JVC KD-G385 User manual

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CD RECEIVER KD-G386/KD-G385
KD-G386/KD-G385
For canceling the display demonstration, see page 6.
For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.
INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. CLA 1 LA ER 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/or invisible class 1M laser radiation when open. Do not view directly with optical
instruments.
4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED OUT IDE THE UNIT.
How to reset your unit
• Your preset adjustments will also be erased.
How to forcib y eject a disc
• Be careful not to drop the disc when it ejects.
• If this does not work, reset your unit.
Warning:
If you need to operate the unit while driving, be
sure to look ahead carefully or you may be involved
in a traffic accident.
Caution on vo ume setting:
Discs produce very little noise compared with other
sources. Lower the volume before playing a disc
to avoid damaging the speakers by the sudden
increase of the output level.
[European Union only]
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How to use the M MODE button
If you press M 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 their origina functions
again after pressing M MODE, wait for 5 seconds
without pressing any of these buttons until the
functions mode is cleared or press M MODE again.
Detaching the contro pane
Attaching the contro pane
CONTENTS
Contro pane — KD-G386/KD-G385 ....... 4
Remote contro er — RM-RK50 ........... 5
Getting started ................................ 6
Basic operations ................................................... 6
Radio operations ............................. 7
Disc operations ................................ 8
Playing a disc in the unit ..................................... 8
Sound adjustments .......................... 10
Externa component operations ....... 11
Genera settings — PSM .................. 11
Maintenance ................................... 13
More about this unit ........................ 14
Troub eshooting .............................. 16
Specifications .................................. 17
For safety...
• Do not raise the volume level too much, as this will
block outside sounds, making driving dangerous.
• top the car before performing any complicated
operations.
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.
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o RND (random) button
; M MODE button
a (control panel release) button
s Disc information indicators—
TAG (Tag information), (trac /file), (folder)
d DISC indicator
f Playbac mode / item indicators—RND (random),
(disc), (folder), RPT (repeat)
g Tuner reception indicators—MO (monaural),
ST (stereo)
h S.BASS (super bass) indicator
j EQ (equalizer) indicator
k Tr (trac ) indicator
l Source display / Volume level indicator / Time
countdown indicator
/ Main display
z Sound mode (iEQ: intelligent equalizer)
indicators—JAZZ, ROCK, HIP HOP, CLASSIC, POPS,
USER
Parts identification
Display window
Control panel — KD-G386/KD-G385
1 Control dial
2 0 (eject) button
3 Loading slot
4 EQ (equalizer) button
5 DISP (display) button
6 4 / ¢ buttons
7 Display window
8 (standby/on attenuator) button
9 AUX (auxiliary) input jac
p 5 (up) / ∞ (down) buttons
q SEL (select) button
w BAND button
e SRC (source) button
r Remote sensor
DO NOT expose the remote sensor to strong light
(direct sunlight or artificial lighting).
t MO (monaural) button
y SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) button
u Number buttons
i RPT (repeat) button
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Remote controller — RM-RK50
Installing the lithium coin battery
(CR2025)
Aim the remote controller directly at the remote
sensor on the unit. Make sure there is no obstacle
in between.
arning:
• Do not install any battery other than CR2025 or
its equivalent; otherwise, it may explode.
• Do not leave the remote ontroller in a pla e
(su h as dashboards) exposed to dire t sunlight
for a long time; otherwise, it may explode.
• Store the battery in a pla e where hildren
annot rea h to avoid risk of a ident.
• To prevent the battery from over-heating,
ra king, or starting a fire:
– Do not re harge, short, disassemble, heat the
battery, or dispose of it in a fire.
– Do not leave the battery with other metalli
materials.
– Do not poke the battery with tweezers or similar
tools.
– Wrap the battery with tape and insulate when
throwing away or saving it.
Main elements and features
1 (standby/on/attenuator) button
• Turns the power on if pressed briefly or
attenuates the sound when the power is on.
• Turns the power off if pressed and held.
2 5 U (up) / D (down) ∞ buttons
• Changes the FM/AM bands with 5 U.
• Changes the preset stations with D ∞.
• Changes the folder of the MP3/WMA dis s.
3 VOL – / VOL + buttons
• Adjusts the volume level.
