JVC KD-G744 User manual

For canceling the display demonstration, see page 6.
For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.
INSTRUCTIONS
GET0492-001A
[UI]
CD RECEIVER KD-G744
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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]
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 insi e 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.
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 volume setting:
Digital devices (CD/U B) produce very little noise
compared with other sources. Lower the volume
before playing these digital sources to avoid
damaging the speakers by sudden increase of the
output level.
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CONTENTS
Control panel .................................. 4
Remote controller — RM-RK50 ........... 5
Getting starte ................................ 6
Basic operations ................................................... 6
Ra io operations ............................. 7
Disc/USB evice operations .............. 8
Playing a disc in the unit ..................................... 8
Playing from a U B device .................................... 9
Soun a justments .......................... 12
General settings — PSM .................. 13
Other external component
operations ................................... 15
Title assignment .............................. 15
More about this unit ........................ 16
Maintenance ................................... 19
Troubleshooting .............................. 20
Specifications .................................. 22
Detaching the control panel
Attaching the control panel
How to reset your unit
• Your preset adjustments will also be erased.
How to forcibly eject a isc
“PLEA E” 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 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,
press M MODE again.
• Waiting for about 5 seconds without pressing any
of these buttons will automatically exit from the
functions mode.
Avoid touching the connectors.
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Parts i entification
Display win ow
Control panel
1 4 /¢ buttons
2 (standby/on/attenuator) button
3 5 (up) / ∞ (down) buttons
4 Control dial / OURCE button
5 Display window
6 U B (Universal erial Bus) input jack
7 EQ (equalizer) button
8 OPEN button
• To flip down the control panel.
• To eject the disc, flip down the control panel
then press 0 on the unit.
9 EL (select) button
p MO (monaural) button
q M ( trong-station equential Memory) button
w Number buttons
e RPT (repeat) button
r RND (random) button
t M MODE button
y DI P (display) button
u BAND button
i Remote sensor
DO NOT expose the remote sensor to strong light
(direct sunlight or artificial lighting).
o AUX (auxiliary) input jack
; Tr (track) indicator
a ource display / Track number / Folder number /
Time countdown indicator
s Auxiliary indicator
d U B indicator
f DI C indicator
g LOUD (loudness) indicator
h ound mode (iEQ: intelligent equalizer) indicators
—CLA IC, HIP HOP, JAZZ, ROCK, POP , U ER
j EQ (equalizer) indicator
k Disc information indicators—
TAG (Tag information), (folder), (track/file)
l Main display
/ Playback mode / item indicators—RND (random),
(disc), (folder), RPT (repeat)
z Tuner reception indicators— T (stereo),
MO (monaural)
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Remote controller — RM-RK50
Installing the lithium coin battery
(CR2025)
Aim the remote controller irectly at the remote
sensor on the unit. Make sure there is no obstacle
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 elements an 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.
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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To rop the volume in a
moment (ATT)
To restore the sound, press
the button again.
To turn off the power
Basic settings
• ee also “General settings — P M” on
pages 13 and 14.
1
2
1 Canceling the isplay emonstrations
elect “DEMO,” then “DEMO OFF.”
2 Setting the clock
elect “CLOCK HOUR”, then adjust the hour.
elect “CLOCK MIN” (minute), then adjust the
minute.
3 Finish the proce ure.
To check the current clock time while the
power is turne off
Clock time is shown on the display for
about 5 seconds. ee also page 13.
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
⁄ A just the volume.
@ A just the soun as you want. (See
page 12.)
Volume level appears.
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When an FM stereo broa cast is har 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.
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 ban (FM1 – FM3) you want to
store into.
2
3
“ M” 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.
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 elect a desired station frequency.
Lights up when receiving an FM stereo
broadcast with sufficient signal strength.
Continued on the next page
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Manual presetting
Ex.: Storing the FM station of 92.50MHz into preset
number 4 of the FM1 ban .
1
2
3
Listening to a preset station
1
2 Select the preset station (1 – 6) you want.
or
To check other information while listening
to the radio
requency = Clock =
Station name * = (back to the
beginning)
* If no title is assigned to a station, “NO NAME” appears.
To assign a title to a station, see page 15.
Preset number flashes for a while.
Disc / USB device
operations
: For built-in CD player operations.
: For external USB evice operations.
Playing a disc in the unit
All tracks will be playe repeate ly until you change the
source or eject the isc.
