JVC KD-G436 User manual

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INDONESIA
CD RECEIVER KD-G436/KD-G435
ALAT PENERIMA CD KD-G436/KD-G435
For canceling the display demonstration, see page 6.
Untuk membatalkan tampilan demonstrasi, lihat halaman 6.
For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.
Untuk instalasi dan penyambungan, lihat buku pedoman terpisah.
INSTRUCTIONS
BUKU PETUNJUK
GET0411-004A
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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.
[European Union only]
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.
How to reset your unit
• Your preset adjustments will also be erased.
How to orcibly eject a disc
• Be careful not to drop the disc when it ejects.
• If this does not work, reset your unit.
Caution on volume 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.
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The following marks are used to indicate...
: Built-in CD player operations.
: External CD changer operations.
: Indicator displayed for the
corresponding operation.
How to use the M MODE button
If you press M MODE, the unit goes into functions mode,
then the num er uttons and 5/∞ uttons work as
different function uttons.
Ex.: When num er utton 2 works as
MO (monaural) utton.
To use these buttons for their original functions
again after pressing M MODE, wait for 5 seconds
without pressing any of these uttons until the
functions mode is cleared or press M MODE again.
Detaching the control panel
Attaching the control panel
CONTENTS
Control panel KD-G436/KD-G435 ....... 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
Playing discs in the CD changer ........................... 8
Sound adjustments .......................... 11
General settings PSM .................. 12
iPod / D. player operations ............... 13
Other external component operations .... 15
Maintenance ................................... 16
More about this unit ........................ 17
Troubleshooting .............................. 19
Specifications .................................. 21
For safety...
• Do not raise the volume level too much, as this will
lock outside sounds, making driving dangerous.
• Stop the car efore 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 ecomes
normal efore operating the unit.
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1 Control dial
2 0 (eject) button
3 Loading slot
4 EQ (equalizer) button
5 DISP (display) button
6 4 /¢ buttons
7 Display indo
8 (standby/on attenuator) button
9 AUX (auxiliary) input jack
p 5 (up) / ∞ (do n) 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
o RND (random) button
; M MODE button
a (control panel release) button
s Disc information indicators—
TAG (Tag information), (track/file), (folder)
d Playback source indicators—
CH: Lights up only hen CD-CH is selected as the
playback source.
DISC: Lights up for the built-in CD player.
f Playback 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 (track) indicator
l Source display / Volume level indicator / Time
countdo n indicator
/ Main display
z Sound mode (iEQ: intelligent equalizer)
indicators—JAZZ, ROCK, HIP HOP, CLASSIC, POPS,
USER
Parts identification
Control panel — KD-G436 / KD-G435
Display window
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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.
• While playing an MP3 dis on an
MP3- ompatible CD hanger:
– Changes the dis if pressed briefly.
– Changes the folder if pressed and held.
• While listening to an Apple iPod or a JVC
D. player:
– Pauses/stops or resumes playba k with D ∞.
– Enters the main menu with 5 U.
(Now 5 U/D ∞/2 R/F 3 work as the menu
sele ting buttons.)*
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.
* 5 U : Returns to the previous menu.
D ∞ : Confirms the selection.
Continued on the next page
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@ Adjust the sound as you want. (See
page 11.)
To drop the volume in a
moment (ATT)
To restore the sound, press
the button again.
To turn off the power
Basic settings
• See also “General settings — PSM” on pages 12 and
13.
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2
1 Canceling the display demonstrations
Select “ EMO,” then “ EMO OFF.”
2 Setting the cloc
Select “CLOCK H” (hour), then adjust the hour.
Select “CLOCK M” (minute), then adjust the
minute.
3 Finish the procedure.
To chec the current cloc time while the
power is turned off
Clock time is shown on the display for
about 5 seconds. See also page 12.
6 2 R (reverse) / F (forward) 3 buttons
• Searches for stations if pressed briefly.
• Fast-forwards or reverses the track if pressed and
held.
• Changes the tracks if pressed briefly.
• While listening to an iPod or a . player (in menu
selecting mode):
– Selects an item if pressed briefly. (Then, press
∞ to confirm the selection.)
– Skips 10 items at a time if pressed and held.
Getting started
Basic operations
~ Turn on the power.
Ÿ
* You cannot select these sources if they are not
ready or not connected.
! For FM/AM tuner
⁄ Adjust the volume.
Volume level appears.
VOL 20
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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.
Lights up when receiving an FM stereo
broadcast with sufficient signal strength.
