JVC KD-G396S User manual

For canceling the display demonstration, see page 6.
INSTRUCTIONS
GET0554-001A
[UI]
CD RECEIVER KD-G396S
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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 around 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 will work
as different function buttons.
Ex. When number button 2 works as
MO (monaural) button.
To use these buttons for their original 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 control panel
Attaching the control panel
CONTENTS
Control panel .................................. 4
Remote controller 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
Other external component
operations ................................... 11
General settings PSM .................. 11
Maintenance ................................... 13
More about this unit ........................ 14
Troubleshooting .............................. 16
Specifications .................................. 17
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.
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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; RND (random) button
a AUX (auxiliary) input jack
s Disc information indicators—
TAG (Tag information), (track/file), (folder)
d DISC indicator
f Playback mode / item indicators—RND (random),
(disc), (folder), RPT (repeat)
g Tuner reception indicators—MO (monaural),
ST (stereo)
h LOUD (loudness) indicator
j EQ (equalizer) indicator
k Tr (track) indicator
l Source display / Track number / Folder number /
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
1 5 (up) / ∞ (down) buttons
2 0 (eject) button
3 (standby/on attenuator) button
4 Remote sensor
DO NOT expose the remote sensor to strong light
(direct sunlight or artificial lighting).
5 Loading slot
6 Display window
7 EQ (equalizer) button
8 DISP (display) button
9 (control panel release) button
p SRC (source) button
q 4 / ¢ buttons
w Control dial
e BAND button
r SEL (select) button
t M MODE button
y MO (monaural) button
u SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) button
i Number buttons
o RPT (repeat) button
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Remote controller — RM-RK50
Insta ing the ithium coin battery
(CR2025)
Aim the remote contro er direct y at the remote
sensor on the unit. Make sure there is no obstac e
in between.
Warning:
• Do not install any battery other than CR2025 or
its equivalent; otherwise, it may explode.
• Do not leave the remote controller in a place
(such as the dashboard) exposed to direct
sunlight for a long time; otherwise, it may
explode.
• tore the battery in a place where children
cannot reach to avoid the risk of accidents.
• To prevent the battery from over-heating,
cracking, or starting a fire:
– Do not recharge, short, disassemble, heat the
battery, or dispose of it in a fire.
– Do not leave the battery with other metallic
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 e ements 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 discs.
3 VOL – / VOL + buttons
• Adjusts the volume level.
4 OUND button
• elects the sound mode (iEQ: intelligent
equalizer).
5 OURCE button
• elects the source.
6 2 R (reverse) / F (forward) 3 buttons
• earches for stations if pressed briefly.
• Fast-forwards or reverses the track if pressed and
held.
• Changes the track if pressed briefly.
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Basic settings
• ee also “General settings — P M” on pages 11 and
12.
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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 started
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 the 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 the 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 track
To go to the next or previous folder (for MP3/
WMA discs)
To locate a particular track (for D) or folder
(for MP3/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/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 D Text
A = Disc title/performer *1 = Track
title *1 [ ] = B = (back to the beginning)
While playing an MP3 or a WMA track
• When “TAG DISP” is set to “TAG ON”
(see page 12)
A = Album name/performer (folder
name *2) [ ] = Track title (file
name *2) [ ] = B = (back to the
beginning)
• When “TAG DISP” is set to “TAG OFF”
A = Folder name [ ] = File name
[ ] = B = (back to the beginning)
A : Clock with the current track number
B : The elapsed playing time with the current track
number
[ ] : Corresponding 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.
Continued on the next page
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7 Random play
Mode Plays at random
FLDR RND * : All tracks of the current folder
then the tracks of the next folder
and so on. [ ]
ALL RND : All tracks of the current disc.
[ ]
RND OFF : Cancels.
* On y whi e p aying 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 equalizer).
Indication (For)
BAS MID TRE LOUD
USER
(Flat sound) 00 00 00 OFF
RO K
(Rock or disco music) +03 00 +02 OFF
LASSI
(Classical music) +01 00 +03 OFF
POPS
(Light music) +02 +01 +02 OFF
HIP HOP
(Funk or rap music) +04 –02 +01 OFF
JAZZ
(Jazz music) +03 00 +03 OFF
BAS: Bass; MID: Mid-range; TRE: Treble; LOUD: Loudness
Adjusting the sound
You can adjust the sound characteristics to your
preference.
1
2
Indication, [Range]
BAS *1 (bass) [–06 to +06]
Adjust the bass.
MID *1 (mid-range) [–06 to +06]
Adjust the mid-range frequencies sound level.
