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KD-DB52/KD-DB42 DEUTSCH CD RECEIVER / RÉCEPTEUR CD / CD-RECEIVER Only for KD-DB52/ Uniquement pour le KD-DB52/ Nur bei KD-DB52: For canceling the display demonstration, see page 4./ Pour annuler la démonstration des affichages, référez-vous à la page 4./ Zum Abbrechen der Displaydemonstration siehe page 4.
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In this case, remove the disc and wait for the moisture to evaporate. JVC bears no responsibility for any loss of data in iPod/iPhone and/or USB mass storage class device while using this system.
How to reset your unit Listening to a disc ..........10 Listening to a USB device ......11 Your preset adjustments will Listening to an iPod/iPhone (KD-DB52 only) also be erased.................. 11 Listening to other external components ................. 13...
Preparation Preparation Canceling the display demonstration The main features of the unit are scrolled on the display automatically if no operation is done for about 20 seconds. You can cancel this function as follows. Turn on the power. Select <DEMO OFF>. (Hold) (Hold) (Initial setting)
Activates/deactivates TA Standby Reception. (A page 7) Enters PTY Search mode. (Hold) (A page 7) Selects the controlling terminal of an iPod/iPhone. (Hold) T/P BACK (KD-DB52 only) (A page 12) Returns to the previous menu. Exit from the menu. (Hold) Selects tuner preset stations.
Listening to the radio Listening to the radio Searching for stations Select <FM> or <AM>. Auto search. (Press) Manual search. (Hold) “M” flashes, then press the button repeatedly. “ST” lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength. Storing stations in memory Selecting a preset station Manual presetting (FM/AM)
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Listening to the radio TP indicator TA Standby Reception The following features are available only The unit will temporarily switch for FM Radio Data System stations. Lights up to Traffic Announcement (TA) if Searching for your favorite available. Programmes—Programme Not yet activated. Tune in to Type (PTY) Search Flashes another station providing the...
Listening to the Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) Listening to the Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) Searching for a service Select <DAB>. * Usable only when switching from other sources. Start searching for an ensemble. Auto search. (Press) Manual search. (Hold) “M” flashes, then press the button repeatedly. When an ensemble is received, searching stops.
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Listening to the Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) Tracking the same programme Changing display information —Alternative Frequency (AF) Reception Service name* B Ensemble name B Channel number B Frequency B Programme type (PTY) (Hold) B Dynamic Label Segment (DLS) B Digital Radio B<TUNER>...
Listening to a disc Listening to a disc Playing a disc The source changes to “CD” and playback starts. All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the source or eject the disc. Label side Selecting the playback modes To eject a disc You can select one of the following playback modes at a time.
A page 21. menu of this unit may differ from that of the iPod. When operating an iPod/iPhone, some operations may not be performed correctly or as intended. In this case, visit the following JVC web site: <http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/car/index.html> (English website only). ENGLISH |...
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Listening to an iPod/iPhone (KD-DB52 only) Selecting the control terminal Selecting the playback modes —IPOD SWITCH You can select one of the following playback modes at a time. Applicable under <HEAD MODE> only. (Hold) h<USB-IPOD HEAD MODE/IPOD MODE/EXT MODE> (Hold) HEAD MODE Controls iPod playback through this unit.
Listening to other external components Listening to other external components For details, refer also to the instructions supplied with the external components. Playing an external component Playing an external component from Front AUX from Rear AUX Connect to F-AUX on the front panel. Connect to R-AUX on the rear panel.
Changing the buttons illumination and display color (KD-DB52 only) Changing the buttons illumination and display color (KD-DB52 only) Button zone Display zone All zone All zone: Includes both Button zone and Display zone. Selecting the preset color Storing your own color adjustments You can select a preset color for <BUTTON...
Adjusting the sound Adjusting the sound Pro Equalizer Selecting a preset sound mode You can select a preset sound mode suitable for the music genre. (Hold) B<PRO EQ> B<BASS/MIDDLE/ FLATBNATURALBDYNAMICBVOCAL TREBLE> BOOSTBBASS BOOSTBUSERB (back to the beginning) [dB] Adjust the sound elements of the selected tone. (Initial: [XX]) BASS Frequency...
Using Bluetooth devices Using Bluetooth devices For Bluetooth operations, it is required to connect the Bluetooth adapter, KS-BTA100 (separately purchased) to the auxiliary input jack (R-AUX/BT ADAPTER) on the rear of the unit. (A Installation/ Connection Manual) KS-BTA100 is not available in some countries. Please contact your dealer where you purchased this unit.
(Clock adjustment) the FM Radio Data System signal or DAB signal. OFF: Cancels. COLOR For settings, A page 14. (KD-DB52 only) COLOR SETUP For settings, A page 14. (KD-DB52 only) DIMMER SET Selects the display and button illumination adjusted in the <BRIGHTNESS>/ <COLOR SETUP>...
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Menu operations Menu item Selectable setting (Initial: [XX]) FADER *4*5 R06-F06 [00]: Adjusts the front and rear speaker output balance. BALANCE *5 L06-R06 [00]: Adjusts the left and right speaker output balance. LOUD ON: Boosts low and high frequencies to produce a well-balanced sound at a (Loudness) low volume level.
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Menu operations Menu item Selectable setting (Initial: [XX]) For settings, A page 6. (Displayed only when the source is “FM”.) AF-REG *9 [AF ON]: Activates Alternative Frequency Reception. AF-REG ON: Activates Alternative Frequency Regionalization Reception. OFF: Cancels. (Selectable only when <DAB AF> is set to <OFF>) (A page 9) NEWS-STBY *9 ON/[OFF]: Activates or deactivates NEWS Standby Reception.
Using the remote controller (KD-DB52 only) Using the remote controller (KD-DB52 only) Warning: Preparing Do not install any battery other than CR2025 or When you use the remote controller for the first its equivalent. time, pull out the insulation sheet.
Maximum number of characters for file/folder name Only for KD-DB52: Varies depending on the disc format used “Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone” mean (includes 4 extension characters—<.mp3>, that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone, <.wma>...
RESET UNIT” appears on the with insulating tape properly, then reset the unit. (A page 3) display and no operations can be If the message does not disappear, consult your JVC IN-CAR done. ENTERTAINMENT dealer or a company supplying kits.
While playing a track, sound is The tracks have not been properly copied into the USB device. sometimes interrupted. Copy tracks again into the USB device, and try again. iPod/iPhone playback (KD-DB52 only) Symptom Remedy/Cause The iPod does not turn on or does Check the connecting cable and its connection.
Specifications Specifications AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION Maximum Power Output 50 W per channel Continuous Power Output (RMS) 20 W per channel into 4Ω, 40 Hz to 20,000 Hz at no more than 1% total harmonic distortion. Load Impedance 4Ω (4Ω to 8Ω allowance) Frequency Response 40 Hz to 20,000 Hz Signal-to-Noise Ratio...
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Specifications USB SECTION USB Standard USB 1.1, USB 2.0 Data Transfer Rate (Full Speed) Max. 12 Mbps Compatible Device Mass storage class Compatible File System FAT 32/16/12 Playable Audio Format MP3/WMA/AAC Output Power DC 5 V d 500 mA GENERAL Power Requirement (Operating Voltage) DC 14.4 V (11 V to 16 V allowance) Grounding System...
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