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.
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 automatically in the FM band.
Lights up when monaural mode is activated.
88.3
M
MONO
SSM
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Disc operations
Playing a disc in the unit
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.
Playing discs in the CD changer
All discs in the magazine will be played repeatedly until
you change the source.
• Ejecting the magazine will also stop playback.
~
* If you have changed the external input setting
to “EXT IN” (see page 13) you cannot select the
CD changer.
Ÿ Select a disc.
or disc number from 01 – 06:
or disc number from 07 – 12:
About MP3 and WMA discs
MP3 and WMA “tracks” (words “file” and “track” are
used interchangeably) are recorded in “folders.”
Manual presetting
Ex.: Storing M station of 92.5 MHz into preset
number 4 of the M1 band.
1
2
3
Listening to a preset station
1
2 Select the preset station ( – 6) you want.
or
To check the other information while
listening to an FM or AM station
Clock Ô Frequency
Preset number flashes for a while.
92.5FM I
92.5P4
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About the CD changer
It is recommended to use a JVC MP3-compatible CD
changer with your unit.
• ou can also connect MP3-incompatible CD changers.
However, these units are not compatible with MP3
discs.
• ou cannot use the CH-X99, CH-X100, and KD-MK
series CD changers with this unit.
• ou cannot play any WMA disc in the CD changer.
• Disc text information recorded in the CD Text can be
displayed when a JVC CD Text compatible CD changer
is connected.
• For connection, see Installation/Connection Manual
(separate volume).
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
MP or WMA discs)
For MP3 discs:
For WMA discs:
To locate a particular track (for CD) or folder
(for MP 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 discs):
Other main functions
Skipping tracks quickly during play
Only possible on JVC
MP -compatible CD changer
• For MP3 or WMA discs, you can skip tracks within the
same folder.
Ex.: To select track 32 while playing a track 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.
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Selecting the playbac modes
You can use only one of the following playback modes
at a time.
1
2 Select your desired playbac mode.
7 Repeat play
Mode Plays repeatedly
TRK RPT : The current track.
FLDR RPT*1 : All tracks of the current folder.
DISC RPT*2 : All tracks of the current disc.
RPT OFF : Cancels.
7 Random play
Mode Plays at random
FLDR RND*1 : All tracks of the current folder,
then tracks of the next folder
and so on.
DISC RND : All tracks of the current disc.
MAG RND*2 : All tracks of the inserted discs.
RND OFF : Cancels.
*1 Only while playing an MP or a WMA disc.
*2 Only while playing discs in the CD changer.
Prohibiting disc ejection
You can lock a disc in the loading slot.
To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same
procedure.
Changing the display information
While playing an audio CD or a CD Text
While playing an MP3 or a WMA*2 disc
• When “TAG DISP” is set to “TAG ON” (see
page 13)
• When “TAG DISP” is set to “TAG OFF”
: Cloc with the current trac number
: Elapsed playing time with the current
trac number
*1 If the current disc is an audio CD, “NO NAME” appears.
*2 Only for the built-in CD player.
*3 If an MP /WMA file does not have Tag information,
folder name and file name appear. In this case, the
TAG indicator will not light up.
NO EJECT
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Sound adjustments
You can select a preset sound mode suitable to the
music genre (iEQ: intelligent equalizer).
Indication (For)
BAS*1 MID*2 TRE*3 S.BS*4
USER
(Flat sound) 00 00 00 OFF
ROCK
(Roc or disco music) +03 00 +02 ON
CLASSIC
(Classical music) +01 00 +03 OFF
POPS
(Light music) +02 +01 +02 OFF
HIP HOP
(Fun or rap music) +04 –02 +01 ON
JA
(Jazz 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.
1
2
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 spea er balance.
BAL*4 (balance), [L06 to R06]
Adjust the left and right spea er balance.
S.BS*2 (super bass), [S.BS ON or S.BS OFF], [01 to 05,
initial: 03]*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 “WOO ER”
(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 “USER.”
*3 If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader
level to “00.”
*4 This adjustment cannot affect the subwoofer output.
*5 Range 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 13 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.
Indications Item
( : Initial)
Setting, [reference page]
DEMO
Display
demonstration
• DEMO ON
• DEMO OFF
: Display demonstration will be acti ated automatically if no operation
is done for about 20 seconds, [6].
: Cancels.
C K DISP*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].
C OCK H
Hour adjustment
1 – 12 [Initial: 1 (1:00)], [6].
