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To drop the volume in a moment (ATT)
To restore the sound, press
it again.
To turn off the power
Canceling the display
demonstrations
If no operations are done for about 20 seconds,
display demonstration starts.
[Initial: DEMO ON]—see page 20.
1
2
3
4Finish the procedure.
To activate the display demonstration
In step 3above...
Setting the clock
1
2Set the hour and minute.
1Select “CLOCK HOUR,” then
adjust the hour.
2Select “CLOCK MIN,” (minute)
then adjust the minute.
3Finish the procedure.

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2Select the desired station frequencies.
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to
receive
1
2
Lights up when monaural mode is activated.
Reception improves, but stereo effect will
be lost.
To restore the stereo effect, repeat the same
procedure. Then, in step 2, select “MONO
OFF.”
Storing stations in memory
You can preset six stations for each band.
FM station automatic presetting—
SSM (Strong-station Sequential
Memory)
1Select the FM band (FM1 – FM3)
you want to store into.
Radio operations
Listening to the radio
~
Lights up when receiving an FM stereo
broadcast with sufficient signal strength.
Selected band appears.
ŸStart searching for a station.
When a station is received, searching
stops.
To stop searching, press the same
button again.
To tune in to a station manually
In step Ÿabove...
1
To be continued....

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Listening to a preset station
1
2Select the preset station (1 – 6) you
want.
or
To tune in to your favorite station (EX)
If you press the button
again, the previous source
will be played back again.
Scanning broadcast stations
1
2Start scanning.
Each time a broadcast is tuned in, scanning
stops for about 5 seconds (tuned frequency
appears on the display), and you can check
what program is now being broadcast.
3Start listening to the program.
2
3
“SSM” flashes, then disappears when
automatic presetting is over.
Local FM stations with the strongest signals are
searched and stored automatically in the FM
band.
Manual presetting
Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.5 MHz into the
preset number 4 of the FM1 band.
1
2
3
Preset number flashes for a while.
Storing your favorite station into the
EX (extra) button
Ex.: Storing your favorite FM station of
92.5 MHz into the EX button
While listening to an FM station, tune in
to your favorite station, then....

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4Finish the procedure.
To erase the entire title
In step 3on the left...
To change the information shown on the
display
* If no title is assigned, “NO NAME” appears
for a while.
Available characters
Upper case
Lower case
Numbers and symbols
Assigning titles to the stations
You can assign titles to 30 station frequencies
(including both FM and AM). Each station
name can be assigned up to 10 characters.
However, you cannot assign title to the station
frequency stored in the EX button.
1Tune in to the station you would like
to assign a title to.
2Enter the assigning mode.
3Assign a title.
1Select a character set.
2Select a character.
3Move to the next (or previous)
character position.
4Repeat steps 1to 3until you
finish entering the title.
Station frequency
(and Preset no.)
Assigned title*

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•When inserting an audio CD or a CD Text
disc:
To stop play and eject the disc
The source changes to the last
selected source.
*1Either the MP3 or WMA indicator lights up
depending on the detected file.
*2Depending on the level meter setting. (See
page 20 for details.)
Disc operations
Playing a disc in the unit
Total playing time
of the inserted disc
Total track number
of the inserted disc
Elapsed playing
time*2
Current track
number*2
All tracks will be played repeatedly until
you change the source or eject the disc.
•When inserting an MP3 or a WMA disc:
Total file
number
Total folder
number
Elapsed playing
time*2
Current track
number*2
Disc information appears
automatically (see page 15).
CD Text: Disc title/performer =
Track title appears automatically
(see page 15).

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About the CD changer
It is recommended to use a JVC MP3-
compatible CD changer with your unit.
• You can also connect other CH-X series
CD changers (except CH-X99 and
CH-X100). However, they are not
compatible with MP3 discs, so you cannot
play back MP3 discs.
• You cannot play any WMA disc in the CD
changer.
• You cannot use the KD-MK series CD
changers with this unit.
• Disc text information recorded in the CD
Text can be displayed when a JVC CD
Text compatible CD changer is connected.
For connection, see Installation/Connection
Manual (separate volume).
Playing discs in the CD changer All disc in the magazine will be played
repeatedly until you change the source.
• Ejecting the magazine will also stop playing.
~
*If you have changed “EXT INPUT”
setting to “EXT INPUT”(see page
22), you cannot select the CD
changer.
ŸSelect a disc.
For disc number from 01 – 06:
For disc number from 07 – 12:
Selected disc number
Track number

