JVC KD-G255 User manual

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*Temperature inside the car....
If you have parked the car for a long time in hot or
cold weather, wait until the temperature in the car
becomes normal before operating the unit.
BEFORE USE
*For safety....
• Do not raise the volume level too much, as this will
block outside sounds, making driving dangerous.
• Stop the car before performing any complicated
operations.
How to reset your unit
While holding SEL (select), press (standby/on attenuator) for more than 2 seconds.
This will reset the built-in microcomputer.
Notes:
• Your preset adjustments—such as preset channels or sound adjustments—will also be erased.
• If a disc is in the unit, it will eject when you reset the unit. Be careful not to drop the disc.
SEL (select)
(standby/on attenuator)
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
3. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid
direct exposure to beam.
4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED OUTSIDE THE UNIT.
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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.
How to reset your unit ............................... 2
How to use the MODE button ................... 3
LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS ............ 4
Control panel ............................................. 4
Remote controller ...................................... 5
Preparing the remote controller ................ 6
BASIC OPERATIONS ....................... 7
Turning on the power ................................ 7
Canceling the display demonstration ........ 8
Setting the clock ........................................ 9
RADIO OPERATIONS ...................... 10
Listening to the radio ................................. 10
Storing stations in memory ....................... 11
Tuning in to a preset station ...................... 12
CD OPERATIONS ........................... 13
Playing a CD ............................................. 13
Locating a track or a particular portion
on a CD .................................................. 14
Selecting CD playback modes .................. 15
Prohibiting CD ejection ............................. 15
CONTENTS
How to use the MODE button
If you press MODE, the unit goes into functions mode, then the number buttons and 5/∞buttons
work as different function buttons.
Ex.: When number button 2 works as MO (monaural) button.
To use these buttons for original functions again after pressing MODE, wait for 5 seconds
without pressing any of these buttons until the functions mode is cleared.
• Pressing MODE again also clears the functions mode.
Time countdown indicator
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS ................... 16
Selecting preset sound modes
(C-EQ: custom equalizer) ....................... 16
Adjusting the sound .................................. 17
OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS ................ 18
Changing the general settings (PSM) ....... 18
Detaching the control panel ...................... 20
CD CHANGER OPERATIONS .............. 21
About MP3 discs ....................................... 21
Playing discs ............................................. 22
Selecting the playback modes .................. 24
EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS ... 25
Playing an external component ................. 25
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................... 26
MAINTENANCE ............................. 28
Handling discs ........................................... 28
SPECIFICATIONS ........................... 29
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LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS
a∞(down) button
–10 button
Display window
sTuner reception indicators—MO (monaural),
ST (stereo)
dMP3 indicator
• Lights up only when playing an MP3 disc on a
JVC MP3-compatible CD changer.
fCH (CD changer) indicator
gCD indicator
hPlayback mode/item indicators—RND (random),
(disc), RPT (repeat)
jLOUD (loudness) indicator
kEQ (equalizer) indicator
lSound mode (C-EQ: custom equalizer)
indicators—ROCK, CLASSIC, POPS,
HIP HOP, JAZZ, USER
/Main display
zSource display
Volume level indicator
xTr (track) indicator
Control panel
1(standby/on attenuator) button
2SEL (select) button
3FM/AM button
4CD CD-CH (CD changer) button
5Loading slot
6Display window
70(eject) button
8Remote sensor
9EQ (equalizer) button
p5(up) button
+10 button
qControl dial
wNumber buttons
eMO (monaural) button
rSSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory)
button
tRPT (repeat) button
yRND (random) button
uMODE button
iDISP (display) button
o4/¢buttons
(control panel release) button
Display window
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Remote controller 3•Selects the preset stations while listening to
the radio.
Each time you press the button, the preset
station number increases, and the selected
station is tuned in.
•While playing an MP3 disc on an MP3-
compatible CD changer;
–Skips to the previous disc if pressed
briefly.
–Skips to the previous folder if pressed and
held.
Note: While playing a CD on a CD changer, this
always skips to the previous disc.
4Functions the same as the control dial on the
main unit.
Note: These buttons do not function for the
preferred setting mode (PSM) adjustment.
5Selects the sound mode (C-EQ: custom
equalizer).
Each time you press the button, the sound
mode (C-EQ) changes.
6Selects the source.
Each time you press the button, the source
changes.
7•Searches for stations while listening to the
radio.
