JVC 0409DTSMDTJEIN User Manual
ENGLISH
KD-R208
CD RECEIVER: INSTRUCTIONS/INSTALLATION
GET0558-001B
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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.
Installation/connection are explained at the last section of this manual (reverse page, indicated with
symbol).
For customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which
are located on the top or bottom of the cabinet.
Retain this information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
© 2009 Victor Company of Japan, Limited
0409DTSMDTJEIN
EN
INFORMATION (For U.S.A.)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the 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, if not 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 a particular 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 of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV 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
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
4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED OUTSIDE THE UNIT.
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.
service personnel.
instruments.
[European Union only]
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
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.
Discs produce very little noise compared with other sources.
Lower the volume before playing a disc to avoid damaging
the speakers by the sudden increase of the output level.
MORE ABOUT THIS UNIT
Basic operations
• By pressing SRC on the unit, you can also turn on the
power. If the source is ready, playback also starts.
• If you turn off the power while listening to a disc, disc
play will start from where it had been stopped previously
next time you turn on the power.
• If no operation is done for about 30 seconds after
pressing MENU button, the operation will be canceled.
Tuner operations
• During SSM search...
– All previously stored stations are erased and the
stations are stored anew.
– When SSM is over, the station stored in the lowest
preset number will be automatically tuned in.
Disc operations
Caution for DualDisc playback
• The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not comply with
the “Compact Disc Digital Audio” standard. Therefore,
the use of Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on this product
may not be recommended.
General
• This unit has been designed to reproduce CDs/CD Texts,
and CD-Rs (Recordable)/CD-RWs (Rewritable) in audio
CD (CD-DA) and MP3/WMA formats.
Playing a CD-R or CD-RW
• Use only “finalized” CD-Rs or CD-RWs.
• This unit can play back multi-session discs; however,
unclosed sessions will be skipped while playing.
• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not be played back on this
unit:
– Discs are dirty or scratched.
– Moisture condensation has occurred on the lens inside
the unit.
– The pickup lens inside the unit is dirty.
– The files on the CD-R/CD-RW are written using the
“Packet Write” method.
– There are improper recording conditions (missing data,
etc.) or media conditions (stained, scratched, warped,
etc.).
• CD-RWs may require a longer readout time since the
reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than that of regular CDs.
Playing an MP3/WMA disc
• This unit can play back MP3/WMA files with the
extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> (regardless of the
letter case—upper/lower).
• This unit can show the names of albums, artists
(performer), and tag (Version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3, or 2.4) for
MP3 files and for WMA files
• This unit can display only one-byte characters. No other
characters can be correctly displayed.
• This unit can play back MP3/WMA files meeting the
conditions below:
– Bit rate: 8 kbps — 320 kbps
– Sampling frequency:
48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz (for MPEG-1)
24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 16 kHz (for MPEG-2)
– Disc format: ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2, Romeo, Joliet,
Windows long file name
• The maximum number of characters for file/folder names
vary depending on the disc format used (includes 4
extension characters—<.mp3> or <.wma>).
– ISO 9660 Level 1: up to 12 characters; ISO 9660 Level
2: up to 31 characters; Romeo: up to 128 characters;
Joliet: up to 64 characters; Windows long file name: up
to 128 characters
• This unit can recognize a total of 512 files, 255 folders,
and 8 hierarchical levels.
• This unit can play back files recorded in VBR (variable bit
rate).
Files recorded in VBR have a discrepancy in the elapsed
time display, and do not show the actual elapsed time.
In particular, this difference becomes noticeable after
performing the search function.
• This unit cannot play back the following files:
– MP3 files encoded in: MP3i and MP3 PRO format, in an
inappropriate format, layer 1/2.
– WMA files: encoded in lossless, professional, and voice
format; not based upon Windows Media® Audio; copyprotected with DRM.
– Files which have data such as WAVE, ATRAC3, etc.
• The search function works but search speed is not
constant.
Title assignment
• If you try to assign titles to more than 30 station
frequencies, “NAME FULL” appears. Delete unwanted
titles before assignment.
MAINTENANCE
How to clean the connectors
Wipe the connectors with
a cotton swab or cloth
moistened with alcohol.
Connectors
Moisture condensation
Moisture may condense on the lens inside the unit. Eject
the disc and leave the unit turned on for a few hours until
the moisture has evaporated.
Do not use the following discs:
Single CD—8 cm (3-3/16”) disc
Unusual shape
Warped disc Sticker and sticker residue Stick-on label
C-thru Disc (semi-transparent disc)
To keep discs clean
Wipe in a straight line from center of disc to
edge. Do not use liquid cleaners, thinners, or
benzene.
To play new discs
Remove any rough areas from the inner and
outer edges of the disc.
Transparent or semi-transparent
parts on its recording area
PREPARATIONS
How to reset your unit
Reset the unit after installation is complete.
• Your preset adjustments will also be erased.
How to forcibly eject a disc
• Be careful not to drop the disc when it ejects.
• If this does not work, reset your unit.
Basic settings
Enter Menu operation. Select an item.
