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    ENGLISH EN, TH 0209DTSMDTJEIN © 2009 Victor Company of Japan, Limited Having TROUBLE with operation? Please reset your unit Refer to page of How to reset your unit KD-R905 CD RECEIVER KD-R905 INSTRUCTIONS GET0609-001A [U] For canceling the display demonstration, see page 4. For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. CoverRear_[...]

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    ENGLISH 2 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; [...]

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    ENGLISH 3 Detaching the control panel Attaching the control panel How to reset your unit • Your preset adjustments will also be erased (except the registered Bluetooth device, see pages 14 and 15). How to forcibly eject a disc “Please Eject“ appears on the display. • You can forcibly eject the loaded disc even if the disc is locked. To lock[...]

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    ENGLISH 4 INTRODUCTIONS Preparation Canceling the display demonstration and setting the clock • See also page 25. 1 Turn on the power. 2 [Turn] = [Press] Cancel the display demonstrations Select < DEMO >, then < Off >. Set the clock • Select < Clock >, then < Set Clock >. Adjust the hour, then press control dial once to [...]

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    ENGLISH 5 CONTENTS Detaching the control panel ........................... 3 Attaching the control panel ........................... 3 How to reset your unit ................................... 3 How to forcibly eject a disc ............................. 3 INTRODUCTIONS Preparation .................................................... 4 OPERATIONS B[...]

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    ENGLISH 6 Basic operations Using the control panel 1 • FM/AM : Select preset station. • CD/USB FRONT/USB REAR/CD-CH : Select folder. • iPod : Enter the main menu/Pause playback * 2 / Confirm selection. • BT FRONT/BT REAR (Phone): Adjust the microphone volume (during a phone call conversation). • BT FRONT/BT REAR (Audio) * 3 : Select group[...]

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    ENGLISH 7 OPERATIONS * 1 Also known as “Control dial” in this manual. * 2 You can still adjust the volume during pause when the selected source is CD/USB FRONT/USB REAR/ iPod FRONT/iPod REAR/BT FRONT/BT REAR/iPod . Before resume playback, check to be sure that you have not raise the volume level too much. * 3 For Bluetooth devices that support [...]

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    ENGLISH 8 1 • Turns the power on if pressed briefly or attenuates the sound when the power is on. • Turns the power off if pressed and held. • Switches the conversation media during a phone call conversation if pressed briefly. 2 • Changes the tuner preset stations. • Changes the folder of the MP3/WMA (and WAV for USB operations). • Whi[...]

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    ENGLISH 9 OPERATIONS Listening to the radio 1 Select “ FM ” or “ AM .” 2 Search for a station to listen—Auto Search. When a station is tuned in, searching stops. To stop searching, press the same button again. • You can also search for a station manually—Manual Search. Hold either one of the buttons until “M” appears on the displa[...]

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    ENGLISH 10 Manual presetting (FM/AM) You can preset up to 18 stations for FM and 6 stations for AM. Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.5 MHz into preset number “4.” 1 2 Select preset number “4.” 3 Selecting preset station or Prohibiting disc ejection To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same procedure. Disc operations 1 Turn on the power. 2 Ins[...]

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    ENGLISH 11 OPERATIONS Selecting the playback modes You can use only one of the following playback modes at a time. 1 Enter “PLAYBACK MENU” screen. 2 3 Repeat Track : Repeats current track Folder : MP3/WMA: Repeats current folder Random Folder : MP3/WMA: Randomly plays all tracks of current folder, then tracks of next folders All : Randomly play[...]

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    ENGLISH 12 USB operations This unit is equipped with two USB input terminals (on the control panel and USB cable from the rear of the unit). You can use these two terminals at the same time. • You can also connect a USB Bluetooth Adapter (KS-UBT1) and/or an Apple iPod/iPhone to the USB input terminal(s). For details of the operations, see pages 1[...]

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    ENGLISH 13 OPERATIONS Continued on the next page Cautions: • Avoid using the USB device if it might hinder your safety driving. • While “Reading” is shown on the display: – Do not pull out and attach the USB device repeatedly. – Do not pull out or attach another USB device. • Do not start the car engine if a USB device is connected. ?[...]

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    ENGLISH 14 You can perform the following operations from the <SET UP> menu. • Pairing and delete pairing • Connect and disconnect a registered Bluetooth device (Phone/Audio) < Bluetooth > < Device > = Perform the following operations. Pairing and PIN code When you connect a Bluetooth device to the unit for the first time, make[...]

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    ENGLISH 15 OPERATIONS 1 Select <New Pairing>. 2 Enter a PIN (Personal Identification Number) code 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 to the unit. 1 Move to the next (or previous) number position. 2 Select a numb[...]

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    ENGLISH 16 • “ Phonebook ”: Shows the name/phone number of the phone book of the unit. Go to the following step. To copy the phone book memory, see pages 31 and 32. • “ Dial Number ”: Shows the “ Dial Number ” screen. See “How to enter phone number” on the following. • “ Voice Dial ” (Only accessible when the connected cel[...]

