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General
Features
DVD/Video CD Features
Changer Controls
Inputs and Outputs Notes
General Features
cEQ (7-Band
EQ): This model has Rock, Jazz, Classic, Hip Hop, Pops, and User preset
EQ curves. For the User preset, you can independently adjust the following
frequencies: 60 Hz, 150 Hz, 400 Hz, 1 kHz, 2.4 kHz, 6 kHz, and 15 kHz. The level
of each frequency can be adjusted from -5dB to +5 dB in 1 dB increments.
MP3/WMA
Playback:
The KD-DV5100 can play MP3/WMA files that have been recorded on CD-R and CD-RW
discs. The disc must be recorded in one of the following formats: ISO 9660 Level
1/Level 2, Joliet or Romeo. MP3
files with a bit rate from 32-320 kbps and WMA files with a bit rate from 32-192
kbps are supported.
Each disc can have a
maximum of 1100 files and 250 folders, with a maximum of 999 files per folder.
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Controls:
This unit can control an optional SIRIUS Satellite tuner (item #607SIRJVC1). In
addition to the SIRIUS tuner, you will need an antenna and subscription in order
to receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio programming.
Amplifier Gain Control:
When you are using the KD-DV5100 with factory speakers (or those rated to less
than 50 watts peak), the Amplifier Gain Control can limit the amount of power
being sent to those speakers. When the Amp Gain Control is set to "low", the
volume control ranges from 0 (minimum) to 30 (maximum). When using speakers
rated higher than 50 watts peak, you can set the Amp Gain Control to "high", and
the volume control will range from 0 to 50.
Source Naming: The
KD-DV5100
allows you to assign names of up to 8 characters for AM and FM stations (30
station maximum), and a name up to 32 characters for CDs (including a connected
CD changer, but not MP3/WMA or CD Text discs--30 disc maximum).
Direct Track Access:
You can directly access CD tracks 1-12 by pressing the station preset buttons.
If a preset button is pressed for less than 1 second, the track corresponding to
the number on the preset button is selected (for tracks 1-6). When a preset
button is pressed for more than 1 second, the track corresponding to the number
above the preset button is accessed (for tracks 7-12).
+10/-10 and +100/-100
Buttons: When
selecting CD tracks or an MP3 file within a folder, you can jump ahead or jump
back to the nearest track/file number that is a multiple of 10 by using the
"+10" or "-10" buttons on the remote. For example, when selecting track/file 32
from track/file 6, you can press the "+10" button three times (>10, >20, >30) to
get to 30, then the "track up" button twice (>31, >32) to get to track/file 32.
For MP3/WMA tracks with a number greater than 99, use the +100/-100 buttons.
Front Panel Auxiliary Input: A
front panel stereo minijack is provided to allow the connection of a portable
audio source. Just connect your portable cassette, MD or MP3 player to this
unit, and you can listen to the audio from the portable player through the
speakers in your mobile audio system.
Rear Panel
Auxiliary Input: A rear panel auxiliary input (left and right RCA audio
jacks) is provided to allow the connection of another portable audio source.
Compatibility with Optional AUX Input Adapter:
The optional JVC Line Input Adapter (item # 105KSU57) may be used to provide an
additional auxiliary input on this unit. Item 105KSU57 connects to the CD
changer input on this unit. When the aux input adapter is connected to this
unit, a CD changer cannot be connected.
Clock Display:
When you press
the Display button during power off, the unit will turn on, display the clock
for 5 seconds, then shut off. This can be done with the ignition on or off.
Dimmer:
This unit is equipped with a wire
that JVC calls an illumination lead, however, it acts as a dimmer lead. The
dimmer can be set to Off (normal brightness at all times), Auto (display window
automatically dims when your car head lights are turned on), or On (display is
always dimmed). Note that the amount of dimming is fixed, it cannot be adjusted,
and the illumination wire must be connected for Auto operation.
DVD/Video CD Features
MP3/WMA
Playback:
The KD-DV5100 can play MP3/WMA files that have been recorded on DVD-ROM, DVD-R,
and DVD-RW discs. The disc must be compliant with UDF-Bridge format. Discs must
be created on a computer with a DVD burner. The DVD burner software application
must be compliant with UDF-Bridge format.
Note: DVDs recorded on
stand alone consumer DVD burners are not compatible with this unit.
Direct Access: Using the
supplied remote, you can directly access any title or chapter on a DVD, and any
track on a Video CD.
Multi-Angle Display: This
function allows you to choose the viewing angle of scenes that were shot from a
number of different angles.
Note: This function is
limited to DVDs recorded with multiple camera angles.
Monitor Type: You can choose
one of the following monitor types:
- 16:9 (Multi): select this
when the aspect ratio of your monitor is 16:9
- 4:3 (Multi) Letter Box:
select this when the aspect ratio of your monitor is 4:3. While viewing a
widescreen picture, the black bars appear on the top and bottom of the
screen.
- 4:3 (Multi) Pan Scan:
select this when the aspect ratio of your monitor is 4:3. While viewing a
widescreen picture, the black bars do not appear; however, the left and
right edges of the picture will not be shown on the screen.
Scan
Search: When
playing a DVD or Video CD, there are five fast-play speeds in both directions
(2x, 5x, 10x, 20x, and 60x).
Slow Motion: When playing a DVD
or Video CD, there are five slow motion speeds in both directions (1/32, 1/16,
1/8, 1/4, and 1/2).
Repeat Play: When playing a
DVD, you can repeat the current chapter. When playing a Video CD, you can repeat
the current track.
Random
Play: When playing a Video CD, you can play the tracks in random order.
Intro Play: In this mode, you
can play the first 10 seconds of each track on a Video CD.
Zoom:
When playing DVDs or Video CDs, you can
enlarge the picture using the zoom feature. You can choose one of five zoom
settings. Once the image is enlarged, you can move the image around on the
screen.
Dynamic Range Compression: This
function reduces a Dolby Digital soundtrack's dynamic range so you can hear
quieter dialog without being overwhelmed by loud sections. You can choose a
setting of Auto or On.
Digital Audio Output: You can
choose the type of signal that passes through the optical digital output:
- PCM Only: choose when
connected to an amplifier or decoder that is incompatible with Dolby
Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio
- Dolby Digital/PCM: choose
when connected to an amplifier or decoder incompatible with Dolby Digital,
DTS, or MPEG audio
- Stream/PCM: choose when
connected to an amplifier or decoder that is compatible with Dolby Digital,
DTS, or MPEG audio
Changer Controls
Compatibility:
This unit is equipped with JVC's "J-Link" CD changer
control system. It is fully compatible with JVC's CD/MP3 changer (257CHX1500).
Other JVC CH-X series CD changers (except CH-X99 and CH-X100) can be controlled
directly by this head unit, however, they are not compatible with MP3 discs. You
cannot use the KD-MK series CD changers with this unit, even with an adapter.
Inputs and Outputs Notes
Optical Digital Output: The
optical digital output on the rear of the unit allows you to connect an optional
digital audio processor.
Video
Output: The RCA
composite video jack allows you to connect an optional monitor.
