JVC KD-R528 User manual

JVC
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ENGLISH
ESPANOL
KD-R528/KD-A525/ FRAN~AIS
KD-R520/KD-R428/KD-R420
CD RECEIVER /RECEPTOR CON CD /
RECEPTEUR CD
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KD-R528/KD-A525/KD-R520:
Made for
~ iPod C iPhone
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WMA MP3
For canceling the display demonstration, see page 4. / Para cancelar la demostraci6n en pantalla,
consulte la pagina 4. / Pour annuler la demonstration des affichages, referez-vous a la page 4.
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! For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. I
! Para la instalaci6n y las conexiones, refierase al manual separado. I
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INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS Serial No.
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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.
INFORMATION (For U.S.A.)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device,
pursuant to Part 15 ofthe FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, ifnot installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur
in aparticular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more ofthe
following
measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on acircuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
-Consult the dealer
or an experienced radiolTV technician for help.
Caution:
Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER 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: (For U.s.A.) Visible and/or invisible class II laser radiation when open. Do not stare
into beam.
(For Canada) 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.
CAUTION ATTENTION AVISO
VARNING
it. CAUTION
VISI BLE AND I OR RAYONNEMENT LASER RADIACION LASER
SYNUG OCH I ELLER
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VISIBLE AND I OR
INVISIBLE CLASS 1M
VISIBLE ET I OU DE CLASE 1M
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INVISIBLE CLASS n
LASER RADIATION INVISIBLE DE CLASSE VISIBLE Y/O INVISIBLE
LASERSTRALNING.
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LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN. DO NOT
1M UNE FOIS OUVERT. CUANDO ESTA KLASS 1 M. NAR DENNA v-."'!-Uill
WHEN OPEN.
VIEW DIRECTLY WITH NE PAS REGARDER ABIERTO. NO MlRAR
00.. AR OPPNAO. lU .... DO NOT STARE
OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS. DIRECTEMENT AVEC
DIRECTAMENTE BETRAKTA EJ
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IEC60825-1:2001 DES INSTRUMENTS
CON INSTRUMENTAL STRALEN MED OPTlSKA It.lL\1!<t:~L\. FDA 21 CFR
(ENG)
OPTIQUES. (FRA) OPT1CO. (ESP) INSTRUMENT. (SWE)
(JpN)
(ENG)
[European Union only]
WARNING:
Stop the car before operating the unit.
Caution:
Adjust the volume so that you can hear sounds
outside the car. Driving with the volume too
high
may cause an accident.
Caution on volume setting:
Digital devices (CD/USB) produce very little
noise compared with other sources. Lower the
volume before playing these digital sources to
avoid damaging the
speakers by the sudden
increase of the output level.
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How to attach/detach the control
panel
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iCONTENTS
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. 3 How to attach/detach the control II'.
panel
3 How to reset your unit ,
3 How to forcibly eject a disc I
3Maintenance II
I4Canceling the display
demonstration
Setting the clock
Preparing the remote controller
About discs
Basic operations
Listening to the radio
Listening to adisc
Connecting the
other external
components
Listening to the other external
components
Listening to a
USB device
Listening to an iPod/iPhone
(Available for KD-R518IKD-A525IKD-R520)
Selecting apreset sound mode
Menu.operations
Tr()ubles~()tJting
Usittg BluetoQth*devices
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How to reset your unit
Your preset adjustments will
also be erased.
How to forcibly eject adisc
• Be careful not to drop the disc when it ejects.
• If this does not work, reset your unit.
Maintenance
Cleaning the unit
Wipe off the dirt on the panel with a dry silicon
or soft cloth. Failure to observe this precaution
may result in damage to the unit.
Cleaning the connector
Wipe offdirt on the connector of the unit and
panel. Use acotton swab or cloth.
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
ofa DualDisc on this product may not be
recommended.
JVC bears no responsibility for any loss of data
in an iPod/iPhone and/or USB mass storage
class device while using this System.
iCondensation: When the car is air- I
iconditioned, moisture may collect on the I
I laser lens. This may cause disc read errors. In
I this case, remove the disc and wait for the
Imoisture to evaporate.
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ITemperature inside the car: If you have
j parked the car for along time in hot or cold I
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I weather, wait until the temperature in the car
I becomes normal before operating the unit.
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Canceling the displaydemonstration
• Display demonstration will be activated automatically if no operation is done for about 20 seconds.
1Turn on the power. 4Select <DEMO OFF>.
1I~[HOld]
2
(Initial setting)
5
3
(Initial setting)
6Finish the procedure.
Setting the clock
1Turn on the power.
• iIfp~[HOld]
2[Hold]
(Initial setting)
3Select <CLOCK>.
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4Select <CLOCK SET>.
5
(Initial setting)
6Adjust the minute.
ta
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7Finish the procedure.
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Preparing the remote controller
When you use the remote controller for the first
time, pull out the insulation sheet.
Insulation Shee~
For USA-California Only:
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium
Battery which contains Perchlorate Material-
special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.
ca.gov/hazardouswaste/Rerchlorate
Ifthe effectiveness of the remote controller
decreases, replace the battery.
