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KD-DV5506/ DVD/CD RECEIVER KD-DV5505/KD-DV5504 For canceling the display demonstration, see page 10. For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. INSTRUCTIONS GET0606-001A [U/UN/UT/A/UI]...
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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.
WARNINGS: Detaching the control panel (To prevent accidents and damage) • DO NOT install any unit or wire any cable in a location where; – it may obstruct the steering wheel and gearshift lever operations. – it may obstruct the operation of safety devices such as air bags.
Playable disc type Disc type Recording format, file type, etc Playable DVD-Video * Region Code: South East Asia, Hong Kong region: 3 Australia: 4 India: 5 Ex.: DVD-Audio/DVD-ROM DVD Recordable/Rewritable DVD-Video (DVD-R/-RW * , +R/+RW * DVD-VR • DVD Video: UDF bridge DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2 •...
CONTENTS SETTINGS Detaching the control panel ......3 Attaching the control panel ......3 Selecting a preset sound mode ...... 35 How to reset your unit ........3 Menu operations ..........37 How to forcibly eject a disc ......3 Color settings ..........
Basic operations Using the control panel • FM/AM: Select preset station. USB (Universal Serial Bus) input terminal • DISC: Select title/program/playlist/folder. Detach the panel. • CD-CH: Select folder. • FM/AM: Search for station. • IPOD: Enter the main menu/Pause playback * •...
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Also known as “Control dial” in this manual. You can still adjust the volume during pause when the selected source is “DISC/USB/USB (iPod)/IPOD.” Before resume playback, check to be sure that you have not raise the volume level too much. You cannot select these sources if they were disabled in the Menu (see <...
Using the remote controller (RM-RK255) Installing the batteries R03/LR03/AAA Insert the batteries into the remote controller by matching the polarity (+ and –) correctly. Caution: • Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. •...
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• IPOD: * SETUP button ∞ – : Enters the main menu (then • Enters disc setup menu (during stop). ¢ work as menu * TOP MENU button selecting buttons.) • DVD-Video: Shows the disc menu. : Returns to the previous menu. •...
* DVD MENU button * DUAL button • DVD-Video: Shows the disc menu. • Not applicable for this unit. • DVD-VR: Shows the Playlist screen. DIRECT button • VCD: Resumes PBC playback. • DISC/USB: Enters direct search mode for • USB (iPod): Enters the search mode menu. chapter/title/program/playlist/folder/track fi...
Listening to the radio Select “FM” or “AM.” 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”...
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.” Selecting preset station Select preset number “04.” [Turn] [Press] Disc operations Before performing any operations... Turn on the monitor to watch the playback picture.
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Stop playing and ejecting the disc Selecting a track/folder (MP3/WMA/WAV/CD) • “NO DISC” appears. Press SRC to listen to another playback source. [Turn] [Press] Prohibiting disc ejection • For MP3/WMA/WAV discs, select the desired folder, then the desired track by repeating the control dial procedures.
Operations using the control panel Pressing (or holding) the following buttons allows you to... Disc type [Press] Select chapter Select title [Press] Pause/resume [Hold] Reverse/fast-forward playback chapter * [Press] Select chapter Select program number/ [Press] Pause/resume [Hold] Reverse/fast-forward playlist number playback chapter * [Press] Select track...
Selecting the playback modes You can use only one of the following playback modes at a time. [Turn] [Press] [Turn] [Press] Ô REPEAT RANDOM Disc type REPEAT RANDOM CHAPTER RPT: Repeat current chapter — TITLE RPT: Repeat current title CHAPTER RPT: Repeat current chapter PROGRAM RPT: Repeat current program —...
Operations using the remote controller (RM-RK255) Button Stop play Stop play Start play/Pause (if pressed during play) Start play/Pause (if pressed during play) • Reverse/forward chapter search * Reverse/forward track search * (No sound (No sound can can be heard.) be heard.) •...