C OCK M
Minute adjustment
00 – 59 [Initial: 00 (1:00)], [6].
DIMMER
Dimmer
• ON
• OFF
: Dims the display illumination.
: Cancels.
SCRO *2
Scroll
• ONCE
• AUTO
• OFF
: Scrolls the disc information once.
: Repeats scrolling (at 5-second inter als).
: Cancels.
• Pressing DISP for more than one second can scroll the display
regardless of the setting.
/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).
3 Adjust the PSM item selected.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust other PSM
items if necessary.
5 Finish the procedure.
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Indications Item
( : Initial)
Setting, [reference page]
WOOFER*3
Subwoofer
cutoff frequency
• LOW
• MID
• HIGH
: Frequencies lower than 90 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
: Frequencies lower than 13 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
: Frequencies lower than 180 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
E T IN*4
External input
• CHANGER
• E T IN
: To use a JVC CD changer, [8], an Apple iPod or a JVC D. player, [13].
: To use any other external component than the above, [1 ].
AU 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, [10].
: 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 0 W to prevent them from being damaged.)
: VOL 00 – VOL 0.
IF BAND
Intermediate
frequency band
• AUTO
• WIDE
: Increases the tuner selectivity to reduce interference noises between close
stations. (Stereo effect may be lost.)
: Subject to interference noises from adjacent stations, but sound quality
will not be degraded and the stereo effect will remain.
*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.”
*4 Displayed only when one of the following sources is selected—FM, AM, CD, or AUX IN.
• For connection, see Installation/Connection Manual
(separate volume).
• For details, refer also to the manual supplied with the
interface adapter.
Caution:
Make sure to turn off this unit or turn off the
vehicle’s ignition switch before connecting or
disconnecting the iPod or D. player.
This unit is ready for operating an Apple iPod or a JVC
D. player from the control panel.
Before operating your iPod or D. player:
Connect either one of the following (separately
purchased) to the CD changer jack on the rear of this
unit.
• Interface adapter for iPod—KS-PD100 for
controlling an iPod.
• D. player interface adapter—KS-PD 00 for
controlling a D. player.
Continued on the next page
iPod / D. player operations
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Preparations:
Make sure “CHANGER” is selected for the external input
setting, see page 1 .
~
Ÿ
Playback starts automatically from where it has
been paused*1 or stopped*2 previously.
! Adjust the volume.
⁄ Adjust the sound as you want. (See
page 11.)
• Make sure the equalizer on the iPod or
D. player is deactivated.
To pause*1 or stop*2
playbac
To resume playback, press
the button again.
To fast-forward or
reverse the trac
To go to the next or
previous trac s
*1 For iPod
*2 For D. player
Selecting a trac from the menu
1 Enter the main menu.
Now the 5/∞/4 /¢ buttons work as
the menu selecting buttons*.
2 Select the desired menu.
For iPod:
PLAYLIST Ô ARTISTS Ô ALBUMS Ô
SONGS Ô GENRES Ô COMPOSER Ô
(back to the beginning)
For D. player:
PLAYLIST Ô ARTIST Ô ALBUM Ô
GENRE Ô TRACK Ô (back to the beginning)
3 Confirm the selection.
To move back to the previous
menu, press 5.
• If a track is selected, playback starts
automatically.
• If the selected item has another layer, you will
enter the layer. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the
desired track is played.
• Holding 4 /¢ can skip 10 items at
a time.
* The menu selecting mode will be canceled:
– If no operations are done for about 5 seconds.
– When you confirm the selection of a track.
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Selecting the playback modes
1
2 Select your desired playback mode.
7 Repeat play
ONE RPT
Functions the same as “Repeat One” of the iPod or
“Repeat Mode = One” for the D. player.
ALL RPT
Functions the same as “Repeat All” of the iPod or
“Repeat Mode = All” for the D. player.
RPT OFF
Cancels.
7 Random play
AL M RND*
Functions the same as “Shuffle Albums” of the
iPod.
SONG RND/RND ON
Functions the same as “Shuffle Son s” of the iPod
or “Random Play = On” of the D. player.
RND OFF
Cancels.
* For iPod: Only if you select “ALL” in “ALBUMS” of
the main “MENU ”
To check other information while listening
to an iPod or a D. player
Other external component
operations
You can connect an external component to...
• CD chan er jack on the rear usin the Line Input
Adapter—KS-U57 (not supplied) or AUX Input
Adapter—KS-U58 (not supplied) for any other
components (except iPod and D. player).
• AUX (auxiliary) input jack on the control panel.
