JVC GET0201-001A User Manual

CD RECEIVER KD-AR3000/KD-LH300

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RECEPTOR CON CD KD-AR3000/KD-LH300

RECEPTEUR CD KD-AR3000/KD-LH300

KD-AR3000

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KD-LH300

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• This unit is equipped with the display demonstration. To cancel it, see page 8.

• Esta unidad está equipada con demostración en la pantalla. Para cancelarla, consulte la página 8.

• Cet appareil est équipé d’une fonction de démonstration des affichages. Pour l’annuler, référezvous à la page 8.

For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. Para la instalación y las conexiones, refiérase al manual separado. Pour l’installation et les raccordements, se référer au manuel séparé.

For customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located on

INSTRUCTIONS

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the top or bottom of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

KD-AR3000

KD-LH300

GET0201-001A

ESPAÑOL

FRANÇAIS

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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,

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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.

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: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

Caution:

If the temperature inside the car is below 0˚ C (32˚ F), the movement of animation and text scroll will be halted on the display to prevent the display from being blurred. (LOW TEMP.) indicator appears on the display. When the temperature increases, the operating temperature is resumed, and these functions will start working again.

CAUTION on Volume Setting:

Discs produce very little noise compared with other sources. If the volume level is adjusted for the tuner, for example, the speakers may be damaged by the sudden increase in the output level. Therefore, lower the volume before playing a disc and adjust it as required during playback.

How to reset your unit

Press the reset button on the control panel using a ball-point pen or a similar tool. This will reset the built-in microcomputer.

Note:

Your preset adjustments—such as preset channels or sound adjustments—will also be erased.

CAUTION:

NEVER insert your finger in between the control panel and the unit, as it may get caught or hurt. (See page 44.)

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.

CONTENTS

How to reset your unit ............................... 2

LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS ............ 4

Control panel ............................................. 4

Remote controller ...................................... 5

Preparing the remote controller ................ 6

BASIC OPERATIONS ....................... 7

Turning on the power ................................ 7

Canceling the display demonstration ........ 8

Setting the clock ........................................ 9

RADIO OPERATIONS ...................... 10

Listening to the radio ................................. 10

Storing stations in memory ....................... 12

Tuning in to a preset station ...................... 13

Changing the display pattern .................... 14

DISC OPERATIONS ........................ 15

About MP3 and WMA discs ...................... 15

Playing a disc ............................................ 15

Locating a track or a particular portion

on a disc ................................................. 18

Selecting a folder and a track using the

name lists ............................................... 20

Selecting the playback modes .................. 21

Prohibiting disc ejection ............................ 22

Changing the display pattern .................... 23

SOUND ADJUSTMENTS ................... 24

Adjusting the sound .................................. 24

Selecting preset sound modes

(iEQ: intelligent equalizer) ...................... 25

Storing your own sound modes ................ 27

Selecting the display theme ...................... 28

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GRAPHIC DISPLAYS ....................... 29

Downloading images and animations ....... 30

Deleting unwanted files ............................. 32

Activating the downloaded images and

animations .............................................. 34

OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS ................ 36

Changing the general settings (PSM) ....... 36

Selecting the dimmer mode ...................... 40

Changing the display color ........................ 41

Assigning names to the sources ................ 43

Changing the control panel angle .............. 44

Detaching the control panel ...................... 45

CD CHANGER OPERATIONS .............. 46

Playing discs ............................................. 46

Selecting a disc/folder/track using the

name lists ............................................... 49

Selecting the playback modes .................. 50

EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS ... 52

Playing an external component ................. 52

TROUBLESHOOTING ...................... 53

MAINTENANCE ............................. 56

Handling discs ........................................... 56

SPECIFICATIONS........................... 57

BEFORE USE

*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.

LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS

Control panel

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KD-AR3000

KD-LH300

1 Control dial 2 (standby/on attenuator) button 3 ANGLE button 4 Display window 5 4 /¢ buttons 6 5 (up) button 7 FM/AM button 8 0 (eject) button 9 SEL (select) button p D DISP (display) button

q Number buttons w M MODE button e Remote sensor r ∞ (down) button t (control panel release) button y For KD-AR3000:

CD/CD-CH (CD changer) LINE button For KD-LH300: CD/CD-CH (CD changer) button

Illumination Navigation for easy operations

If you use M MODE or SEL (select), the display and some controls (such as the number buttons, 4 /¢ , 5/∞, and control dial) enter the corresponding control mode, then the controls start flashing to lead you to the next operational steps. (Illumination Navigation)

• The display shows how these buttons function during this period.

Ex.: When you press number button 1 after pressing M MODE, to operate the FM tuner.

Time countdown indicator

To use these controls for original functions again, wait until the controls stop flashing without using these controls.

• Pressing M MODE again also restores original functions. However, pressing SEL (select) makes the unit enters a different mode.

Remote controller

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3 • Selects the preset stations while listening to

the radio. Each time you press the button, the preset station number increases, and the selected station is tuned in.

• Skips to the first track of the previous folder while listening to an MP3 or a WMA disc. Each time you press the button, you can move to the previous folder and start playing the first track.

• While playing an MP3 disc on an MP3compatible CD changer; – Skips to the previous disc if pressed

briefly.

– Skips to the previous folder if pressed and

held.

Note:

While playing a CD on a CD changer, this always skips to the previous disc.

4 Functions the same as the control dial on the

main unit.

Note:

These buttons do not function for the preferred setting mode (PSM) adjustment.

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1 • Turns on the unit if pressed when the unit is

turned off.