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Button Stop play Stop play Stop play Start play/Pause (if pressed Start play/Pause (if pressed Start play/Pause (if pressed during play) during play) during play) Reverse/forward track search * Reverse/forward track search * Reverse/forward track search * • Forward slow motion * during pause (No sound can be heard.) –...
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• For DivX/MPEG Video/MP3/WMA/WAV, track is Operations using the on-screen bar searched within the same folder. (DVD/DVD-VR/DivX/MPEG Video/VCD) • For DVD-VR, program/playlist search is possible These operations are possible on the monitor using the during Original program playback (PG)/Playlist remote controller. playback (PL).
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On-screen bar Ex.: DVD-Video Information Operation Disc type Playback status • DVD-Video: Audio signal format type and Play channel Forward/reverse search • VCD: PBC Forward/reverse slow-motion Playback mode * Pause DVD-Video: T. RPT: Title repeat Stop C. RPT: Chapter repeat Operation icons DVD-VR: C.
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Current track number/total number of tracks in the Operations using the control current folder (total number of tracks on the disc) screen Track information (DivX/MPEG Video/MP3/WMA/WAV/CD) Track list with the current track selected These operations are possible on the monitor using the remote controller.
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Current page/total number of the pages included Operations using the list screen in the list (DVD-VR/DivX/MPEG Video/MP3/WMA/WAV) Current folder/track (highlighted bar) These operations are possible on the monitor using the remote controller. List screen (DVD-VR) Before playing, you can display the folder list/track list You can use ORIGINAL PROGRAM or PLAY LIST screen to confirm the contents and start playing a track.
USB operations You can connect a USB mass storage class device such as a USB memory, portable HDD, etc. to the unit. • You can also connect an Apple iPod/iPhone to the USB input terminal. For details of the operations, see pages 29 –...
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. •...
Move to the next (or previous) number Registering a Bluetooth device position. Registration (Pairing) methods Use either of the following items in the Bluetooth menu to register and establish the connection with a device. • Select “BT-PHONE” or “BT-AUDIO” as the Select a number.
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Connecting a device Connecting/disconnecting/deleting a registered device Select “BT-PHONE” or “BT-AUDIO.” Select “BT-PHONE” or “BT-AUDIO.” Select “NEW DEVICE.” Select a registered device you want to connect/disconnect/delete. To search for available devices: Select ”SEARCH.” To connect/disconnect the selected device: The unit searches and displays the list of the available devices.
MISSED*). If the cellular phone is compatible with text message Then select a name (if it is acquired) or phone (notified through JVC Bluetooth adapter) and number. “MSG INFO” (message info) is set to “AUTOMATIC” (see page 44), the unit rings to inform you of the message arrival.
• Using “VOICE DIAL” may be difficult in a Bluetooth Information: noisy environment or during an emergency. 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) 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.
Listening to the iPod/iPhone You can connect the iPod/iPhone using the following cable or adapter: Cable/adapter To operate Listen to the USB 2.0 cable (accessory of the iPod/iPhone) See “When connected with the USB cable” below. music to the USB input terminal of the unit. Interface Adapter for iPod, KS-PD100 (not See “When connected with the interface adapter”...
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The operation explained on the following are under <HEAD MODE>. Connect using USB 2.0 cable (accessory of the Connect using USB Audio and Video cable for iPod/iPhone): iPod/iPhone, KS-U29 (not supplied): Apple iPod/iPhone Apple iPod/iPhone AV-IN input jack USB input terminal USB input terminal USB cable (accessory of the iPod/iPhone)
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• If a track is selected, playback starts automatically. Operations using the control • If the selected item has another layer, you will screen enter the layer. Repeat step 3 until the desired • These operations are possible on the monitor using track is played.
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To select a track from Search Mode To select a playback mode/change the speed of the Audiobooks Enter Search Mode menu. • Not applicable for <IPOD MODE>. While control screen is displayed... Playback mode selection screen appears on the category list section of the control screen. Select an item.