For connection, see Installation/Connection Manual
(separate volume).
For listenin to the iPod or D. player, refer to
pa es 13 – 15.
Connecting an external component to the
AUX input jack
~ For selecting the external component
connected to...
• AUX input jack
• CD changer jack on the rear using KS-U57
or KS-U58
If “EXT IN” does not appear, see pa e 13 and
select the external input (“EXT IN”).
Continued on the next page
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Ÿ Turn on the connected component and
start playing the source.
! Adjust the volume.
⁄ Adjust the sound as you want. (See
page 11.)
To check the other information while
listening to an external component
lock Ô AUX IN or EXT IN
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.
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.
Connector
Center holder
Warped disc
Sticker Sticker residue
Stick-on label
Do not use the following discs:
Unusual shape
Single CD (8 cm disc)
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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; howe er,
unclosed sessions will be skipped while playing.
• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not play 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 a protecti e 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.
• This unit can display only one-byte characters. No
other characters can be correctly displayed.
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
pre iously, next time you turn on the power.
Tuner operations
Storing stations in memory
• During SSM search...
– All pre iously stored stations are erased and
stations are stored newly.
– Recei ed stations are preset in No. 1 (lowest
frequency) to No. 6 (highest frequency).
– When SSM is o er, the station stored in No. 1 will
be automatically tuned in.
• When storing a station manually, the pre iously
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.
• When a disc is inserted upside down, “PLEASE” and
“EJECT” appear alternately on the display. Press 0 to
eject the disc.
• While fast-forwarding or re ersing on an MP3 or
WMA disc, you can only hear intermittent sounds.
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• This unit can play back MP3/WMA files meeting the
conditions below:
– it 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 128 characters
– Joliet: up to 64 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 V R (variable
bit rate).
Files recorded in V R 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.
Changing the source
• If you change the source, playback also stops
(without ejecting the disc).
Next time you select “DISC” 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.”
iPod or D. player operations
• When you turn on this unit, the iPod or D. player is
charged through this unit.
• While the iPod or D. player is connected, all
operations from the iPod or D. player are disabled.
Perform all operations from this unit.
• The text information may not be displayed correctly.
– Some characters such as accented letters cannot be
shown correctly on the display.
– Depends on the condition of communication
between the iPod or D. player and the unit.
• If the text information includes more than 8
characters, it scrolls on the display (see also page 12).
This unit can display up to 40 characters.
Notice:
When operating an iPod or a D. player, some
operations may not be performed correctly or as
intended. In this case, visit the following JVC web
site:
For iPod users: <http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/car/
support/ks-pd100/index.html>
For D. player users: <http://www.jvc.co.jp/
english/car/support/ks-pd500/index.html>
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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 10).
• 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 do not play back in the order you
have intended them to play.
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 letters (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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Symptoms Remedies/Causes
CD changer
• “NO DISC” appears on the display. Insert a disc into the magazine.
• “NO MAG” appears on the display. Insert the magazine.
• “ ESET 8” appears on the display. Connect this unit and the CD changer correctly and press
the reset button of the CD changer.
• “ ESET 1” – “ ESET 7” appears on the
display.
Press the reset button of the CD changer.
• The CD changer does not work at all. eset the unit (see page 2).
iPod/D. player playback
• The iPod or D. player does not turn on or
does not work.
• Check the connecting cable and its connection.
• Update the firmware version.
• Charge the battery.
• The sound is distorted. Deactivate the equalizer either on the unit or the
iPod/D. player.
• “NO IPOD” or “NO DP” appears on the
display.
•
Check the connecting cable and its connection.
• Charge the battery.
• Playback stops. The headphones are disconnected during playback.
estart the playback operation using the control panel
(see page 14).
• No sound can be heard when connecting
an iPod nano.
• Disconnect the headphones from the iPod nano.
• Update the firmware version of the iPod nano.
• No sound can be heard.
• “E O 01” appears on the display when
connecting a D. player.
Disconnect the adapter from the D. player. Then, connect
it again.
• “NO FILES” or “NO T ACK” appears on the
display.
No tracks are stored. Import tracks to the iPod or D. player.
• “ ESET 1” – “ ESET 7” appears on the
display.
Disconnect the adapter from both the unit and iPod/
D. player. Then, connect it again.
• “ ESET 8” appears on the display.
Check the connection between the adapter and this unit.
• The iPod’s or D. player’s controls do not
work after disconnecting from this unit.
eset the iPod or D. player.
• Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
• iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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