JVC R S11 Manual

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21SETTINGS
IndicationsItem
(       : Initial)Setting, [reference page]
DIMMER
Dimmer• AUTO
• ON
• OFF:  Dims the display and button illumination when you turn on the 
headlights.
:  Activates dimmer.
:  Cancels.
SCROLL *
2
Scroll • ONCE
• AUTO
• OFF:   Scrolls the displayed information once.
:   Repeats scrolling (at 5-second intervals).
:   Cancels. 
•  Pressing DISP for more than one second can scroll the display 
regardless of the setting.
L/O MODE
Line output mode• REAR
• SUB.W:  Select if the REAR LINE OUT terminals are used for connecting the rear 
speakers (through an external amplifier).
:  Select if the REAR LINE OUT terminals are used for connecting a 
subwoofer (through an external amplifier).
SUB.W FREQ *
3
Subwoofer cutoff 
frequency• LOW
• MID
• HIGH:   Frequencies lower than 90 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
:   Frequencies lower than 135 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
:   Frequencies lower than 180 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
SUB.W PHASE *
3
Subwoofer phase• 180 DEG
• 0 DEG:  Select either “0 DEG” or “180 DEG” which reproduces a better sound.
EXT INPUT *
4
External input• CHANGER
• EXT INPUT:  To connect a JVC CD changer, [15], or an Apple iPod, [16].
:  To connect portable audio player to the CD changer jack, [17].
TAG DISPLAY
Tag display• TAG ON
• TAG OFF:  Shows the Tag information while playing MP3/WMA tracks.
:  Cancels.
AMP GAIN
Amplifier gain 
control• LOW POWER
• HIGH POWER:  VOLUME 00 – VOLUME 30. (Select this if the maximum power of the 
speaker is less than 50 W to avoid damaging the speaker.)
:  VOLUME 00 – VOLUME 50.
IF BAND
Intermediate 
frequency band• AUTO
• WIDE:  Increases the tuner selectivity to reduce interference noises between 
adjacent stations. (Stereo effect may be lost.)
:  Subject to interference noises from adjacent stations, but sound 
quality will not be degraded and the stereo effect will remain.
*
2  Some characters or symbols will not be shown correctly (or will be blanked) on the display.
*3  Displayed only when “L/O MODE” is set to “SUB.W.”
*4  Displayed only when one of the following sources is selected—FM, AM, CD, BLUETOOTH, AUX IN.
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22SETTINGS
 AUTO ANSWER
ON:  The unit answers the incoming calls 
automatically.
OFF:  The unit does not answer the calls 
automatically. Answer the calls manually.
REJECT:  The unit rejects all incoming calls.
 MSG NOTICE (message notice)
ON *1:  The unit informs you of the arrival of 
a message by ringing and displaying 
“RCV MESSAGE” (receiving message).
OFF:  The unit does not inform you of the arrival of 
a message.
 MIC SETTING (microphone setting)
Adjust the built-in microphone volume, 
[LEVEL 01/02/03].
 PHONEBOOK
Load the phone book of the Bluetooth phone to the 
unit. (You can load up to 50 phone numbers.)
•  Before using this function, make sure that the 
Bluetooth phone is connected.
 INITIALIZE
YES:  Initialize all settings you have made in the 
Bluetooth menu.
NO:  Return to the previous screen.
 INFORMATION
NAME:  Name of the unit (as shown on 
Bluetooth devices).
ADDRESS:  Address of the unit.
VERSION:  Hardware and software versions of 
the Bluetooth module.
PHONE NAME*
2:  Name of the connected Bluetooth 
phone.
AUDIO NAME*
2:  Name of the connected Bluetooth 
audio player.
*
1  If the connected Bluetooth phone does not support 
text message notification (via Bluetooth), the unit will 
not receive any notification upon the arrival of a text 
message.
*
2  Appears only when a Bluetooth phone/audio player is 
connected.
You can change the settings listed on the right column 
according to your preference.