Replacing the lithium coin battery
~ CR2025
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KD-R528/KD-A525/KD-R428 is equipped with
the steering wheel remote control function.
o For details, refer also to the instructions
supplied with the remote adapter .
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About discs
This unit can only play the CDs with:
cQ]D~© cQ]D~© cQ]o~©
DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO COilA AUDIO
liilijij.li.m~r?'J ReWritable
Discs that cannot be used:
o Discs that are not round.
o Discs with coloring on the recording surface
or discs that are dirty.
o You cannot playa Recordable/ReWritable
disc that has not been finalized. (For the
finalization process refer to your disc writing
software, and your disc recorder instruction
manual.)
o 3-inch CD cannot be used. Attempt to insert
using an adapter can cause malfunction.
Caution:
o Danger ofexplosion ifbattery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.
o Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fire, or the like.
Warning (to prevent accidents and
damage):
o Do not install any battery other than CR2025
or its equivalent.
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Do not leave the remote controller in a place
(such as dashboards) exposed to direct
sunlight
for along time.
• Store the battery in a place where children
cannot
reach.
o Do not recharge, short, disassemble, heat the
battery, or dispose of it in a fire.
o Do not leave the battery with other metallic
materials.
o Do not poke the battery with tweezers or
similar tools.
• Wrap the battery with tape and insulate when
throwing away or saving it.
Handling discs:
• Do not touch the recording surface of the
disc.
• Do not stick tape etc. on the disc, or use a disc
with tape stuck on it.
o Do not use any accessories for the disc.
o Clean from the center ofthe disc and move
outward.
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Clean the disc with a dry silicon or soft cloth.
Do not use any solvents.
• When removing discs from this unit, pull them
out horizontally.
•
Remove the rims from the center hole and
disc edge before inserting a disc.
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Basic operations
USB (Universal Serial
Bus) input terminal
Display window
Control dial
Loading slot
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Detaches the panel
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Turns on/off [Hold].
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Selects the sources (FM, CD, USB or USB-IPOD, F-AUX, BT AUDIO or
<.9/S0URCE
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R-AUX or BT PHONE, AM).
SOURCE
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"CD" or "USB" is selectable only when a disc is loaded or a USB
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device is connected.
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Control dial
VOL-/+ Adjusts the volume level.
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(turn)
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Selects items.
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Mutes the sound during playback. If the source is "CD" or "USB/
Control dial
USB-I POD" playback pauses.
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Press the button again to cancel muting or resume playback.
(press)
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Confirms selection.
Selects the sound mode.
EQ
SOUND • Hold the EQ button on the main unit to enter tone level
adjustment directly. (page 12)
BRIGHTNESS
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Enters <BRIGHTNESS> menu directly. (page 14)
• Selects the controlling terminal of an iPod/iPhone* [Hold]. (page 11)
BACK
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Returns to the previous menu.
.... • Exit from the menu [Hold],
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• Changes the display information.
....
DISP
••• Scroll$theqisplayinformation··.[Hold];
When you press or hold the following button(s) .
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q "FM" or "AM"
Listening to the radio
• [Press] Searches for stations automatically.
•
[Hold] Searches for stations manually.
"M" flashes, then press the button
repeatedly.
liST" lights. up wh~n receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength. •
[Hold]
3
"PRESET MODE" flashes.
q Selects preset number.
Preset number flashes and "MEMORY"
appears.
q Tune in to a station you want to
preset.
1
2
Manual presetting (FM/AM)
You can preset up to 18 stations for FM and 6
stations for AM.
[Hold]
2
q <TUNER> q <MONO> q <MONO ON>
Reception improves, but stereo effect
will be lost.
Improving the FM reception
1
Automatic presetting (FM)-
SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory)
You can preset up to 18 stations for FM.
While listening to a station ...
To restore the stereo effect, repeat the same
procedure to select <MONO OFF>.
1
2
Frequency ++ Clock
or
,
,
,
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Selecting apreset station
Changing the display information
DISP
Using the remote controller
JJ;./~ : Changes the preset stations .
...... /~ : [Press] Searches for stations
automatically.
[Hold] Searches for stations manually.
[Hold]
q <TUNER> q <SSM> q
<SSM 01 - 06/07 - 12/ 13 - 18>
"SSM" flashes and local stations with the
strongest signal are searched and stored
automatical
1
2
To preset another 6 stations, repeat the
above procedure by selecting one ofthe other
SSM setting ranges.
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•Listening to adisc
Playback starts automatically.
All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the
source or eject the disc:
Stopping playback and ejecting
the disc Selecting atrack/folder from the
list
1
REPEAT~
TRACK RPT : Repeats current track
FOLDER RPT : Repeats current folder
RANDOM:X:
FOLDER RND: Randomly plays all tracks
ofcurrent folder, then
tracks of next folders
ALL RND : Randomly plays all tracks
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2
3q
"REPEAT' ++ "RANDOM"
To cancel repeat play or random play, select
"RPT OFF" or "RND OFF."
Selecting the playbackmodes
You can use only one of the following playback
modes at a time.
• If the MP3IWMA disc contains many tracks,
you can fast search (± 10, ± 100) through the
disc by turning the control dial quickly.
•
To return to the previous menu, press BACK.
[Press] Selects track.
[Hold] Fast-forwards
or reverses the track.