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To fast-forward or reverse the track
To go to the next or previous tracks
To go to the next or previous folders for
MP3 and WMA discs
To locate a particular track (for CD) or
folder (for MP3 or WMA discs) directly
To select a number from 01 – 06:
To select a number from 07 – 12:
• To use folder search on MP3/WMA discs, it
is required that folders are assigned with
2-digit numbers at the beginning of their
folder names—01, 02, 03, and so on.
To select a particular track in a folder (for
MP3 or WMA disc):
•When the current disc is an audio CD or a
CD Text disc:
*1“ROOT” appears if no folder is included in
the disc.
*2Depending on the level meter setting. (See
page 20 for details.)
Elapsed playing
time*2
Current track
number*2
CD Text: Disc title/performer =
Track title appears automatically
(see page 15).
•When the current disc is an MP3 disc:
Elapsed playing
time*2
Current track
number*2
Disc information appears
automatically (see page 15).
Folder name*1
(For MP3/WMA
discs)
(For MP3 discs)

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Other main functions
Skipping a track quickly during play
• For MP3 or WMA disc, you can skip a track
within the same folder.
Ex.: To select track 32 while playing track 6
1
2
First time you press 5/ ∞button, the track
skips to the nearest higher or lower track
with a track number of multiple ten (ex.
10th, 20th, 30th).
Then each time you press the button, you
can skip 10 tracks.
• After the last track, the first track will be
selected and vice versa.
3
Prohibiting disc ejection
You can lock a disc in the loading slot.
To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same
procedure.
Changing the display information
While playing an audio CD or a CD
Text
While playing an MP3 or a WMA disc
• When “TAG DIS P” is set to
“TAG ON” (see page 22)
• When “TAG DISP” is set to
“TAG OFF”
: Current track/file number and
Elapsed playing time
*3If the current disc is an audio CD,
“NO NAME” appears.
*4If an MP3/WMA file does not have ID3 tags,
folder name and file name appear. In this
case, the TAG indicator will not light up.
–10 +10
Only possible on JVC
MP3-compatible CD changer

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Selecting the playback modes
You can use only one of the following playback modes at a time.
Select your desired playback mode.
1 2
Repeat play
Ex.: When “TRACK RPT” is selected
Mode Plays repeatedly
TRACK RPT : The current track.
• RPT and light up.
FOLDER RPT*1: All tracks of the current folder.
•and RPT light up.
DISC RPT*2: All tracks of the current disc.
• DISC and RPT light up.
REPEAT OFF : Cancels.
Random play
Ex.: When “DISC RND” is selected
Mode Plays at random
FOLDER RND*1: All tracks of the current folder,
then tracks of the next folder and so
on.
•and RND light up.
DISC RND : All tracks of the current disc.
• DISC and RND light up.
MAG RND*2: All tracks of the inserted discs.
• RND and MAG light up.
RANDOM OFF : Cancels.
Intro scan
Ex.: When “TRACK INT” is selected
Mode Plays the beginning 15 seconds of...
TRACK INT : All tracks of the current disc.
• INT and light up.
FOLDER INT*1: The first track of every folder of
the current disc.
•and INT light up.
DISC INT*2: The first tracks of the inserted
discs.
• DISC and INT light up.
INTRO OFF : Cancels.
*1Only while playing an MP3 disc or a WMA disc.
*2Only while playing discs in the CD changer.

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To change the playback direction
To stop play and eject the cassette
The source changes to the last
selected source.
To fast-forward or rewind a tape
When the tape reaches its
end while fast-forwarding,
the tape direction will change
automatically.
To stop fast-forwarding or rewinding, press
the PROG button.
Prohibiting tape ejection
You can lock a tape in the loading slot.
To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same
procedure.
Tape operations
Playing a tape Finding the beginning of a tune
Multi Music Scan (MMS) allows you to
automatically start playback from the beginning
of a specified tune.
Specify the tune you want to locate
(how many tunes ahead of or before the
current tune)
When the beginning
of the specified tune is
located, playback starts
automatically.
*3Goes back to the beginning of the current
tune.
Other convenient tape functions
1
2
• To turn on or off Dolby B NR*4
( lights up on the display)
• To skip blank portions on the tape
( lights up on the display)
• To play the current tune repeatedly
( lights up on the display)
*4Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-
D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
Playback starts automatically. When one
side of the tape reaches its end during play,
the other side of the tape automatically
starts playing. (Auto Reverse)
FWD PLAY
(Forward play)
REV PLAY
(Reverse play)

