JVC KD-G738M User manual

For canceling the display demonstration, see page 4.
INSTRUCTIONS
GET0548-001A
[UH]
CD RECEIVER KD-G738M
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How to forcibly eject a disc
“PLEASE” and “EJECT” appear alternately on the
display.
• Be careful not to drop the disc when it ejects.
• If this does not work, reset your unit.
How to use functions mode
If you press M MODE the unit goes into functions
mode then the number buttons (except “1” and
“4”) and 5/∞ buttons work as different function
buttons.
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 LAS R 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/or invisible class 1M laser radiation when open. Do not view directly with optical
instruments.
4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL PLACED OUTSIDE THE UNIT.
[European Union only]
[Within 5 seconds...]
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.
How to reset your unit
• Your preset adjustments will also be erased (except
the registered Bluetooth de ice, see pages 11 and
12).
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Detaching the control panel
Attaching the control panel
CAUTION:
The lever comes out if you pressed the 0 button
while the panel is detached. If this happens push
the lever back into lock position before attaching
the panel.
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.
Lever
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTIONS
Preparation ............................................ 4
OPERATIONS
Basic operations ...................................... 5
• Using the control panel ....................... 5
Listening to the radio ............................... 7
Disc operations ........................................ 8
Listening to the USB device ....................... 9
EXTERNAL DEVICES
Using the Bluetooth ® devices ................... 11
• Using the Bluetooth cellular phone ..... 13
• Using the Bluetooth audio player ........ 15
Listening to the CD changer ...................... 16
Listening to the iPod ................................ 17
Listening to the other external
components ......................................... 19
SETTINGS
Selecting a preset sound mode .................. 20
General settings — PSM .......................... 21
Bluetooth settings ................................... 23
Assigning titles ........................................ 24
REFERENCES
Maintenance ........................................... 25
More about this unit ................................ 26
Troubleshooting ...................................... 30
Specifications .......................................... 34
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4INTRODUCTIONS
Preparation
Cancel the display demonstration and set the clock
• See also page 21.
~ Turn on the power.
Ÿ Enter the PSM settings.
! ] ⁄ Cancel the isplay emonstrations
Select “DEMO ” then “DEMO OFF.”
Set the clock
Select “CLOCK H” (hour) then adjust the hour.
Select “CLOCK M” (minute) then adjust the minute.
@ Finish the proce ure.
Caution on volume setting:
Discs and connected USB devices produce very little noise compared with other sources. Lower the volume before
playing to avoid damaging the speakers by the sudden increase of the output level.
When the power is turned off: Check the current clock time
When the power is turned on: Change the display information
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5OPERATIONS
Basic operations
Using the control panel
1 Select the source.
FM/AM = CD * = USB * = CD-CH */IPOD *
(or EXT IN) = BT-PHONE (Bluetooth Phone) *
= BT-AUDIO (Bluetooth Audio) * = (back to the
beginning)
* You cannot select these sources if they are not
ready or not connected.
2 Select the bands.
3 • Turn on the power.
• Turn off the power [Hold].
• Attenuate the sound (if the power is on).
• Volume control [Turn].
4 • Adjust the sound mode.
• Enter the PSM settings [Hold].
5 Display window
6 Select the sound mode.
7 Eject disc.
8 USB (Universal Serial Bus) input terminal
9 Detach the panel.
p Change the display information.
q Enter functions mode.
Press M MODE then one of the following buttons
(within 5 seconds)...
MO : Turn on/off monaural reception.
SSM : Automatic station presetting [Hold].
RPT : Select repeat play.
RND : Select random play.
5 / ∞ : Skip 10 tracks.
w • FM/AM: Select preset station.
• CD/USB: Select folder/track/disc (for CD
changer).
• BT-PHONE: Select preset phone number.
e • FM/AM: Search for station.
• CD/USB: Select track.
• IPOD: Select track.
• BT-PHONE/BT-AUDIO: Select setting item/
Select a registered device.
r • FM/AM: Select preset station.
• CD/USB: Select folder.