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    ENGLISH 17 OPERATIONS When <Auto Answer> is activated.... The unit answers the incoming calls automatically, see pages 31 and 32. • To answer the incoming call when < Auto Answer > is deactivated: • To adjust the microphone volume (01 – 03) during a phone call conversation: The adjustment will not affect the main volume. You can p[...]

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    ENGLISH 18 OPERATIONS Arriving of a Text Message When a Text Message comes in.... If the cellular phone is compatible with Text Message and < Message Notice > is set to < On > (see page 32), the unit rings to inform you of the message arrival. • “Received Message” appears on the display and the display illuminate in blue (see <[...]

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    ENGLISH 19 EXTERNAL DEVICES Listening to the CD changer It is recommended to use a JVC MP3-compatible CD changer (not supplied) with your unit. You can connect a CD changer to the CD changer jack on the rear of the unit. • You can only play conventional CDs (including CD Text) and MP3 discs. Preparation: Make sure < Changer > is selected in[...]

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    ENGLISH 20 Selecting a track from the menu 1 Enter the main menu. 2 Select the desired menu. Playlists Ô Artists Ô Albums Ô Songs Ô Podcasts Ô Genres Ô Composers Ô Audiobooks 3 Select the desired item. • Repeat this procedure until the desired track is selected. • To return to the previous menu, press BACK. Listening to the iPod/iPhone Y[...]

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    ENGLISH 21 EXTERNAL DEVICES Continued on the next page Pressing (or holding) the following buttons allows you to... [Press] Pause/resume playback. [Press] Select track [Hold] Reverse/fast-forward track Selecting the playback modes 1 Enter “PLAYBACK MENU” screen. 2 3 Repeat One : Functions the same as “Repeat One” of the iPod. All : Function[...]

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    ENGLISH 22 EXTERNAL DEVICES Listening to the other external components You can connect an external component to: • EXT IN : CD changer jack on the rear of this unit using the following adapters (not supplied): – KS-U57: For connecting the component with pin jacks – KS-U58: For connecting the component with stereo mini jack Preparation: Make s[...]

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    ENGLISH 23 SETTINGS Continued on the next page PURE = USER = ROCK = CLASSIC = POPS = HIP HOP = JAZZ = (back to the beginning) Selecting from < SET UP > menu. < EQ > < Off/User/Rock/Classic/Pops/ Hip Hop/Jazz > • See page 24 for < User > settings. Selecting a preset sound mode You can select a preset sound mode suitable to [...]

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    ENGLISH 24 Storing your own sound mode You can store your own adjustments in memory. 1 Select <EQ>. 2 Enter <User> setting mode. 3 Select a frequency range. [Turn] = [Press] 4 Adjust the sound elements of the selected frequency range. 1 Press 4 / ¢ to adjust the frequency. 2 Press 5 / ∞ to adjust the level. 3 Turn the control dial to[...]

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    ENGLISH 25 SETTINGS Initial: Underlined Menu operations 1 Call up the <SET UP> menu. 2 Select the desired item. 3 Repeat step 2 if necessary. • To confirm the setting, press the control dial. • To return to the previous menu, press BACK. • To exit from the menu, press DISP or MENU. Category Menu items Selectable settings, [reference pag[...]

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    ENGLISH 26 Category Menu items Selectable settings, [reference page] Color Color Select Color 01 — Color 29, User : Select one of the preset or user color for display and button (except EQ / DISP / OPEN / ) illumination. (For customized color settings, < User >, see page 30.) Menu Color • On • Off : Changes the display and button (excep[...]

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    ENGLISH 27 SETTINGS Category Menu items Selectable settings, [reference page] Audio Subwoofer • LPF/Level • Phase : Press 4 / ¢ to select the cutoff frequency to the subwoofer. Off: All signals are sent to the subwoofer. LPF 55Hz/LPF 85Hz/LPF 120Hz: Frequencies higher than 55 Hz/85 Hz/120 Hz are cut off. Turn the control dial to adjust the sub[...]

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    ENGLISH 28 Category Menu items Selectable settings, [reference page] Display Scroll * 7 • Once • Auto • 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 • On • Off : Shows the Tag inform[...]

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    ENGLISH 29 SETTINGS Category Menu items Selectable settings, [reference page] Source Select Ext Input * 10, * 11 External input • Changer • Ext In : To use a JVC CD changer, [19], or an Apple iPod/iPhone, [20]. : To listen to a portable audio player (connected to the CD changer jack), [22]. AM Source * 12 • Show • Hide : Enable “ AM ” i[...]

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    ENGLISH 30 Creating your own color —User Color You can create your own colors—< Day Color > or < Night Color >. < Day Color > : Color for the display and buttons. < Night Color > : Color for the display and buttons when the display is dimmed. To dim the display, see < Dimmer > on page 27. 1 < Color > < Col[...]

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    ENGLISH 31 SETTINGS Setting the time for dimmer You can set the start/end time for dimmer. 1 < Display > < Dimmer > < Time Set > 2 Adjust the dimmer start time. 3 Adjust the dimmer end time. 4 Exit from the setting. [Turn] = [Press] [Turn] = [Press] [Turn] = [Press] Changing the Bluetooth setting You can change the settings listed[...]