When connected with the interface adapter Preparation: Make sure <CH/IPOD> is selected in the <SRC SELECT> <EXT IN> setting, see page 39. Select “IPOD.” Playback starts automatically. Select a song. ¢ Pressing (or holding) the following buttons allows you • Pressing and holding skips 10 to...
Listening to the other external components You can connect an external component to: • EXT INPUT: CD changer jack on the rear of this unit using the following adapters (not supplied): – KS-U57: For connecting the component with pin jacks –...
Selecting a preset sound mode You can select a preset sound mode suitable to the music genre. Selecting from Menu. [Turn] [Press] (back to the beginning) • See page 36 for <USER> settings. Preset value setting for each sound mode Preset value Sound BASS...
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Storing your own sound mode Range/selectable item Sound You can store your own adjustments in memory. element BASS MIDDLE TREBLE Select <USER>. Frequency 60 Hz 0.5 kHz 7.5 kHz 80 Hz 1.0 kHz 10.0 kHz 100 Hz 1.5 kHz 12.5 kHz 120 Hz 2.5 kHz 15.0 kHz...
Menu operations Call up the menu. Select the desired item. Repeat step 2 if necessary. • To confirm the setting, press the control dial. [Turn] [Press] • To return to the previous menu, press BACK. • To exit from the menu, press DISP or MENU.
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Category Menu item Selectable setting, [reference page] TAG DISPLAY • TAG ON : Shows the Tag information while playing MP3/WMA/WAV Tag display tracks. • TAG OFF : Cancels. VIDEO * • PAL : Select this if your monitor is of the PAL color system. Video format •...
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• AM OFF : Disable “AM” in source selection. EXT IN * • CH/IPOD : To connect a JVC CD changer, [28], or an iPod, [33]. External input • EXT INPUT : To connect a portable video/audio player to the CD changer jack, [34].
Color settings Selecting a preset color You can select a preset color for the buttons and display. [Turn] [Press] • See also page 38. Select a primary color. Creating your own color [Turn] [Press] —USER Color You can create your own colors—<DAY COLOR> or <NIGHT COLOR>.
Title assignment You can assign titles to 30 station frequencies (FM and Finish the procedure. AM) using 8 characters (maximum) for each title. Select “FM” or “AM.” Show the title entry screen. To erase the entire title In step 2 on the left column... Assign a title.
Disc setup menu These operations are possible on the monitor using the remote controller. Enter the disc setup menu while stop. Select a menu. Select an item you want to set up. • To cancel pop-up menu, press RETURN. To return to normal screen Select an option.
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Menu Item Setting OSD POSITION Select the on-screen bar position on the monitor. • 1 : Higher position • 2 : Lower position (Guidance below the disc setup menu will disappear.) iPod ARTWORK While playing back a track (in <HEAD MODE>), Artwork recorded for the track is displayed on the monitor.
: The unit does not inform you of the connected and it is compatible with text message arrival of a message. (notified through JVC Bluetooth adapter). Bluetooth Audio: Shows only “VERSION.” MIC SETTING (microphone setting) Only for the device being connected for “BT-PHONE.”...
More about this unit General Tuner operations Turning on the power Storing stations in memory • By pressing SRC button on the unit, you can also turn • During SSM search... on the power. If the source is ready, playback also –...
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* <.mod> is an extension code used for the MPEG-2 files • This unit can display only one-byte characters. No recorded by JVC Everio camcorders. other characters can be correctly displayed. • The stream format should conform to MPEG system/ •...
• This unit can recognize a total of 5 000 files and 250 • UNFOUND folders (999 files per folder). No available Bluetooth device is detected by • The unit cannot recognize a USB mass storage class “SEARCH.” device whose rating is other than 5 V and exceeds •...
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Notice: When operating an iPod, some operations may not be performed correctly or as intended. In this case, About sounds reproduced through the rear visit the following JVC web site: terminals <http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/car/> (English • Through the analog terminals (Speaker website only) out/LINE OUT): 2-channel signal is emitted.
