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CD/CASSETTE RECEIVER KW-XC770

ESPAÑOL
RECEPTOR DE CD-CASSETTE KW-XC770

FRANÇAIS
RADIOCASSETTE/CD KW-XC770

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ATT

DISP
SCM
DIRECT CD
SOURCE
SELECT
ATT
BAND
PROG
DISC
FUNC
FM/AM
DISC
PRESET SSM

TAPE
KW-XC770
40Wx4 MULTI MODE SPECTRUM ANALYZER

SCM CD-CH
DOLBY B NR

CD CHANGER CONTROL
SEL

7 8 9 10 11 12 COMPACT
RPT RND SCAN EX
MO B.SKIP

DIGITAL AUDIO

For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.

Para la instalación y las conexiones, refiérase al manual separado.
Pour l’installation et les raccordements, se référer au manuel séparé.

For customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and
Serial No. which are located on
the top or bottom of the cabinet.
INSTRUCTIONS Retain this information for future
reference.
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS Model No.

Serial No.

LVT0400-001A
[J]

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 INFORMATION (For USA)
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
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reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

Precautions:
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. DANGER: 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. Leave
all servicing to qualified service personnel.
4. CAUTION: This CD player uses invisible laser radiation, however, is equipped with safety
switches to prevent radiation emission when unloading CDs. It is dangerous to defeat the
safety switches.
5. CAUTION: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

CAUTION on Volume Setting

CDs produce very little noise compared with other sources. If the volume level is adjusted for the
tuner, for example, the speakers may be damaged by the sudden increase in the output level. Therefore,
lower the volume before playing a CD and adjust it as required during playback.

To reset your unit

After installing the unit or when you have
troubles with operations, reset the
microcomputer built in this unit.
Press the reset button on the front panel
using a ball-point pen or a similar tool.
SCM

• REMEMBER your preset adjustments 7 8 9 10 11 12

such as preset channels or sound

adjustments will also be erased from
memory.

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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.

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CONTENTS
BASIC OPERATIONS .................................................... 5
RADIO OPERATIONS ................................................... 6
Listening to the radio ..................................................................... 6
Storing stations in memory ............................................................ 7
Automatic preset: SSM ................................................................ 7
Manual preset .............................................................................. 8
Storing your favorite station into the EX (extra) button ................ 9
Tuning into a preset station ......................................................... 10
Other convenient tuner functions ................................................ 11
Scanning broadcast stations ...................................................... 11
Selecting FM reception sound.................................................... 11
Changing the AM/FM channel intervals ..................................... 11

CD OPERATIONS....................................................... 12
Playing a CD ................................................................................. 12
Locating a track or a particular portion on a CD ..................... 13
Fast-forwarding or reversing the track ........................................ 13
Going to the next track or the previous track .............................. 13
Going to a particular track directly ............................................. 13
Other convenient CD functions ................................................... 14
Selecting CD playback modes ................................................... 14
Prohibiting CD ejection .............................................................. 14

TAPE OPERATIONS .................................................... 15

Listening to a tape ........................................................................ 15
Finding the beginning of a tune ................................................... 17
Other convenient tape functions .................................................. 18
Skipping blank portions on the tape ........................................... 18
Playing the current tune repeatedly ........................................... 18
Prohibiting tape ejection ............................................................ 18

SOUND ADJUSTMENTS ............................................. 19

Selecting preset sound modes ...................................................... 19
Adjusting the sound ...................................................................... 20
Storing your own sound adjustments ......................................... 21
SPECTRUM ANALYZER .............................................. 22
Selecting spectrum analyzer patterns ......................................... 22
Spectrum analyzer patterns ....................................................... 23

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 OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS ......................................... 24
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Changing general settings (PSM) ................................................ 24

Setting the clock ........................................................................ 24
Turning on or off the key-touch tone ........................................... 25
Selecting the dimmer mode .......................................................25
Selecting the external component to use ................................... 26
Turning on or off the display demonstration ............................... 26

REMOTE OPERATIONS............................................... 27
Installing the batteries .................................................................. 27
Using the remote controller ......................................................... 28
CD CHANGER OPERATIONS ...................................... 29
Playing CDs ................................................................................... 29
Selecting CD playback modes...................................................... 31
EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS ..................... 32
MAINTENANCE......................................................... 33
Handling cassettes ........................................................................ 33
Handling CDs ................................................................................ 34
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................. 35
SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 37

BEFORE USE
* For safety.... * Temperature inside the car....
• Do not raise the volume level too much, as this will If you have parked the car for a long time in hot
block outside sounds, making driving dangerous. or cold weather, wait until the temperature in the
• Stop the car before performing any complicated car becomes normal before operating the unit.
operations.
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 BASIC OPERATIONS
Note:
When you use this unit for the first

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1 time, set the built-in clock correctly,
see page 24.

1 /
ATT
Turn on the power.
“HELLO” appears on the display.
Note on One-Touch Operation:
When you select a source in step 2 below, the power automatically comes on.
You do not have to press this button to turn on the power.