4 SOUND button
• Sele ts the sound mode (iEQ: intelligent
equalizer).
5 SOURCE button
• Sele ts the sour e.
6 2 R (reverse) / F (forward) 3 buttons
• Sear hes for stations if pressed briefly.
• Fast-forwards or reverses the tra k if pressed and
held.
• Changes the tra ks if pressed briefly.
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Basic settings
• ee also “General settings — P M” on pages 11 and
12.
1
2
1 Cance ing the disp ay demonstrations
elect “DEMO,” then “DEMO OFF.”
2 Setting the c ock
elect “CLOCK H” (hour), then adjust the hour.
elect “CLOCK M” (minute), then adjust the
minute.
3 Finish the procedure.
To check the current c ock time whi e the
power is turned off
Clock time is shown on the
display for about 5 seconds. ee
also page 12.
Getting starte
Basic operations
Turn on the power.
Ÿ
* You cannot select “CD” as the playback source if
there is no disc in the unit.
! For FM/AM tuner
⁄ Adjust the vo ume.
@ Adjust the sound as you want. (See
page 10.)
To drop the vo ume in a
moment (ATT)
To restore the sound, press the
button again.
To turn off the power
Volume level appears.
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Storing stations in memory
You can preset six stations for each band.
FM station automatic presetting —
SSM (Strong-station Sequential
Memory)
1 Select the FM band (FM1 – FM3) you want to
store into
2
3
“SSM” flashes, then disappears when automatic
presetting is over.
Local FM stations with the strongest signals are
searched and stored automaticall in the FM band.
Manual presetting
Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.5 MHz into preset number
4 of the FM1 band.
1
2
3
Radio operations
~
Ÿ
! Start searching for a station
When a station is received,
searching stops.
To stop searching, press the
same button again.
To tune in to a station manually
In step ! above...
1
2 Select a desired station frequency
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to
receive
Reception improves, but stereo effect will be lost.
To restore the stereo effect, repeat the same
procedure. “MONO OFF” appears and the MO indicator
goes off.
Lights up when receiving an FM stereo
broadcast with sufficient signal strength.
Lights up when monaural mode is activated.
Preset number flashes for a while.
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To fast-forward or reverse the track
To go to the next or previous tracks
To go to the next or previous folders (only for
MP3 or WMA discs)
To locate a particular track (for D) or folder
(for MP3 or WMA discs) directly
To select a number from 01 – 06:
To select a number from 07 – 12:
• To use direct folder access on MP3/WMA discs it
is required that folders are assigned with 2-digit
numbers at the beginning of their folder names—
01 02 03 and so on.
To select a particular track in a
folder (for MP3 or WMA disc):
Listening to a preset station
1
2 Select the preset station (1 – 6) you want.
or
To check the other information while
listening to an FM or AM station
Disc operations
Playing a disc in the unit
~ Turn on the power.
Ÿ
All tracks will be played repeatedly until you
change the source or eject the disc.
To stop play and eject the disc
• Press SRC to listen to another
playback source.
lock Ô Frequency
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Other main functions
Skipping tracks quickly during play
• For MP3 or WMA discs you can skip tracks within the
same folder.
Ex.: To select track 32 while playing tracks whose
number is a single digit (1 to 9)
1
2
Each time you press the button you can skip 10
tracks.
• After the last track the first track will be selected
and vice versa.
3
Prohibiting disc ejection
You can lock a disc in the loading slot.
To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same
procedure.
hanging the display information
While playing an audio D or a
D Text
While playing an MP3 or a WMA disc
• When “TAG DISP” is set to “TAG ON”
(see page 12)
• When “TAG DISP” is set to “TAG OFF”
: lock with the current track number
: Elapsed playing time with the current
track number
: orresponding indicator lights up on the
display
*1 If the current disc is an audio CD, “NO NAME” appears.
*2 If an MP3/WMA fi e does not have Tag information,
fo der name and fi e name appear. In this case, the
TAG indicator wi not ight up.
Selecting the playback modes
You can use only one of the following playback modes
at a time.
1
2 Select your desired playback mode.
7 Repeat play
Mode Plays repeatedly
TRK RPT : The current track.
FLDR RPT * : All tracks of the current folder.
RPT OFF : Cancels.