1  Enter the Bluetooth menu.
2  Select “SETTINGS.”
3  Select a setting item.
 AUTO CNNCT 
= AUTO ANSWER = 
MSG NOTICE *1 = MIC SETTING = 
PHONEBOOK 
= INITIALIZE = INFORMATION 
= (back to the beginning)
4  Change the setting accordingly.
  •  If “PHONEBOOK” is selected in step 3, enter the 
PIN code both for this unit and Bluetooth phone 
(see pages 10 and 11: steps 4 and 5), then press 
5 to exit.
Setting menu (       : Initial)
 AUTO CNNCT (connect)
When the unit is turned on, the connection is 
established automatically with...
OFF:  No Bluetooth device.
LAST:  The last connected Bluetooth device.
Bluetooth settings
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Title assignment
You can assign titles to 30 station frequencies (FM and 
AM) using 8 characters (maximum) for each title.
1  Select a station you want to assign a title 
(see also page 8).
2  Show the title entry screen.
3  Assign a title.
 
1  Select a character.
 
2  Move to the next (or previous) character 
position.
 
3  Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you finish 
entering the title.
4  Finish the procedure.
To erase the entire title
In step 2 above...
More about this unit
  Basic operations
Turning on the power
•  By pressing SRC 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 power while listening to a track, 
playback will start from where it had been stopped 
previously next time you turn on the power.
  Tuner operations
Storing stations in memory
•  During SSM search...
  –  All previously stored stations are erased and the 
stations are stored anew.
  –  Received stations are preset in No. 1 (lowest 
frequency) to No. 6 (highest frequency).
  –  When SSM is over, the station stored in No. 1 will 
be automatically tuned in.
•  When storing a station manually, the previously 
preset station is erased when a new station is stored 
in the same preset number.
  Disc operations
Caution for DualDisc playback
•  The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not comply 
with the “Compact Disc Digital Audio” standard. 
Therefore, the use of Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on 
this product may not be recommended.
General
•  This unit has been designed to reproduce 
CDs/CD Texts, and CD-Rs (Recordable)/CD-RWs 
(Rewritable) in audio CD (CD-DA), MP3 and WMA 
formats.
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•  When a disc is inserted upside down, “PLEASE” and 
“EJECT” appear alternately on the display. Press 
0 to 
eject the disc.
•  In this manual, words “track” and “file” are 
interchangeably used.
•  While fast-forwarding or reversing on an MP3 or 
WMA disc, you can only hear intermittent sounds.
•  If you change the source while listening to a disc, 
playback stops.
  Next time you select “CD” as the playback source, 
playback will start from where it had been stopped 
previously.
•  After ejecting a disc, “NO DISC” appears and you 
cannot operate some of the buttons. Insert another 
disc or press SRC to select another playback source.
•  If the ejected disc is not removed within 15 seconds, 
it is automatically inserted into the loading slot again 
to protect it from dust. Playback starts automatically.
Playing a CD-R or CD-RW
•  Use only “finalized” CD-Rs or CD-RWs.
•  This unit can only play back files of the same type as 
those detected first if a disc includes both audio CD 
(CD-DA) files and MP3/WMA files.
•  This unit can play back multi-session discs; however, 
unclosed sessions will be skipped while playing.
•  Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not play back on this 
unit because of their disc characteristics, or for the 
following reasons:
  –  Discs are dirty or scratched.
  –  Moisture condensation has occurred on the lens 
inside the unit.
  –  The pickup lens inside the unit is dirty.
  –  The files on the CD-R/CD-RW are written using the 
“Packet Write” method.
  –  There are improper recording conditions (missing 
data, etc.) or media conditions (stained, scratched, 
warped, etc.).
•  CD-RWs may require a longer readout time since the 
reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than that of regular 
CDs.•  Do not use the following CD-Rs or CD-RWs:
  –  Discs with stickers, labels, or a protective seal stuck 
to the surface.
  –  Discs on which labels can be directly printed by an 
ink jet printer.
  Using these discs under high temperature or high 
humidity may cause malfunctions or damage to the 
unit.
Playing an MP3/WMA disc
•  This unit can play back MP3/WMA files with the 
extension code  or  (regardless of 
the letter case—upper/lower).