2 CD
Select the source.
FM/AM
To operate the tuner, see pages 6 – 11.
To operate the CD player, see pages 12 – 14.
TAPE To operate the tape deck, see pages 15 – 18.
To operate the CD changer, see pages 29 – 31.
CD-CH To operate an external device, see page 32.

3 To turn up the Adjust the volume.

volume

SEL

To turn down
the volume Clock time Volume level

4 Adjust the sound as you want (see pages 19 – 21).

• If you need to change the spectrum analyzer pattern, see page 22.

To drop the volume in a moment

Press ATT briefly while listening to any source. “ATT” starts flashing on the display, and
the volume level will drop in a moment.
To resume the previous volume level, press the button briefly again.

To turn off the power

Press ATT for more than 1 second. “SEE YOU” appears, then the unit turns off.
• 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. If the last selected source is ready for playback
(ex. a CD or a tape is in the unit), playback starts automatically.

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 RADIO OPERATIONS
Listening to the radio
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2 1

1 FM/AM
Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM).
You can select any one of FM1, FM2, and FM3 to listen to an
FM station. ANA

FM1 FM2 FM3 AM

2
Start searching a station.
When a station is received, searching stops.
To search stations of ANA

higher frequencies
SSM

To search stations of
lower frequencies

To stop searching before a station is received, press the same button you have pressed
for searching.

To tune in a particular frequency manually:

1 Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the band (FM or AM).
2 Press and hold ¢ or 4 until “MANU” flashes on the display.
Now you can manually change the frequency while “MANU” is flashing.
3 Press ¢ or 4 repeatedly until the frequency you want is reached.
• If you hold down the button, the frequency keeps changing until you release the button.

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 Storing stations in memory

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You can use one of the following methods to store broadcasting stations in memory.
• Automatic preset: SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory)
• Manual preset
• Storing your favorite station into the EX button

Automatic preset: SSM

You can preset 6 local stations in each FM band (FM1, FM2, and FM3) and 6 local stations in
AM band.

2 1

1 FM/AM
Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM).
FM1 FM2 FM3 AM

2
Press and hold both buttons for more than 2
SSM
seconds.
ANA

“SSM” appears, then disappears when automatic

preset is over.

Local stations with the strongest signals are searched and stored automatically in the band
you have selected (FM1, FM2, FM3, or AM). These stations are preset in the number buttons
— No. 1 (lowest frequency) to No. 6 (highest frequency).
When automatic preset is over, the station stored in number button 1 will be automatically
tuned in.

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 Manual preset
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You can preset up to 6 stations in each band (FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM) manually.

EXAMPLE: Storing an FM station of 88.3 MHz into the preset channel number 1 of the FM1
band

2 1

1 FM/AM Select the FM1 band.

ANA

2
SSM
Tune into a station of 88.3 MHz.
See page 6 to tune into a station.
ANA

3
Press and hold the button (in this example,
number 1 button) until channel number flashes
(in this example “1ch”).

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ANA ANA

“1ch” flashes for a few seconds,

showing that the station has been preset.

4
Repeat the above procedure to store other stations into other
preset channel numbers.

Notes:
• A previously preset station is erased when a new station is stored in the same preset channel number.
• Preset stations are erased when the power supply to the memory circuit is interrupted (for example,
during battery replacement). If this occurs, preset the stations again.
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 Storing your favorite station into the EX (extra) button

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You can preset an FM or AM station (such as your favorite station or traffic announcement
station); and recall it by one touch operation even if the unit is turned off.

EXAMPLE: Storing an FM station of 88.3 MHz into the EX button

1 1

1
Follow the steps 1 and 2 on page 6.

2
EX Press and hold the button until “FM” flashes.
ANA

“FM” flashes on the display, showing that the station

has been preset.

Notes:
• A previously preset station is erased when a new station is stored.
• Preset station is erased when the power supply to the memory circuit is interrupted (for example,
during battery replacement). If this occurs, preset the station again.

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 Tuning into a preset station
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You can easily tune into a preset station.

Remember that you must store stations first. If you have not stored them yet, see pages 7 to
9.

DISP

1
SCM

SEL

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2 EX

1
FM/AM
Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM) you
want.
FM1 FM2 FM3 AM

2
Select the number (1 – 6) for the preset station
you want.

To tune in the favorite station (EX)

The unit automatically turns on (if it has been off).
EX Your favorite station is tuned in, and the volume level is
automatically set to the one when this function has been
used before.
• If you press the button again, the previous source will be played
back again at the previous volume level.

Note:
If you adjust the volume while this function is in use, it is automatically stored for this function.

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 Other convenient tuner functions

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4
SEL
RPT MO
Control dial
SCAN Ÿ

Scanning broadcast stations

When you press SCAN Ÿ (Scan/Dolby NR) while listening to the radio,
station scanning starts. (“SCAN” appears on the display.) Each time a
SCAN
broadcast is tuned in, scanning stops for about 5 seconds (tuned frequency
number flashes on the display), and you can check what program is now
being broadcasted.
If you want to listen to that program, press the same button again to stop
scanning.

