JVC KD-S33 manual

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    ENGLISH ESPAÑOL CD RECEIVER KD-S33 RECEPTOR CON CD KD-S33 For canceling the display demonstration, see page 7. Para cancelar la demostración en pantalla, consulte la página 7. For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. Para la instalación y las conexiones, refiérase al manual separado. INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES [...]

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    2 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. 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 t[...]

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    ENGLISH 3 The following marks are used to indicate... : Built-in CD player operations. : External CD changer operations. : Indicator displayed for the corresponding operation. How to reset your unit • Your preset adjustments will also be erased. • If a disc is loaded, it will eject. Be careful not to drop the disc. How to forcibly eject a disc [...]

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    4 ENGLISH 1 4 / ¢ buttons 2 (standby/on attenuator) button 3 5 (up) / ∞ (down) buttons 4 Loading slot 5 Display window 6 0 (eject) button 7 EQ (equalizer) button 8 Remote sensor DO NOT expose the remote sensor to strong light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting). 9 SRC (source) button p BAND button q Control dial w SEL (select) button e MO ([...]

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    ENGLISH 5 Remote controller — RM-RK50 Installing the lithium coin battery (CR2025) For USA-California Only: This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material—special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Aim the remote controller directly at the remote sensor on the unit. Make [...]

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    6 ENGLISH ! • For FM/AM tuner • For SIRIUS radio • For XM radio ⁄ Adjust the volume. @ Adjust the sound as you want. (See pages 11 and 12.) 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. [...]

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    7 ENGLISH Basic settings • See also “General settings — PSM” on pages 12 – 14. 1 2 1 Canceling the display demonstrations Select “DEMO,” then “DEMO OFF.” 2 Setting the clock Select “CLOCK H” (hour), then adjust the hour. Select “CLOCK M” (minute), then adjust the minute. 3 Finish the procedure. To check the current clock t[...]

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    8 ENGLISH Listening to a preset station 1 2 Select the preset station (1 – 6) you want. or To check the other information while listening to an FM or AM station Disc operations Playing a disc in the unit All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the source or eject the disc. To stop play and eject the disc Storing stations in memory Y[...]

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    9 ENGLISH Playing discs in the CD changer All discs in the magazine will be played repeatedly until you change the source. • Ejecting the magazine will also stop playing. ~ * If you have changed the external input setting to “EXT IN” (see page 14), you cannot select the CD changer. Ÿ Select a disc. For disc number from 01 – 06: For disc nu[...]

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    10 ENGLISH Changing the display information While playing an audio CD or a CD Text While playing an MP3 or a WMA * 2 disc • When “TAG DISP” is set to “TAG ON” (see page 14) • When “TAG DISP” is set to “TAG OFF” : Clock with the current track number : Elapsed playing time with the current track number * 1 If the current disc is a[...]

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    11 ENGLISH Selecting the playback modes You can use only one of the following playback modes at a time. 1 2 Select your desired playback mode. 7 Repeat play Mode Plays repeatedly TRK RPT : The current track. FLDR RPT * 1 : All tracks of the current folder. DISC RPT * 2 : All tracks of the current disc. RPT OFF : Cancels. 7 Random play Mode Plays at[...]

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    12 ENGLISH General settings — PSM You can change PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) items (except “SID”) listed in the table that follows. 1 2 Select a PSM item. 3 Adjust the PSM item selected. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust other PSM items if necessary. 5 Finish the procedure. 2 Indication [Range] BAS * 1 (bass) Adjust the bass. [–06 to +06] T[...]

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    ENGLISH 13 Indication Item ( : Initial) Setting, [reference page] DEMO Display demonstration • DEMO ON • DEMO OFF : Display demonstration will be activated automatically if no operation is done for about 20 seconds, [7]. : Cancels. CLOCK H Hour adjustment 1 – 12 [Initial: 1 (1:00)], [7] CLOCK M Minute adjustment 00 – 59 [Initial: 00 (1:00)][...]

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    14 ENGLISH Indication Item ( : Initial) Settings, [reference page] WOOFER * 5 Subwoofer cutoff frequency • LOW • MID • HIGH : Frequencies lower than 90 Hz are sent to the subwoofer. : Frequencies lower than 135 Hz are sent to the subwoofer. : Frequencies lower than 180 Hz are sent to the subwoofer. EXT IN * 6 External input • CHANGER • EX[...]

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    ENGLISH 15 Satellite radio operations This unit is satellite (SAT) Radio Ready—compatible with both SIRIUS Satellite radio and XM Satellite radio. Before operating your satellite radio: • For connection, see Installation/Connection Manual (separate volume). • Refer also to the Instructions supplied with your SIRIUS Satellite radio or XM Satel[...]

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    16 ENGLISH Searching for category/channel You can search for programs by category (Category Search) or channel number (Channel Search). • In Category Search, you can tune in to the channels of the selected category. Category Search begins from the currently selected channel. The selected channel number flashes on the display. • In Channel Searc[...]