•Fast-forwards or reverses the track/file if
pressed and held while listening to a disc.
•Skips to the beginning of the next track/file
or goes back to the beginning of the current
(or previous) tracks/files if pressed briefly
while listening to a disc.
1•Turns on the unit if pressed when the unit is
turned off.
•Turns off the unit if pressed and held until
“SEE YOU”appears on the display.
•Drops the volume level in a moment if
pressed briefly.
Press again to resume the volume.
2•Selects the band while listening to the radio.
Each time you press the button, the band
changes.
•While playing an MP3 disc on an MP3-
compatible CD changer;
–Skips to the next disc if pressed briefly.
–Skips to the next folder if pressed and
held.
Note: While playing a CD on a CD changer, this
always skips to the next disc.
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Preparing the remote controller
Before using the remote controller:
•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).
Installing the battery
When the controllable range or effectiveness of
the remote controller decreases, replace the
battery.
1. Remove the battery holder.
1) Push out the battery holder in the direction
indicated by the arrow using a ball-point
pen or a similar tool.
2) Remove the battery holder.
2. Place the battery.
Slide the battery into the holder with the +
side facing upwards so that the battery is
fixed in the holder.
Lithium coin
battery (product
number: CR2025)
Remote sensor
3. Return the battery holder.
Insert again the battery holder by pushing it
until you hear a clicking sound.
WARNING:
• Store the battery in a place where children
cannot reach.
If a child accidentally swallows the battery,
consult a doctor immediately.
• Do not recharge, short, disassemble, or heat the
battery or dispose of it in a fire.
Doing any of these things may cause the battery
to give off heat, crack, or start a fire.
• Do not leave the battery with other metallic
materials.
Doing this may cause the battery to give off
heat, crack, or start a fire.
• When throwing away or saving the battery, wrap
it in tape and insulate; otherwise, the battery
may start to give off heat, crack, or start a fire.
• Do not poke the battery with tweezers or similar
tools.
Doing this may cause the battery to give off
heat, crack, or start a fire.
CAUTION:
DO NOT leave the remote controller in a place
(such as dashboards) exposed to direct sunlight for
a long time. Otherwise, it may be damaged.
(back side)
(back side)
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4 Adjust the sound as you want. (See
pages 16 and 17.)
To drop the volume in a moment
Press 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.
• If you turn the control dial, you can also restore
the sound.
To turn off the power
Press and hold for more than one
second.
“SEE YOU”appears, then the unit turns off.
•If you turn off the power while listening to a
disc, disc play will start from where playback
has been stopped previously, next time you
turn on the power.
CAUTION on Volume Setting:
Discs 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
disc and adjust it as required during playback.
Turning on the power
1 Turn on the power.
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 Select the source.
To operate the tuner (FM or AM),
see pages 10 –12.
To play a CD,
see pages 13 –15.
To operate the CD changer,
see pages 21 –24
To operate the external component
(LINE IN), see page 25.
3 Adjust the volume.
BASIC OPERATIONS
Volume level indicator
Volume level appears.
To increase the volume
To decrease the volume
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Canceling the display
demonstration
When shipped from the factory, display
demonstration has been activated, and starts
automatically when no operations are done for
about 20 seconds.
•It is recommended to cancel the display
demonstration before you use the unit for the
first time.
To cancel the display demonstration, follow
the procedure below:
1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more
than 2 seconds so that one of the
PSM items appears on the display.
(PSM: see page 18.)
2 Select “DEMO” if not shown on the
display.
3 Select “DEMO OFF.”
4 Finish the setting.
To activate the display demonstration, repeat
the same procedure and select “DEMO ON”in
step 3 .
DEMO OFF DEMO ON
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Setting the clock
1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more
than 2 seconds so that one of the
PSM items appears on the display.
(PSM: see page 18.)
2 Set the hour.
1Select “CLOCK H”(hour) if not shown on
the display.
2Adjust the hour.
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3 Set the minute.
1Select “CLOCK M”(minute).
2Adjust the minute.
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4 Finish the setting.
To check the current clock time or change the
display mode
Press DISP (display) repeatedly.
Each time you press the button,
the display changes as follows:
• During tuner operation:
•During CD operation:
•During CD changer operation:
When the current disc is an MP3 disc:
When the current disc is a CD:
•During external component operation:
•During power off:
The power turns on and the clock time is
shown for 5 seconds, then the power turns off.