Selects folder ofthe MP3IWMA.
If the ejected disc is not
removed within 15 seconds, it is
automatically inserted into the
loading slot.
Disc title/Album name/performer (folder
name)* ...... Track title (file name)* ...... Current
track number with the elapsed playing time ......
Current track number with the clock time ......
(back to the beginning)
* "NO NAME" appears for conventional CDs or if
not
recorded.
C~anging the display information
DISP
Using the remote controller
./-. : Selects folder of the MP3IWMA.
~/~ : [Press] Selects track.
[Hold] Fast-forwards or reverses the
track.
Basic operations
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Connecting the other external components
You can connect an external component to the auxiliary input jack on the control panel (F-AUX) •
and/or
on the rear side of the unit (R-AUX).
Summary of using the external components through the auxiliary input jacks:
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Preparation I Connecting
Auxiliary! Source.
External component look Menu setting I Sub- i cable/device
mput Jac. 0 Setting name I ( 1
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___ " .. .1.._ I _ I i 8T PHONE* I(page 18)
* ''ST PHONE" appears when a Bluetooth phone is in use.
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R-AUX I
8T ADAPTER
On the rear panel (R-AUX):
3.5 mm (3/16") stereo
mini plug (with "L" shaped
connector) (not supplied)
F-AUX g
3.5 mm (3/16") stereo mini plug
(not supplied)
Portable audio player,
etc.
Portable audio player,
etc.
Recommended to use a3-terminal plug head stereo mini plug for
optimum
audio output.
Listening to the other external components
For details, refer also to the instructions supplied with the external components.
•Turn on the connected component and
start playing the source.
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USB cable (not supplied)
Listening to a USB device
You can operate the USB device in the same way you operate the files on a disc. (page 8)
• This unit can play MP3/WMA files stored in a USB mass storage class device (such as a USB
memory, Digital Audio Player, etc.).
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All tracks wHlbe played repeatedly until yquchangethe source or discqnnect the USB
dev1ce.
Cautions:
• Make sure all important data has been backed
up.
• You cannot connect acomputer or portable
HOD to the USB input terminal ofthe unit.
•
Avoid using the USB device ifit might hinder
your safety driving.
•
Electrostatic shock at connecting a USB device
may cause abnormal playback of the device.
In this case, disconnect the USB device then
reset this unit and the USB device.
• Do not leave a USB device in the car, expose
to direct sunlight, or high temperature to
avoid deformation or cause damages to the
device.
• This unit may not play back files in a USB
device properly when using a USB extension
cord.
• USB devices equipped with special functions
such as data security functions cannot be
used with the unit.
•
When connecting a USB cable, use the USB
2.0 cable.
• Do not use a USB device with 2 or more
partitions.
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•Depending on the shape ofthe USB devices
and connection ports, some USB devices may
not be attached properly or the connection
might
be loose.
o This unit cannot recognize a USB device
whose rating is other than 5V and exceeds
500 mA.
o Do not pullout and attach the USB device
repeatedly while "READING" is shown on the
display.
• This unit may not recognize amemory card
inserted into the USB card reader.
• Connect only one USB device to the unit at a
time. Do not use a USB hub.
• Operation and power supply may not work as
intended for some USB devices.
o The maximum number of characters for:
-Folder names: 63 characters
-File names: 63 characters
-MP3 Tag: 60 characters
-WMA Tag: 60 characters
• This unit can recognize atotal of65025 files,
255 folders (255 files per folder including
folder without unsupported
files), and of8
hierarchies.

Available for KD-R528/KD-A525/KD-R520
o 1~.~[HOld]
c:::> Turn on the power.
Listening to an iPod/iPhone
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USB 2.0 cable (accessory ofthe iPod/iPhone)
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Cautions:
• Avoid using the iPod/iPhone ifit might hinder
your safety driving.
• Make sure all important data has been backed
up to avoid losing the data.
Selecting the control terminal
[Hold]
c:::> <HEAD MODE I IPOD MODE I EXT MODE>
• For details, see <IPOD SWITCH> setting on
page 15.
Basic operations
Not applicable under <EXT MODE>.
[Press] Selects track/
chapter.
[Hold] Fast-forwards or
reverses the track.
Using the remote controller
..... /~ : [Press] Selects track/chapter.
[Hold] Fast-forwards or reverses the
track.
Selecting atrack from the menu
Not applicable under <IPOD MODE / EXT MODE>.
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1
2
c:::> Select the desired menu.
PLAYLISTS ARTISTS'" ALBUMS
... SONGS PODCASTS ... GENRES
... COMPOSERS ... (back to the
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c:::> Select the desired track.
Repeat this step until the desired track
is selected.
• If the selected menu contains many tracks,
you can fast search (± 10, ± 100, ±1 000,
± 10 000) through the menu by turning the
control
dial quickly.
• To return to the previous menu, press BACK.
Continued ...
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q"REPEAT"'" "RANDOM"
Album name/performer .... Track title ....
Current
track number with the elapsed playing
time Current track number with the clock
time (back to the beginning)
Changing the display information
DISP
fAdditional i~formation
I• Made for
iPod touch (1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation)
iPod classic
iPod with video*
iPod nano (lst*, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th generation)
iPhone 4
iPhone 3GS
iPhone 3G
iPhone
* <IPOD MODE / EXT MODE> are not available. i
• Update iPod/iPhone software to the latest version. For i
details, visit <http://www.apple.com>. ;
•
It is not possible to browse video files on the "Videos"
menu in <HEAD MODE>.