• IPOD: Enter the main menu/Pause playback/
Confirm selection.
• BT-PHONE/BT-AUDIO: Enter setting menu/
Confirm selection.
Continued on the next page
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Display window
1 Playback source indicators
2 Loudness indicator
3 Track information indicators
4 Sound mode indicators
• lights up for the selected item.
5 Tuner reception indicators
6 Playback mode/item indicators
(Random/Repeat)
7 qualizer indicator
8 Bluetooth indicator
9 Main display
(Time, menu, playback information)
p Track indicator
q Source display/Preset No./Track No./Folder No./
Disc No.
w Status of Bluetooth device
(Device number, [1 – 5]; signal strength, [0 – 3]*;
battery reminder, [0 – 3]*)
* As the number increases, the signal/battery
strength becomes stronger.
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7OPERATIONS
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard
to receive
1
2
Reception improves, but stereo effect will be lost.
• MO indicator lights up.
FM station automatic presetting —
SSM (Strong-station Sequential
Memory)
You can preset up to six stations for each band.
1
2
Listening to the radio
Change the display information
~ Select “FM/AM.”
Ÿ Select the bands.
! Search for a station to listen—Auto Search.
Manual Search: Hold either one of the buttons until “M” flashes on the display, then press it repeatedly.
* If no title is assigned to a station, “NO NAME” appears. o assign a title to a station, see page 24.
Select preset station.
3
Local FM stations with the strongest signals are
searched and stored automatically in the FM band.
Manual presetting
x.: Storing FM station of 92.5 MHz into preset number
4 of the FM1 band.
1
2
3
Lights up when receiving an FM stereo
broadcast with sufficient signal strength.
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Disc operations
Open the control panel and insert the disc.
Playback starts automatically.
o stop play and eject the disc
• Press SRC to listen to
another playback source.
Prohibiting disc ejection
o cancel the prohibition, repeat the
same procedure.
Change the display information
*1 If the file does not have ag information or “ AG DISP” is set to
“ AG OFF” (see page 22), folder name and file name appear.
AG indicator will not light up.
*2 “NO NAME” appears for an audio CD.
Pressing (or holding) the following buttons allows you to...
Disc type
(Number buttons) *3
Press: Select track
Hold: Reverse/fast-forward
track
Select folder Locate particular folder
directly *4
Press: Select track
Hold: Reverse/fast-forward
track
—
Locate particular track directly
*3 Press to select number 1 to 6; hold to select number 7 to 12.
*4 It is required that folders be assigned with 2-digit numbers at the beginning of their folder names—01, 02, 03, and
so on.
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9OPERATIONS
Continued on the next page
After pressing , press the following buttons to...
Disc type
Skip 10 tracks (within
the same folder)
RK RP :
Repeat current track
FLDR RP :
Repeat current folder
FLDR RND:
Randomly play all tracks of
current folder, then tracks of
next folders
DISC RND:
Randomly play all tracks
Skip 10 tracks RK RP :
Repeat current track
DISC RND:
Randomly play all tracks
• To cancel repeat play or random play, select “RP OFF” or “RND OFF.”
Listening to the USB device
You can connect a USB mass storage class device such as a USB memory, Digital Audio Player *, portable HDD, etc. to
the unit.
* You can connect both M P (Media ransfer Protocol) devices and USB mass storage class devices.
Attaching a USB memory
This unit can play MP3/WMA/WMA-DRM10 */WAV tracks stored in a USB device.
* See page 27.
If a USB device has been attached...
Playback starts from where it has been stopped previously.
• If a different USB device is currently attached, playback starts from the beginning.
USB input terminal
USB memory
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10 OPERATIONS
To stop play and detach the USB device
Straightly pull it out from the unit.
• Press SRC to listen to another playback source.
Cautions:
• Avoid using the USB device if it might hinder your safety driving.
• o not pull out or attach the USB device repeatedly while “CHECK” is flashing on the display.
• o not start a car engine if a USB device is connected.