ClockElapsed playing time
Frequency Clock
LINE IN Clock
ClockElapsed playing time
Elapsed playing time
Clock
Disc number /
folder number
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RADIO OPERATIONS
Listening to the radio
You can use either automatic searching or manual
searching to tune in to a particular station.
Searching for a station automatically:
Auto search
1 Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).
Each time you press the
button, the band changes as
follows:
Note:
This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2,
FM3). You can use any one of them to listen to
an FM broadcast.
2 Start searching for a station.
When a station is received, searching stops.
To search for stations of
higher frequencies
To search for stations of lower frequencies
Selected band appears.
Lights up when receiving an FM stereo
broadcast with sufficient signal strength.
To stop searching before a station is received,
press the same button you have pressed for
searching.
Searching for a station manually:
Manual search
1 Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).
Each time you press the
button, the band changes as
follows:
Note:
This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2,
FM3). You can use any one of them to listen to
an FM broadcast.
2 Press and hold ¢or 4
until “M” (manual) starts flashing on
the display.
FM1 FM2 FM3 AM
FM1 FM2 FM3 AM
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3 Tune in to a station you want while
“M” (manual) is still flashing.
• If you release your finger from the button,
the manual mode will automatically turns
off after 5 seconds.
• If you hold down the button, the frequency
keeps changing (in 50 kHz intervals for FM
and 9 kHz for AM) until you release the
button.
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to
receive:
1Press MODE to enter the
functions mode while listening
to an FM stereo broadcast.
2Press MO (monaural), while
“MODE” is still flashing on the
display, so that “MONO”
appears on the display.
Each time you press the button,
the monaural mode turns on
and off alternately.
When the MO indicator is lit on the display, the
sound you hear becomes monaural but the
reception will be improved.
Storing stations in memory
You can use one of the following two methods to
store broadcasting stations in memory.
• Automatic preset of FM stations: SSM (Strong-
station Sequential Memory)
• Manual preset of both FM and AM stations
FM station automatic preset: SSM
You can preset 6 local FM stations in each FM
band (FM1, FM2, and FM3).
1 Select the FM band (FM1 – 3) you
want to store FM stations into.
Each time you press the
button, the band changes as
follows:
2 Press MODE to enter the functions
mode.
3 Press and hold SSM for about
2 seconds.
Local FM stations with the strongest signals are
searched and stored automatically in the band
number you have selected (FM1, FM2, or FM3).
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.
“SSM” flashes, then disappears when
automatic preset is over.
MO (monaural) indicator
To tune into stations of
higher frequencies
To tune into stations of lower frequencies
FM1 FM2 FM3 AM
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4 Repeat the above procedure to store
other stations into other preset
numbers.
Notes:
• A previously preset station is erased when a new
station is stored in the same preset 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.
Tuning in to a preset station
You can easily tune in to a preset station.
Remember that you must store stations first. If
you have not stored them yet, see “Storing
stations in memory” on pages 11 and 12.
1 Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).
Each time you press the
button, the band changes as
follows:
2 Select the number (1 – 6) for the
preset station you want.
Note:
You can also use the 5(up) or ∞(down) button on
the unit to select the next or previous preset stations.
Each time you press the 5(up) or ∞(down) button,
the next or previous preset station is tuned in.
Preset number flashes for a while.
Manual preset
You can preset up to 6 stations in each band
(FM1, FM2, FM3, and AM) manually.
Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.5 MHz into the
preset number 1 of the FM1 band.
1 Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM) you
want to store stations into (in this
example, FM1).
Each time you press the
button, the band changes as
follows:
2 Tune in to a station (in this example,
of 92.5 MHz).
3 Press and hold the number button
(in this example, 1) for more than
2 seconds.
To tune into stations of
higher frequencies
To tune into stations of lower frequencies
FM1 FM2 FM3 AM
FM1 FM2 FM3 AM
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CD OPERATIONS
Playing a CD
Insert a CD into the loading slot.
The unit turns on, draws
the CD and starts
playback automatically.
Note on One-Touch Operation:
When a CD is already in the loading slot, pressing
CD CD-CH turns on the unit and starts playback
automatically.
All tracks will be played repeatedly until you stop
playback.
Notes:
• When a CD is inserted upside down, “EJECT”
appears on the display and the CD automatically
ejects.
• If there is no CD in the loading slot, you cannot
select CD as the source. “NO DISC” appears on
the display.