• The song order displayed on the selection menu of
this unit may differ from that of the iPod.
• When operating an iPod/iPhone, some operations
may not be performed correctly or as intended. In this
case, visit the following JVC web site: <http://www.
jvc.co.jp/english/car/> (English website only).
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3
REPEAT~
ONE RPT: Functions the same as
"Repeat One" of the iPod
ALL RPT: Functions the same as
"Repeat All" of the iPod
RANDOM:X:
ALBUM RND: Functions the same as
"Shuffle Albums" ofthe iPod
SONG RND : Functions the same as
__ . __ .... _._ .. ."Sh~_f!!.~2?~_9s" ofthe iPod
· To cancel random play, select "RND OFF."
• "ALBUM RND" is not available for some iPod/
iPhone.
• To return to the previous menu, press BACK.
Selecting the playback modes
• You can use only one ofthe following
playback modes at atime.
•
Not applicable under <IPOD MODE / EXT MODE>.
1
•
Selecting apreset sound mode
You can select a preset sound mode suitable
for the music genre.
FLAT ... NATURAL'" DYNAMIC ....
VOCAL BOOST'" BASS BOOST USER ...
(back to the beginning)
While listening,
you can adjust the subwoofer
level and tone level ofthe selected sound
mode.
1
2
Adjust the level:
SUB.W * : 00 to 08
BASS/ MID/TRE: -06 to +06
The sound mode is automatically stored
and changed to "USER."
* Subwoofer level is adjustable only when
<LlO MODE> IS set to <SUB. W>. (page 14)
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Storingyour own sound mode
You can store your own adjustments in
memory.
1
2
3
Adjust the sound elements (see table
below) of the selected tone.
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4 Repeat steps 2 and 3to adjust other
tones.
The adjustments made is automatically
stored and changed to "USER."
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~ <PRO EO> ~ <BASS/ MIDDLE/TREBLE>
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Frequency / Level /Q [Initial: Underlined]
-BASS·---·--·--6oi86/1oo;20-0·H~-----··--··--·'" -=-06t;~06[ Oo]-·-·-···--·----rQl~6/1~25;-1~5;2~O·· ...... ·-······- ... -.-
MIDoiE--- ·05; 1.0;1·~5/25- kH;--"" -0·6 .. t-;-~C)6[·OO] .. ------·l6O'751-1 .0/ 1.25 .... --·-··-- ... ·--
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TREBLE 10.0/ 12.5/ 15.0/ 17.5 kHz -06 to +06 [ 00 ]i Q..£lX
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Menu operations
1[Hold]
If no operation is done
for about
60 seconds, the
operation will be canceled.
Repeat step 2if necessary.
• To return to the previous
menu, press BACK.
• To exit from the menu, press
DISP or MENU.
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All zone
Display zone
Button zone
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Menu item .iSelectable setting, [Initial: Underlined]
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DEMO i For settings, see page 4.
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i BUTTON ZONE I 29 preset colors / USER / COLORFLOW 01/02/03 : Selects your preferred color
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I for buttons illumination (except for DISP / BRIGHTNESS / ~) and display color
I separately .
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If <ALL ZONE> is selected, the button and display illumiflation will change to the
~----- ... --.--- .. -.-.-- current/selected <BUTTON ZONE> color.
*I DISP ZONE ' . Initial color: BUTTON ZONE [06], DISP ZONE [01 ], ALL ZONE [06]
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Menu item Selectable setting) [Initial: Underlined]
DAY COLOR BUnONZONE You can create your own day and night colors for <BUTTON ZONE>
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and <DISP ZONE> separately .
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DISP ZONE
*
Perform step 2 to select a primary color (RED/ GREEN/ BLUE),
Q.
:;:)
then adjust the level [00 -31]. Repeat this procedure until you
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NIGHT COLOR
BUnONZONEw
have adjusted all the three primary colors.
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DISPZONE
• If "00" is selected for all the primary colors for <DISP ZONE>,
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nothing appear on the display.
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MENU COLOR
ON: Changes the display and buttons (except for DISP / BRIGHTNESS / ~)
illumination during menu, list search and playback mode operations. / OFF: Cancels.
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DIMMER SET AUTO: Changes the display and button illumination between the Day/Night
adjustments in <BRIGHTNESS>/<COLOR SETUP*2 > setting when you turn off/
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on the car headlights. *3/ ON: Selects the Night adjustments in <BRIGHTNESS>/
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<COLOR SETUP*2 > setting for the display and button illumination. / OFF: Selects the
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Day adjustments in <BRIGHTNESS> / <COLOR SETUP*2 > setting for the display and
c
button illumination.
-
BRIGHTNESS DA Y[31 ] / NIGHT [li] : Selects the display and button illumination brightness
level [00 -31] for day and night.
.-
>-
SCROll *4
ONCE: Scrolls the displayed information once. / AUTO: Repeats scrolling (at 5-second
<t
intervals). / OFF: Cancels.
-I
Q.