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7 Random play
Mode Plays at random
FLDR RND * : All tracks of the current folder,
then tracks of the next folder and
so on.
DISC RND : All tracks of the current disc.
RND OFF : Cancels.
* Only while playing an MP3 or a WMA disc.
: Corresponding indicator lights up on
the display
Sound adjustments
You can select a preset sound mode suitable to the
music genre (iEQ: intelligent equali er).
Indication (For
BAS*1MID*2TRE*3S.BS*4
USER
(Flat sound) 00 00 00 OFF
ROCK
(Rock or disco music) +03 00 +02 ON
CLASSIC
(Classical music) +01 00 +03 OFF
POPS
(Light music) +02 +01 +02 OFF
HIP HOP
(Funk or rap music) +04 –02 +01 ON
JAZZ
(Ja music) +03 00 +03 OFF
*1 : Bass; *2 : Mid-range; *3 : Treble; *4 : Super bass
Adjusting the sound
You can adjust the sound characteristics to your
preference.
Indication, [Range]
BAS *2 (bass), [–06 to +06]
Adjust the bass.
MID *2 (mid-range), [–06 to +06]
Adjust the mid-range frequencies sound level.
TRE *2 (treble), [–06 to +06]
Adjust the treble.
FAD *3 (fader), [R06 to F06]
Adjust the front and rear speaker balance.
BAL *4 (balance), [L06 to R06]
Adjust the left and right speaker balance.
S.BS *2 (super bass), [S.BS ON or S.BS OFF], [01 to 05]*5
Maintain the richness and fullness of the bass sound
regardless of how low you set the volume.
SUB.W (subwoofer), [00 to 08]
Adjust the subwoofer output level.
VOL (volume), [00 to 30 or 50 *6]
Adjust the volume.
*1 Displayed only when “L/O MODE” is set to “WOOFE ”
(see page 12).
*2 When you adjust the bass, mid-range, treble, or super
bass, the adjustment you have made is stored for the
currently selected sound mode (iEQ) including “USE .”
*3 If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader
level to “00.”
*4 The adjustment cannot affect the subwoofer output.
*5 ange adjustment for super bass is adjustable only
when it is set to “S.BS ON.”
*6 Depending on the amplifier gain control setting. (See
page 12 for details.)
Preset values
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General settings — PSM
You can change PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) items
listed in the table that follows.
1
2 Select a PSM item.
3 Adjust the PSM item selected.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust other PSM
items if necessary.
5 Finish the procedure.
Continued on the next page
External component
operations
You can connect an external component to the
AUX (auxiliar ) input jack on the control panel.
~
Ÿ Turn on the connected component and
start playing the source.
! Adjust the volume.
⁄ Adjust the sound as you want. (See
page 0.)
To check the other information while
listening to an external component
Clock Ô AUX IN
Stereo mini plug
Portable MD pla er, etc
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Indications Item
( : Initial)
Selectable settings, [reference page]
DEMO
Display demonstration
• DEMO ON
• DEMO OFF
: Display demonstration will be activated automatically if no
operation is done for about 20 seconds, [6 .
: Cancels.
CLK DIS *1
Clock display
• ON
• OFF
: Clock time is shown on the display at all times when the power is
turned off .
: Cancels; pressing DISP will show the clock time for about 5 seconds
when the power is turned off, [6 .
CLOCK H
Hour adjustment
1 – 12 [Initial: 1 (1:00) , [6
CLOCK M
Minute adjustment
00 – 59 [Initial: 00 (1:00) , [6
DIMMER
Dimmer
• ON
• OFF
: Dims the display illumination.
: Cancels.
SCROLL *2
Scroll
• ONCE
• AUTO
• OFF
: Scrolls the disc 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
• WOOFER
: Select if the REAR LINE OUT terminals are used for connecting the
speakers (through an external amplifier).
: Select if the REAR LINE OUT terminals are used for connecting a
subwoofer (through an external amplifier).
WOOFER *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.
AUX ADJ
Auxiliary input level
adjustment
A.ADJ 00
– A.ADJ 05
: Adjust the auxiliary input level to avoid the sudden increase of the
output level when changing the source from external component
connected to the AUX input jack on the control panel.
