JVC CH-X1500 CD Changer Instructions

JVC CH-X1500 CD Changer

OTHER MODEL

• CH-X1500
  

• CH-X550
  

Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Please read these instructions carefully before starting operation to be sure to obtain optimum performance and a longer service life from the unit.
This unit has been designed to reproduce CDs, CD-Rs and CDRWs.

• You can also play back your original CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) either in audio CD format or MP3 format (only for CH-X1500).
• You can also play back CD Text (only for CH-X1500).
• CH-X550 is not compatible with MP3 and CD Text

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

PRECAUTIONS

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. CAUTION: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit, leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.
4. CAUTION: The compact disc player uses invisible laser radiation and is equipped with safety switches which prevent emission of radiation when unloading the CD magazine and the safety interlocks have failed or are defeated. It is dangerous to defeat the safety switches.
5. CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Position And Reproduction Of Labels

WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT

CAUTION: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. (e)

WARNING

• This unit is designed to operate with 12 volt DC, NEGATIVE ground electrical systems.
• When replacing the fuse, use one with the specified rating for this unit. If the fuse blows frequently, consult your nearest JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT dealer.

PRECAUTIONS

• Car’s Internal Temperature
  Before listening to CDs after your car has been parked for some time in low or high temperatures, wait until the temperature inside the car stabilizes.

• Condensation
  In the following cases, moisture may condense on the lens, a critical part of the CD player, making the CD signal unreadable:
  – When the heater has just been turned on.
  – When the humidity is high. In these cases, unload the CD magazine and wait for 1 or 2 hours.

• Volume Setting
  – CDs produce very little noise compared with analog sources. If the volume level is adjusted for analog sources, the speakers may be damaged by the sudden increase in the output level. Therefore, lower the volume before operation and adjust it as required during playback.
  – Adjust the volume so that you can hear sounds occurring outside the car.

INSTALLATION

• Avoid installing the unit in the following places
  – Where it would be exposed to direct sunlight or direct heat from the heater or in an extremely hot place.
  – Where it would be subject to rain, water splashes or excessive humidity.
  – Where it would be subject to dust.
  – Where it would be positioned in unstable place.
  – Above connection cords or on the floor under which there is piping.
  – Where it could damage the car’s fittings (spare tire, etc.) in or under the trunk.

• Before drilling holes in the trunk to install the unit, make sure that there is a sufficient space under the trunk so that you do not drill holes in the fuel tank, etc.

• Firmly install the unit using the provided screws.

When installing the unit horizontally

• Attach the mounting brackets on the side panels of the unit using screws. (Fig. a)

• Install the unit on the floor of the trunk using self-tapping screws. (Fig. b)
  A
  
  When installing the unit upright (Fig.c)
  B
  
  Notes:
  When attaching the unit with the screws, refer to “ When installing the unit horizontally” above .

• When installing the unit upright, set the selectors located on both sides to the “V (vertical)” position. (When it is installed horizontally, be sure to set the selectors to the “H (horizontal)” position.)
  – When installing the unit upright, securely install to the trunk floor.

• If you install the unit without setting the selectors correctly, the symptoms below may occur.
  – Sound is intermittent.
  – CDs are damaged.
  When installing the unit on an inclined plane (Fig. d)
  
  Notes:

• When attaching the unit with the screws, refer to “  **A** When installing the unit horizontally” above.

• When installing, five angles can be selected. Be sure to position the selectors on both sides of the unit pointing upward, perpendicular (90°) to the earth surface.

• If you install the unit without setting the selector correctly, the symptoms below may occur.
  – Sound is intermittent.
  – CDs are damaged

When hanging the unit in the trunk space (Fig. e)

Note: When attaching the unit with the screws, refer to “ When installing the unit horizontally” above.

Mistracking
Mistracking may occur when driving on an extremely rough road. The unit and compact disc will not be damaged by mistracking, however, since it is offensive to the ear, stop playback and restart when you reach a road that’s in good condition.

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

• EJECT button
  Reset button: When pressing and holding for a few seconds

• CD magazine slot

• Door

TROUBLESHOOTING

• “RESET1–RESET8” or “R1–R8” appears on the display of the connected receiver (or other equipment).