•  This unit can show the names of albums, artists 
(performer), and Tag (Version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3, or 
2.4) for MP3 files and for WMA files.
•  This unit can display only one-byte characters. No 
other characters can be correctly displayed.
•  This unit can play back MP3/WMA files meeting the 
conditions below:
  –  Bit rate of MP3: 32 kbps — 320 kbps
  –  Sampling frequency of MP3:
    48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz (for MPEG-1)
    24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 16 kHz (for MPEG-2)
  –  Bit rate of WMA: 
    32 kbps — 192 kbps 
  –  Disc format: ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, Romeo, 
Joliet, Windows long file name
•  The maximum number of characters for file/folder 
names vary depending on the disc format used 
(includes 4 extension characters— or 
).
  –  ISO 9660 Level 1: up to 12 characters
  –  ISO 9660 Level 2: up to 31 characters
  –  Romeo *: up to 128 characters
  –  Joliet *: up to 64 characters
  –  Windows long file name *: up to 128 characters
* The parenthetic figure is the maximum number of 
characters for file/folder names in case the total 
number of files and folders is 271 or more.
•  This unit can recognize a total of 512 files, 
200 folders, and 8 hierarchical levels.
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•  This unit can play back files recorded in VBR (variable 
bit rate).
  Files recorded in VBR have a discrepancy in the 
elapsed time display, and do not show the actual 
elapsed time. In particular, this difference becomes 
noticeable after performing the search function.
•  This unit cannot play back the following files:
  –  MP3 files encoded in MP3i and MP3 PRO format.
  –  MP3 files encoded in an inappropriate format.
  –  MP3 files encoded with Layer 1/2.
  –  WMA files encoded in lossless, professional, and 
voice format.
  –  WMA files which are not based upon Windows 
Media ® Audio.
  –  WMA files copy-protected with DRM.
  –  Files which have data such as AIFF, ATRAC3, etc.
•  The search function works but search speed is not 
constant.
  Bluetooth operations
General
•  While driving, do not perform complicated operation 
such as dialing the numbers, using phone book, etc.
  When you perform these operations, stop your car in 
a safe place.
•  Some Bluetooth devices may not be able to connect 
to this unit depending on the Bluetooth version of 
the device.
•  Some operations and display information may be 
different according to the connected phone.
•  This unit may not work for some Bluetooth devices.
•  Connecting condition may vary depending on the 
circumstances around you.
•  When the unit is turned off, the device is 
disconnected.
Warning messages for Bluetooth operations
• ERROR CNNCT (Error Connection):
  The device is registered but the connection has failed. 
Connect the device again. (See page 11.)
• ERROR
  Try the operation again. If “ERROR” appears again, 
check if the device supports the function you have 
tried.
• PLEASE WAIT
  The unit is preparing to use the Bluetooth function. If 
the message does not disappear, turn off and turn on 
the unit, then connect the device again (or reset the 
unit).
• PLS RESET
  Reset the unit and try the operation again. If 
“PLS RESET” appears again, consult your nearest JVC 
car audio dealers.
  iPod
•  You can control the following types of iPods through 
the interface adapter.
  –  iPod with dock connector (3rd Generation)
  –  iPod with Click Wheel (4th Generation)
  –  iPod mini
  –  iPod photo
  –  iPod nano *
1
  –  iPod video (5th Generation) *2
 *1  When you connect the iPod nano to the interface 
adapter, be sure to disconnect the headphones; 
otherwise, no sound is heard.
 *
2  It is not possible to browse video files on the 
“Videos” menu while the iPod is connected to the 
interface adapter.
•  If the iPod does not play correctly, please update your 
iPod software to the latest version. For details about 
updating your iPod, visit .
•  When you turn on this unit, the iPod is charged 
through this unit.
•  While the iPod is connected, all operations from the 
iPod are disabled. Perform all operations from this 
unit.
•  The text information may not be displayed correctly.
•  If the text information includes more than 11 
characters, it scrolls on the display. This unit can 
display up to 40 characters.
Notice:
When operating an iPod, some operations may not 
be performed correctly or as intended. In this case, 
visit the following JVC web site: 
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•  Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered 
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in 
the United States and/or other countries.
