JVC KD-DV5507EE - User Manual

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Overview

Function Description
Important Technical Specifications
Usage Features
Maintenance Features

This document describes the JVC KD-DV5507 DVD/CD Receiver, a versatile car audio system designed to play various disc formats and connect to external devices.

Function Description

The JVC KD-DV5507 is a DVD/CD receiver that supports playback of DVD-Video, DVD-Audio/DVD-ROM, CD/VCD, and various recordable/rewritable disc formats including DVD-R/-RW, +R/+RW, CD-R/-RW. It also features USB connectivity for mass storage class devices like USB memory, portable HDDs, and Apple iPod/iPhone. The unit includes an AM/FM/FM-LO tuner with Radio Data System (RDS) functions. It offers Bluetooth connectivity via an optional adapter (KS-BTA200) for hands-free calling and audio streaming.

Important Technical Specifications

Audio Amplifier Section:

Maximum Power Output: 50 W per channel (Front/Rear)
Continuous Power Output (RMS): 19 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz to 20,000 Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion (Front/Rear)
Load Impedance: 4 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω allowance)
Tone Control Range:
- Bass: ±12 dB (60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 120 Hz) with Q0.5, Q1.0, Q1.5, Q2.0
- Middle: ±12 dB (0.5 kHz, 1.0 kHz, 1.5 kHz, 2.5 kHz) with Q0.75, Q1.0, Q1.25, Q1.5
- Treble: ±12 dB (7.5 kHz, 10.0 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 15.0 kHz) with Q0.75, Q1.25
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 80 dB
Audio Output Level (Digital OUT: Optical): Signal wave length: 660 nm, Output level: –21 dBm to –15 dBm
Line-Out Level/Impedance: 2.5 V/20 kΩ load (full scale)
Output Impedance: 1 kΩ
Color System: PAL
Video Output (composite): 1 Vp-p/75 Ω
Other Terminals: USB input terminal, AV (audio/video) input jack, CD changer jack, LINE IN plugs

Tuner Section:

Frequency Range:
- FM: 87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz
- FM-LO: 65.00 MHz to 74.00 MHz
- AM (MW): 522 kHz to 1,620 kHz
- AM (LW): 144 kHz to 279 kHz
FM Tuner Usable Sensitivity: 9.3 dBf (0.8 μV/75 Ω)
FM Tuner 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: 16.3 dBf (1.8 μV/75 Ω)
FM Tuner Alternate Channel Selectivity (400 kHz): 65 dB
FM Tuner Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 15,000 Hz
FM Tuner Stereo Separation: 40 dB
MW Tuner Sensitivity/Selectivity: 20 μV/40 dB
LW Tuner Sensitivity: 50 μV

DVD/CD Player Section:

Signal Detection System: Non-contact optical pickup (semiconductor laser)
Number of Channels: 2 channels (stereo)
Frequency Response:
- DVD (fs=48 kHz/96 kHz): 16 Hz to 22,000 Hz
- CD (fs=44.1 kHz): 16 Hz to 20,000 Hz
Dynamic Range: 96 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 98 dB
Wow and Flutter: Less than measurable limit
DivX/MPEG Video Max. Resolution: 720 × 480 pixels (30 fps), 720 × 576 pixels (25 fps)
Audio Bit Rate: 32 kbps – 320 kbps
Sampling Frequency (DivX/MPEG Video): MPEG-1: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz; MPEG-2: 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz
MP3 Bit Rate: 32 kbps – 320 kbps
Sampling Frequency (MP3): MPEG-1: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz; MPEG-2: 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz
WMA Bit Rate: 32 kbps – 320 kbps
Sampling Frequency (WMA): 22.05 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
WAV Quantization Bit Rate: 16 bit
Sampling Frequency (WAV): 44.1 kHz

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: MPEG1/MPEG2/MP3/WMA/WAV
Max. Current: DC 5 V 500 mA

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
Installation Size (approx.): 182 mm × 52 mm × 159 mm
Panel Size (approx.): 188 mm × 58 mm × 12 mm
Mass (approx.): 1.4 kg (excluding accessories)

Usage Features

Control Panel and Remote Control: The unit features a detachable control panel for security. Operations can be performed using the control panel's buttons and control dial, or via the supplied RM-RK255 remote controller. The control dial is used for selection and confirmation.

Disc Playback:

The unit automatically detects disc type and starts playback.
Supports DVD-Video (Region Code 5), DVD-VR, DivX/MPEG Video, MP3/WMA/WAV, Audio CD, and VCD.
Allows direct search for chapters, titles, programs, playlists, folders, or tracks.
Offers various playback modes including repeat (chapter, title, track, folder, program) and random (folder, all tracks).
On-screen bar and list screens (for DVD-VR, DivX/MPEG Video, MP3/WMA/WAV) are available for navigation and control, especially when connected to a monitor.

