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CD/CASSETTE RECEIVER For canceling the display demonstration, see page 8. For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. INSTRUCTIONS KW-XC406/KW-XC405 KW-XC406/KW-XC405 GET0327-001A...
How to reset your unit This will reset the microcomputer. Your preset adjustments will also be erased. Thank you for purchasing a JVC product. Caution on volume setting: Discs produce very little noise compared with other sources. Lower the volume...
How to forcibly eject a disc ... How to read this manual ... How to use the MODE button ... Control panel — ... 5 KW-XC406/KW-XC405 Parts identification ... Remote controller — RM-RK50 Main elements and features ... Getting started ... 7 Basic operations ...
Press and hold both buttons at the same time. The following marks are used to indicate... : Built-in CD player operations. : External CD changer operations. How to use the MODE button Press MODE repeatedly to select the different functions available during play.
SEL (select) button r T 0 (tape eject) button t Control dial y Reset button u Source buttons—CD/CD-CH, TAPE/AUX, FM/AM, EX (extra) KW-XC406/KW-XC405 Parts identification Display window i Tuner reception indicators—ST (stereo), MO (monaural) o Disc information indicators— (track/file), TAG (ID3 Tag), ;...
Remote controller — Installing the lithium coin battery (CR2025) • When operating, aim the remote controller directly at the remote sensor on the unit. Make sure there is no obstacle in between. Warning: • Do not install any battery other than CR2025 or its equivalent;...
10 for details. For CD/CD-CH Select “CD-CH” when using an Apple iPod ® or a JVC D. player (see page 22). iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. For TAPE/AUX * You cannot select these sources if they are not ready.
Canceling the display demonstrations If no operations are done for about 20 seconds, display demonstration starts. [Initial: DEMO ON] —see page 20. Finish the procedure. To activate the display demonstration In step 3 above... Setting the clock Set the hour and minute. 1 Select “CLOCK HOUR,”...
Radio operations Listening to the radio Lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength. Selected band appears. Ÿ Start searching for a station. When a station is received, searching stops. To stop searching, press the same button again.
“SSM” flashes, then disappears when automatic presetting is over. Local FM stations with the strongest signals are searched and stored automatically in the FM band. Manual presetting Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.5 MHz into the preset number 4 of the FM1 band. Preset number flashes for a while.
Assigning titles to the stations You can assign titles to 30 station frequencies (including both FM and AM). Each station name can be assigned up to 10 characters. However, you cannot assign title to the station frequency stored in the EX button. Tune in to the station you would like to assign a title to.
Disc operations Playing a disc in the unit All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the source or eject the disc. • When inserting an MP3 or a WMA disc: Total folder number Disc information appears automatically (see page 15). Current track Elapsed playing number...
Playing discs in the CD changer About the CD changer It is recommended to use a JVC MP3- compatible CD changer with your unit. • You can also connect other CH-X series CD changers (except CH-X99 and CH-X100). However, they are not compatible with MP3 discs, so you cannot play back MP3 discs.
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• When the current disc is an MP3 disc: Folder name Disc information appears automatically (see page 15). Current track Elapsed playing number time • When the current disc is an audio CD or a CD Text disc: CD Text: Disc title/performer = Track title appears automatically (see page 15).
Other main functions Skipping a track quickly during play Only possible on JVC MP3-compatible CD changer • For MP3 or WMA disc, you can skip a track within the same folder. Ex.: To select track 32 while playing track 6 –10 +10...
You can use only one of the following playback modes at a time. Select your desired playback mode. Repeat play Ex.: When “TRACK RPT” is selected Random play Ex.: When “DISC RND” is selected Intro scan Ex.: When “TRACK INT” is selected Only while playing an MP3 disc or WMA disc.
Tape operations Playing a tape Playback starts automatically. When one side of the tape reaches its end during play, the other side of the tape automatically starts playing. (Auto Reverse) To change the playback direction FWD PLAY (Forward play) To stop play and eject the cassette The source changes to the last selected source.
Sound adjustments Selecting preset sound modes (EQ: equalizer) You can select a preset sound mode suitable to the music genre. Ÿ FLAT O Hard Rock O R & B O POP O JAZZ O DanceMusic O Country O Reggae O Classic O USER 1 O USER 2 O USER 3 O (back to the beginning) To select the sound mode directly...
Storing your own sound adjustments You can adjust the sound modes and store your own adjustments in memory. Select one of the sound mode to adjust. Ex.: When “JAZZ” is selected Select the sound elements to adjust while the selected sound mode is shown.