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    ENGLISH 17 Listening to a preset channel 1 Select either SIRIUS Satellite radio or XM Satellite radio. 2 3 Select the preset channel (1 – 6) you want. To change the display information while listening to a channel Clock = Category name = Channel name = Artist name = Composer name * = Song/ program name/title = (back to the beginning) * Only for S[...]

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    18 ENGLISH ⁄ Adjust the sound as you want. (See pages 11 and 12.) • Make sure the equalizer on the iPod or D. player is deactivated. To pause * 1 or stop * 2 playback To resume playback, press it again. To fast-forward or reverse the track To go to the next or previous tracks * 1 For iPod * 2 For D. player Selecting a track from the menu 1 Ente[...]

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    ENGLISH 19 7 Random play ALBM RND * 4 Functions the same as “Shuffle Albums” of the iPod. SONG RND / RND ON Functions the same as “Shuffle Songs” of the iPod or “Random Play = On” of the D. player. RND OFF Cancels. * 4 For iPod: Only if you select “ALL” in “ALBUMS” of the main “MENU.” To check other information while listeni[...]

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    20 ENGLISH Other external component operations You can connect an external component to the CD changer jack on the rear using the Line Input Adapter—KS-U57 (not supplied) or AUX Input Adapter—KS-U58 (not supplied). • For connection, see Installation/Connection Manual (separate volume). For listening to the satellite radio, iPod, or D. player,[...]

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    ENGLISH 21 Inserting a disc • When a disc is inserted upside down, the disc automatically ejects. • Do not insert 8 cm (3-3/16 ") discs (single CD) and unusual shape discs (heart, flower, etc.) into the loading slot. Playing a disc • While fast-forwarding or reversing on an MP3 or WMA disc, you can only hear intermittent sounds. Playing [...]

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    22 ENGLISH • This unit cannot play back the following files: – MP3 files encoded with MP3i and MP3 PRO format. – MP3 files encoded in an inappropriate format. – MP3 files encoded with Layer 1/2. – WMA files encoded with lossless, professional, and voice format. – WMA files which are not based upon Windows Media ® Audio. – WMA files c[...]

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    ENGLISH 23 Maintenance How to clean the connectors Frequent detachment will deteriorate the connectors. To minimize this possibility, periodically wipe the connectors with a cotton swab or cloth moistened with alcohol, being careful not to damage the connectors. Moisture condensation Moisture may condense on the lens inside the unit in the followin[...]

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    24 ENGLISH Symptoms Remedies/Causes General • Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. • Adjust the volume to the optimum level. • Check the cords and connections. • The unit does not work at all. Reset the unit (see page 3). FM/AM • SSM automatic presetting does not work. Store stations manually. • Static noise while listening to the r[...]

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    ENGLISH 25 Continued on the next page Symptoms Remedies/Causes MP3/WMA playback • Tracks do not play back in the order you have intended them to play. Playback order is determined when the files are recorded. • Elapsed playing time is not correct. This sometimes occurs during play. This is caused by how the tracks are recorded on the disc. • [...]

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    26 ENGLISH Symptoms Remedies/Causes Satellite radio • “---” appears on the display for about 2 seconds, then returns to the previous channel while listening to the XM Satellite radio. Selected channel is no longer available or is unauthorized. Select another channel or continue listening to the previous channel. • “OFF AIR” appears on t[...]

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    ENGLISH 27 Specifications CD PLAYER SECTION Type: Compact disc player Signal Detection System: Non-contact optical pickup (semiconductor laser) Number of Channels: 2 channels (stereo) Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20 000 Hz Dynamic Range: 96 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 98 dB Wow and Flutter: Less than measurable limit MP3 Decoding Format: MPEG1/2 Audio[...]

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    Having TROUBLE with operation? Please reset your unit Refer to page of How to reset your unit Still having trouble?? USA ONLY Call 1-800-252-5722 http://www.jvc.com We can help you! EN, SP 0706DTSMDTJEIN © 2006 Victor Company of Japan, Limited Rear_KD-S33[J]f.indd 2 Rear_KD-S33[J]f.indd 2 6/30/06 2:08:52 PM 6/30/06 2:08:52 PM[...]

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    KD-S33 Installation/Connection Manual Manual de instalación/conexión GET0401-002A [J] PREPARATIONS You need the installation kits which corresponds to your car. • Mark all the check boxes ( ) to make sure you have follow the instructions and the listed parts. Check the battery system in your car Prepare this before installation 1 0706DTSMDTJEIN[...]

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    2 Purple Front speaker (left) To the remote lead of other equipment or automatic antenna if any (200 mA max.) Blue with white stripe Red To an accessory terminal in the fuse block To a live terminal in the fuse block connecting to the car battery (bypassing the ignition switch) (constant 12 V) Yellow * 2 To metallic body or chassis of the car Black[...]