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    ENGLISH 32 <Settings> menu ( : Initial) Quick Call You can preset the Quick Call method. Hold to enter the selected method. • Appears only when a Bluetooth phone is connected. Dialed Calls: Show the list of the numbers you have dialed. Received Calls: Show the list of the numbers you have received. Missed Calls: Show the list of the numbers[...]

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    ENGLISH 33 SETTINGS You can assign titles to 30 station frequencies (FM and AM) using 8 characters (maximum) for each title. 1 Select “ FM ” or “ AM .” 2 Show the title entry screen. 3 Assign a title. 1 Turn the control dial to select a character. (For available characters, see the right column.) 2 Use 4 / ¢ to move to the next (or previou[...]

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    ENGLISH 34 More about this unit Disc/USB operations Caution for DualDisc playback • The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not comply with the “Compact Disc Digital Audio” standard. Therefore, the use of Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on this product may not be recommended. General • This unit has been designed to reproduce CDs/CD Texts, and[...]

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    ENGLISH 35 REFERENCES – There are improper recording conditions (missing data, etc.) or media conditions (stained, scratched, warped, etc.). • CD-RWs may require a longer readout time since the reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than that of regular CDs. • Do not use the following CD-Rs or CD-RWs: – Discs with stickers, labels, or a protective [...]

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    ENGLISH 36 • This unit can play back MP3/WMA/WAV files meeting the conditions below: MP3: – Bit rate: 32 kbps — 320 kbps (MPEG-1) 8 kbps — 160 kbps (MPEG-2) – Sampling frequency: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz (for MPEG-1) 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 16 kHz (for MPEG-2) WMA: – Bit rate: 5 kbps — 320 kbps – Sampling frequency: 8 kHz — 48 kHz – [...]

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    ENGLISH 37 REFERENCES Continued on the next page Warning messages for Bluetooth operations • Connection Error The device is registered but the connection has failed. Use < Connect Phone/Connect Audio > to connect the device again. (See pages 15 and 16.) • Error Try the operation again. If “Error” appears again, check if the device sup[...]

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    ENGLISH 38 Menu operations • < Auto > setting for < Dimmer > may not work correctly on some vehicles, particularly on those having a control dial for dimming. In this case, change the < Dimmer > setting to any other than < Auto >. • If < LCD Type > is set to < Auto >, the display pattern will change to the &l[...]

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    ENGLISH 39 REFERENCES 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 th[...]

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    ENGLISH 40 Symptoms Remedies/Causes MP3/WMA playback • A longer readout time is required (“Reading” keeps flashing on the display). Do not use too many hierarchical levels and folders. • Tracks do not play back in the order you have intended them to play. The playback order is determined by the file name. Folder with numbers on the initial [...]

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    ENGLISH 41 REFERENCES Continued on the next page Symptoms Remedies/Causes USB device • “Cannot Play” appears on the display. • “No USB” appears on the display. • The unit cannot detect the USB device. • Check whether the connected USB device or the iPod/ iPhone is compatible with this unit. • The USB device is not connected proper[...]

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    ENGLISH 42 Symptoms Remedies/Causes CD changer • “No Disc” appears on the display. Insert a disc into the magazine. • “No Magazine” appears on the display. Insert the magazine. • “Reset 08” appears on the display. Connect this unit and the CD changer correctly and press the reset button of the CD changer. • “Reset 01” – ?[...]

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    ENGLISH 43 REFERENCES 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 following[...]

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    ENGLISH 44 AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION Maximum Power Output: Front/Rear: 50 W per channel Continuous Power Output (RMS): Front/Rear: 19 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. Load Impedance: 4 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω allowance) Tone Control Range: Low: ±12 dB (50 Hz, 100 Hz, 200 Hz) Q0.7, Q1.0, Q1.4, Q[...]

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    ENGLISH 45 REFERENCES 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 La[...]

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    ENGLISH EN, TH 0209DTSMDTJEIN © 2009 Victor Company of Japan, Limited Having TROUBLE with operation? Please reset your unit Refer to page of How to reset your unit KD-R905 CD RECEIVER KD-R905 INSTRUCTIONS GET0609-001A [U] For canceling the display demonstration, see page 4. For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. CoverRear_[...]

  • Page 47

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    3 ENGLISH ‰∑¬ A Typical connections / °“√‡™◊ËÕ¡µËÕ·∫∫ª°µ Before connecting: Check the wiring in the vehicle carefully. Incorrect connection may cause serious damage to this unit. The leads of the power cord and those of the connector from the car body may be different in color. 1 Connect the colored leads of the power [...]

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    4 When connecting the external components, refer also to the manuals supplied for the components and adapter. CAUTION: Before connecting the external components, make sure that the unit is turned off. You can connect the following JVC components to the CD changer jack. JVC component Model name CD changer (CD-CH) CH-X1500, etc. You can also connect [...]