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                        CD RECEIVER KD-S12
RECEPTOR CON CD KD-S12
 For canceling the display demonstration, see page 7.
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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. INFORMATION (For U.S.A.) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,  pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection  against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generate
                    
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                        Contents How to reset your unit ........................... 2 Disc operations ...................... 10 How to forcibly eject a disc ................... 2 Playing a disc  ..................................... 10 How to read this manual ........................ 4 Selecting the playback modes ................ 11 How to use the MODE button ............... 4 How to detach/attach the control  Sound adjustments ................ 12 panel ................................................... 4 Selecting p
                    
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                         How to read this manual How to use the MODE button The following methods are used to make the If you press MODE, the unit goes into functions  explanations simple and easy-to-understand: mode, then the number buttons work as   Some related tips and notes are explained in different function buttons. “More about this unit” (see page 15).   Button operations are mainly explained with Ex.: When number button 2 works as  the illustrations as follows: MO (monaural) button. Press briefly. Press repe
                    
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                        Control panel — KD-S12 Parts identification Display window 1 +/– buttons Display window 2 DISP (display) button o Tuner reception indicators 3 Loading slot MO (monaural), ST (stereo) 4 Display window ; CD indicator 5 MODE button a RND  (disc random) indicator 6 0 (eject) button s RPT (repeat) indicator 7  ¢/4  buttons d LOUD (loudness) indicator 8  (standby/on/attenuator) button f EQ (equalizer) indicator 9 SEL (select) button g Sound mode (C-EQ: custom equalizer)  p MO (monaural) button indicat
                    
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                        Getting started To drop the volume in a moment (ATT) Basic operations  To restore the sound, press it  again. To turn off the power ~  Caution on volume setting: Discs produce very little noise compared  Ÿ  with other sources. Lower the volume  before playing a disc to avoid damaging  the speakers by the sudden increase of the  output level. You cannot select “CD” as the playback  source if there is no disc in the loading  slot. !   Volume level appears.  Volume level indicator ⁄ Adjust the soun
                    
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                        Canceling the display Setting the clock demonstrations 1  If no operations are done for about 20 seconds,  display demonstration starts. [Initial: DEMO ON]—see page 13.  2 Set the hour and minute. 1 Select “CLOCK H” (hour), then  1  adjust the hour. 2 Select “CLOCK M” (minute),  then adjust the minute. 2  3 Finish the procedure. 3  To check the current clock time when the  power is turned off 4 Finish the procedure. To activate the display demonstration In step 3 above... 7 EN06-09_KD-S12[J]f.in
                    
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                        Radio operations When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to  Listening to the radio receive 1  2  ~   Lights up when monaural mode is activated. Lights up when receiving an FM stereo  broadcast with sufficient signal strength. Reception improves, but stereo effect will  be lost.  Selected band appears. To restore the stereo effect, repeat the same  procedure so that the MO indicator goes off. Ÿ Start searching for a station. Storing stations in memory You can preset six stations for each band. When 
                    
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                        3 Listening to a preset station 1  “SSM” flashes, then disappears when  automatic presetting is over. Local FM stations with the strongest signals are  2 Select the preset station (1 – 6) you  searched and stored automatically in the FM  want. band.  Manual presetting Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.5 MHz into the  preset number 4 of the FM1 band. To check the current clock time while  listening to an FM or AM station 1  2  3   Preset number flashes for a while.   9 EN06-09_KD-S12[J]f.indd   9 EN0
                    
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                        Disc operations To go to the next or previous tracks Playing a disc To go to a particular track directly  To select a number from 01 – 06: All tracks will be played repeatedly until you  change the source or eject the disc. To select a number from 07 – 12:  Prohibiting disc ejection You can lock a disc in the loading slot. Total playing time of Total track number  the inserted disc of the inserted disc Elapsed playing Current track  To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same  time number procedu
                    
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                        Selecting the playback modes You can use only one of the following playback modes at a time. 1  2 Select your desired playback mode. Repeat play Mode Plays repeatedly TRK RPT : The current track.   RPT lights up. RPT OFF : Cancels.  Ex.: When “TRK RPT” is selected Random play Mode Plays at random DISC RND : All tracks of the current disc.   RND  lights up. RND OFF : Cancels.  Ex.: When “DISC RND” is selected 11 EN10-13_KD-S12[J]f.indd   11 EN10-13_KD-S12[J]f.indd   11 7 7/11/05   4:02:31 PM /1
                    