(Pressing DISP for more than one second can scroll the display regardless of the setting.)
V)
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.. _-----
TAG DISPLAY
ON: Shows the Tag information while playing MP3/WMA tracks. / OFF: Cancels.
PROEQ For settings, see page 13.
FADER *5. *6
R06 - F06 [00] : Adjusts the front and rear speaker output balance.
BALANCE *6
l06 - R06 [00] : Adjusts the left and right speaker output balance.
--
LOUD
ON : Boost low and high frequencies to produce a well-balanced sound at a low volume
level. / OFF: Cancels.
..
--
-"--"--'
-~-_ ... _"_.
0
VOL ADJUST -05 - +05 [00] : Presets the volume adjustment level of each source (except
c
"FM"), compared to the FM volume level. The volume level will automatically increase or
:;:)
decrease when you change the source. Before adjustment, select the source you want to
<t
adjUSt. ("VOL ADJ FIX" appears on the display if "FM" is selected as the source.)
-_._ ............. _._ ... -
f---------.---.-.- .. -- .. -.
"n •• . ..... _--~~~ ....... "
L/O MODE*7
SUB.W : Selects if the REAR/SW terminals are used for connecting a subwoofer (through
an external amplifier). / REAR: Selects if the REAR/SW terminals are used for connecting
the speakers (through an external amplifier).
_ .. _____ ·_n. ___ ._
-------
---~-----~.
-----
SUB.W
(For KD-A525) ON : Turns on the subwoofer output. / OFF: Cancels.
_._-----~-_._._-----_ .. _- ---_._-------------
-_._~--_._-_._-_. __ ._-~ .. ,,~----~_ ...... _--_.
*2 For KD-R528.
*3 The illumination control lead connection is reqUired. (See "Installation/Connection Manual. ") This setting may not work
correctly on some vehicles (particularly on those haVing a control dial for dimming). In this ease, change the setting to
any other than <DIMMER AUTO>.
*4 Some characters or symbols will not be shown correctly (or will be blanked) on the display.
*5 If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader level to "00. II
*6 This adjustment will not affect the sub woofer output.
*7 For KD-R528/KD-R520/KD-R428/KD-R420.
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Selectable setting, [Initial: Underlined]
---------------_._--_ .. _-_ .. _ .. _------------_._._--
LOW 55Hz / LOW 85Hz / LOW 120Hz: Frequencies lower than
55 Hz/85 Hz/120 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
Menu item
-'--,
i SUB. W LPF*8
I SUB.W LEVEL *8 00 - 08 [04] : Adjusts the subwoofer output level.
1-------_._--_ 1----._- .. -----.- .. - - - .. --------- --.--.-.---
HPF ON : Activates the High Pass Filter. Low frequency signals are cut off from the front/rear
I speakers. / QEE: Deactivates (all signals are sent to the front/rear speakers).
1-------+--
BEEP QN / OFF: Activates or deactivates the keypress tone.
____ ._, ,_, ••" .• '______ ' 'U"'_"'-~~_N
TEL MUTING*9 ON: Mutes the sounds while using the cellular phone (not connected through
KS-BTA 100)_ / OFF: Cancels.
I AMP GAIN*lO
I
LOW POWER: VOLUME 00 - VOLUME 30 (Selects if the maximum power
I
of each speaker is less than 50 W to prevent damaging the speakers.) /
HIGH POWER: VOLUME 00 - VOLUME 50
Displayed only when the source is /lFM./I For settings, see page 7.
-------
i AREA I US: When using in North/Central/South America. AM/FM intervals are set to
I 1~0 kHz/200 kHz. / EU : When using in any other areas. AM/FM intervals are set to
!9 kHz/50 kHz (50 kHz during auto search). / SA: When using in South American
I
~ ~_ .. __ ... cou.ntries where F~erv~~ 50 k~.~: AM~terv~1 is set to 10 kHz ... ___. __
~ j MONO I Displayed only when the source is "FM./I For settings, see page 7.
rIFBAND~AUTO : In~~;ase~~he ~~;r seledivity to reduce inte~';;nce noises betwe~n adjace;-'-
! stations. (Stereo effect may be lost.) / WIDE: Subject to interference noises from
, adjac~nt stations, but sound quality will not be degraded and the stereo effect will
___ ._1... .. _. .. remaln~ _. __ . .. __ _ .. _ _._._._. .. __ __ _
IPOD SWITCH*ll HEAD MODE: Controls iPod playback through the unit. / IPOD MODE: Controls
iPod playback through the iPod/iPhone. / EXT MODE: The sound of any functions
(musics, games, applications, etc.) running on the conneded iPod/iPhone is emitted
I
i
thrOUgh the speakers connected to this unit. The display always show "EXT MODE."
··------T······-··-···-········--···········---·-····· .. - .. --.--- .. - --- -.--- -" -- -- .. --- .. " .. " - --- ----- .
I AM*12 ON / OFF: Enable or disable" AM/I in source selection.
J-- - -- .. -.-.- _- -==- -- ------ .. --.-.-- - --- - - ---- .. ---- -- .. -- -.- ---
~ ~~i~i-~:~--]' ~~ ; ~:: : :~:::: :~ :;:::;;~~~:~~;-;~ ::~~:: ::II:~ii:~-/BTADA·PTER~~i~dSif-
ffi I the rear auxiliary input jack is connected to the Bluetooth adapter, KS-BT A 100. (page 9)
I The source name changed to "BT AUDIO."