• This unit may not be able to play the files depending on the type of the USB device.
• Operation and power supply may not work as intended for some USB devices.
• You cannot connect a computer to the USB input jack of the unit.
• Make sure all important data has been backed up to avoid losing the data.
• o not leave a USB device in the car, expose to direct sunlight, or high temperature to avoid deformation or
cause damage to the USB device.
• Some USB devices may not work immediately after you turn on the power.
• For more details about USB operations, see pages 27 and 28.
Pressing (or holding) the following buttons allows you to...
Press: Select track
Hold: Reverse/fast-forward track
Select folder
(Number buttons)
Locate particular folder
directly
• See also *3 and *4 on
page 8.
After pressing , press the following buttons to...
Skip 10 tracks (within the same folder)
TRK RPT: Repeat current track
FLDR RPT: Repeat all tracks of current folder
FLDR RND: Randomly play all tracks of current folder, then tracks of next folders
DISC RND: Randomly play all tracks
• To cancel repeat play or random play, select “RPT OFF” or “RND OFF.”
Change the display information
* If the file does not have Tag
information or “TAG DISP” is set to
“TAG OFF” (see page ), folder name
and file name appear. TAG indicator
will not light up.
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11EXTERNAL DEVICES
2 Select “NEW.”
3 Select “OPEN.”
4 Enter a PIN (Personal Identification
Number) code to the unit.
• You can enter any number you like (1-digit to
16-digit number). [Initial: 0000]
* Some devices have their own PIN code. Enter the
specified PIN code to the unit.
1 Move to the next (or previous) number
position.
2 Select a number or blank space.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you finish
entering a PIN code.
4 Confirm the entry.
“OP N...” flashes on the display.
Registration (Pairing) methods
Use either of the following items in the Bluetooth menu
to register and establish the connection with a device.
• Select “BT-PHON ” or “BT-AUDIO” as the source to
operate the Bluetooth menu.
OPEN Make the unit ready to establish a new
Bluetooth connection.
Connection is established by operating the
Bluetooth device.
SEARCH Make the unit ready to establish a new
Bluetooth connection.
Connection is established by operating
the unit.
Registering using “OPEN”
Preparation
Operate the device to turn on its Bluetooth function.
1 Select “B -PHONE” or “B -AUDIO.”
Using the Bluetooth ® devices
For Bluetooth operations, it is required to connect the Bluetooth Adapter (KS-BTA200) to the CD changer jack on
the rear of this unit. See also page 19.
• Refer also to the instructions supplied with the Bluetooth adapter and the Bluetooth device.
To use a Bluetooth device through the unit (“BT-PHON ” and “BT-AUDIO”) for the first time, you need to establish
Bluetooth wireless connection between the unit and the device.
• Once the connection is established, it is registered in the unit even if you reset your unit. Up to five devices can be
registered in total.
• Only one device can be connected at a time for each source (“BT-PHON ” and “BT-AUDIO”).
Registering a Bluetooth device
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2 Select a device you want to connect.
3 Use “OPEN’ or “SEARCH’ to connect.
Connecting/disconnecting a registered device
1 Select “B -PHONE” or “B -AUDIO.”
2 Select a registered device you want to
connect/disconnect.
3 Select “CONNEC ” or “DISCNNC ” to connect/
disconnect the selected device.
You can set the unit to connect a Bluetooth device
automatically when the unit is turned on. (See
“AUTO CNT” on page 23.)
Deleting a registered device
1 Select “B -PHONE” or “B -AUDIO.”
2 Select a registered device you want to
delete.
3 Select “DELE E,” then “YES” to delete the
selected device.
5 Use the Bluetooth device to search and
connect.
On the device to be connected, enter the same PIN
code you have just entered for this unit. “CONN CT”
flashes on the display.
Now connection is established and you can use the
device through the unit.
The device remains registered even after you
disconnect the device. Use “CONN CT“ (or activate
“AUTO CNT”) to connect the same device from next
time. (See the right column and page 23.)
Searching for available devices
Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 11, then...