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                        Sound adjustments 2  Selecting preset sound modes  (C-EQ: custom equalizer) Indication pattern changes as  you adjust the level. You can select a preset sound mode suitable to  Ex.: When “TRE” is selected the music genre. Indication Range 4  BAS* (bass) –06 (min.) to  ~  Adjust the bass. +06 (max.) 4 TRE* (treble) –06 (min.) to  Adjust the treble. +06 (max.) Preset values 5 FAD* (fader) R06 (Rear only)  Indication For: 1 2 3 Adjust the front and rear to  * * * BAS TRE LOUD speaker balance. F06 (
                    
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                        General settings — PSM 3 Adjust the PSM item selected. Basic procedure You can change PSM (Preferred Setting Mode)  items listed on the table that follows. 1  4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the  other PSM items if necessary. 2 Select a PSM item. 5 Finish the procedure. Ex.: When you select “AMP GAIN” Indications Selectable settings, [reference page] DEMO DEMO ON : [Initial]; Display demonstration will be activated   Display demonstration automatically if no operation is done for about  20 seco
                    
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                        Maintenance  How to clean the connectors To keep discs clean Frequent detachment will deteriorate the A dirty disc may not play correctly.  connectors. If a disc does become dirty, wipe  To minimize this possibility, periodically wipe it with a soft cloth in a straight line  the connectors with a cotton swab or cloth from center to edge. moistened with alcohol, being careful not to  Do not use any solvent (for  damage the connectors. example, conventional record cleaner, spray,  thinner, benzin
                    
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                        More about this unit Playing a CD-R or CD-RW Basic operations   Use only “finalized” CD-Rs or CD-RWs. Turning on the power  This unit can play back multi-session discs;   By pressing CD or FM/AM on the unit, you  however, unclosed sessions will be skipped  can also turn on the power. If the source is  while playing. ready, playback also starts.  Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not play  Turning off the power back on this unit because of their disc   If you turn off the power while listening to a  
                    
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                        Troubleshooting What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service  center. Symptoms Remedies/Causes  Sound cannot be heard from the  Adjust the volume to the optimum level. speakers.  Check the cords and connections.  The unit does not work at all. Reset the unit (see page 2).  SSM automatic presetting does not Store stations manually. work.  Static noise while listening to the Connect the antenna firmly. radio.  Disc automatically eject
                    
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                        Specifications  AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION CD PLAYER SECTION Type: Compact disc player Power Output: Signal Detection System: Non-contact optical   18 W RMS × 4 Channels at 4 Ω  pickup (semiconductor laser) and ≤ 1% THD+N Number of channels: 2 channels (stereo) Signal to Noise Ratio:  Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20 000 Hz  80 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 Ω ) Dynamic Range: 96 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 98 dB Wow and Flutter: Less than measurable limit  GENERAL Load Impedance: 4 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω allowance
                    
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                        Having TROUBLE with operation? Please reset your unit Refer to page of How to reset your unit Still having trouble??  USA ONLY Call 1-800-252-5722 http://www.jvc.com We can help you! EN, SP © 2005 Victor Company of Japan, Limited 0705DTSMDTJEIN R Rear_KD-S12[J]f.indd   2 ear_KD-S12[J]f.indd   2 7 7/12/05   6:32:36 PM /12/05   6:32:36 PM                                                                                                                                                                  
                    
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                        KD-S12 Installation/Connection Manual Manual de instalación/conexión GET0317-002A 0705DTSMDTJEIN [J] EN, SP  ENGLISH You need the installation kits which corresponds to your car. Check the battery system in your car.  Mark all the check boxes (  ) to make sure you have follow the instructions and the listed  parts. 12 V DC, NEGATIVE ground Parts list for installation and connection A / B E C D Hard case/Control panel Power cord Sleeve Trim plate F G H I J Washer (ø5) Lock nut (M5) Mounting bolt
                    
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                        ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Make sure to disconnect the battery’s negative terminal. High  Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s chassis again after installation. Note: It is recommended to connect to the speakers with maximum power of more than 50 W (both at the rear and at the front, with an impedance  of 4 Ω to 8 Ω ). If the maximum power is less than 50 W, change “AMP GAIN” setting to prevent the speakers from being damaged (see  Heat sink page 13 of the INSTRUCTIONS). A Typical Connections B