To stop play and eject the CD
Press 0.
CD play stops and the CD automatically ejects
from the loading slot. The source changes to the
previously selected source.
• If you change the source, CD play also stops
(without ejecting the CD).
Next time you select “CD” as the source, CD
play starts from where playback has been
stopped previously.
Notes:
• If the ejected CD is not removed for about
15 seconds, the CD 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.
Total playing time
of the inserted disc
Total track number
of the inserted disc
Elapsed playing time Current track
number
Current source indication
CD indicator
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Track 36 \30 \20 \10 \9 \8
(Three times) (Twice)
(Three times) (Twice)
Track 6 \10 \20 \30 \31 \32
To go to a track quickly (+10 and –10 buttons)
1Press MODE to enter the functions mode
while playing a CD.
2Press +10 or –10.
* First time you press +10 or –10 button, the
track skips to the nearest higher or lower
track with a track number of multiple ten (ex.
10th, 20th, 30th).
Then each time you press the button, you can
skip 10 tracks (see “How to use the +10 and
–10 buttons” below).
• After the last track, the first track will be
selected, and vice versa.
How to use the +10 and –10 buttons
• Ex. 1: To select track number 32 while
playing track number 6
• Ex. 2: To select track number 8 while playing
track number 36
To skip 10 tracks* forwards to
the last track
To skip 10 tracks* backwards
to the first track
Locating a track or a
particular portion on a CD
To fast-forward or reverse the track
To go to the next or previous tracks
To go to a particular track directly
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 one
second.
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 of
the next tracks is located and
played back.
Press 4briefly, 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.
Press and hold ¢, while
playing a CD, to fast-forward the
track.
Press and hold 4, while playing a CD, to
reverse the track.
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Selecting CD playback modes
To play back tracks at random
(Disc Random Play)
You can play back all tracks on the CD at random.
1Press MODE to enter the
functions mode while playing a
CD.
2Press RND (random), while
“MODE” is still flashing on the
display, so that “DISC RND”
appears on the display.
Each time you press the button,
disc random play mode turns on
and off alternately.
When disc random play is turned on, the RND
and indicators light up on the display. A track
randomly selected starts playing.
To play back tracks repeatedly
(Track Repeat Play)
You can play back the current track repeatedly.
1Press MODE to enter the
functions mode while playing a
CD.
2Press RPT (repeat), while
“MODE” is still flashing on the
display, so that “TRK RPT”
appears on the display.
Each time you press the button,
track repeat play mode turns on
and off alternately.
When track repeat play is turned on, the RPT
indicator lights up on the display. The current
track starts playing repeatedly.
RND and (disc) indicators
RPT indicator
Prohibiting CD ejection
You can prohibit CD ejection and can lock a CD
in the loading slot.
While pressing CD CD-CH, press and
hold 0for more than 2 seconds.
“NO EJECT” flashes on the display for about
5 seconds, and the CD is locked and cannot be
ejected.
To cancel the prohibition and unlock the
CD
While pressing CD CD-CH, press and hold 0
again for more than 2 seconds.
“EJECT” appears on the display, and the CD
ejects from the loading slot.
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SOUND ADJUSTMENTS
Indication For: Preset values
BAS TRE LOUD
USER (Flat sound) 00 00 OFF
ROCK Rock or +03 +01 ON
disco music
CLASSIC Classical +01 –02 OFF
music
POPS Light music +04 +01 OFF
HIP HOP Funk or rap +02 00 ON
music
JAZZ Jazz music +02 +03 OFF
Note:
You can adjust each sound mode to your preference.
Once you make an adjustment, it is automatically
stored for the currently selected sound mode. See
“Adjusting the sound” on page 17.
Selecting preset sound modes
(C-EQ: custom equalizer)
You can select a preset sound mode (C-EQ:
custom equalizer) suitable to the music genre.
Select the sound mode you want.
Each time you press the
button, the sound modes
change as follows:
Ex.: When you select “ROCK”
Indication pattern changes for each
sound mode except for “USER.”
POPS
JAZZ HIP HOP
CLASSICROCKUSER
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Adjusting the sound
You can adjust the sound characteristics to your
preference.
1 Select the item you want to adjust.
Each time you press the
button, the adjustable items
change as follows:
Indication To do: Range
BAS*1Adjust the bass. –06 (min.)
|
+06 (max.)