Selecting FM reception sound

When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive:
Press RPT MO (Repeat/Monaural) while listening to an FM stereo broadcast. The sound you
hear becomes monaural but reception will be improved.
RPT
Lights up when receiving an FM broadcast in stereo.
MO
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ANA

To restore the stereo effect, press the same button again.

Changing the AM/FM channel intervals

When this unit is shipped from the factory, the channel intervals are set to 10 kHz for AM and
200 kHz for FM (so that the unit can be used in North and South America).
When using this unit in an area other than North and South America, change the channel
intervals by following the procedure below.
• AREA EU: Select this when used in an area other than North and South America.
• AREA US: Select this when used in North or South America.

1 Press SEL for more than 2 seconds.

One of the PSM items appears on the display.
2 If “PSM AREA” does not appear, press ¢ or 4 repeatedly until it appears.
3 Turn the control dial to the right.
“AREA EU” appears and the channel intervals are set to 9 kHz for AM and 50 kHz (for
manual tuning) / 100 kHz (for searching) for FM.
4 Press SEL again to finish the setting.
To reset to the factory setting, follow the above step 1 and 2, then turn the control dial to the
left in step 3 (“AREA US” appears on the display).

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 CD OPERATIONS
Playing a CD
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0
DISP

1
Insert a disc into the loading slot.
The unit turns on, draws a CD and starts playback
automatically.
• Insert the CD with the printed face facing upside.

Total track number Total playing time of

Lights up of the inserted disc the inserted disc
ANA ANA

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Current track Elapsed playing time
ANA

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Note on One-Touch Operation:
When a CD is already in the loading slot, pressing CD turns on the unit and starts playback
automatically.

To stop play and eject the CD

Press 0.
CD play stops and the CD automatically ejects from the loading slot (“CD EJECT” appears on
the display). The source changes to the last selected source.
If you change the source, the CD play also stops (without ejecting the CD this time).
• If the ejected disc is not removed for about 15 seconds, the disc is automatically inserted again into
the loading slot to protect it from dust. (CD play will not start this time.)
• You can eject the CD even when the unit is turned off.

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 Locating a track or a particular portion on a CD

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DISP

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4
SCM

SEL

7 8 9 10 11 12

Number buttons

Fast-forwarding or reversing the track

Press and hold ¢ while playing a CD, to fast-forward the track.
SSM

Press and hold 4 while playing a CD, to reverse the track.

Going to the next tracks or the previous tracks

Press ¢ briefly while playing a CD, to go ahead to the beginning of
the next track. Each time you press the button consecutively, the beginning
SSM
of the next tracks is located and played back.

Press 4 briefly while playing a CD, to go back to the beginning of the

current track. Each time you press the button consecutively, the beginning
of the previous tracks is located and played back.

Going to a particular track directly

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Press the number button corresponding to the track number to start its
playback.
• To select a track number from 1 – 6:
Press 1 (7) – 6 (12) briefly.
• To select a track number from 7 – 12:
Press and hold 1 (7) – 6 (12) for more than 1 second.

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 Other convenient CD functions
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0
DISP

CD

SCM

SEL

7 8 9 10 11 12

RPT MO RND B.SKIP

Selecting CD playback modes

7 To play back tracks at random (Random Play)
You can play back all tracks on the CD at random.
RND
B.SKIP Each time you press RND B.SKIP (Random/Blank Skip) while playing a
CD, CD random play mode turns on (“RANDOM ON”) and off (“RANDOM
OFF”) alternatively.
When the random mode is turned on, the RND indicator lights up on the
display and a track randomly selected starts playing.

7 To play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play)

You can play back the current track repeatedly.
RPT Each time you press RPT MO (Repeat/Monaural) while playing a CD, CD
MO
repeat play mode turns on (“REPEAT ON”) and off (“REPEAT OFF”)
alternatively.
When the repeat mode is turned on, the RPT indicator lights up on the
display.

Prohibiting CD ejection
You can prohibit the CD ejection and can “lock” a CD in the loading slot.
Press and hold CD and 0 for more than 2 seconds. “CD EJECT” appears,
then “EJECT” flashes on the display for about 5 seconds, and the CD is
“locked.”
CD

To cancel the prohibition and “unlock” the CD, press and hold CD
and 0 for more than 2 seconds again. “CD EJECT” appears, then “EJECT”
flashes on the display for about 5 seconds, and the CD is “unlocked.”
(at the same time)

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 TAPE OPERATIONS
Listening to a tape

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DISP

¢
4
3
1
SCM

SEL
0
7 8 9 10 11 12

1
Insert a cassette.
The unit turns on and tape play starts automatically.
When one side of the tape reaches its end during play, the
other side of the tape automatically starts playing. (Auto
Reverse)

Note on One-Touch Operation:

When a cassette is already in the cassette compartment, pressing TAPE 2 3 turns on the
unit and starts tape play automatically.

2
SCAN Turn on or off the Dolby B NR* as needed.
Each time you press the button, the Dolby B NR turns on (“DOLBY
B ON”) and off (“DOLBY B OFF”).
ANA

This indicator lights up when the Dolby B NR is turned on.