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Sound adjustments
Selecting preset sound modes
(EQ: equalizer)
You can select a preset sound mode suitable to
the music genre.
~
Ÿ
FLAT OHard Rock OR & B O
POP OJAZZ ODanceMusic O
Country OReggae OClassic O
USER 1 OUSER 2 OUSER 3 O
(back to the beginning)
To select the sound mode directly
You can select the sound mode directly using
the remote controller.
Adjusting the sound
You can adjust the sound characteristics to your
preference.
1
2
Indication Range
FADER*1
Adjust the front and rear
speaker balance.
R06 (Rear only)
to
F06 (Front only)
BAL (balance)
Adjust the left and right
speaker balance.
L06 (Left only)
to
R06 (Right only)
LOUD (loudness)
Boost low and high
frequencies to produce a
well-balanced sound at low
volume level.
LOUD ON
LOUD OFF
VOLUME*2
Adjust the volume.
00 (min.) to
30 or 50 (max.)*3
*1If you are using a two-speaker system, set
the fader level to “00.”
*2Normally the control dial works as the
volume control. So you do not have to select
“VOLUME” to adjust the volume level.
*3Depending on the amplifier gain control
setting. (See page 22 for details.)

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Storing your own sound
adjustments
You can adjust the sound modes and store your
own adjustments in memory.
1
2Select one of the sound mode to
adjust.
Ex.: When “JAZZ” is selected
3Select the sound elements to adjust
while the selected sound mode is
shown.
LOW LEVEL OLOW FREQ. O
LOW WIDTH OMID LEVEL O
MID WIDTH OHIGH LEVEL O
HIGH FREQ. O(back to the
beginning)
• (LOW, MID, HIGH) LEVEL:
Adjust the enhancement level.
• (LOW, HIGH) FREQ:
Select the center frequency to adjust.
• (LOW, MID) WIDTH :
Select the band width level.
4Adjust the selected sound elements
while the indication on step 3is
shown.
Indication Preset values
LOW MID HIGH
LEVEL –06
(min.) to
+06
(max.)
–06
(min.) to
+06
(max.)
–06
(min.) to
+06
(max.)
FREQ 60Hz
80Hz
100Hz
120Hz
8kHz
10kHz
12kHz
15kHz
WIDTH 1 (min.)
to
4 (max.)
1 (min.)
to
2 (max.)
5Repeat steps 3and 4to set (or
adjust) the other sound elements.
6Select one of the user sound modes
(USER 1, USER 2, USER 3).
7Store the adjustments.
“MEMORY” appears for a
while.

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Indications Selectable settings, [reference page]
DEMO MODE
Display
demonstration
DEMO ON : [Initial]; Display demonstration will be activated
automatically if no operation is done for about
20 seconds, [8].
DEMO OFF : Cancels.
CLOCK HOUR
Hour adjustment
1 – 12, [8]
[Initial: 1 (1:00)]
CLOCK MIN
Minute adjustment
00 – 59, [8]
[Initial: 00 (1:00)]
CLOCK DISP
Clock display
CLOCK ON : Clock time is shown on the display at all times even
when the unit is turned off.
CLOCK OFF : [Initial];
Clock time is shown when the unit is turned
on
. If the unit is turned off, pressing DISP will show
the clock time for about 5 seconds.
LEVELMETER
Audio level meter
You can select one of the four different level meter patterns or a
demonstration of all the patterns.
LEVEL ALL [Initial] OLEVEL 1 OLEVEL 2 OLEVEL 3 O
LEVEL 4 OLEVEL OFF (canceled) O(back to the beginning)
LEVEL ALL : Demonstrates all the level meter patterns, each for
about 20 seconds.
General settings — PSM
Basic procedure
You can change PSM (Preferred Setting Mode)
items (except “SID”) listed in the table that
follows.
1
2Select a PSM item.
3Adjust the PSM item selected.
4Repeat steps 2and 3to adjust the
other PSM items if necessary.
5Finish the procedure.