1 Select “SEARCH.”
The unit searches and displays the list of the
available devices.
• If no available device is detected, “UNFOUND”
appears.
2 Select a device you want to connect.
3 Enter the specific PIN code of the device to
the unit.
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the device
to check the PIN code.
4 Use the Bluetooth device to connect.
Now connection is established and you can use the
device through the unit.
Connecting a special device
Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 11, then...
1 Select “SPECIAL.”
The unit displays the list of the preset devices.
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13EXTERNAL DEVICES
Using the Bluetooth cellular phone
~ Select “B -PHONE.”
Ÿ Enter Bluetooth menu.
! Make a call or setting using the Bluetooth setting menu. (See pages 14 and 23.)
When a call comes in....
The source is automatically changed to “BT-PHON .”
When “AU O ANS” (answer) is activated....
The unit answers the incoming calls automatically, see
page 23.
• When “AUTO ANS” (answer) is deactivated, press any
button (except /control dial) to answer the
incoming call.
o end the call
Hold any button (except /control dial).
• You can adjust the microphone volume level (see
page 23).
When a text message comes in....
If the cellular phone is compatible with MSG (Message)
and “MSG-INFO” (message info) is set to “AUTO” (see
page 23), the unit rings and “RCV MSG” (receiving
message) appears on the display to inform you the
arrival of the message.
Change the display information
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Making a call
You can make a call using the following methods.
Select “BT-PHON ,” then follow the following steps to make a call:
1 2 3 (unless mentioned otherwise)
Call history Display the Dial
Menu.
Select a call history.
R DIAL, R C IV D, MISS D
Select a name (if it is registered) or
phone number.
Phone book Select “PH BOOK.”
The list of phone number appears.
Select a name from the list.
Direct dialing Select “NUMB R.” nter the phone number.
Voice
command
1 “SAY NAM ” appears on the display.
2 Speak the name you want to call.
• You can also use voice command from the Dial Menu. Select “VOIC ” from the Dial Menu.
• If your cellular phone does not support the voice recognition system, “ RROR” appears on the
display.
Preset phone
number
See next page for settings.
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Presetting the phone number
You can preset up to six phone numbers.
1 Display the Dial Menu.
2 Select “PH BOOK,” “MISSED,” “REDIAL,” o “RECEIVED” whicheve you want to use.
3 Select a phone numbe .
4
Using the Bluetooth audio player
~ Select “BT-AUDIO.”
If playback did not start automatically, operate the Bluetooth audio player to start playback.
• Refer also to page 12 for connecting disconnecting deleting a registered device.
Bluetooth Info mation:
If you wish to eceive mo e info mation about Bluetooth, visit the following JVC web site:
<http://www.jvc-victo .co.jp/english/ca />
[Hold]
Reve se skip/fo wa d skip
Pause/sta t play back
Ente setting menu
(Device list)
Change the display info mation
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Listening to the CD changer
Change the display information
(see page 8)
It is recommended to use a JVC MP3-compatible CD changer with our unit. You can connect a CD changer to the CD
changer jack on the rear of the unit. See also page 19.
• You can onl pla conventional CDs (including CD Text) and MP3 discs.
Preparation
Make sure “CHANGER” is selected for the external input setting, see page 22.
~ Select “CD-CH.”
Ÿ Select a disc to start playing.
Press: For selecting disc number 1 – 6.
Hold: For selecting disc number 7 – 12.
Pressing (or holding) the following buttons allows ou to...
Disc type
Press: Select track
Hold: Reverse/fast-forward track
Select folder
Press: Select track
Hold: Reverse/fast-forward track —
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After pressing , press the following buttons to...
Disc type
Skip 10 tracks (within
the same folder)
TRK RPT:
Repeat current track
F DR RPT:
Repeat all tracks of current folder
DISC RPT:
Repeat all tracks of the current
disc
F DR RND:
Randoml pla all tracks of
current folder, then tracks of
next folders
DISC RND:
Randoml pla all tracks of
current disc
MAG RND:
Randoml pla all tracks of the
inserted discs
Skip 10 tracks TRK RPT:
Repeat current track
DISC RPT:
Repeat all tracks of the current
disc
DISC RND:
Randoml pla all tracks of
current disc
MAG RND:
Randoml pla all tracks of the
inserted discs
• To cancel repeat pla or random pla , select “RPT OFF” or “RND OFF.”