3 TAPE
Select the tape direction.
Each time you press the button, the tape direction changes
alternatively.

j
ANA ANA

* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol Ÿ are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
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 To stop play and eject the cassette
Press 0.
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Tape play stops and the cassette automatically ejects from the cassette compartment.
If you change the source, the tape play also stops (without ejecting the cassette this time).
• You can also eject the cassette with the unit turned off.

To fast-forward and rewind a tape

• Press ¢ for more than 1 second to fast-forward the tape.
Tape direction
ANA

When the tape reaches its end, the tape is reversed and playback starts from the beginning
of the other side.

• Press 4 for more than 1 second to rewind the tape.

Tape direction
ANA

When the tape reaches its end, playback of the same side starts.

To stop fast-forward and rewind at any position on the tape, press TAPE 2 3.
Tape play starts from that position on the tape.

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 Finding the beginning of a tune

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Multi Music Scan allows you to automatically start playback from the beginning of a specified
tune. You can specify up to 9 tunes ahead or before the current tune.

1 During playback
Specify where (how many tunes
ahead of or before the current tune)
To locate a tune ahead the tune you want is located.
of the current tune on
SSM
the tape ANA

To locate a tune before

the current tune on the
tape
Each time you press the button, the number
changes up to ±9.

When the beginning of the specified tune is located, playback starts automatically.

Notes:
• While locating a specified tune:
– If the tape is rewound to its beginning, playback starts from the beginning of that side.
– If the tape is fast-forwarded to the end, it is reversed and played from the beginning of the other
side.
• In the following cases, Multi Music Scan may not operate correctly.
– Tapes with tunes having long pianissimo passages (very quiet parts) or non-recorded portions
during tunes.
– Tapes with short non-recorded sections.
– Tapes with high level noise or humming between tunes.
– The Dolby NR setting does not match. For example, if the tape is recorded with the Dolby C NR.

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 Other convenient tape functions
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TAPE 2 3
0
SCM

SEL

7 8 9 10 11 12

RPT MO RND B.SKIP

Skipping blank portions on the tape

You can skip blank portions between the tunes. (Blank Skip)
RND Each time you press RND B.SKIP (Random/Blank Skip) while playing a
B.SKIP
tape, the blank skip function turns on and off alternatively.
When this function is on, the B.SKIP indicator lights up on the display and
the unit skips blank portions of 15 seconds or more, fast-forwards to the
next tune, then starts playing it.
• When the tape reaches its end while fast-forwarding, the tape direction will be
changed automatically.

Playing the current tune repeatedly

You can play the current tune repeatedly. (Repeat Play)
RPT
MO Each time you press RPT MO (Repeat/Monaural) while playing a tape,
repeat play turns on and off alternatively. When this function is on, the RPT
indicator lights up on the display.
• Repeat play will be canceled when you change the source or turn off the unit.

Prohibiting tape ejection

You can prohibit the tape ejection and can “lock” a tape in the cassette
TAPE compartment.
Press and hold TAPE 2 3 and 0 for more than 2 seconds. “TAPE EJECT”
appears, then “EJECT” flashes on the display for about 5 seconds, and the
tape is “locked.”
To cancel the prohibition and “unlock” the tape, press and hold TAPE
2 3 and 0 for more than 2 seconds again. “TAPE EJECT” appears, then
“EJECT” flashes on the display for about 5 seconds, and the tape is
(at the same time) “unlocked.”

Note:
In the following cases, Blank Skip and Repeat Play may not operate correctly.
– Tapes with tunes having long pianissimo passages (very quiet parts) or non-recorded portions during
tunes.
– Tapes with short non-recorded sections.
– Tapes with high level noise or humming between tunes.
– The Dolby NR setting does not match. For example, if the tape is recorded with the Dolby C NR.
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 SOUND ADJUSTMENTS
Selecting preset sound modes

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You can select a preset sound adjustment suitable to the music genre.

DISP

1 SEL

7 8 9 10 11 12

1
SCM
Select the sound mode you want.
Each time you press the button, the sound mode changes
as follows.

Indication For: Preset values

Bass Treble Loudness
SCM OFF (Flat sound) 00 00 On
BEAT Rock or disco music +2 00 On
SOFT Quiet background music +1 –3 Off
POP Light music +4 +1 Off

Notes:
• You can adjust the preset sound mode to your preference, and store it in memory.
If you want to adjust and store your original sound mode, see “Storing your own sound adjustments”
on page 21.
• To adjust the bass and treble reinforcement levels or to turn on/off the loudness function temporarily,
see “Adjusting the sound” on page 20.

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 Adjusting the sound
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You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference.

LOUD indicator

1
2

1
Select (“SEL”) the item you want to adjust.
SEL

Indication To do: Range

BAS Adjust the bass –6 (min.) — +6 (max.)
(Bass)
TRE Adjust the treble –6 (min.) — +6 (max.)
(Treble)
FAD Adjust the front and rear speaker R6 (rear only) — F6 (front only)
(Fader)* balance
BAL Adjust the left and right speaker L6 (left only) — R6 (right only)
(Balance) balance
LOUD Turn on or off the loudness function** ON — OFF
(Loudness)
VOL Adjust the volume 00 (min.) — 50 (max.)
(Volume)

Notes:
* If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader level to “00.”
** The loudness function can boost low and high frequencies to produce a well-balanced sound at
low volume levels. When the loudness function is “ON,” the LOUD indicator changes from
to on the display.