TAG DIS
Tag display
• TAG ON
• TAG OFF
: Shows the Tag information while playing MP3/WMA tracks, [9 .
: Cancels.
AM GAIN
Amplifier gain control
• LOW WR
• HIGH WR
: VOL 00 – VOL 30 (Select this if the maximum power of the speaker
is less than 50 W to prevent them from damaging the speaker.)
: VOL 00 – VOL 50
*1 If the power supply is not interrupted by turning off the ignition key of your car, it is recommended to select “OFF” to
save the car’s battery.
*2 ome 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 “WOOFER.”
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Maintenance
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.
• f it becomes very humid inside the car.
Should this occur, the unit may malfunction. n this
case, eject the disc and leave the unit turned on for a
few hours until the moisture evaporates.
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 into its case, gently insert the
disc around the center holder (with the printed surface
facing up).
• Make sure to store discs into the cases after use.
Center holder
To keep discs clean
A dirty disc may not play correctly.
f a disc does become dirty, wipe it with
a soft cloth in a straight line from center
to edge.
• Do not use any solvent (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. f
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 Sticker residue
Stick-on label
Do not use the following discs:
Connector
Unusual shape
Single CD (8 cm disc)
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• MP3 and WMA “tracks” (words “file” and “track” are
used interchangeably) are recorded in “folders.”
• While fast forwarding or reversing on an MP3 or
WMA disc, you can only hear intermittent sounds.
Playing a CD-R or CD-RW
• Use only “finalized” CD Rs or CD RWs.
• This unit can play back only files of the same type
which are first detected 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 be played back on
this unit because of their disc characteristics, or for
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.
– CD R/CD RW on which the files are written with
“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 protective seal stuck
to the surface.
– Discs on which labels can be directly printed by an
ink jet printer.
Using these discs under high temperatures or high
humidities 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 <.mp3> or <.wma> (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.
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 disc, disc
play will start from where playback has been stopped
previously, next time you turn on the power.
Tuner operations
toring stations in memory
• During SSM search...
– All previously stored stations are erased and
stations are stored newly.
– 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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Changing the source
• If you change the source, playback also stops
(without ejecting the disc).
Next time you select CD” for the playback source,
disc play starts from where it has been stopped
previously.
Ejecting a disc
• If the ejected disc is not removed within 15 seconds,
the disc is automatically inserted again into the
loading slot to protect it from dust.
• 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.
General settings—PSM
• If you change the AMP GAIN” setting from
HIGH PWR” to LOW PWR” while the volume level
is set higher than VOL 30,” the unit automatically
changes the volume level to VOL 30.”
Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and/or other countries.
• 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: 8 kbps — 320 kbps
– Sampling frequency:
48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz (for MPEG-1)
24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 16 kHz (for MPEG-2)
– Disc format: ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2, Romeo,
Joliet, Windows long file name
• The maximum number of characters for file/folder
names vary among the disc format used (includes 4
extension characters—<.mp3> or <.wma>).
– ISO 9660 Level 1: up to 12 characters
– ISO 9660 Level 2: up to 31 characters
– Romeo: up to 64 characters
– Joliet: up to 32 characters
– Windows long file name: up to 128 characters
• This unit can recognize a total of 512 files, of 200
folders, and of 8 hierarchies.
• This unit can play back files recorded in VBR (variable
bit rate).
Files recorded in VBR have a discrepancy in elapsed
time display, and do not show the actual elapsed
time. Especially, after performing the search function,
this difference becomes noticeable.
• This unit cannot play back the following files:
– MP3 files encoded with MP3i and MP3 PRO format.
– MP3 files encoded in an inappropriate format.
– MP3 files encoded with Layer 1/2.
– WMA files encoded with lossless, professional, and
voice format.
– WMA files which are not based upon Windows
Media® Audio.
– WMA files copy-protected with DRM.
– Files which have the data such as WAVE, ATRAC3,
etc.
• The search function works but search speed is not
constant.
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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 ).
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 ).
• 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.
MP3/WMA playback
• Disc cannot be played back. • Use a disc with MP3/WMA tracks recorded in the
format compliant with ISO 9660 Level 1, Level ,
Romeo, or Joliet.
• Add the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to the
file names.