Listening to the iPod
Change the display information
Before operating, connect the Interface adapter for iPod, KS-PD100 (seperatel purchased) to the CD changer
jack on the rear of the unit. See also page 19.
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1 Enter the main menu.
This mode will be canceled if no
operations are done for about
5 seconds.
2 Select the desired menu.
P AY IST Ô ARTISTS Ô A BUMS Ô
SONGS Ô GENRES Ô COMPOSER Ô
(back to the beginning)
3 Confirm the selection.
• To move back to the previous menu, press 5.
• If a track is selected, pla back starts
automaticall .
• Holding 4/¢ can skip 10 items at
a time.
Pause pla back
• To resume pla back, press
the button again.
Press: Select tracks
Hold: Reverse/fast-foward
track
Preparation
Make sure “CHANGER” is selected for the external input setting, see page 22.
~ Select “IPOD.”
Ÿ Select a song to start playing.
Selecting a track from the menu
After pressing , press the following buttons to...
ONE RPT: Functions the same as “Repeat One” of the iPod.
A RPT: Functions the same as “Repeat All” of the iPod.
A BM RND*: Functions the same as “Shuffle Albums” of the iPod.
SONG RND: Functions the same as “Shuffle Songs” of the iPod.
• To cancel repeat pla or random pla , select “RPT OFF” or “RND OFF.”
* Functions only if you select “ALL” in “ALBUM ” of the main “MENU.”
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Listening to the other external components
Change the display information
You can connect an external component using the following adapters (separatel purchased) to the CD changer jack
on the rear of this unit. See below.
• ine Input Adapter—KS-U57
• AUX Input Adapter—KS-U58
Preparation
Make sure “EXT IN” is selected for the external input setting, see page 22.
~ Select “EXT IN.”
Ÿ Turn on the connected component and start playing the source.
! Adjust the volume.
⁄ Adjust the sound as you want (see page 20).
Concept diagram of the external device connection
JVC CD changer, [16]
Apple iPod, [17]
Unit
CD changer jack (see page 22 of the
”EXT IN” setting)
(see page 22 of the
”EXT IN” setting)
Portable audio pla er, etc., [19]
: Adapter (separatel purchased)
Portable audio pla er, etc., [19]
with or without (see
pages 11 – 15)
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Selecting a preset sound mode
Indication (For)
BAS *1
MID *2
TRE *3
OUD *4
USER
(Flat sound) 00 00 00 OFF
ROCK
(Rock or disco music) +03 00 +02 ON
C ASSIC
(Classical music) +01 00 +03 OFF
POPS
(Light music) +02 +01 +02 OFF
HIP HOP
(Funk or rap music) +04 –02 +01 ON
JAZZ
(Jazz music) +03 00 +03 OFF
*1 : Bass; *2 : Mid-range; *3 : Treble; *4 : Loudness
Adjusting the sound
1
2 Adjust the level.
Preset values 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.
BA *3 (balance), [L06 to R06]
Adjust the left and right speaker balance.
OUD *1 (loudness), [LOUD ON or LOUD OFF]
Boost low and high frequencies to produce a well-
balanced sound at low volume level.
SUB.W (subwoofer), [00 to 08, initial: 04]
Adjust the subwoofer output level.
VO (volume), [00 to 30 (or 50) *4]
Adjust the volume.
*1 When you adjust the bass, mid-range, treble, or
loudness, the adjustment you have made is stored
for the currently selected sound mode (iEQ) including
“U ER.”
*2 If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader
level to “00.”
*3 The adjustment will not affect the subwoofer output.
*4 Depending on the amplifier gain control setting. ( ee
page 22 for details.)
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