2
Adjust the level.
SEL
Note:
Normally the control dial works for volume adjustment. So you do
not have to select “VOL” to adjust the volume level.
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 Storing your own sound adjustments

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You can adjust the sound modes (BEAT, SOFT, POP: see page 19) to your preference and
store your own adjustments in memory.

1, 4
2
3

1 SCM
Call up the sound mode you want to adjust.
See page 19 for details.

Within
5 seconds
2
Select “BAS (bass),” “TRE (treble)” or “LOUD
(loudness).”
SEL

Within
5 seconds
3
Adjust the selected item.
See page 20 for details.
SEL

Within
5 seconds
4 SCM Press and hold SCM until “MEMO” flashes on
the display.
Your setting is stored in memory.

5
Repeat the same procedure to store other settings.
To reset to the factory settings
Repeat the same procedure and reassign the preset values listed in the table on page 19.

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 SPECTRUM ANALYZER
Selecting spectrum analyzer patterns
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You can select any one from 10 different spectrum analyzer patterns or a demonstration of all
the mode.

1
DISP Select the spectrum analyzer selection mode.
Each time you press the button, the spectrum analyzer
selection mode turns on and off.
ANA
changes ANA to while the unit is in
the spectrum analyzer selection mode.

ANA

Spectrum analyzer mode

currently selected

2
Select the spectrum analyzer selection pattern
you want.
SEL As you turn the control dial, the spectrum analyzer pattern
changes as shown on the next page.

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 Spectrum analyser patterns

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1. ALL DEMO (default setting) 7. WAVE 1
Demonstrate all the spectrum analyzer Wave image.
patterns, each for 10 seconds. ANA

2. STANDARD
Standard spectrum analyzer.
ANA

8. WAVE 2
Wave image with more illumination
than WAVE 1.

3. PEAK HOLD 9. LEVEL 1

Hold the peak for about 2 seconds. Level meter with little illumination.
ANA
ANA

4. RAIN 1 10. LEVEL 2

As if it is raining on the display. Level meter with more illumination
ANA than LEVEL 1.

11. LEVEL 3
Level meter with more illumination
than LEVEL 2.

5. RAIN 2 12. OFF

As if it is raining on the display, but from No spectrum analyzer is displayed.
the bottom to the top.

6. SIDE WINDER
Spectrum analyzer is displayed
horizontally.
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 OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS
Changing general settings (PSM)
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You can change the following settings for this unit by using the PSM (Preferred Setting Mode)
control.
• PSM CLOCK (H/M): Adjusts the built-in clock (see below).
• PSM BEEP: Turns on or off the key-touch tone (see page 25).
• PSM DIMMER: Selects the dimmer mode (see page 25).
• PSM AREA: Selects the area you use this unit — when using this unit in an area other than
North or South America (see page 11).
• PSM LINE IN: Selects the external component to use (see page 26).
• PSM DEMO: Turn on or off the display demonstration (see page 26).

¢
4
SEL
Control dial

Setting the clock

After installation, set the built-in clock correctly.

1 Press SEL for more than 2 seconds.

One of the PSM items appears on the display.
2 If “PSM CLOCK H” does not appear, press ¢ or 4 repeatedly until it appears.

\
The hour digit starts flashing.
3 Turn the control dial to adjust the hour.
4 Press ¢ or 4 until “PSM CLOCK M” appears on the display.

\
The minute digit starts flashing.
5 Turn the control dial to adjust the minute.
6 Press SEL again to finish the setting.

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 Turning on or off the key-touch tone

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When shipped from the factory, the key-touch tone function is on so that you can hear a
“beep” each time you press a button. If you want to turn off this function, follow the procedure
below.
• BEEP ON: Activates the key-touch tone.
• BEEP OFF: Cancels the key-touch tone.

1 Press SEL for more than 2 seconds.

One of the PSM items appears on the display.
2 If “PSM BEEP” does not appear, press ¢ or 4 repeatedly until it appears.

\
The current setting appears.

3 Turn the control dial to select the setting you want appears.
4 Press SEL again to finish the setting.

Selecting the dimmer mode

When shipped from the factory, Auto Dimmer function has been activated.
With this function in use, the display automatically dims when you turn on the car head lights.
If you want to cancel this function, follow the procedure below.
• AUTO: Activates Auto Dimmer
• ON: Activates the Dimmer.
• OFF: Cancels Auto Dimmer

1 Press SEL for more than 2 seconds.

One of the PSM items appears on the display.
2 If “PSM DIMMER” does not appear, press ¢ or 4 repeatedly until it appears.

\
The current setting appears.
3 Turn the control dial to select the setting you want appears.
4 Press SEL again to finish the setting.

