JVC KDS13 TROUBLESHOOTING, SPECIFICATIONS, Audio amplifier section, Tuner section, CD player section, General, Having TROUBLE with operation, Please reset your unit

4 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω allowance) Bass: ±10 dB at 100 Hz Treble: ±10 dB at 10 kHz 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz

Indication		Item			Setting
		(		: Initial)
DEMO		•	DEMO ON		:	Display demonstration will be activated automatically if no operation is done
						for about 20 seconds.
		•	DEMO OFF		:	Cancels.
CLOCK H (Hour)		1 – 12			:	[Initial: 1 (1:00)]
CLOCK M (Minute)		00 – 59			:	[Initial: 00 (1:00)]
DIMMER *1		•	ON		:	Dims the display illumination.
		•	OFF		:	Cancels.
SCROLL *1		•	ONCE		:	Scrolls the disc information once.
		•	AUTO		:	Repeats scrolling (at 5-second intervals).
		•	OFF		:	Cancels.
					•	Pressing DISP for more than one second can scroll the display regardless of the
						setting.
WOOFER *1, *2		•	LOW		:	Frequencies lower than 90 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
		•	MID		:	Frequencies lower than 135 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
		•	HIGH		:	Frequencies lower than 180 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
L/O MODE		•	REAR		:	Select if the REAR LINE OUT terminals are used for connecting the speakers
						(through an external amplifier).
		•	WOOFER		:	Select if the REAR LINE OUT terminals are used for connecting a subwoofer.
TAG DISP *1		•	TAG ON		:	Shows the tag while playing MP3/WMA tracks.
		•	TAG OFF		:	Cancels.
AMP GAIN *3		•	LOW PWR		: VOL 00 – VOL 30 (Select if the maximum power of each speaker is less than
						45 W to prevent the speaker from being damaged.)
		•	HIGH PWR		: VOL 00 – VOL 50
AREA		•	AREA US		:	When using in North/Central/South America. AM/FM intervals are set to
						10 kHz/200 kHz.
		•	AREA SA		: When using in South American countries where FM interval is 100 kHz. AM
						interval is set to 10 kHz.
		•	AREA EU		: When using in any other areas. AM/FM intervals are set to 9 kHz/50 kHz
						(100 kHz during auto search).
*1	For KD-S23.
*2	Displayed only when “L/O MODE” is set to “WOOFER.”
*3	The volume level automatically changes to “VOL 30” if you change to “LOW PWR” while the volume level is set higher than
	“VOL 30.”

TROUBLESHOOTING

	Symptoms		Remedies/Causes
	• Sound cannot be heard from the speakers.		• Adjust the volume to the optimum level.
General			• Check the cords and connections.
	• The buttons on the unit do not work as you		If you press M MODE, some buttons work differently from it
		intended.	original function. Wait for 5 seconds or press M MODE again.
	• This unit does not work at all.		Reset the unit.
FM/AM	• SSM automatic presetting does not work.		Store stations manually.
	•	Static noise while listening to the radio.	Connect the antenna firmly.
	•	Disc ejects.	Insert the disc correctly.
	• CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back.		• Insert a finalized CD-R/CD-RW.
playback	• Tracks on the CD-R/CD-RW cannot be		• Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW with the component which you used
		skipped.	for recording.
	• Disc can be neither played back nor ejected.		• Unlock the disc.
Disc			• Eject the disc forcibly.
	• Disc sound is sometimes interrupted.		• Stop playback while driving on rough roads.
			• Change the disc.
			• Check the cords and connections.
	• “NO DISC” appears on the display.		Insert a playable disc into the loading slot.
	• Disc cannot be played back.		• Use a disc with MP3/WMA tracks recorded in the format
only)			compliant with ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, Romeo, or Joliet.
			• Add the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to the file names.
-S23	•	Noise is generated.	Skip to another track or change the disc. (Do not add the extension
			code <.mp3> or <.wma> to non-MP3 or WMA tracks.)
KD
	• A longer readout time is required (“CHECK”		Do not use too many hierarchies and folders.
(for
		keeps flashing on the display).
playback
	• Tracks do not play back in the order you		Playback order is determined when the files are recorded.
		have intended them to play.
MP3/WMA	•	“NO FILES” appears on the display.	Insert a disc that contains MP3/WMA tracks.
	• Elapsed playing time is not correct.		This sometimes occurs during play. This is caused by how the
			tracks are recorded on the disc.
	• Correct characters are not displayed (e.g.		This unit can only display alphabets (upper case), numbers, and a
		album name).	limited number of symbols.

INSTRUCTIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

Audio amplifier section

Power Output:

17 W RMS × 4 Channels at 4 Ω and ≤ 1% THD+N

Signal to Noise Ratio:80 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 Ω)Load Impedance:Tone Control Range:

Frequency Response: Line-Out Level/Impedance:

KD-S23: 2.5 V/20 kΩ load (full scale)KD-S13: 2.0 V/20 kΩ load (full scale)Output Impedance: 1 kΩSubwoofer-Out Level/Impedance: 2.0 V/20 kΩ load (full scale)

Having TROUBLE with operation?

Please reset your unit

Still having trouble??Call 1-800-252-5722 (USA ONLY)http://www.jvc.com

Tuner section

Frequency Range:FM: 87.5 MHz to 107.9 MHz

(with channel interval set to 100 kHz or 200 kHz) 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz

(with channel interval set to 50 kHz) AM: 530 kHz to 1 710 kHz

(with channel interval set to 10 kHz)531 kHz to 1 602 kHz(with channel interval set to 9 kHz)

[FM Tuner]

Usable Sensitivity: 11.3 dBf (1.0 μV/75 Ω)50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: 16.3 dBf (1.8 μV/75 Ω)Alternate Channel Selectivity (400 kHz): 65 dBFrequency Response: 40 Hz to 15 000 HzStereo Separation: 35 dB

[AM Tuner]

Sensitivity: 20 μVSelectivity: 35 dB

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
For KD-S23:
MP3 Decoding Format:	MPEG1/2 Audio Layer 3
	Max. Bit Rate: 320 kbps

WMA (Windows Media® Audio) Decoding Format: Max. Bit Rate: 192 kbps

•Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

General

Power Requirement:	Operating Voltage: DC 14.4 V
	(11 V to 16 V allowance)
Grounding System:	Negative ground

Allowable Operating Temperature:0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Dimensions (W × H × D): Installation Size (approx.):

182 mm × 52 mm × 150 mm (7-3/16” × 2-1/16” × 5-15/16”)

Panel Size (approx.):

188 mm × 58 mm × 11 mm (7-7/16” × 2-5/16” × 7/16”)

Mass (approx.):1.2 kg (2.6 lbs) (excluding accessories)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

If a kit is necessary for your car, consult your telephone directory for the nearest car audio speciality shop.

PREPARATIONS

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

12 V DC, NEGATIVE ground

•The fuse blows.* Are the red and black leads connected correctly?

•Power cannot be turned on. * Is the yellow lead connected?

•No sound from the speakers.* Is the speaker output lead short-circuited?•Sound is distorted.*Is the speaker output lead grounded?

*Are the “–” terminals of L and R speakers grounded in common?

•Noise interfere with sounds.

*Is the rear ground terminal connected to the car’s chassis using shorter and thicker cords?

•This unit becomes hot.

*Is the speaker output lead grounded?

*Are the “–” terminals of L and R speakers grounded in common?

•This unit does not work at all. * Have you reset your unit?

Parts list for installation and connection

A	B	C	D	E
Control panel	Sleeve	Trim plate	Power cord	Washer (ø5)
				For KD-S23

F	G	H	I	J	K
Lock nut (M5)	Mounting bolt—	Rubber cushion	Handles	Remote controller	Battery
	M5 x 20 mm (M5 x 13/16")
			3 – EN