General settings — PSM Basic procedure You can change PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) items listed in the table that follows. Select a PSM item. Indications DEMO MODE Display demonstration CLOCK HOUR Hour adjustment CLOCK MIN Minute adjustment CLOCK DISP Clock display LEVELMETER Audio level meter Selectable settings, [reference page]...
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: [Initial]; Scrolls the disc information once. : Repeats scrolling (5-second intervals in between). : Cancels. : [Initial]; To use a JVC CD changer, an Apple iPod, or a JVC D. player, [13, 22]. accordingly, to avoid the sudden increase of the output level when changing the source from external component connected to the AUX input jack on the control panel.
External component operations This unit is ready for any Apple iPod JVC D. player control interface. • For details, refer also to the manual supplied with the interface adapter ® for iPod —KS-PD100 or D. player— KS-PD500. Playing an external component You can connect an external component to...
• After starting the heater in the car. • If it becomes very humid inside the car. Should this occur, the CD player may malfunction. In this case, eject the disc and leave the unit turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates.
More about this unit Basic operations Turning on the power • By pressing the source buttons on the unit, you can also turn on the power. If the source is ready, playback also starts. Turning off the power • If you turn off the ignition key without turning off this unit, the unit will automatically turn on when you turn on the ignition key next time.
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• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not play back on this unit because of their disc characteristics, and for the following causes: – Discs are dirty or scratched. – Moisture condensation occurs on the lens inside the unit. – The pickup lens inside the unit is dirty. –...
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Changing the source • If you change the source, playback also stops (without ejecting the disc). Next time you select “CD” or “CD-CH” for the playback source, disc play starts from where it has been stopped previously. Ejecting a disc •...
Troubleshooting What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. Symptoms • Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. • The unit does not work at all. • SSM automatic presetting does not work.
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Symptoms • Tracks do not play back in the order you have intended them to play. • Elapsed playing time is not correct. • “NO FILES” appears on the display. • Correct characters are not displayed (e.g. album name). • A cassette cannot be inserted. •...
Stereo Separation: 30 dB Capture Ratio: 1.5 dB [AM Tuner] Sensitivity: 20 µV Selectivity: 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...
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• This unit is designed to operate on 12 V DC, NEGATIVE ground electrical systems. If your vehicle does not have this system, a voltage inverter is required, which can be purchased at JVC car audio dealers. Parts list for installation and connection The following parts are provided for this unit.
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If you have any questions or require information regarding installation kits, consult your JVC car audio dealer or a company supplying kits. • If you are not sure how to install this unit correctly, have it installed by a qualified technician.
If noise still persists, consult your JVC car audio dealer. • 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...
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CD/CASSETTE RECEIVER KW-XC404 For canceling the display demonstration, see page 8. For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. INSTRUCTIONS GET0328-001A [UI]...
How to reset your unit This will reset the microcomputer. Your preset adjustments will also be erased. Thank you for purchasing a JVC product. Caution on volume setting: Discs produce very little noise compared with other sources. Lower the volume...
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Contents How to reset your unit ... How to forcibly eject a disc ... How to read this manual ... How to use the MODE button ... Control panel — KW-XC404 Parts identification ... Remote controller — RM-RK50 Main elements and features ... Getting started ...
Press and hold both buttons at the same time. The following marks are used to indicate... : Built-in CD player operations. : External CD changer operations. How to use the MODE button Press MODE repeatedly to select the different functions available during play.
Remote controller — Installing the lithium coin battery (CR2025) • When operating, aim the remote controller directly at the remote sensor on the unit. Make sure there is no obstacle in between. Warning: • Do not install any battery other than CR2025 or its equivalent;...
10 for details. For CD/CD-CH Select “CD-CH” when using an Apple iPod ® or a JVC D. player (see page 22). iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. For TAPE/AUX * You cannot select these sources if they are not ready.
Canceling the display demonstrations If no operations are done for about 20 seconds, display demonstration starts. [Initial: DEMO ON] —see page 20. Finish the procedure. To activate the display demonstration In step 3 above... Setting the clock Set the hour and minute. 1 Select “CLOCK HOUR,”...
Radio operations Listening to the radio Lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength. Selected band appears. Ÿ Start searching for a station. When a station is received, searching stops. To stop searching, press the same button again.
“SSM” flashes, then disappears when automatic presetting is over. Local FM stations with the strongest signals are searched and stored automatically in the FM band. Manual presetting Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.5 MHz into the preset number 4 of the FM1 band. Preset number flashes for a while.
Assigning titles to the stations You can assign titles to 30 station frequencies (including both FM and AM). Each station name can be assigned up to 10 characters. However, you cannot assign title to the station frequency stored in the EX button. Tune in to the station you would like to assign a title to.