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 Selecting the external component to use
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You can connect the external component to the CD changer jack on the rear using the Line
Input Adaptor KS-U57 (not supplied).
To use the external component as the playback source through this unit, you need to select
which component — CD changer or external component — to use. When shipped from the
factory, CD changer is selected as the external component.
LINE IN ON: To use the external component other than CD changer
LINE IN OFF:To use the CD changer

1 Press SEL for more than 2 seconds.

One of the PSM items appears on the display.
2 If “PSM LINE IN” does not appear, press ¢ or 4 repeatedly until it appears.

\ The current setting appears.

3 Turn the control dial to select either “LINE IN ON” (external component) or “LINE IN OFF”
(CD changer).
4 Press SEL again to finish the setting.

Note:
• For connecting the Line Input Adaptor KS-U57 and the external component, refer to the
Installation/Connection Manual (separate volume).

Turning on or off the display demonstration

When shipped from the factory, this function is set to on.
With this function turned on, the unit automatically starts the following display demonstration
if no signal comes in for about 3 minutes except in the following case.
• When you turn on the unit for the first time after installation or after pressing the reset
button, it starts if no signal comes in for about 10 seconds.
JVC CD CASSETTE
If you want to turn off the display demonstration, follow the procedure below.

1 Press SEL for more than 2 seconds.

One of the PSM items appears on the display.
2 If “PSM DEMO” does not appear, press ¢ or 4 repeatedly until it appears.

\ The current setting appears.

3 Turn the control dial to the left to turn off the function (or turn it to the right to turn on the
function again).
4 Press SEL again to finish the setting.

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 REMOTE OPERATIONS
Before using the remote controller:

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• Aim the remote controller directly at the remote sensor on the main unit. Make sure
there is no obstacle in between.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to strong light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting).

Remote sensor

Installing the batteries

R03(UM-4)/AAA(24F)

Insert the ·
ends first.

When the controllable range or effectiveness of the remote controller decreases, replace
the batteries — R03(UM-4)/AAA(24F).

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 Using the remote controller
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ATT
BAND

1 PROG
DISC 4
FUNC

2 DISC
PRESET 5

3 6

1 Functions the same as the ATT 5 • Selects disc numbers in the decreasing
button on the main unit. order, and starts playing while listening
2 Selects the source. to the CD changer.
Each time you press FUNC (function), the • Select preset numbers in the increasing
source changes. order while listening to the radio.
3 Functions the same as the control dial on 6 • Searches stations while listening to the
the main unit. radio.
Note: This button does not function for the • Fast forwards or reverses the track if
preferred setting mode (PSM) adjustment. pressed and held while listening to a CD.
4 • Changes the band while listening to the • Skips to the beginning of the next tracks
radio. or goes back to the beginning of the
• Changes the tape direction while current (or previous tracks) if pressed
listening to a tape. briefly while listening to a CD.
• Selects disc numbers in the increasing • Fast-forward or rewind a tape and find a
order, and starts playing while listening beginning of a tune (MMS) while
to the CD changer. listening to a tape.

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 CD CHANGER OPERATIONS
We recommend that you use one of the CH-X series with your KW-XC770.

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If you have another CD automatic changer, consult your JVC car audio dealer for connections.
• For example, if your CD automatic changer is one of the KD-MK series, you need a cord (KS-U15K)
for connecting it to this unit.

Before operating your CD automatic changer:

• Refer also to the Instructions supplied with your CD changer.
• If no discs are in the magazine of the CD changer or the discs are inserted upside
down, “NO DISC” will appear on the display. If this happens, remove the magazine and
set the discs correctly.
• If “RESET 1 - RESET 8” appears on the display, something is wrong with the connection
between this unit and the CD changer. If this happens, check the connection, connect
the connecting cord(s) firmly if necessary, then press the reset button of the CD changer.

Playing CDs

DISP

¢
4

SEL
SCM
1
7 8 9 10 11 12

Number buttons

1 CD-CH
Select the CD automatic changer.
Play back starts from the first track of the first disc.
All tracks of all discs are played back.

Disc number Elapsed playing time

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Track number

Note on One-Touch Operation:

When you press CD-CH, the power automatically comes on. You do not have to press
ATT to turn on the power.

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 To fast-forward or reverse the track
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Press and hold ¢ while playing a CD, to fast-forward the track.

SSM

Press and hold 4 while playing a CD, to reverse the track.

To go to the next tracks or the previous tracks

Press ¢ briefly while playing a CD, to go ahead to the beginning of

the next track. Each time you press the button consecutively, the beginning
SSM
of the next tracks is located and played back.
Press 4 briefly while playing a CD, to go back to the beginning of the
current track. Each time you press the button consecutively, the beginning
of the previous tracks is located and played back.

To go to a particular disc directly

7 8 9 10 11 12

Press the number button corresponding to the disc number to start its
playback (while CD changer is playing).
• To select a disc number from 1 – 6:
Press 1 (7) – 6 (12) briefly.
• To select a disc number from 7 – 12:
Press and hold 1 (7) – 6 (12) for more than 1 second.