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On-screen guide icons During playback, the following guide icons may appear for a while on the monitor. : Playback : Pause : DVD-Video/DVD-VR/VCD: Forward slow motion : DVD-Video: Reverse slow motion : Forward search : Reverse search DVD: The following icons appear at the beginning of a scene containing: : Multi-subtitle languages : Multi-audio languages : Multi-angle views...
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Language codes Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Afar Persian Kazakh Norwegian Sesotho Abkhazian Finnish Greenlandic Occitan Sundanese Afrikaans Fiji KM Cambodian OM (Afan) Oromo SW Swahili AM Ameharic Faroese Kannada Oriya Tamil Arabic Frisian Korean (KOR) Panjabi Telugu Assamese...
Maintenance How to clean the connectors To keep discs clean Frequent detachment will deteriorate the connectors. A dirty disc may not play correctly. To minimize this possibility, periodically wipe the If a disc does become dirty, wipe it with connectors with a cotton swab or cloth moistened with a soft cloth in a straight line from center alcohol, being careful not to damage the connectors.
Troubleshooting What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. Symptom Remedy/Cause • Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. • Adjust the volume to the optimum level. • Check the cords and connections. •...
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Symptom Remedy/Cause • Disc cannot be played back. • Change the disc. • Record the tracks using a compliant application in the appropriate discs (see page 4). • Add the extension code <.divx>, <.div>, <.avi>, <.mpg>, <.mpeg>, <.mp3>, <.wma>, or <.wav> to the file names.
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Symptom Remedy/Cause • Tracks/folders are not played back in The playback order is determined by the write-in time the order you have intended. stamp. The first track/folder written into the USB device will be the first track/folder for playback. • “CANNOT PLAY” appears on the display. •...
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Symptoms Remedies/Causes • The sound is interrupted or skipped • Reduce the distance between the unit and the Bluetooth during playback of a Bluetooth audio audio player. player. • Disconnect the device connected for “BT-PHONE.” • Turn off, then turn on the unit. •...
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Then, connect it again. • “RESET 8” appears on the display. Check the connection between the adapter and this unit. JVC bears no responsibility for any loss of data in an iPod/iPhone and/or USB mass storage class device while using this System.
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• The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC) is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
Specifications Maximum Power Output: Front/Rear: 50 W per channel Continuous Power Output Front/Rear: 19 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz to (RMS): 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: Bass: ±12 dB (60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 120 Hz)
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Signal Detection System: Non-contact optical pickup (semiconductor laser) Number of Channels: 2 channels (stereo) Frequency Response: DVD, fs=48 kHz/96 kHz: 16 Hz to 22 000 Hz CD, fs=44.1 kHz: 16 Hz to 20 000 Hz Dynamic Range: 96 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 98 dB Wow and Flutter: Less than measurable limit...
Do the required electrical connections. Notes: • Replace the fuse with one of the specified rating. If the fuse blows frequently, consult your JVC car audio dealer. • It is recommended to connect speakers with a maximum power of more than 50 W (both at the rear and at the front, with an impedance of 4 Ω...
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS PRECAUTIONS on power supply and speaker connections: • DO NOT connect the speaker leads of the power cord to the car battery; otherwise, the unit will be seriously damaged. • BEFORE connecting the speaker leads of the power cord to the speakers, check the speaker wiring in your car. Typical connections Before connecting: Check the wiring in the vehicle carefully.
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Remote lead Remote lead (blue with white stripe) To the remote lead of other equipment or automatic antenna if any Rear speakers JVC Amplifier Signal cord (not supplied for this unit) Front speakers Not supplied for this unit. Firmly attach the ground wire to the metallic body or to the chassis of the car—to the place uncoated with paint (if coated with paint, remove the paint before attaching the wire). Failure to do so may cause damage to the unit.
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When connecting the external components, refer also to the manuals supplied for the components and adapters. 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.