Disc operations Playing a disc in the unit All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the source or eject the disc. • When inserting an MP3 or a WMA disc: Total folder number Disc information appears automatically (see page 15). Current track Elapsed playing number...
Playing discs in the CD changer About the CD changer It is recommended to use a JVC MP3- compatible CD changer with your unit. • You can also connect other CH-X series CD changers (except CH-X99 and CH-X100). However, they are not compatible with MP3 discs, so you cannot play back MP3 discs.
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• When the current disc is an MP3 disc: Folder name Disc information appears automatically (see page 15). Current track Elapsed playing number time • When the current disc is an audio CD or a CD Text disc: CD Text: Disc title/performer = Track title appears automatically (see page 15).
Other main functions Skipping a track quickly during play Only possible on JVC MP3-compatible CD changer • For MP3 or WMA disc, you can skip a track within the same folder. Ex.: To select track 32 while playing track 6 –10 +10...
You can use only one of the following playback modes at a time. Select your desired playback mode. Repeat play Ex.: When “TRACK RPT” is selected Random play Ex.: When “DISC RND” is selected Intro scan Ex.: When “TRACK INT” is selected Only while playing an MP3 disc or WMA disc.
Tape operations Playing a tape Playback starts automatically. When one side of the tape reaches its end during play, the other side of the tape automatically starts playing. (Auto Reverse) To change the playback direction FWD PLAY (Forward play) To stop play and eject the cassette The source changes to the last selected source.
Sound adjustments Selecting preset sound modes (EQ: equalizer) You can select a preset sound mode suitable to the music genre. Ÿ FLAT O Hard Rock O R & B O POP O JAZZ O DanceMusic O Country O Reggae O Classic O USER 1 O USER 2 O USER 3 O (back to the beginning) To select the sound mode directly...
Storing your own sound adjustments You can adjust the sound modes and store your own adjustments in memory. Select one of the sound mode to adjust. Ex.: When “JAZZ” is selected Select the sound elements to adjust while the selected sound mode is shown.
General settings — PSM Basic procedure You can change PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) items listed in the table that follows. Select a PSM item. Indications DEMO MODE Display demonstration CLOCK HOUR Hour adjustment CLOCK MIN Minute adjustment CLOCK DISP Clock display LEVELMETER Audio level meter Selectable settings, [reference page]...
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: [Initial]; Scrolls the disc information once. : Repeats scrolling (5-second intervals in between). : Cancels. : [Initial]; To use a JVC CD changer, an Apple iPod, or a JVC D. player, [13, 22]. accordingly, to avoid the sudden increase of the output level when changing the source from external component connected to the AUX input jack on the control panel.
External component operations This unit is ready for any Apple iPod JVC D. player control interface. • For details, refer also to the manual supplied with the interface adapter ® for iPod —KS-PD100 or D. player— KS-PD500. Playing an external component You can connect an external component to...
• After starting the heater in the car. • If it becomes very humid inside the car. Should this occur, the CD player may malfunction. In this case, eject the disc and leave the unit turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates.
More about this unit Basic operations Turning on the power • By pressing the source buttons on the unit, you can also turn on the power. If the source is ready, playback also starts. Turning off the power • If you turn off the ignition key without turning off this unit, the unit will automatically turn on when you turn on the ignition key next time.
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• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not play back on this unit because of their disc characteristics, and for the following causes: – Discs are dirty or scratched. – Moisture condensation occurs on the lens inside the unit. – The pickup lens inside the unit is dirty. –...
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Changing the source • If you change the source, playback also stops (without ejecting the disc). Next time you select “CD” or “CD-CH” for the playback source, disc play starts from where it has been stopped previously. Ejecting a disc •...
Troubleshooting What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. Symptoms • Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. • The unit does not work at all. • SSM automatic presetting does not work.
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Symptoms • Tracks do not play back in the order you have intended them to play. • Elapsed playing time is not correct. • “NO FILES” appears on the display. • Correct characters are not displayed (e.g. album name). • A cassette cannot be inserted. •...
Stereo Separation: 30 dB Capture Ratio: 1.5 dB [AM Tuner] Sensitivity: 20 µV Selectivity: 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...
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If you have any questions or require information regarding installation kits, consult your JVC car audio dealer or a company supplying kits. • If you are not sure how to install this unit correctly, have it installed by a qualified technician.
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This unit incorporates a noise filter in the power circuit. However, with some vehicles, clicking or other unwanted noise may occur. If this happens, connect the unit’s rear ground terminal to the car’s chassis using shorter and thicker cords, such as copper braiding or gauge wire. If noise still persists, consult your JVC car audio dealer.