TRE*1Adjust the treble. –06 (min.)
|
+06 (max.)
FAD*2Adjust the front R06 (Rear only)
and rear speaker |
balance. F06 (Front only)
BAL Adjust the left L06 (Left only)
and right speaker |
balance. R06 (Right only)
LOUD*1Boost low and high
frequencies to
produce a well-
balanced sound
at low volume
level.
VOL*3Adjust the volume. 00 (min.)
|
30 or 50 (max.)*4
*1When you adjust the bass, treble, or loudness, the
adjustment you have made is stored for the
currently selected sound mode (C-EQ) including
“USER.”
*2If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader
level to “00.”
*3Normally the control dial works as the volume
control. So you do not have to select “VOL” to
adjust the volume level.
*4Depending on the amplifier gain control setting.
(See page 19 for details.)
2 Adjust the setting.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust the
other items.
To reset each sound mode to the factory
settings, repeat the same procedure and
reassign the preset values listed in the table on
page 16.
To decrease the level or
turn off the loudness
To increase the level or
turn on the loudness
Indication pattern changes as
you adjust the bass or treble.
LOUD ON
|
LOUD OFF
Ex. 1: When you adjust “TRE” (treble)
Ex. 2: When you turn on the loudness
VOL
(volume)
BAS
(bass)
TRE
(treble)
FAD
(fader)
BAL
(balance)
LOUD
(loudness)
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Preferred Setting Mode (PSM) items
• For detailed operations of each PSM items, refer to the pages listed in the table.
DEMO Display demonstration
CLOCK H Hour adjustment
CLOCK M Minute adjustment
DIMMER Dimmer mode
EXT IN*External component
AMP GAIN Amplifier gain control
Indications Selectable values/items Factory-preset See
settings page
DEMO OFF
1 – 12
DEMO ON
00 – 59 00 (1:00)
CHANGER LINE IN CHANGER
*Displayed only when one of the following sources is selected—FM, AM, and CD.
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19
DEMO ON
1 (1:00)
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LOW PWR HIGH PWR HIGH PWR 19
OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS
Changing the general settings
(PSM)
You can change the items listed in the table
below by using the PSM (Preferred Setting
Mode) control.
Basic Procedure
1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more
than 2 seconds so that one of the
PSM items appears on the display.
(See below.)
2 Select the PSM item you want to
adjust.
3 Adjust the PSM item selected.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the
other PSM items if necessary.
5 Finish the setting.
OFF 19ONOFF
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To select the dimmer mode—DIMMER
You can dim the display at night (according to
your preference).
When shipped from the factory, dimmer is
deactivated.
• OFF: Cancels the dimmer.
• ON: Activates the dimmer.
To select the external component to use
—EXT IN
You can connect the external component to the
CD changer jack on the rear using the Line Input
Adapter 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.
• CHANGER: To use the CD changer.
• LINE IN: To use the external component
other than CD changer.
Note:
For connecting the Line Input Adapter KS-U57 and
the external component, refer to the Installation/
Connection Manual (separate volume).
To select the amplifier gain control
—AMP GAIN
You can change the maximum volume level of
this unit. When the maximum power of the
speakers is less than 50 W, select “LOW PWR”
to prevent them from being damaged.
When shipped from the factory, “HIGH PWR” is
selected.
• LOW PWR: You can adjust the volume level
from “VOL 00” to “VOL 30.”
Note:
If you change the setting from “HIGH
PWR” to “LOW PWR” while
listening at a volume level more than
30, the unit automatically changes the
volume level to “VOL 30.”
• HIGH PWR:You can adjust the volume level
from “VOL 00” to “VOL 50.”
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Attaching the control panel
1 Insert the left side of the control
panel into the groove on the panel
holder.
2 Press the right side of the control
panel to fix it to the panel holder.
Note on cleaning the connectors:
If you frequently detach the control panel, the
connectors will deteriorate.
To minimize this possibility, periodically wipe the
connectors with a cotton swab or cloth moistened
with alcohol, being careful not to damage the
connectors.
Detaching the control panel
You can detach the control panel when leaving
the car.
When detaching or attaching the control panel,
be careful not to damage the connectors on the
back of the control panel and on the panel
holder.
Detaching the control panel
Before detaching the control panel, be sure to
turn off the power.
1 Unlock the control panel.
2 Lift and pull the control panel out of
the unit.
3 Put the detached control panel into
the provided case.
Connectors
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