__ .--L- _. ~ .. _ .. _. __ .. .. _ _
*8 For KD .. R528IKD .. R520IKD-R428IKD-R420: Displayed only when <LlO MODE> is set to <SUB. W>.
*9 This setting does not work if <BT ADAPTER> is selected for <R-AUX> of the <SRC SELECT>.
*10 The volume level automatically changes to "VOLUME 30" if you change to <LOW POWER> with the volume level set
higher than "VOLUME 30. "
*11 For KD-R528IKD-A525/KD-R520: Displayed only when "U5B-IPOD" is selected.
*12 Displayed only when any source other than "AMI F-AUXI R-AUXI BT AUDIO" is selected separately.
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Troubleshooting
I Disc cannot be played back. Use a disc with MP3/WMA tracks recorded in a format compliant
I with ISO 9660 Levell, Levell, Romeo, or Joliet./ Add the extension
~ k-- code <.mp3> or <.wma> to the file names.
~ ~~~~~~generat~d. ~ to another track or c·hange the disc.
~ I ;;READING-'~;p;fia~hirJg- on the--]~-~ge~~~dout time is required~ not ~~t~~-~-;~y-h~rar~i~l-
~ display. levels and folders.
< _ _- _. __ .. _--_ __ ._--- .. _ .. __ ._ -_ __ ._ _... _._--_._._-_ .. __ . __ ._ .. _ _. __ .. _ __ .. _._-_ _.-_ .. _ __ .. _. __ ._------_ .. _ .. _._-_ _. __ '-""-'
~ T racks do not play back in the order you The playback order is determined when the files are recorded.
Q..
~ have intended them to play.
-_ .. __ ._-_._-_. __ ._. __ .. _._--_ .. ~. __ . __ ... _-- ... -._._--_. __ . __ . __ ._-_.-._---~~~-_ .. _----_ .. _--_ .. __ .------_._---
I
The elapsed playing time is not correct. This sometimes occurs during playback. This is caused by how the
i
racks are recorded on the disc.
-G "READING" keeps flashing on the A longer readout time is reqUired. Do not use too many hierarchical
~ ~ display. I levels and folders./ Turn off the power then on again. / Reattach the
~ USB device again.
_ .. _ ... __ .. _.L_._ .. .. _ ... ... _ .. _. . __ ._. .. __ L_ .. . .. . __ ... ._
Symptom Remedy/Cause
- r;;~:~:~~oo; b~ h;~rd-~~~ ;h~ - - - ~~~:~;~~:s~~~~:;e;~~ ~~~:~~h~;~~~oa::~~~::~:~;;ti;~~t
I --- --- - --- --- - -- --' ---- ---.- - - - ------ --- -------- ----- --- -- - - .. - .. - -- - -.--.- .. -- .. -.-- ---- .. -.-- ----.---.- - ...
"MISWIRING CHK WIRING THEN RESET Check to be sure the terminals of the speaker leads are covered with
UNIT" appears on the display and no insulating tape properly, then reset the unit. (page 3)
operations can be done. Ilf the message does not disappea. r, consult your JVC car audio dealer
i~a~mpany supplying kits. . .. __ .. _
The unit does not work a~ all. I Reset t~e unit. (page 3) .. _
"F-AUX" or "R-AU~:: __ cannot be selected. \ Check the <SRC SELECT> .... <F-AUX / R-AUX> setting. (page 15)
Sound is sometimes interrupted while 'Check to be sure the recommended stereo mini plug is used for
listening to an external component connection. (page 9)
connected to the auxiliary input jack.
--_. __ .. _ .. _-----~----_. -_._---- _._----_."-_. ._-_._------_._._-.~ .. _-_ .•.•. _-_ _._ ..
The correct characters are not displayed This unit can only display letters (upper case), numbers, and a
(e.g. album name). limited number of symbols .
. _, .. .. __ .. _._ ·_.u _. __ · .. · __ · _ __ _. __ ._·· _. . __ _~ .. _._ .. _ _._ .. .. ._ . __ . _ ...•. _._._. . .. _ .. . .. _ _ .. __ ._. __ .. __ ._ ._._ _ _.- __ ._._ ~_._ .. _."', . __ _ .
SSM automatic presetting does not \~Store stations manually.
~ work.
---.. _._ .. -__ -_ _ __ ._. __ _ __ ._.- _ _--" - _-_. __ .. _ _._-_.--_._._------_._ .. _ __ ._-_._ ..
~ Static~oise whil~_~~~~~ng to the rad~~. Connect the ant~_nna firmly. ._ .... __ ._ ...... __
"AM" cannot be selected. Check the <SRC SELECT> .... <AM> setting. (page 15)
---t--
Disc cannot be played back. Insert the disc correctly.
--~--_. __ .,~--_._---- .. __ ._". ~_._ .. _ -.' ..
CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back Insert a finalized CD-R/CD-RW (finalize with the component which
and track cannot be skipped. you used for recording) .