TRE *1 (treble) [–06 to +06]
Adjust the treble.
FAD *2 (fader) [R06 to F06]
Adjust the front and rear speaker balance.
BAL (balance) [L06 to R06]
Adjust the left and right speaker balance.
LOUD *3 (loudness) [LOUD ON or LOUD OFF]
Boost low and high frequencies to produce a
well-balanced sound at a low volume level.
VOL (volume) [00 to 50 or 00 to 30] *4
Adjust the volume.
*1 When you adjust the bass, mid-range, or treb e, the
adjustment you have made is stored for the current y
se ected sound mode (iEQ) inc uding “USER.”
*2 If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader
eve to “00.”
*3 The adjustment made (LOUD ON/LOUD OFF) wi be
app ied to a sound modes.
*4 Depending on the amp ifier gain contro setting. (See
page 12 for detai s.)
Preset values
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General settings — PSM
You can change PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) items
listed in the table on page 12.
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
Other external component
operations
You can connect an external component to the
AUX (auxiliary) 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 10.)
To check the other information while
listening to an external component
lock Ô AUX IN
Stereo mini plug
(not supplied)
Portable audio player etc
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Indications Item
( : Initial)
Selectable settings, [reference page]
DEMO
Display demonstration
• DEMO ON
• DEMO OFF
: The display demonstration will be activated automatically if no
operation is done for about 20 seconds [6].
: Cancels.
LK DISP *1
Clock display
• ON
• OFF
:
The 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].
LO K H
Hour adjustment
1 – 12 [Initial: 1 (1:00)] [6]
LO K M
Minute adjustment
00 – 59 [Initial: 00 (1:00)] [6]
DIMMER
Dimmer
• ON
• OFF
: Dims the display and button illumination.
: Cancels.
S ROLL *2
Scroll
• ON E
• AUTO
• OFF
: Scrolls the displayed information once.
: Repeats scrolling (at 5-second intervals).
: Cancels.
• Pressing DISP for more than one second can scroll the display
regardless of the setting.
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 DISP
Tag display
• TAG ON
• TAG OFF
: Shows the Tag information while playing MP3/WMA tracks [9].
: Cancels.
AMP GAIN
Amplifier gain control
• LOW PWR
• HIGH PWR
: VOL 00 – VOL 30 (Select this if the maximum power of the speaker
is less than 50 W to avoid damaging the speaker.)
: VOL 00 – VOL 50
*1 If the power supp y is not interrupted by turning off the ignition key of your car, it is recommended to se ect “OFF”
that you save the car’s battery.
*2 Some characters or symbo s wi not be shown correct y (or wi be b anked) on the disp ay.
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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.
• If it becomes very humid inside the car.
Should this occur the unit may malfunction. In this
case eject the disc and leave the unit turned on for a
few hours until the moisture has evaporated.
How to handle discs
When removing a disc from its
case, press down the center holder
of the case and lift the disc out
holding it by the edges.
• Always hold the disc by the edges. Do not touch its
recording surface.
When storing a disc in its case, gently insert the
disc around the center holder (with the printed surface
facing up).
• Make sure to store discs in cases after use.
Center holder
To keep discs clean
A dirty disc may not play correctly.
If a disc does become dirty wipe it with
a soft cloth in a straight line from center
to edge.
• Do not use any solvents (for example conventional
record cleaner spray thinner benzine etc.) to clean
discs.
To play new discs
New discs may have some rough spots
around the inner and outer edges. If
such a disc is used this unit may reject
the disc.
To remove these rough spots rub the edges with a
pencil or ball-point pen etc.
Do not use the following discs:
Connectors
Warped disc
Sticker and
sticker residue Stick-on label
Unusual shape
Single CD (8 cm disc)
C-thru Disc (semi-
transparent disc)
Transparent or semi-transparent
parts on its recording area
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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 only play back files of the same type as
those which are detected first if a disc includes both
audio CD (CD DA) files and MP3/WMA files.
• This unit can play back multi session discs; however,
unclosed sessions will be skipped while playing.
• Some CD Rs or CD RWs may not be played back on
this unit because of their disc characteristics, or for
the following reasons:
– Discs are dirty or scratched.
– Moisture condensation has occurred on the lens
inside the unit.
– The pickup lens inside the unit is dirty.
– The files on the CD R/CD RW are written using the
“Packet Write” method.
– There are improper recording conditions (missing
data, etc.) or media conditions (stained, scratched,
warped, etc.).
• CD RWs may require a longer readout time since the
reflectance of CD RWs is lower than that of regular
CDs.
