Contents | JVC KW-XC838, LVT0995-001A specs

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.

CONTENTS

	How to reset your unit	2	SOUND ADJUSTMENTS	25
	LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS	4	Adjusting the sound	25
			Reinforcing the bass sound	25
	Control panel	4
			Selecting preset sound modes	26
	Remote controller	5
			Storing your own sound adjustments	27
	Preparing the remote controller	6

ENGLISH

BASIC OPERATIONS	7
RADIO OPERATIONS	8
Listening to the radio	8
Storing stations in memory	9
Tuning in to a preset station	10
Other convenient tuner functions	11
CD OPERATIONS	12
Playing a CD	12
Locating a track or a particular portion
on a CD	13
Selecting CD playback modes	14
Playing a CD Text	15
Other convenient CD functions	15
MP3 INTRODUCTION	16
What is MP3?	16
How are MP3 files recorded and
played back?	16
MP3 OPERATIONS	18
Playing an MP3 disc	18
Locating a file or particular portion
on an MP3 disc	19
Selecting MP3 playback modes	21

LEVEL METER SETTING	28
Selecting level meter patterns	28
OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS	29
About the demonstration mode
(DEMO MODE)	29
Setting the clock	29
Changing general settings (PSM)	30
Assigning names to the sources	33
EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS ...	34
CD CHANGER OPERATIONS	35
Playing CDs	35
Selecting CD playback modes	37
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION	38
Handling cassettes	38
Handling discs	39
TROUBLESHOOTING	40
SPECIFICATIONS	43

TAPE OPERATIONS	22
Listening to a tape	22
Finding the beginning of a tune	23
Other convenient tape functions	24

BEFORE USE

*For safety....

•Do not raise the volume level too much, as this will block outside sounds, making driving dangerous.

•Stop the car before performing any complicated operations.

*Temperature inside the car....

If you have parked the car for a long time in hot or cold weather, wait until the temperature in the car becomes normal before operating the unit.

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JVC KW-XC838, LVT0995-001A manual Contents

Contents

¤Óá¹Ð¹Ó Precautions How to reset your unit Contents Display window Location of the ButtonsControl panel Control panel Remote controller Return the battery holder Preparing the remote controllerInstalling the battery Place the battery To drop the volume immediately To turn off the powerBasic Operations Searching for a station manually Manual search Radio OperationsListening to the radio Searching for a station automatically Auto search Automatic preset SSM Manual presetStoring stations in memory To tune in the favorite station EX Tuning in to a preset stationStoring your favorite station into the EX extra button Select the band FM1, FM2, FM3, or AM you want Showing an assigned name Selecting FM reception mode Insert a disc into the loading slot CD OperationsPlaying a CD To stop play and eject the CD To go to a particular track directly 10 +10 3 Repeat Canceled Intro RandomHow to use the +10 and -10 buttons To fast-forward or reverse the track To play back tracks at random Random Play Selecting CD playback modesTo play back tracks repeatedly Repeat Play To play back only intro Intro scan Other convenient CD functions Select text display mode while playing a CD TextTo cancel the prohibition and unlock the CD Playing a CD Text How are MP3 files recorded and played back? What is MP3?Precautions when recording MP3 files on a CD-R or CD-RW MP3 Introduction Level6 MP3 directory/file configurationMP3 playback/search order Hierarchy Insert an MP3 disc into the loading slot When TAG on is selected initial setting seeMP3 Operations Playing an MP3 disc To go to the next files or the previous files To change the display informationTo stop play and eject the disc To fast-forward or reverse the file To select a particular file in a directory, press 10 +10 3 Repeat Canceled RandomTo skip 10 files To go to a particular directory directly Plays repeatedly Selecting MP3 playback modesTo play back tracks repeatedly Repeat Play Mode Select the tape direction Tape OperationsListening to a tape Insert a cassette into the cassette compartment Finding the beginning of a tune To stop play and eject the cassetteTo fast-forward and rewind a tape Prohibiting tape ejection To cancel the prohibition and unlockOther convenient tape functions Playing the current tune repeatedly Sound Adjustments Adjusting the soundReinforcing the bass sound When EQ Link is set to Link OFF Selecting preset sound modesSelect the sound mode To cancel the sound mode, select Flat High FREQ.* High Level back to the beginning Storing your own sound adjustmentsSelect sound elements to adjust Adjust the selected sound element Level Meter Setting Selecting level meter patternsLevel meter patterns Other Main Functions About the demonstration mode Setting the clock Demo Mode Changing general settings PSM Basic ProcedureFinish the setting Preferred Setting Mode PSM items Turning the demo mode on or offSetting the clock display Clock Disp Selecting an external component to use Selecting the dimmer mode DimmerAdjusting the display contrast level Selecting the scroll mode Scroll Select a source you want to assign a name to To erase the input charactersSources Maximum number Characters Select the character set you want while is flashing Select the external component External Component Operations If no name is assigned, no Name will appear CD Changer OperationsPlaying CDs Select the CD automatic changer CD-CH Reverse the track To go to a particular disc directlyPress and hold ¢ Press and hold Canceled Intro Mode IndicatorSeconds Additional Information Handling cassettesIgnition key-off release To play new discs How to handle discsTo keep discs clean Handling discs General TroubleshootingSymptoms Causes Remedies MP3 Symptoms Causes Remedies CDChanger About mistrackingPlayback Tape Sensitivity 20 µV Selectivity 35 dB SpecificationsFM Tuner AM Tuner CR2025 Fuse blowsSound is distorted Unit becomes hot Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s chassis QJAÐ „öÝô« q Ë« ≥ DOž KS-U57 MD p JVC CD ‰b³ Wire. Failure to do so may cause damage To the unitPlace not coated with paint if coated with Paint, remove the paint before attaching