...:::.::. -~._._-~"_ .. _--------_ - _-~ .. _._. . __ .. __ ,-_ _-------~-_ _._~._ _--
~ Disc sound is sometimes interrupted. Stop playback while driVing on rough roads. / Change the disc. /
~ -::~fE~~~~:~~;~~,~~p~~~i~y~--k~f ~~!E~:~~::::;:~:~g;,~~====~==
f~e~~~~~:~~e~~~~~d: di;iaY-. ---the disc ,,;;-oot be ;jected pro~ Make sure oothi og IS bl-o~ki 09-
. the loading slot.
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_._ ••••••• ~. __ w ••••• _~ __ ~_ ••• -. __ ~_ •• I_._ ...• _~ .... ·._..• ·.A._·_··_._ .. __ .. _. .. ._. .~ .-,---.~_._,.-.-_.-_._-- ... - .. -.-.~~-
Symptom -k Remedy/Cause
I"NO FILE" appears on the display. i Check wh~tI;d~vice contains ~-Ia-ya-bl-e-fil-es-. -----
I Noise is generated. I Skip to another file.
t--···------· . -------.- .. -------.
i "NOT SUPPORT" appears and track skips. I Check whether the track is a playable file format.
r···-· .. ··- .. --··········--· .. -- - .. -·- .. ·-·····-··- .. ······t· .. ···_ .. ·-·-_ .. ···· .. ·· .. · .. ···············-·-··· .. ··-····· .. - -- - .. - .. -- - - .
..::£. 'I Tracks/folders are not played back in the I The playback order is determined by the file name. Folders with
13 order you have intended. I numbers on the initial of their names are sorted in numerical order.
~ II However, folders with no numbers on the initial of their names are
0.. iI sorted according to the file system ofthe USB device.
~ t--·-·-· ·- - .. · .. ·-·--- - -- · .. - .. · ·-·- ·--1 .. · _·_ .. · .. ·-·_· __ · _ .. - .. _·- .. - - _-·-··_ _ ·· .. ·- - - - -.--- - .. -- - .. --- -
:::) ,"CANNOT PLAY" fiashes on the display./ ! Check whether the connected USB device is compatible with this
I"No USB" appears on the display. / The ! unit. 1 Reattach the USB device again.
I unit cannot detect the USB device.!
r" -.- t--.-.------. ..- - -.-- - -- -
I While playing a track, sound is The tracks have not been properly copied into the USB device. Copy
J sometimes interrupted. tracks again into the USB device, and try.-:ag:....a_in_. _
I The iPod does not turn on or does not II' Check the connecting cable and its connection. 1 Update the
I work. I firmware version of the iPod/iPhone. 1 Charge the battery of
~II the iPod/iPhone. 1 Reset the iPod/iPhone./ Check whether
~ ~ Ii' <IPOO SWITCH> setting is appropriate. (page 15)
~ ~ I The sound is distorted. .I De-;~tiv~;;;qual~zer either on this unit or the iPod/ipho~-e.--
~ ~ fi;ise is generated. li Turn off (uncheck) the "VoiceOver" feature of the iPod. For details,
§ ~ I visit <http://www.apple.com> .
.£: 00 1---.-----.-.---- .. - -- --.- -- - -.----------. ._._._ -.
~ ~ I Playback stops. i The headphones are disconnected during playback. Restart the
~ ~ r __ .. - - - - ······ .. ·· .. ·····4·E~X~~~~~p.~.r~_~?~.: .. {£.~~~.~L __ - - - - .
~ I "NO FILE" appears on the display. ! Check whether the device contains playable files .
.... ----.-.-- ...... -- .... --------------4- .... -----.-------------.-.. --- --.- ... ---
i "CANNOT PLAY" fiashes on the display. I Check whether the connected iPod/iPhone is compatible with this
. I unit. (page 12)
•
Additional information
• This unit can play back multi-session discs; however,
unclosed sessions will be skipped while playing.
• This unit can play back files with the extension code
<.mp3> or <.wma> (regardless ofthe letter
case-upper II ower) .
•
This unit can play back the files meeting the conditions
below:
- Bit rate: MP3/WMA: 8 kbps - 320 kbps
- Sampling frequency:
MP3: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz,
16 kHz, 12 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 8 kHz
WMA: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 22.05 kHz
• This unit can show WMA Tag and 103 Tag Version
1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3/2.4 (for MP3).
• The search function works but search speed is not
constant.
• This unit can play back files recorded in VBR (variable
bit rate). (Files recorded in VBR have a discrepancy in
elapsed time indication.)
• The maximum number of characters for file/folder I
names vary depending on the disc format used (includes
4 extension characters- < .mp3 > or <. wma ».
ISO 9660 Levell and 2, Romeo: 64 characters, Joliet:
32 characters, Windows long file name: 64 characters
• This unit cannot play back the following files:
- MP3 files: encoded in MP3i and MP3 PRO format; an
inappropriate format; layer 1/2.
- WMA files: encoded in lossless, professional, and
voice format; not based upon Windows Media@
Audio; copy-protected with ORM.
- Files which have data such as AIFF, ATRAC3, etc.