• Noise is generated. Skip to another track or change the disc. (Do not add the
extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to non-MP3 or
WMA tracks.)
• A longer readout time is required (“CHECK”
keeps flashing on the display).
Do not use too many hierarchies and folders.
• Tracks are not played back in the order you
have intended.
Playback order is determined when the files are recorded.
• Elapsed playing time is not correct. This sometimes occurs during play. This is caused by how
the tracks are recorded on the disc.
• “PLEASE” and ”EJECT” appear alternately on
the display.
Insert a disc that contains MP3/WMA tracks.
• Correct characters are not displayed (e.g.
album name).
This unit can only display alphabets (upper case),
numbers, and a limited number of symbols.
Troubleshooting
What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center.
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Specifications
AUD O AMPL F ER SECT ON
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 0 000 Hz at no more
than 0.8% total harmonic
distortion.
Load Impedance: 4 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω allowance)
Tone Control Range:
Bass: ±1 dB at 60 Hz
Mid-range: ±1 dB at 1 kHz
Treble: ±1 dB at 7.5 kHz
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 0 000 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70 dB
Line-Out Level/
Impedance:
.5 V/ 0 kΩ load (full scale)
Output Impedance: 1 kΩ
Subwoofer-Out
Level/Impedance:
.5 V/ 0 kΩ load (full scale)
TUNER SECT ON
Frequency Range:
FM: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz
AM: 531 kHz to 1 60 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: 30 dB
AM Tuner
Sensitivity/Selectivity: 0 μV/35 dB
CD PLAYER SECT ON
Type: Compact disc player
Signal Detection
System:
Non-contact optical pickup
(semiconductor laser)
Number of Channels: channels (stereo)
Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 0 000 Hz
Dynamic Range: 96 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 98 dB
Wow and Flutter: Less than measurable limit
MP3 Decoding Format: (MPEG1/ Audio Layer 3)
Max. Bit Rate: 3 0 kbps
WMA (Windows Media® Audio) Decoding Format:
Max. Bit Rate: 19 kbps
GENERAL
Power Requirement:
Operating Voltage: DC 14.4 V
(11 V to 16 V allowance)
Grounding System: Negative ground
Allowable Operating
Temperature:
0°C to +40°C
Dimensions (W × H × D): (approx.)
Installation Size: 18 mm × 5 mm × 158 mm
Panel Size: 187 mm × 58 mm × 13 mm
Mass: 1. kg (excluding accessories)
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
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EN, CT
1006DTSMDTJEIN
Having TROUBLE with operation?
Please reset your unit
Refer to page of How to reset your unit
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KD-G386/KD-G385
Installation/Connection Manual
安裝/連接手冊
GET0466-010A
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ENGLISH
This unit is designed to operate on 12 V DC, NEGATIVE ground electrical systems. If your vehicle does
not have this system, a voltage inverter is required, which can be purchased at JVC car audio dealers.
中文
本機僅可使用直流 12 V 、負極接地的電源系統。如果您的車輛沒有這一電源系統，則需要一個電
壓變換器，可以在 JVC 汽車音響分銷商處買到。
© 2006 Victor Company of Japan, Limited
J
Handles
板條型把手
F
asher (ø5)
墊圈（ø5）
G
Lock nut (M5)
鎖定螺母（M5）
H
Mounting bolt (M5 × 20 mm)
緊固螺栓（M5 × 20 mm）
I
Rubber cushion
橡膠防震墊
A / B
Hard case/Control panel
硬盒/控制面板
C
Sleeve
外套機殼
D
Trim plate
裝飾框
E
Power cord
電路連接用的配線束
Parts list for installation and connection
The following parts are provided for this unit. If any item is missing, consult your JVC car audio dealer
immediately.
用於安裝和連接的零件清單
下列零件隨本機提供。若有任何遺漏，立刻咨詢您的 JVC 汽車音響經銷商。
Heat sink
散熱片
WARNINGS
To prevent short circuits, we recommend that you disconnect the battery’s negative terminal and make all
electrical connections before installing the unit.
• Be sure to ground t is unit to t e car’s c assis again after installation.
Notes:
• Replace the fuse with one of the specified rating. If the fuse blows frequently, consult your JVC car audio
dealer.
