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    CD RECEIVER KW-S601 INSTRUCTIONS GET0397-001A [B] Cover_KW-S601_f.indd 2 Cover_KW-S601_f.indd 2 5/10/06 11:13:39 AM 5/10/06 11:13:39 AM[...]

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    2 How to use the MODE button If you press MODE, the unit goes into functions mode, then the number buttons and 5 / ∞ buttons work as different function buttons. Ex.: When number button 2 works as MO (monaural) button. To use these buttons for their original functions again after pressing MODE, wait for 5 seconds without pressing any of these butt[...]

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    3 How to read this manual • Button operations are mainly explained with the illustrations in the table below. • Some related tips and notes are explained in “More about this unit” (see pages 19 – 21). Press briefly. Press repeatedly. Press either one. Press and hold until your desired response begins. Press and hold both buttons at the sa[...]

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    4 1 Source buttons —FM/DAB, AM, CD/CD-CH, AUX 2 (standby/on attenuator) button 3 Loading slot 4 Display window 5 0 (eject) button 6 5 (up) / ∞ (down) buttons 7 4 / ¢ buttons 8 AUX (auxiliary) input jack 9 Number buttons p MODE button q MO (monaural) button w CLOCK button e SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) button r TP/PTY (traffic program[...]

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    5 ! Adjust the volume. ⁄ Adjust the sound as you want. (See page 12.) To drop the volume in a moment (ATT) To restore the sound, press it again. To turn off the power Basic settings • See also “General settings — PSM” on pages 13 and 14. Setting the time display mode 1 2 Select “24H/12H,” then “24H” (hour) or “12H” (hour). 3 F[...]

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    6 Setting the clock 1 2 Setting the hour and minute. To adjust the hour To adjust the minute To use these buttons for their original functions again, wait for 15 seconds without pressing any of these buttons or press CLOCK again. To check the current clock time while listening to a source Radio operations ~ or Ÿ Start searching for a station. Ligh[...]

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    7 2 Select the preset station (1 – 6) you want. FM RDS operations What you can do with RDS RDS (Radio Data System) allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular programme signals. By receiving the RDS data, this unit can do the following: • Programme Type (PTY) Search (see the following) • TA (Traffic Announcement) [...]

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    8 ! Start searching for your favorite programme. If there is a station broadcasting a programme of the same PTY code as you have selected, that station is tuned in. PTY codes NEWS, AFFAIRS, INFO, SPORT, EDUCATE, DRAMA, CULTURE, SCIENCE, VARIED, POP M (music), ROCK M (music), EASY M (music), LIGHT M (music), CLASSICS, OTHER M (music), WEATHER, FINAN[...]

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    9 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 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 playback. ~ Ÿ Select a disc. For d[...]

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    10 About MP3 and WMA tracks MP3 and WMA “tracks” (words “file” and “track” are used interchangeably) are recorded in “folders.” About the CD changer It is recommended to use a JVC MP3-compatible CD changer with your unit. • You can also connect MP3-incompatible CD changers. However, these units are not compatible with MP3 discs. ?[...]

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

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    12 Sound adjustments You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference. 1 2 Indication, [Range] BAS (bass), [–06 to +06] Adjust the bass. TRE (treble), [–06 to +06] Adjust the treble. FAD * (fader), [R06 to F06] Adjust the front and rear speaker balance. BAL (balance), [L06 to R06] Adjust the left and right speaker balance. LOUD (loud[...]

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    13 3 Adjust the PSM item selected. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other PSM items if necessary. 5 Finish the procedure. You can change PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) items listed in the table that follows. 1 2 Select a PSM item. General settings — PSM Indications Selectable settings, [reference page] 24H/12H Time display mode 12H O 24H , [5] [...]

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    14 Indications Selectable settings, [reference page] DAB AF * 1 Alternative frequency reception AF ON : [Initial]; Traces the programme among DAB services and FM RDS stations, [9, 18]. AF OFF : Cancels. DAB VOL * 1 DAB volume adjustment You can adjust the volume level (VOL –12 — VOL +12) of DAB tuner to match the FM sound level and store it in [...]

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    15 Continued on the next page iPod®/D. player operations This unit is ready for operating an Apple iPod or a JVC D. player from the control panel. Before operating your iPod or D. player: Connect either one of the following (separately purchased) to the CD changer jack on the rear of this unit. • Interface adapter for iPod ® —KS-PD100 for con[...]

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    16 7 Random play ALBM RND * 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. * For iPod: Only if you select “ALL” in “ALBUMS” of the main “MENU.” To check other information while listening to an iPo[...]

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    17 DAB tuner operations What is DAB system? Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) can deliver digital quality sound without any annoying interference and signal distortion. Furthermore, it can carry text, pictures, and data. When transmitting, DAB combines several programmes (called “services”) to form one “ensemble.” In addition, each “servic[...]

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    18 ! Select a service (either primary or secondary) to listen to. To tune in to an ensemble manually Start searching for an ensemble, as in step Ÿ ... 1 2 Select a desired ensemble frequency. Storing DAB services in memory You can preset six DAB services (primary) for each band. 1 Select a service you want (see above). 2 Select the preset number ([...]

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    19 When shipped from the factory, Alternative Frequency Reception is activated. To deactivate the Alternative Frequency Reception, see page 14. To change the display information while tuning to an ensemble Service name = Ensemble name = Channel number = Frequency = Clock = (back to the beginning) More about this unit Basic operations Turning on the[...]

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    20 Playing a disc • While fast-forwarding or reversing on an MP3 or WMA disc, you can only hear intermittent sounds. Playing a CD-R or CD-RW • Use only “finalized” CD-Rs or CD-RWs. • This unit can play back only files of the same type which are first detected if a disc includes both audio CD (CD-DA) files and MP3/ WMA files. • This unit[...]

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    21 • 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 copy-prot[...]

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    22 Maintenance Moisture condensation Moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD player in the following cases: • After starting the heater in the car. • If it becomes very humid inside the car. Should this occur, the CD player may malfunction. In this case, eject the disc and leave the unit turned on for a few hours until the moisture evap[...]

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    23 Troubleshooting What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. 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 2)[...]

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    24 Symptoms Remedies/Causes CD changer • “NO DISC” appears on the display. Insert a disc into the magazine. • “NO MAG” appears on the display. Insert the magazine. • “RESET 8” appears on the display. Connect this unit and the CD changer correctly and press the reset button of the CD changer. • “RESET 1” – “RESET 7” app[...]

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    25 Specifications AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION Maximum Power Output: Front: 50 W per channel Rear: 50 W per channel Continuous Power Output (RMS): Front: 19 W per channel into 4 Ω , 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. Rear: 19 W per channel into 4 Ω , 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. L[...]

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    © 2006 Victor Company of Japan, Limited EN 0506DTSMDTJEIN Having TROUBLE with operation? Please reset your unit Refer to page of How to reset your unit Rear_KW-S601_f.indd 2 Rear_KW-S601_f.indd 2 5/10/06 11:13:57 AM 5/10/06 11:13:57 AM[...]