• Do not use the following CD Rs or CD RWs:
– Discs with stickers, labels, or protective seal stuck
to the surface.
– Discs on which labels can be directly printed by an
ink jet printer.
Using these discs under high temperature or high
humidity may cause malfunctions or damage to the
unit.
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 it had been stopped
previously next time you turn on the power.
Tuner operations
Storing stations in memory
• During SSM search...
– All previously stored stations are erased and the
stations are stored anew.
– Received stations are preset in No. 1 (lowest
frequency) to No. 6 (highest frequency).
– When SSM is over, the station stored in No. 1 will
be automatically tuned in.
• When storing a station manually, the previously
preset station is erased when a new station is stored
in the same preset number.
Disc operations
Caution for DualDisc playback
• The Non DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not comply
with the “Compact Disc Digital Audio” standard.
Therefore, the use of Non DVD side of a DualDisc on
this product may not be recommended.
General
• This unit has been designed to reproduce
CDs/CD Texts, and CD Rs (Recordable)/CD RWs
(Rewritable) in audio CD (CD DA) formats. This unit
can also play back CD Rs/CD RWs in MP3/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.
jecting a disc
• If the ejected disc is not removed within 15 seconds,
it is automatically inserted into the loading slot again
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.
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.
• 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 depending on 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 126 characters
• This unit can recognize a total of 512 files, 200
folders, and 8 hierarchical levels.
• This unit can play back files recorded in VBR (variable
bit rate).
Files recorded in VBR have a discrepancy in the
elapsed time display, and do not show the actual
elapsed time. In particular, this difference becomes
noticeable after performing the search function.
• This unit cannot play back the following files:
– MP3 files encoded in MP3i and MP3 PRO format.
– MP3 files encoded in an inappropriate format.
– MP3 files encoded with Layer 1/2.
– WMA files encoded in lossless, professional, and
voice format.
– WMA files not based on Windows Media® Audio.
– WMA files copy protected with DRM.
– Files which have 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 2).
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 2).
• 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.
• “PLEASE” and ”EJECT” appear alternately 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 a format
compliant with ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, 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
(“READING” keeps flashing on the display).
Do not use too many hierarchical levels and folders.
• Tracks are not played back in the order you
have intended.
The playback order is determined when the files are
recorded.
• The elapsed playing time is not correct. This sometimes occurs during playback. This is caused by
how the tracks are recorded on the disc.
• The correct characters are not displayed (e.g.
album name).
This unit can only display 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
AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION
Maximum Power Output:
Front/Rear: 50 W per channel
Continuous Power Output (RMS):
Front/Rear: 9 W per channel into 4 Ω,
40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more
than 0.8% total harmonic
distortion.
Load Impedance: 4 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω allowance)
Tone Control Range:
Bass: ± 2 dB at 60 Hz
Mid-range: ± 2 dB at kHz
Treble: ± 2 dB at 7.5 kHz
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70 dB
Line-Out Level/
Impedance:
2.5 V/20 kΩ load (full scale)
Output Impedance: kΩ
Other Terminal: AUX (auxiliary) input jack
TUNER SECTION
Frequency Range:
FM: 87.5 MHz to 08.0 MHz
AM: 53 kHz to 602 kHz
FM Tuner
Usable Sensitivity: .3 dBf ( .0 μV/75 Ω)
50 dB Quieting
Sensitivity:
6.3 dBf ( .8 μV/75 Ω)
Alternate Channel
Selectivity (400 kHz):
65 dB
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 5 000 Hz
Stereo Separation: 30 dB
AM Tuner
Sensitivity/Selectivity: 20 μV/35 dB
CD PLAYER SECTION
Type: Compact disc player
Signal Detection
System:
Non-contact optical pickup
(semiconductor laser)
Number of Channels: 2 channels (stereo)
Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Dynamic Range: 93 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 98 dB
Wow and Flutter: Less than measurable limit
MP3 Decoding Format: (MPEG /2 Audio Layer 3)
Max. Bit Rate: 320 kbps
WMA (Windows Media® Audio) Decoding Format:
Max. Bit Rate: 92 kbps
GENERAL
Power Requirement:
Operating Voltage: DC 4.4 V
( V to 6 V allowance)
Grounding System: Negative ground
Allowable Operating
Temperature:
0°C to +40°C
Dimensions (W × H × D): (approx.)
Installation Size: 78 mm × 50 mm × 60 mm
Panel Size: 78 mm × 50 mm × 7 mm
Mass: .3 kg (excluding accessories)
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
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