USB Operations:

Connects to USB mass storage class devices for playing MPEG Video, MP3/WMA/WAV tracks.
Supports Apple iPod/iPhone connectivity for music and video playback (with optional KS-U29 cable for video).
Two control modes for iPod/iPhone: HEAD MODE (control by unit) and IPOD MODE (control by iPod/iPhone).
Displays track information, album/artist names, and elapsed/clock time.
Supports various playback modes for USB devices, similar to disc playback.

Bluetooth Operations (with optional KS-BTA200 adapter):

Registration (Pairing): Devices can be registered using "OPEN" or "SEARCH" methods, requiring a PIN code. Up to five devices can be registered.
Connecting/Disconnecting/Deleting Devices: Registered devices can be easily connected, disconnected, or deleted from memory. Auto-connect feature is available.
Bluetooth Cellular Phone:
- Automatic source change to "BT-PHONE" for incoming calls.
- "AUTO ANSWER" function for automatic call answering.
- Making calls via "DIAL" menu, call history, phone book, or voice dialing.
- Text message notification with "RCV MESSAGE" display.
- Adjustable microphone volume.
Bluetooth Audio Player:
- Streams audio from compatible devices.
- Supports reverse skip/forward skip and pause/start playback.

Tuner Operations:

Auto Search: Automatically searches for stations.
Manual Presetting: Allows manual storage of up to 12 FM, 6 FM-LO, and 6 AM stations.
Radio Data System (RDS):
- PTY Search: Searches for stations broadcasting specific program types.
- TA Standby Reception: Temporarily switches to Traffic Announcements from any source (except AM/FM-LO).
- PTY Standby Reception: Temporarily switches to favorite PTY programs.
- Network-Tracking Reception (AF-REG): Automatically tunes to another station of the same network with stronger signals.
- Programme Search: Tunes to another frequency broadcasting the same program if the preset station's signal is weak.

Sound Settings:

Preset Sound Modes: Selectable modes like USER, ROCK, CLASSIC, POPS, HIP HOP, JAZZ with adjustable Bass, Middle, and Treble frequencies, levels, and Q-slopes.
User Sound Mode: Allows custom adjustment and storage of sound characteristics.
Loudness: Boosts low and high frequencies at low volume levels.
Fader/Balance: Adjusts front/rear and left/right speaker output balance.
Volume Adjust: Presets volume adjustment levels for each source relative to FM volume.
AMP GAIN: Adjusts amplifier gain (LOW POWER/HIGH POWER) to prevent speaker damage.

Display and Color Settings:

Display Demonstration: Can be activated or canceled.
Clock Display: Shows current time, with 12H/24H format options.
Clock Adjustment: Automatic adjustment using CT data from RDS.
Dimmer: Dims display and button illumination (AUTO/ON/OFF).
Scroll: Scrolls displayed information (ONCE/AUTO/OFF).
Tag Display: Shows Tag information for MP3/WMA/WAV tracks.
Color Settings: Selectable preset colors (COLOR 01-29) or custom USER color for display and button illumination.
Menu Color: Changes display and button illumination color during menu operations.
Ring Color: Flashes blue for incoming calls, illuminates blue for text messages (with Bluetooth adapter).

External Device Connectivity:

EXT INPUT: Connects to CD changer jack via optional KS-U57 (pin jacks) or KS-U58 (stereo mini jack) adapters.
AV IN: Connects to AV-IN input jack on the control panel for audio/video input.
LINE IN: Connects to LINE IN plugs on the rear of the unit.

Maintenance Features

Connectors:

Periodically wipe connectors with a cotton swab or cloth moistened with alcohol to prevent deterioration and ensure good contact.

Moisture Condensation:

If moisture condenses on the lens (e.g., after using the car heater or in humid weather), eject the disc and leave the unit on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates.

Disc Handling:

Always hold discs by the edges to avoid touching the recording surface.
Store discs in cases after use.
Clean dirty discs with a soft cloth in a straight line from center to edge; avoid solvents.
Remove rough spots from new discs' edges with a pencil or ball-point pen.
Do not use 8 cm single CDs, warped discs, discs with stickers/labels, unusual shapes, C-thru discs, or discs with transparent/semi-transparent recording areas.

Troubleshooting: The manual provides a comprehensive troubleshooting guide for common issues related to general operation, FM/AM tuner, disc playback (including DivX/MPEG Video/MP3/WMA/WAV), USB device playback, Bluetooth operations, CD changer, and iPod/iPhone connectivity. It offers remedies for symptoms like no sound, unit not working, static noise, disc not playing/ejecting, incorrect display, and connectivity problems.