•  The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by 
the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks 
by Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC) is under 
license. Other trademarks and trade names are those 
of their respective owners.
•  iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the 
U.S. and other countries.  Title assignment
•  If you try to assign titles to more than 30 station 
frequencies, “NAME FULL” appears. Delete unwanted 
titles before assignment.
  General settings—PSM
•  “AUTO” setting for “DIMMER” may not work correctly 
on some vehicles, particularly on those having a 
control dial for dimming.
•  If you change the “AMP GAIN” setting from 
“HIGH POWER” to “LOW POWER” while the 
volume level is set higher than “VOLUME 30,” the 
unit automatically changes the volume level to 
“VOLUME 30.”
Troubleshooting
What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center.
Symptoms Remedies/Causes
General
•  Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. •  Adjust the volume to the optimum level.
•  Check the cords and connections.
•  The unit does not work at all. Reset the unit (see page 3).
FM/AM
•  SSM automatic presetting does not work. Store stations manually.
•  Static noise while listening to the radio. Connect the antenna firmly.
Disc playback
•  Disc cannot be played back. Insert the disc correctly.
•  CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back.
•  Tracks on the CD-R/CD-RW cannot be 
skipped.•  Insert a finalized CD-R/CD-RW.
•  Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW with the component which 
you used for recording.
•  Disc can neither be played back nor ejected. •  Unlock the disc (see page 9).
•  Eject the disc forcibly (see page 3).
•  Disc sound is sometimes interrupted. •  Stop playback while driving on rough roads.
•  Change the disc.
•  Check the cords and connections.
•  “NO DISC” appears on the display. Insert a playable disc into the loading slot.
•  “PLEASE” and “EJECT“ appear alternately 
on the display.This occurs sometimes due to over-heating. Eject the disc 
or change to another playback source.
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Symptoms Remedies/Causes
MP3/WMA playback
•  Disc cannot be played back. •  Use a disc with MP3/WMA tracks recorded in a format 
compliant with ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, Romeo, or 
Joliet.
•  Add the extension code  or  to the 
file names.
•  Noise is generated. Skip to another track or change the disc. (Do not add the 
extension code  or  to non-MP3 or 
WMA tracks.)
•  A longer readout time is required 
(“READING” keeps flashing on the display).Do not use too many hierarchical levels and folders. 
•  Tracks do not play back in the order you 
have intended them to play.The playback order is determined when the files are 
recorded.
•  The elapsed playing time is not correct. This sometimes occurs during playback. This is caused by 
how the tracks are recorded on the disc.
•  The correct characters are not displayed 
(e.g. album name).This unit can only display letters (upper case), numbers, 
and a limited number of symbols.
Bluetooth
•  The unit cannot be detected by the 
Bluetooth device.•  Search from the Bluetooth device again.
•  Reset the unit. When “WAIT PAIR” appears on the 
display, search from the Bluetooth device again.
•  The unit does not make pairing with the 
Bluetooth device.Enter the same PIN code for both the unit and target 
device.
•  Phone sound quality is poor. •  Reduce the distance between the unit and the 
Bluetooth cellular phone.
•  Move the car to a place where you can get a better 
signal reception.
•  The sound is interrupted or skipped during 
playback of a Bluetooth audio player.•  Reduce the distance between the unit and the 
Bluetooth audio player.
•  Disconnect the device connected for “PHONE.”
•  Turn off, then turn on the unit.
•  When the sound is not yet restored: Connect the 
player again.
•  The connected audio player cannot be 
controlled.•  Check whether the connected audio player supports 
AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile).
  (Operations depend on the connected audio player.)
•  Disconnect and connect the Bluetooth player again.
•  The unit does not response when you tried 
to copy the phone book to the unit.You may have tried to copy the same entries (as stored) 
to the unit. Press 
5 to exit.
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Symptoms Remedies/Causes
CD changer
•  “NO DISC” appears on the display. Insert a disc into the magazine.
•  “NO MAGAZINE” appears on the display. Insert the magazine.
•  “RESET 8” appears on the display. Connect this unit and the CD changer correctly and press 
the reset button of the CD changer.