Caution:
Make sure to etach the USB evice before opening
the control panel, as it might block the opening
mechanism.
• To etach the USB evice, see page 9.
To stop play and eject the disc
• Press SOURCE to listen to another playback source.
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Playing from a USB device
This unit can play MP3/WMA tracks store in a USB
evice (except HDD).
All tracks in the USB evice will be playe repeate ly
until you change the source.
~
Ÿ
If a USB device has been attached...
Playback starts from where it has been stoppe
previously.
• If a ifferent USB evice is currently attache ,
playback starts from the beginning.
To detach the USB device, straightly pull it out from
the unit.
• Removing the USB evice will also stop playback.
Then, press SOURCE to listen to another playback
source.
Cautions:
• Avoi using the USB evice if it might hin er your
safety riving.
• Do not pull out or attach the USB evice
repeate ly while “READING” appears on the
isplay.
• Do not start a car engine if a USB evice is
connecte .
• This unit may not be able to play the files
epen ing on the type of the USB evice.
• Operation an power supply may not work as
inten e for some USB evices.
• You cannot connect a computer to the USB input
jack of the unit.
• Make sure all important ata has been backe up
to avoi losing the ata.
• Do not leave a USB evice in the car, expose to
irect sunlight, or high temperature to avoi
eformation or cause amage to the USB evice.
• Some USB evices may not work imme iately
after you turn on the power.
• For more etails about USB operations, see pages
17 an 18.
USB input jack
USB memory
Continued on the next page
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Other main functions
Skipping tracks quickly during play
• For MP3/WMA, you can skip tracks within the same
fol er.
Ex.: To select track 32 while playing tracks whose
number is a single igit (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 selecte
an vice versa.
3
Prohibiting disc ejection
You can lock a isc in the loa ing slot.
To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same
proce ure.
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)
To locate a particular track (for CD) or folder
(for MP3/WMA) directly
To select a number from 01 – 06:
To select a number from 07 – 12:
• To use irect fol er access on MP3/WMA, it is
require that fol ers are assigne with 2- igit
numbers at the beginning of their fol er names—
01, 02, 03, an so on.
To select a particular track in a
fol er (for MP3/WMA):
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Changing the display information
While playing an audio CD or CD Text
A = B = Disc title/performer *1 = Track
title * 1 [ ] = (back to the beginning)
While playing an MP3/WMA disc or
USB device
• When “TAG DISPLAY” is set to “TAG ON”
(see page 14)
A = B = Album name/performer (folder
name *2) [ ] = Track title (file
name *2) [ ] = (back to the beginning)
• When “TAG DISPLAY” is set to “TAG O ”
A = B = older name [ ] = ile name
[ ] = (back to the beginning)
A : The elapse playing time with the current track
number
B : Clock with the current track number
[ ] : Correspon ing in icator lights up on the isplay
1 If the current disc is an audio CD, “NO NAME” appears.
2 If an MP3/WMA file does not have Tag information,
folder name and file name appear. In this case, the
TAG indicator will not light up.
Selecting the playback modes
You can use only one of the following playback mo es
at a time.
1
2 Select your desired playback mode.
7 Repeat play
Mode Plays repeatedly
TRACK RPT : The current track. [ ]
OLDER RPT * : All tracks of the current fol er.
[ ]
RPT O : Cancels.
7 Random play
Mode Plays at random
OLDER RND * : All tracks of the current fol er,
then the tracks of the next fol er
an so on. [ ]
ALL RND : All tracks of the current isc or
USB evice. [ ]
RND O : Cancels.
Only while playing a media (MP3/WMA/USB).
[ ] : Correspon ing in icator lights up on the
isplay.
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Indication, [Range]
BASS *2, [–06 to +06]
A just the bass.
MIDDLE *2 (mi -range), [–06 to +06]
A just the mi -range frequencies soun level.
TREBLE *2, [–06 to +06]
A just the treble.
ADER *3, [R06 to F06]
A just the front an rear speaker output balance.
BALANCE *4, [L06 to R06]
A just the left an right speaker output balance.
LOUD *5 (lou ness), [LOUD ON or LOUD OFF]
Boost low an high frequencies to pro uce a
well-balance soun at a low volume level.
SUB.W *1, [00 to 08, initial: 04]
A just the subwoofer output level.
VOL ADJ (volume a just), [–05 to +05, initial: 00]
A just the volume level of each source (except FM), in
relation to the FM volume level. The volume level will
automatically increase or ecrease when you change
the source.