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.Using Bluetooth®devices
•
For Bluetooth operations, it is required to connect the Bluetooth adapter, KS-BTA 100 (not supplied)
to the auxiliary input jack (R-AUX/BT ADAPTER) on the rear of the unit. (page 9)
• For details, refer also to the instructions supplied with the Bluetooth adapter and the Bluetooth
device .
•
Operations may be different according to the connected device.
frgparation
1 Register (pair) aBluetooth device with KS-BTA 100.
Refer to the instructions manual supplied with KS-BTA 100.
2 Change the <SRC SELECT> settings of this unit.
[Hold] q
<SRC SELECT> q <R-AUX> q
<BT ADAPTER>
________ ·_·_.~ __ m!
• Ends/rejects call
• Voice dialing
Voice dialing is available only when the connected
mobile phone
has the voice recognition system.
[Hold]
q"BTAUDIO"
About microphone volume:
• When you turn offthe power ofthe CD receiver, the volume level changes to Normal.
Using the Bluetooth mobile phone
Adjusting the microphone volume I
Volume level: High/ Normal (initial)/ Low !
___ ._ ...•... _ _ .. _.~ •.. _ ..• _ _._ __ .. _ _._. __ . __ • . .•._ .• __ ._ ••._ 1
\ ._---_ .. __ _- ___ _-_ _.
\• Receiving a call
\ When a call comes in ...
•Making a call
KS-BTA 100 Making a call to the last connected number from
your phone.
• Switching between handsfree and phone
While talking ...
Microphone I't:;;
)'------'
/
/
f
rus·i;,gl~liiuetooth audio device----·-·
!1 .... 2
II ~~II.I
(CD receiver)
Ilf playback does not start, operate the Bluetooth audio player to start playback.
[Press] Selects track.
I[Hold] Fast-forwards or reverses the track.
c=..-= .. -------.- - ... --_.-.
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Specifications
AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION
Power Output: 20 W RMS x4 Channels at 40
and::;; 1% THD+N
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 80 dBA (reference: 1W
into 4
0)
LoadImpedance: 40 (4 0to 80 allowance)
FrequencyResponse: 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Line-Out or Subwoofer-OutLevel/
Impedance:
2.5 V/20 kO load (full scale)
Output Impedance: ::;; 600 0
OtherTerminal: USB input terminal, Front
auxiliary input jack, Rear auxiliary/Bluetooth
adapter input
jack, Antenna terminal
TUNER SECTION
Frequency Range:
FM:
-with channel interval set to 200 kHz:
87.9 MHz to 107.9 MHz
-with channel interval set to 50 kHz:
87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz
AM:
-with channel interval set to 10kHz:
530 kHz to 1 700 kHz
-with channel interval set to 9 kHz:
531 kHz to 1 611 kHz
FM Tuner:
Usable Sensitivity:
9.3 dBf (0.81.N/75 0)
50dB Quieting Sensitivity: 16.3 dBf
(1.8 IlV/75 0)
AlternateChannelSelectivity (400 kHz) :
65 dB
FrequencyResponse: 40 Hz to 15 000 Hz
Stereo Separation: 40 dB
AM Tuner:
Sensitivity/Selectivity:
20 IlV/40 dB
CD PLAYER SECTION
Type: Compact disc player •
SignalDetection System: Non-contact optical
pickup (semiconductor
laser)
Number ofChannels: 2 channels (stereo)
Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Signal-to-NoiseRatio: 98 dB
Wow and Flutter: Less than measurable limit
MP3 Decoding Format (MPEG 1/2 Audio
Layer3): Max. Bit Rate: 320 kbps
WMA (Windows Media@ Audio)Decoding
Format: Max. Bit Rate: 192 kbps
USB SECTION
USB Standard: USB 1.1, USB 2.0
Data TransferRate (FullSpeed) : Max. 12 Mbps
Compatible Device: Mass Storage Class
Compatible File System: FAT 32/16/12
PlayableAudio Format: MP3/wMA
Max. Current: DC 5V === 500 mA
GENERAL
PowerRequirement: Operating Voltage:
DC 14.4 V (11 Vto 16 Vallowance)
GroundingSystem: Negative ground
AllowableOperating Temperature:
ODC to +40
D
C
(32
DFto
104
D
F)
Dimensions (Wx Hx D): (approx.)
-Installation Size:
182 mm x 52 mm x 159 mm
(7 - 3/16" x 2-1/16" x 6-5/16")
- Panel Size:
188 mm x 59 mm x9 mm
(7-7/16/1 x2-3/8" X 3/8")
Mass: 1.2 kg (2.7 Ibs) (excluding accessories)
Subject to change without notice.
Ifakit is necessary for your car, consult your
telephone directory for the
nearest car audio
speciality
shop.
! Microso~ an~ Windo,,:,s Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks ofMicrosoft ]
iCorporation In the United States and/or other countries.
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........................... _-_ _._. __ _._ .. __ _-_ _-._--_ __ - _----------_ _.-
Having TROUBLE with operation?
Please reset your unit
Refer to page of How to reset your unit
Still having trouble??
USA ONLY
Call 1-800-252-5722
http://www.jvc.com
We can help you!
KD-R528/KD-A525/KD-R520:
• "Made for iPod/' and "Made for iPhone" mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to
connect
specifically to iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to
meet
Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or
its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory
with iPod, or iPhone may affect wireless performance.
•
iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
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