•  “RESET 1” – “RESET 7” appears on the 
display.Press the reset button of the CD changer.
•  The CD changer does not work at all. Reset the unit (see page 3).
iPod
•  The iPod does not turn on or does not work. •  Check the connecting cable and its connection.
•  Update the firmware version.
•  Charge the battery.
•  The sound is distorted. Deactivate the equalizer either on this unit or the iPod.
•  “NO IPOD” appears on the display. •  Check the connecting cable and its connection.
•  Charge the battery.
•  Playback stops. The headphones are disconnected during playback. 
Restart the playback operation (see page 16).
•  No sound can be heard when connecting 
an iPod nano.•  Disconnect the headphones from the iPod nano.
•  Update the firmware version of the iPod nano.
•  “NO FILES” appears on the display. No tracks are stored. Import tracks to the iPod.
•  “RESET 1” – “RESET 7” appears on the 
display.Disconnect the adapter from both this unit and iPod. 
Then, connect it again.
•  “RESET 8” appears on the display. Check the connection between the adapter and this unit.
•  The iPod’s controls do not work after 
disconnecting from this unit.Reset the iPod.
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  How to clean the connectors
Frequent detachment will deteriorate the connectors.
To minimize this possibility, periodically wipe the 
connectors with a cotton swab or cloth moistened with 
alcohol, being careful not to damage the connectors.
  Moisture condensation
Moisture may condense on the lens inside the unit in 
the following cases:
•  After starting the heater in the car.
•  If it becomes very humid inside the car.
Should this occur, the unit may malfunction. In this 
case, eject the disc and leave the unit turned on for a 
few hours until the moisture has evaporated.
  How to handle discs
When removing a disc from its 
case, press down the center holder of 
the case and lift the disc out, holding 
it by the edges.
•  Always hold the disc by the edges. Do not touch its 
recording surface.
When storing a disc in its case, gently insert the 
disc around the center holder (with the printed surface 
facing up).
•  Make sure to store discs in cases after use.
Connectors
Center holder
  To keep discs clean
A dirty disc may not play correctly. 
If a disc does become dirty, wipe it with 
a soft cloth in a straight line from center 
to edge.
•  Do not use any solvents (for example, conventional 
record cleaner, spray, thinner, benzine, etc.) to clean 
discs.
  To play new discs
New discs may have some rough spots 
around the inner and outer edges. If 
such a disc is used, this unit may reject 
the disc.
To remove these rough spots, rub the edges with a 
pencil or ball-point pen, etc.
Warped disc
Sticker and 
sticker residueStick-on label
Do not use the following discs:
Unusual shape Single CD (8 cm disc)
Maintenance
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AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION
Maximum Power Output: Front/Rear: 50 W per channel
Continuous Power Output (RMS): Front/Rear: 19 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no 
more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion.
Load Impedance: 4 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω allowance)
Tone Control Range: Bass: ±12 dB (60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 200 Hz)
Mid-range: ±12 dB (500 Hz, 1.0 kHz, 1.5 kHz, 2.5 kHz)
Treble: ±12 dB (10.0 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 15.0 kHz, 17.5 kHz)
Q: Bass: Q1.0, Q1.25, Q1.5, Q2.0
Mid-range: Q0.5, Q0.75, Q1.0, Q1.25
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 80 dB
Line-Out Level/Impedance: 2.5 V/20 kΩ load (full scale)
Subwoofer-Out Level/Impedance: 2.5 V /20 kΩ load (full scale)
Output Impedance: 1 kΩ
Other Terminal: CD changer jack, AUX (auxiliary) input jack, Antenna 
input
TUNER SECTION
Frequency Range: FM: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz
AM: 531 kHz to 1 602 kHz
FM Tuner: Usable Sensitivity: 11.3 dBf (1.0 μV/75 Ω)
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: 16.3 dBf (1.8 μV/75 Ω)
Alternate Channel Selectivity 
(400 kHz):65 dB
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 15 000 Hz
Stereo Separation: 35 dB
AM Tuner: Sensitivity: 20 μV
Selectivity: 35 dB
Specifications
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