• Before making an a justment, select the source you
want to a just.
VOLUME, [00 to 50 or 00 to 30] *6
A just the volume.
1 Displayed only when “L/O MODE” is set to “SUB.W”
(see page 14).
2 When you adjust the bass, mid-range, or treble, 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 will not affect the subwoofer output.
5 The adjustment made (LOUD ON/LOUD OFF) will be
applied to all sound modes.
6 Depending on the amplifier gain control setting. (See
page 14 for details.)
Sound adjustments
You can select a preset soun mo e suitable to the
music genre (iEQ: intelligent equalizer).
Indication ( or)
BASS
MIDDLE
TREBLE
LOUD
USER
(Flat soun ) 00 00 00 OFF
ROCK
(Rock or isco music) +03 00 +02 OFF
CLASSIC
(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
Adjusting the sound
You can a just the soun characteristics to your
preference.
1
2
Preset values
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General settings — PSM
You can change PSM (Preferre Setting Mo e) items liste in the table below an page 14.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust other PSM
items if necessary.
5 inish the procedure.
1
2 Select a PSM item.
3 Adjust the PSM item selected.
Indications Item
( : Initial)
Selectable settings, [reference page]
DEMO
Display emonstration
• DEMO ON
• DEMO O
: The isplay emonstration will be activate automatically if no
operation is one for about 20 secon s, [6].
: Cancels.
CLOCK DISP *1
Clock isplay
• CLOCK ON
• CLOCK O
: The clock time is shown on the isplay at all times when the
power is turne off.
: Cancels; pressing DISP will show the clock time for about
5 secon s when the power is turne off, [6].
CLOCK HOUR
Hour a justment
1 – 12 [Initial: 1 (1:00)], [6].
CLOCK MIN
Minute a justment
00 – 59 [Initial: 00 (1:00)], [6].
1 If the power supply is not interrupted by turning off the ignition key of your car, it is recommended that you select
“CLOCK OFF” to save the car’s battery.
Continued on the next page
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Indications Item
( : Initial)
Selectable settings, [reference page]
DIMMER
Dimmer
• AU O
• ON
• OFF
: Dims the display and button illumination when you turn on the
headlights.
: Activates dimmer.
: Cancels.
KEY ILLUM
Illumination switch
• RED
• GREEN
: You can select the button illumination according to your preference
(e cept for button).
EL MU ING
Telephone muting
• MU ING 1/
MU ING 2
• MU ING OFF
: Select either one which mutes the sounds while using a car phone
system.
: Cancels.
SCROLL *2
Scroll
• ONCE
• AU O
• 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.
L/O MODE
Line output mode
• REAR
• SUB.W
: Select if the REAR LINE OUT terminals are used for connecting the
speakers (through an e ternal amplifier).
: Select if the REAR LINE OUT terminals are used for connecting a
subwoofer (through an e ternal amplifier).
SUB.W FREQ *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.
AG DISPLAY
Tag display
• AG ON
• AG OFF
: Shows the Tag information while playing MP3/WMA tracks, [11].
: Cancels.
AMP GAIN
Amplifier gain
control
• LOW POWER
• HIGH POWER
: VOLUME 00 – VOLUME 30 (Select this if the ma imum power of the
speaker is less than 50 W to prevent damaging the speaker.)
: VOLUME 00 – VOLUME 50
*2 Some 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 “SUB.W.
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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 12.)
To check the other information while
listening to an external component
AUX IN Ô Clock
3.5 mm stereo mini
plug (not supplie )
Portable au io player, etc
Title assignment
You can assign names to 30 station frequencies (FM an
AM) an up to 8 characters for each station name.
1 Select M/AM.
2 Show the title entry screen.
3 Assign a title.
1 Select a character.
2 Move to the next (or previous) character
position.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you finish
entering the title.
4 inish the procedure.
To erase the entire title
In step 2 above...
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• MP3 and WMA “tracks” (words “file” and “track” are
used interchangeably) are recorded in “folders.”
• When a disc is inserted u side down, “PLEASE” and
“EJECT” a ear alternately on the dis lay. Press
OPEN, then 0 to eject the disc.
• 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 lay back files of the same ty e as
those which are detected first if a disc includes both
audio CD (CD-DA) files and MP3/WMA files.
• This unit can lay back multi-session discs; however,
unclosed sessions will be ski ed while laying.
• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not be layed 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 icku lens inside the unit is dirty.
– The files on the CD-R/CD-RW are written using the
“Packet Write” method.
– There are im ro er recording conditions (missing
data, etc.) or media conditions (stained, scratched,
war ed, 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 rotective seal stuck
to the surface.
– Discs on which labels can be directly rinted by an
ink jet rinter.
Using these discs under high tem erature or high
humidity may cause malfunctions or damage to the
unit.
More about this unit
Basic operations
Turning on the power
• By ressing SOURCE on the unit, you can also turn on
the ower. If the source is ready, layback also starts.
Turning off the power
• If you turn off the ower while listening to a track,
layback will start from where it had been sto ed
reviously next time you turn on the ower.
Tuner operations
Storing stations in memory
• During SSM search...
– All reviously stored stations are erased and the
stations are stored anew.
– Received stations are reset 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 reviously
reset station is erased when a new station is stored
in the same reset number.
Disc operations
Caution for DualDisc playback
• The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not com ly
with the “Com act Disc Digital Audio” standard.
Therefore, the use of Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on
this roduct may not be recommended.
General
• This unit has been designed to re roduce
CDs/CD Texts, and CD-Rs (Recordable)/CD-RWs
(Rewritable) in audio CD (CD-DA), MP3 and WMA
formats.
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• This unit can lay back files recorded in VBR (variable
bit rate).
Files recorded in VBR have a discre ancy in the
ela sed time dis lay, and do not show the actual
ela sed time. In articular, this difference becomes
noticeable after erforming the search function.
• This unit cannot lay back the following files:
– MP3 files encoded in MP3i and MP3 PRO format.
– MP3 files encoded in an ina ro riate format.
– MP3 files encoded with Layer 1/2.
– WMA files encoded in lossless, rofessional, and
voice format.
– WMA files not based on Windows Media® Audio.
– WMA files co y- rotected with DRM.
– Files which have data such as WAVE, ATRAC3, etc.
• The search function works but search s eed is not
constant.
Playing P3/W A tracks from a USB device
• While laying from a USB device, the layback order
may differ from other layers.
• This unit may be unable to lay back some USB
devices or some files due to their characteristics or
recording conditions.
• De ending on the sha e of the USB devices and
connection orts, some USB devices may not be
attached ro erly or the connection might be loose.
• When connecting a USB mass storage class device,
refer also to its instructions.
• Connect one USB mass storage class device to the unit
at a time. Do not use a USB hub.
• If the connected USB device does not have the correct
files, “NO FILE” a ears.
• This unit can show Tag (Version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3, or
2.4) for MP3 files and for WMA files.
Playing an P3/W A disc
• This unit can lay back MP3/WMA files with the
extension code <.m 3> or <.wma> (regardless of
the letter case—u er/lower).
• This unit can show the names of albums, artists
( erformer), and Tag (Version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3, or
2.4) for MP3 files and for WMA files.
• This unit can dis lay only one-byte characters. No
other characters can be correctly dis layed.
• This unit can lay back MP3/WMA files meeting the
conditions below:
– Bit rate: 8 kb s — 320 kb s
– Sam ling frequency:
48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz (for MPEG-1)
24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 16 kHz (for MPEG-2)
12 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 8 kHz (for MPEG-2.5)
– Disc format: ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2, Romeo,
Joliet, Windows long file name
– Bit rate of WMA: 16 kb s — 32 kb s
(Sam ling frequency: 22.05 kHz)
32 kb s — 320 kb s
(Sam ling frequency: 48 kHz,
44.1 kHz, 32 kHz)
• The maximum number of characters for file/folder
names vary de ending on the disc format used
(includes 4 extension characters—<.m 3> or
<.wma>).
– ISO 9660 Level 1: u to 12 characters
– ISO 9660 Level 2: u to 31 characters
– Romeo: u to 128 characters
– Joliet: u to 64 characters
– Windows long file name: u to 128 characters
• This unit can recognize a total of 512 files, 255
folders, and 8 hierarchical levels.
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• This unit can play back MP3/WMA files meeting the
conditions below:
– it rate of MP3: 16 kbps — 320 kbps
– Sampling frequency of MP3:
48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz (for MPEG-1)
24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 16 kHz (for MPEG-2)
12 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 8 kHz (for MPEG-2.5)
– it rate of WMA:
16 kbps — 32 kbps
(Sampling frequency: 22.05 kHz)
32 kbps — 320 kbps
(Sampling frequency: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz)
• This unit can play back MP3 files recorded in V R
(variable bit rate).