• It is recommended to connect to the speakers with maximum power of more than 50 (both at
the rear and at the front, with an impedance of 4 Ω to 8 Ω). If the maximum power is less than
50 , change “AMP GAIN” setting to prevent the speakers from being damaged (see page 12 of the
INSTRUCTIONS).
• To prevent short-circuit, cover the terminals of the UNUSED leads with insulating tape.
• The heat sink becomes very hot after use. Be careful not to touch it when removing this unit.
警告
為防止短路，建議在安裝本機之前，斷開電池的負極，並把所有電路都連接好。
• 安裝完畢後務必將本機的地線重新接至車身。
注意:
• 把保險絲更換為額定負荷值的保險絲。如果保險絲經常燒壞，請向 JVC 汽車音響分銷商詢問。
• 後置和前置揚聲器的最大輸入功率應大於 50 ，其阻抗為 4 Ω - 8 Ω。如果最大功率小於 50 ，
請調校“AMP GAIN”設定值，以防止揚聲器損壞。（參閱使用說明書的第 12 頁。）
• 為防止電源短路，請用絕緣帶包住未使用電線的端子。
• 本機使用後，散熱片會很熱。因此，在移出本機時，小心不要觸摸散熱片。
PRECAUTIONS on power supply and speaker connections:
• DO NOT connect t e speaker leads of t e power cord to t e car battery; ot erwise, t e unit
will be seriously damaged.
• BEFORE connecting the speaker leads of the power cord to the speakers, check the speaker wiring in
your car.
電源和揚聲器接線注意事項:
• 切勿把揚聲器導線接頭接至電池，否則本機將會嚴重損壞。
• 在把揚聲器導線接頭接至揚聲器之前，檢查您汽車上的揚聲器線路。
K
Remote controller
搖控器
L
Battery
電池
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W en installing t e unit wit out using t e sleeve / 若不使用外套機殼安裝本機
In a Toyota car for example, first remove the car radio and install the unit in its place.
以豐田牌（TOYOTA）汽車為例：首先取出汽車收音機，然後將本機裝入其空出的位置。
W en using t e optional stay / 若選用支撐架
Note : hen installing the unit on the mounting bracket, make sure to use the 8 mm-long screws. If longer screws are
used, they could damage the unit.
注意 : 把本機安裝在托座上時，務必使用 8 mm 長的螺絲釘。如使用過長的螺絲釘，會損壞本機。
Flat type screws (M5 × 8 mm)*2
平頭螺絲釘（M5 × 8 mm） *2
Pocket
空殼
Flat type screws (M5 × 8 mm)*2
平頭螺絲釘（M5 × 8 mm） *2
Screw (option)
螺絲釘（選用的）
Stay (option)
支撐架（選用的）
Fire wall
防火板
Dashboard
儀表板
Bracket*2
托座*2
Removing t e unit
Before removing the unit, release the rear section.
Insert the two handles, then pull them as
illustrated so that the unit can be removed.
按圖所示，將兩片板條型把手插入卡槽，然後輕穩
地從兩側向外拉兩片把手，本機隨之拉出。
拆卸本機
在拆卸本機前，應將本機後部的固定和連接部分鬆開。
Do the required electrical connections.
進行所需的電路連接。
*1 hen you stand the unit, be careful not to damage the fuse on the rear.
*2 Not supplied for this unit.
Bend the appropriate tabs to hold the
sleeve firmly in place.
弄彎機殼的突舌，把外套機殼牢固在儀表
板內。
INSTALLATION (IN-DASH MOUNTING)
The following illustration shows a typical installation. If you have any questions or require information
regarding installation kits, consult your JVC car audio dealer or a company supplying kits.
• If you are not sure how to install this unit correctly, have it installed by a qualified technician.
安裝（裝設、固定在儀表板內）
下面的圖解表示了典型的安裝程序。如果您有問題，或需要有關配套元件的資料，請向 JVC
汽車音響分銷商或配套元件供應公司詢問。
• 如果您不能確定如何正確地安裝本機，應請合格的技術人員來安裝。
Bracket*2
托座 *2
*1 您豎起本機時，小心不要損壞底部的保險絲。
*2 不隨本機提供。
Install the unit at an angle of less
than 30˚.
將本機安裝在少於 30˚ 的角度。
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