Ex. When disc number 3 is selected.

Disc number Track number

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 Selecting CD playback modes

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DISP

SCM

SEL

7 8 9 10 11 12

RPT MO RND B.SKIP

To play back tracks at random (Random Play)

RND
Each time you press RND B.SKIP (Random/Blank Skip) while playing a
B.SKIP
CD, CD random play mode changes as follows:
RANDOM 1 ON RANDOM 2 ON
RANDOM OFF
Mode RND indicator Plays at random
RANDOM 1 ON Lights All tracks of the current disc, then the tracks of the next
disc, and so on.
RANDOM 2 ON Flashes All tracks of all discs inserted in the magazine.
RANDOM OFF Goes off Canceled.

To play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play)

Each time you press RPT MO (Repeat/Monaural) while playing a CD, CD
RPT
MO repeat play mode changes as follows:

REPEAT 1 ON REPEAT 2 ON
REPEAT OFF

Mode RPT indicator Plays repeatedly

REPEAT 1 ON Lights The current track (or specified track).
REPEAT 2 ON Flashes All tracks of the current disc (or specified disc).
REPEAT OFF Goes off Canceled.

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 EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS
You can connect the external component to the CD changer jack on the rear using the Line
Input Adaptor KS-U57 (not supplied).
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DISP

SCM
1
3 SEL

7 8 9 10 11 12

Preparations:
• For connecting the Line Input Adaptor KS-U57 and the external component, refer to the Installation/
Connection Manual (separate volume).
• Before operating the external component using the following procedure, select the external input
correctly. (See “Selecting the external component to use” on page 26.)

1
CD-CH
Select the external component.
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• If “LINE INPUT” does not appear on the display, see page

26 and select the external input (“PSM LINE IN”).

Note on One-Touch Operation:

When you press CD-CH, the power automatically comes on. You do not have to press
ATT to turn on the power.

2
Turn on the connected component and start playing the source.

3 To turn up the
volume Adjust the volume.

SEL

To turn down
the volume

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 MAINTENANCE
Handling cassettes

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The cassette deck built in this unit requires very little attention, but you will be able to extend
the life of the cassette deck if you follow the instructions below.

To clean the heads

• Clean the heads after every 10 hours of use
using a wet-type head cleaning tape (available
at an audio store).
When the head becomes dirty, you may realize
the following symptoms:
– Sound quality is reduced.
– Sound level decreases.
– Sound drops out.
• Do not play dirty or dusty tapes.
• Do not touch the highly-polished head with any
metallic or magnetic tools.

To keep the tape clean

• Always store the tapes to their storage cases
after use.
• Do not store tapes in the following places:
– Subject to direct sunlight
– With high humidity
– At extremely hot temperatures

CAUTIONS:
• Do not play the tapes with peeling labels; otherwise, they can damage the unit.
• Tighten tapes to remove slack since loose tape may become entangled with the mechanism.
• Do not leave a cassette in the cassette compartment after use, as the tape may become slack.

The function below is also provided to ensure the longer life of the cassette deck.
Ignition key-off release
• When you turn off the ignition key with a cassette in the compartment, the unit automatically
releases the tape from its head.

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 Handling CDs
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The CD player built in this unit has been designed only to play back the CDs bearing the
COMPACT

mark. Other discs cannot be played back.

DIGITAL AUDIO

Center holder
How to handle CDs
When removing a CD from its case, press down the center holder of the
case and lift the CD out, holding it by the edges.
• Always hold the CD by the edges. Do not touch its recording surface.
• When storing a CD into its case, gently insert the CD around the center
holder (with the printed surface facing up).
• Make sure to store CDs into the cases after use.
To keep CDs clean
A dirty CD may not play correctly. If a CD does becomes dirty, wipe it with a
soft cloth in a straight line from center to edge.
To play new CDs
New CDs may have some rough spots around the inner and outer edges.
If such a CD is used, this unit may reject the CD.
To remove these rough spots, rub the edges with a pencil or ball-point pen,
etc.
Moisture condensation
Moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD player in the following cases:
• 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 CD and leave the
unit turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates.
CAUTIONS:
• Do not insert 8 cm (3 3/16") CDs (single CDs) into the loading slot. (Such CDs cannot be
ejected.)
• Do not insert any CD of unusual shape — like a heart or flower; otherwise, it will malfunction.
• Do not expose CDs to direct sunlight or any heat source or place them in a place subject to high
temperature and humidity. Do not leave them in a car.
• Do not use any solvent (for example, conventional record cleaner, spray, thinner, benzine, etc.)
to clean CDs.

When playing a CD-R (Recordable)

You can play back your original CD-Rs on this unit.
• Before playing back CD-Rs, read their instructions or cautions carefully.
• Some CD-Rs recorded on CD recorders may not be played back on this unit because of
their disc characteristics, and of the following reasons:
– Discs are dirty or scratched.
– Moisture condensation occurs on the lens inside the unit.
– The pickup lens inside the unit is dirty.
• Use only “finalized” CD-Rs.
• CD-RWs (Rewritable) cannot be played back on this unit.
• Do not use the CD-Rs with stickers or sticking labels on the surface. They may cause
malfunctions.
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 TROUBLESHOOTING
What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a

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service center.