• The maximum number of characters for:
– Folder names : 25 characters
– File names : 25 characters
– MP3 Tag : 128 characters
– WMA Tag : 64 characters
• This unit can recognize a total of 2 500 files, 255
folders (999 files per folder), and of 8 hierarchies.
• This unit does not support SD card reader.
• This unit cannot recognize a US device whose rating
is other than 5 V and exceeds 500 mA.
• US devices equipped with special functions such as
data security functions cannot be used with the unit.
• Do not use a US device with 2 or more partitions.
• This unit may not recognized a US device connected
through a US card reader.
• This unit may not play back files in a US device
properly when using a US extension cord.
• 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 in lossless, professional, and
voice format.
– WMA files not based on Windows Media® Audio.
Changing the source
• If you change the source, playback also stops.
Next time you select the same source again, playback
starts from where it has been stopped previously.
Ejecting a disc or removing a USB device
• 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 or removing a US device,
“NO DISC” or “NO US “ appears and you cannot
operate some of the buttons. Insert another disc,
reattach a US device, or press SOURCE to select
another playback source.
General settings—PSM
• “AUTO” setting for “DIMMER” may not work correctly
on some vehicles, particularly on those having a
control dial for dimming.
In this case, change the “DIMMER” setting to any
other than “AUTO.”
• If you change the “AMP GAIN” setting from
“HIGH POWER” to “LOW POWER” while the
volume level is set higher than “VOLUME 30,” the
unit automatically changes the volume level to
“VOLUME 30.”
Title assignment
• If you try to assign titles to more than 30 station
frequencies, “NAME FULL” appears. Delete unwanted
titles before assignment.
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How to clean the connectors
Frequent detachment will deteriorate the connectors.
To minimize this ossibility, eriodically wi e the
connectors with a cotton swab or cloth moistened with
alcohol, being careful not to damage the connectors.
oisture 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 eva orated.
How to handle discs
When removing a disc from its
case, ress 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 rinted surface
facing u ).
• Make sure to store discs in cases after use.
Center holder
To keep discs clean
A dirty disc may not lay correctly.
If a disc does become dirty, wi e it with
a soft cloth in a straight line from center
to edge.
• Do not use any solvents (for exam le, conventional
record cleaner, s ray, thinner, benzine, etc.) to clean
discs.
To play new discs
New discs may have some rough s ots
around the inner and outer edges. If
such a disc is used, this unit may reject
the disc.
To remove these rough s ots, rub the edges with a
encil or ball- oint en, etc.
Connectors
Maintenance
Do not use the following discs:
War ed disc
Sticker and
sticker residue Stick-on label
Unusual sha e
Single CD (8 cm disc)
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Symptoms Remedies/Causes
General
• Sound cannot be heard from the s eakers. • Adjust the volume to the o timum level.
• Check the cords and connections.
• The unit does not work at all. Reset the unit (see age 3).
F /A
• SSM automatic resetting does not work. Store stations manually.
• Static noise while listening to the radio. Connect the antenna firmly.
Disc playback
• Disc cannot be layed back. Insert the disc correctly.
• CD-R/CD-RW cannot be layed back.
• Tracks on the CD-R/CD-RW cannot be
ski ed.
• Insert a finalized CD-R/CD-RW.
• Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW with the com onent which
you used for recording.
• Disc can neither be layed back nor ejected. • Unlock the disc (see age 10).
• Eject the disc forcibly (see age 3).
• Disc sound is sometimes interru ted. • Sto layback while driving on rough roads.
• Change the disc.
• Check the cords and connections.
• “NO DISC” a ears on the dis lay.
• “PLEASE” and ”EJECT” a ear alternately on
the dis lay.
Insert a layable disc into the loading slot.
P3/W A playback
• Disc cannot be layed back. • Use a disc with MP3/WMA tracks recorded in a format
com liant with ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, Romeo, or
Joliet.
• Add the extension code <.m 3> or <.wma> to the file
names.
• Noise is generated. Ski to another track or change the disc. (Do not add the
extension code <.m 3> or <.wma> to non-MP3 or WMA
tracks.)
• A longer readout time is required
(“READING” kee s flashing on the dis lay).
Do not use too many hierarchical levels and folders.
Troubleshooting
What a ears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following oints before calling a service center.
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