• Are the units connected correctly? After checking, press and hold the EJECT button for a few seconds to reset this unit. Should the problem still persists, consult the JVC authorized dealer.Indication	Meaning
  RESET1 (or R1)	Ejection error
  RESET2 (or R2)	Lifter error
  RESET3 (or R3)	Tray error
  RESET4 (or R4)	Pick up return
  RESET5 (or R5	—
  RESET6 (or R6)	Communication error
  RESET7 (or R7)	Other errors
  RESET8 (or R8)	Communication error

  • Sounds are intermittent during play.
• Are the selectors on both sides adjusted correctly?

SPECIFICATIONS

CD CHANGER SECTION
Frequency response : 5 Hz – 20 000 Hz
Dynamic range : 99 dB (CH-X1500) 93 dB (CH-X550)
S/N ratio : 103 dB (CH-X1500) 96 dB (CH-X550)
Distortion : 0.005% (CH-X1500) 0.006% (CH-X550)
Wow & flutter : Less than measurable limit Output terminal : Analog (8 pin x 1), 1.5 V (full scale)/less than 1 kΩ

GENERAL
Power requirement
Operating voltage : DC 14.4 V (11 V – 16 V allowable)
Grounding system : Negative ground Allowable working temperature: –10°C to +50°C
Dimensions (W x H x D) : 252 mm x 88 mm x 174 mm
Mass : 2.3 kg (excluding accessories)
Design and specifications are subject to change without no

How to reset your unit

Press and hold the  EJECT button for several seconds. This will reset the built-in microcomputer.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

• This changer can be connected to JVC KD-MX, KD-LX, KD-SH, KD-LH, KD-SX, KS-FX, KS-LX or KS-LH series receivers that include a Changer Control function. However, operating procedures and indications on the display will be different depending on the connected receiver. For details, refer to manuals supplied with your receiver. Note that some receivers cannot play back discs recorded in MP3 format (only for CH-X1500). For detailed information, consult your nearest JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT dealer.
• To prevent short circuits from occurring while making connections, keep the battery’s negative terminal disconnected.
  We recommend that you make all electrical connections (see Fig. f) before installing the unit. If you are not sure of your ability to correctly install this unit, have it installed by a qualified service technician.

Note:
This unit is designed for 12 volt DC, negative ground. If your vehicle does not have a 12 volt negative ground electrical system, you need a voltage inverter which can be bought from a JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT dealer.

• Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s chassis.

When connecting to JVC

How to remove the cord
Pull the plug by holding it firmly as in the figure.

• After installation and connection…
  When loading the magazine for the first time into the CD changer, press and hold the EJECT button for a few seconds to reset the unit.

Normally do not press and hold the EJECT button.

Note:

You may also need to reset the unit in the following cases.

• When the power supply is interrupted such as for replacement of the car’s battery.
• When the unit does not function correctly
  

• Listening to CDs
This unit does not have operation buttons to play CDs. CD operations can be performed using the JVC CD changer controller, etc. connected to this unit.
For CD operations, refer to the CD Changer Controller Instructions

HANDLING MAGAZINES AND COMPACT DISCS

How to handle the magazines

• Care in handling the magazines
  – Do not carry the magazine with its inserting slot facing down, or the CDs may fall out.
  – Always keep the twelve disc trays loaded in the magazine.
  – When sliding the disc trays out or in to place CDs, hold the magazine horizontally so as not to drop CDs.
  – Do not insert CDs without pulling out the disc trays from the magazine. Never place CDs directly into the magazine.
  – Do not expose the magazine to high temperatures or direct sunlight.
  – Do not disassemble the magazine.
  – Take care not to drop or hit the magazine. Do not apply excessive pressure to the disc trays which have been removed from the magazine.
  – Never apply solvents such as benzine, thinner or insecticide to the magazine or trays. These solvents may erode their surfaces.

Note:
If you need additional magazines, purchase XC-M200 magazines

When playing a CD-R or CD-RW

Before playing back CD-Rs or CD-RWs, read their instructions or cautions carefully.

• Use only “finalized” CD-Rs or CD-RWs.

• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not play back on this unit because of their disc characteristics, and for the following reasons:
  – Discs are dirty or scratched.
  – Moisture condensation on the lens inside the unit.
  – The pickup lens inside the unit is dirty.

• CD-RWs may require a longer readout time since the reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than that of regular CDs.

• CD-Rs or CD-RWs are susceptible to high temperatures or high humidity, so do not leave them inside your car.

• Do not use following CD-Rs or CD-RWs:
  – Discs with stickers, labels, or protective seal stuck to the surface.
  – Discs on which labels can be directly printed by an ink jet printer.
  Using these discs under high temperatures or high humidity may cause malfunctions or damage to discs. For example,
  – Stickers or labels may shrink and warp a disc.
  – Stickers or labels may peel off so discs cannot be ejected.
  – Print on discs may get sticky.
  Read instructions or cautions about labels and printable discs carefully

Playing a CD Text (only for CH-X1500)/Wiedergeben CD Text (nur bei CH-X1500)/ Reproduction d’un CD Text (seulement pour le CH-X1500)

In a CD Text, some information about disc (its disc title, performer and track title) is recorded.
If you connect this unit to a receiver with the CD Text displaying function, you can show this disc information on the receiver’s display.

How to load CDs

1. Slide the disc tray partly out of the magazine until it stops.

2. Place a CD on the disc tray with its label side up
   

3. Align the disc tray with the grooves in the magazine, and push the disc tray all the way in.
   • Check that the disc tray is securely inserted into the magazine. If a CD becomes disengaged from the disc tray, reposition it on the disc tray.

• The inserted CDs are counted as “disc-1”, “disc-2”… from the bottom to the top

Notes:

• There are openings in the disc trays through which signals are read from the CDs. These openings leave part of the shiny side of the CD exposed. Be careful not to touch the shiny surface of the CD.
• It is not possible to play a CD if placed upside down.

Caution:
CDs shaped like a heart, flower, etc. (specially-shaped CDs) cannot be used with this unit. If this type of CD is loaded, it will cause problems.

How to load the magazine

1. Slide the door to the right.

2. Load the magazine.
   • Load the magazine into the CD changer with the ) mark on top and the CD insertion side to the right.

3. Close the door.
   • Normally the door must be kept closed except when changing the magazine

Cautions:

• Do not insert your hands or any foreign object into the loading slot, otherwise you may be injured or cause malfunctions or damage.
• When a label on the magazine, if any, partly peels off, it may cause a malfunction. If this happens, remove the label or stick it on firmly

How to unload the magazine

1. Slide the door to the right.
2. Press the    EJECT button.
   • The magazine ejects from the loading slot.

Note:
When the magazine cannot be ejected, push in the magazine and play the 12th disc once more; when play has ended, repeat the above procedure.
If the above procedure does not work, follow the steps below:

1. Be sure that the selectors are set correctly.
2. Peel off the protective seal over the compulsory eject hole. (Fig. g)
3. Put a straight stick like a screw driver into the hole . (Fig. h)

• Do not put the stick at an angle, insert it straight.
  

How to remove the disc trays

Use the release knob to remove the disc trays when cleaning them.

1. While pulling down the release knob, pull out the disc tray.
2. After cleaning, insert the disc tray into the magazine while pulling down the release knob.
   • Clean the trays one by one to avoid inserting two trays into one slot of the magazine.
   

• Handling CD-Rs/CD-RWs
  The reflective film of CD-Rs/CD-RWs is less tough than that of ordinary music CDs. If these discs are damaged, their film may peel. These media are also susceptible to fingerprints, so use extreme care when handling them.

• Storage
  Make sure to keep CDs in their cases. If discs are piled on top of one another without their cases, they may be damaged. Do not put CDs where they will be exposed to direct sunlight or in a place subject to high temperatures and humidity. Avoid leaving CDs in your car.
  
  

• Maintenance of CDs
  – When fingerprints and dirt adhere to a CD, wipe the disc clean with a soft, dry cloth, wiping from the inside towards the edge. If it is difficult to clean, wipe the CD with a cloth moistened with water.
  – Do not use record cleaners, benzine, alcohol or antistatic agents.
  – Do not damage the label side or stick paper or adhesive to the surface.

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