Symptoms Causes Remedies

• CD cannot be played back. CD is inserted upside down. Insert the CD correctly.

• CD sound is sometimes You are driving on rough Stop CD play while driving on
interrupted. roads. rough roads.

CD is scratched. Change the CD.

Connections are incorrect. Check the cords and

connections.

• “NO DISC” appears on the No CD is in the loading slot. Insert CD.

display. (or in the magazine).

CD is inserted incorrectly. Insert it correctly.

• A cassette tape cannot be You have tried to insert a Insert the cassette with the
inserted. cassette in the wrong way. exposed tape facing right.

• Cassette tapes become hot. This is not a malfunction. ———————

• Tape sound is at very low The tape head is dirty. Clean it with a head cleaning
level and sound quality is tape.
degraded.

• Sound is sometimes Connections are not good. Check the cords and
interrupted. connections.

• Sound cannot be heard from The volume control is turned Adjust it to the optimum level.
the speakers. to the minimum level.

Connections are incorrect. Check the cords and

connections.

• SSM automatic preset does Signals are too weak. Store stations manually.
not work.

• Static noise while listening to The antenna is not connected Connect the antenna firmly.
the radio. firmly.

• “NO MAGAZINE” appears No magazine is in the CD Insert the magazine.

on the display. changer.

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 Symptoms Causes Remedies
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• “RESET 8” appears on the This unit is not connected to Connect this unit and the CD
display. a CD changer correctly. changer correctly and press
the reset button of the CD
changer.

• “RESET 1-RESET 7” ——————— Press the reset button of the

appears on the display. CD changer.

• CD can neither be played The CD player may function While holding 0 for the CD
back nor ejected. incorrectly. player, press ATT for
more than 2 seconds. Be
careful not to drop CD when it
is ejected.

• This unit does not work at The built-in microcomputer Press the reset button on the
all. may function incorrectly due front panel (See page 2.)
• The CD changer does not to noise, etc.
work at all.

About mistracking:
Mistracking may result from driving on extremely rough roads. This does not damage the
unit and the CD, but will be annoying. We recommend that you stop CD play while driving
on such rough roads.

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 SPECIFICATIONS
AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION CD PLAYER SECTION

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Maximum Power Output: Type: Compact disc player
Front: 40 W per channel Signal Detection System: Non-contact optical
Rear: 40 W per channel pickup (semiconductor laser)
Continuous Power Output (RMS): Number of channels: 2 channels (stereo)
Front: 16 W per channel into 4 Ω, Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20,000 Hz
40 Hz to 20,000 Hz at no more Dynamic Range: 96 dB
than 0.8% total harmonic Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 98 dB
distortion. Wow and Flutter: Less than measurable limit
Rear: 16 W per channel into 4 Ω,
40 Hz to 20,000 Hz at no more CASSETTE DECK SECTION
than 0.8% total harmonic Wow and Flutter: 0.11% (WRMS)
distortion. Fast-Wind Time: 100 sec. (C-60)
Load Impedance: 4 Ω (4 to 8 Ω allowance) Frequency Response: 50 Hz to 16,000 Hz
Tone Control Range: Signal-to-Noise Ratio:
Bass: ±10 dB at 100 Hz Dolby B NR ON: 64 dB
Treble: ±10 dB at 10 kHz Dolby B NR OFF: 56 dB
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20,000 Hz Stereo Separation: 40 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70 dB
Line-Out Level/Impedance:
2.0 V/20 kΩ load (full scale)
GENERAL
Power Requirement:
Output Impedance: 1 kΩ
Operating Voltage: DC 14.4 V (11 V to 16
V allowance)
TUNER SECTION Grounding System: Negative ground
Frequency Range: Allowabe Working Temperature:
FM: 87.5 MHz to 107.9 MHz 0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F)
(with channel interval set to 200 kHz) Dimensions (W x H x D):
87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz Installation Size:
(with channel interval set to 50 kHz) 178 mm x 100 mm x 150 mm
AM: 530 kHz to 1,710 kHz (7-1/16" x 3-15/16" x 5-15/16")
(with channel interval set to 10 kHz) Front Panel Size:
531 kHz to 1,602 kHz 170 mm x 92 mm x 15 mm
(with channel interval set to 9 kHz) (6-3/4" x 3-5/8" x 5/8")
Mass: 2.2 kg (4.9 lbs) (excluding accessories)
[FM Tuner]
Usable Sensitivity: 11.3 dBf (1.0 µV/75 Ω) Design and specifications subject to change
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: without notice.
16.3 dBf (1.8 µV/75 Ω)
Alternate Channel Selectivity (400 kHz):
65 dB
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 15,000 Hz If a kit is necessary for your car, consult
Stereo Separation: 30 dB your telephone directory for the nearest
Capture Ratio: 1.5 dB car audio speciality shop.

[AM Tuner]
Sensitivity: 20 µV
Selectivity: 35 dB
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