Detaching the control panel
Attaching the control panel
1 Cancel the display demonstrations
Select “DEMO,” then “DEMO OFF.”
2 Set the clock
Select “CLOCK”
Adjust the hour, then press control dial once
to proceed to adjust the minute.
• To return to the previous menu, press BACK.
= “CLOCK SET.”
1– EN
OPERATIONS
Basic operations
Control panel
Select the source.
• Turn on the power.
• Attenuate the sound (if the
power is on).
• Turn off the power [Hold].
Detach the panel.
Check the current clock time/other information.
See also “CLOCK DISP“ of “Menu operations.”
*1 You cannot select these sources if they were disabled in the Menu (See “Menu operations”).
2
You cannot select “CD” as the playback source if no disc is in the unit.
*
Return to the
previous menu.
• Control the volume or selection [Turn].
• Confirm the selection [Press] .
• FM: Enter SSM preset mode [Hold] .
• CD: Enter playback mode [Hold] .
Display window
• Source display
• Track number
• Folder number
• Time countdown indicator
Tr (track) indicator
Disc information indicators
Disc indicator
Sound mode indicator
Main display (time,
playback information)
Playback mode / item indicator
EQ (equalizer) indicator
LOUD (loudness) indicator
• ST: Lights up when receiving an FM
stereo broadcast with sufficient
signal strength.
• MO: Lights up in monaural mode.
Remote sensor
DO NOT expose to strong light.
Remote controller—RM-RK50
7 Installing battery
Warning: To prevent accidents and damage
Lithium coin battery (CR2025)
• Do not install any battery other than CR2025 or its
equivalent.
• Store out of reach of children.
• Do not recharge, short, or dismantle.
• Do not dispose of in fire.
• Do not carry around with other metallic materials.
Caution:
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like.
If the effectiveness of the remote controller decreases, replace the battery.
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/perchlorate
7 Features
• Turns the power on if pressed briefly or
attenuates the sound when power is on.
• Turns the power off if pressed and held.
• Changes the preset stations.
• Changes the folders of MP3/WMA discs.
• Adjusts the volume level.
• Selects the sound mode
(iEQ: intelligent equalizer).
• Selects the source.
• Searches for stations if pressed briefly.
• Fast-forwards or reverses the track if
pressed and held.
• Changes the track of the disc if pressed
briefly.
INSTRUCTIONS
Radio operations
Select “FM” or “AM.”
Search for a station—Auto Search.
Manual Search: Hold either one of the buttons until “M” flashes on the display, then press it repeatedly.
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive
Select “TUNER” = “MONO” =
“MONO ON”
(See also “Menu operations.”)
Reception improves, but the stereo effect will be lost. (MO indicator lights up.)
To restore the stereo effect, repeat the same procedure to select “MONO OFF.” The MO indicator goes off.
FM station automatic presetting —SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory)
You can preset up to 18 stations for FM.
To preset other 6 stations, repeat from step 1 again.
Manual presetting (FM/AM)
You can preset up to 18 stations for FM and 6 stations for AM.
Example: Storing the FM station of 92.50 MHz into preset number “P04”.
Select preset number “P04.”
Selecting preset station
or
Disc operations
•
4 / ¢
[Press] Go to the previous or next track.
[Hold] Reverse or fast-forward the track.
5 / ∞ : Go to the previous or next folder (for MP3/WMA discs).
•
Turn on the power.
Insert disc.
All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the source or eject the disc.
Selecting the playback modes
REPEAT
REPEAT
∆
RANDOM
Refer to table
on right
Changing the display information
While playing an audio
CD or CD Text
= B = Disc title/
A
performer *1 = Track
title *1 = (back to the
beginning)
A : The elapsed playing time with the current track
number
B : Clock with the current track number
1
*
If the current disc is an audio CD, “NO NAME” appears.
*2 If an MP3/WMA file does not have tags or “TAG
DISPLAY” is set to “TAG OFF,” folder name and
file name appear.
While playing an MP3 or
a WMA disc
A = B = Album name/
performer (folder name *2)
= Track title (file name *
= (back to the beginning)
2
RANDOM
• To cancel repeat play or random play, select “RPT OFF”
or “RND OFF.”
• To return to the previous menu, press BACK.
Prohibiting disc ejection
To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same procedure.
)
Selecting a track/folder
• For MP3/WMA disc, select the desired folder, then the
desired track by performing the control dial.
• To return to the previous menu, press BACK.
Eject disc.
• “NO DISC” appears.
Press SRC to listen to another
playback source.
TRACK RPT : Repeats current track
FOLDER RPT : MP3/WMA: Repeats current
folder
FOLDER RND : MP3/WMA: Randomly plays all
tracks of current folder, then
tracks of next folders
ALL RND : Randomly plays all tracks
External component operations
3.5 mm (3/16”) stereo
mini plug (not supplied)
Portable audio player, etc.
You can connect an external component to the AUX (auxiliary)
input jack on the control panel.
• Make sure “AUX ON” is selected in the “SRC SELECT”
= “AUX IN” setting, see “Menu operations.”
2 – EN
Turn on the connected
component and start
playing the source.
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