• Turns off the unit if pressed and held for a few seconds.

• Drops the volume level in a moment if pressed briefly. Press again to resume the volume.

2 • Selects the band while listening to the radio.

Each time you press the button, the band changes.

• Skips to the first track of the next folder while listening to an MP3 or a WMA disc. Each time you press the button, you can move to the next folder and start playing the first track.

• While playing an MP3 disc on an MP3compatible CD changer;

– Skips to the next disc if pressed briefly. – Skips to the next folder if pressed and

held.

Note:

While playing a CD on a CD changer, this always skips to the next disc.

5 Selects the sound mode (iEQ: intelligent

equalizer). Each time you press the button, the sound mode (iEQ) changes.

6 Selects the source.

Each time you press the button, the source changes.

7 • Searches for stations while listening to the

radio.

• Fast-forwards or reverses the track/file if pressed and held while listening to a disc.

• Skips to the beginning of the next track/file or goes back to the beginning of the current (or previous) tracks/files if pressed briefly while listening to a disc.

Preparing the remote controller

Before using the remote controller:

• Aim the remote controller directly at the remote sensor on the main unit. Make sure there is no

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obstacle in between.

3. Return the battery holder.

Insert again the battery holder by pushing it until you hear a clicking sound.

(back side)

Remote sensor

• Do not expose the remote sensor to strong light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting).

Installing the battery

When the controllable range or effectiveness of the remote controller decreases, replace the battery.

1. Remove the battery holder.

1) Push out the battery holder in the direction indicated by the arrow using a ball-point pen or a similar tool.

2) Remove the battery holder.

(back side)

2. Place the battery.

Slide the battery into the holder with the + side facing upwards so that the battery is fixed in the holder.

Lithium coin battery (product number: CR2025)

WARNING:

• Store the battery in a place where children cannot reach. If a child accidentally swallows the battery, consult a doctor immediately.

• Do not recharge, short, disassemble, or heat the battery or dispose of it in a fire. Doing any of these things may cause the battery to give off heat, crack, or start a fire.

• Do not leave the battery with other metallic materials. Doing this may cause the battery to give off heat, crack, or start a fire.

• When throwing away or saving the battery, wrap it in tape and insulate; otherwise, the battery may start to give off heat, crack, or start a fire.

• Do not poke the battery with tweezers or similar tools. Doing this may cause the battery to give off heat, crack, or start a fire.

CAUTION:

DO NOT leave the remote controller in a place (such as dashboards) exposed to direct sunlight for a long time. Otherwise, it may be damaged.

BASIC OPERATIONS

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Turning on the power

Turn on the power.

Note on One-Touch Operation:

When you select a source in step 2 below, the power automatically comes on. You do not have to press this button to turn on the power.

Select the source.

• To operate the tuner, press FM/AM.

TUNER

Then, press FM/AM repeatedly to select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3, or AM).

• To operate the CD player (CD), CD changer (CD-CH), or external component (LINE-IN or SIRIUS)

For KD-AR3000:

• Press CD/CD-CH LINE repeatedly.

CD*

For KD-LH300:

• Press CD/CD-CH repeatedly.

(or LINE-IN/SIRIUS*3)

*1Without loading the CD, you cannot select

“CD” as the source.

CD-CH*

(or SIRIUS*3)

LINE-IN

CD*

CD-CH*

*2Without connecting the CD changer, you

cannot select “CD-CH” as the source.

*3To select the external component as the source,

set “Ext Input” correctly (see page 39).

Adjust the volume.

To increase the volume

To decrease the volume

Volume level appears.

Current sound mode (iEQ) (see page 25)

Adjust the sound as you want. (See pages 24 – 27.)

Note:

While playing a source, you can select the display

theme of your preference. For details, see “Selecting the display theme” on page 28.

NOTICE:

The illustrations of the display used in this manual are mainly of the initial setting when shipped from the factory. If you have changed the display themes or some PSM items, the actual displays you see will be different.

To drop the volume in a moment

Press briefly while listening to any source. “AT T ” starts flashing on the display, and the volume level will drop in a moment. To resume the previous volume level, press the

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button briefly again.

• If you turn the control dial, you can also restore the sound.

To turn off the power

Press and hold for more than one second.

• If you turn off the power while listening to a disc, disc play will start from where playback

has been stopped previously, next time you turn on the power.

Canceling the display demonstration

When shipped from the factory, display demonstration has been activated, and starts automatically when no operations are done for about 20 seconds.

• It is recommended to cancel the display demonstration before you use the unit for the first time.

Press number button 1 to select “MOVIE”—Movie category of the PSM settings.

The “Graphics” setting screen appears on the display.

Select “Off.”

Finish the setting.

To cancel the display demonstration, follow

the procedure below:

Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (PSM: see pages 36 and 37.)

The next-step-operation buttons start flashing.

To activate the display demonstration, repeat the same procedure and select “All Demo” or “Int Demo” in step 3.

• For more details, see “To show the graphics on the display—Graphics” on page 38.

Setting the clock

You can also set the clock system to either 24 hours or 12 hours.

Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (PSM: see pages 36 and 37.)

The next-step-operation buttons start flashing.

Press number button 2 to select “CLOCK”—Clock category of the PSM settings.

The “Clock Hr” (hour) setting screen appears on the display.

Set the minute.

1 Select “Clock Min” (minute). 2 Adjust the minute.

Set the clock system.

1 Select “24H/12H.” 2 Select “24Hours” or “12Hours.”

Finish the setting.

To check the clock time when the unit is turned off, press D DISP.

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Adjust the hour.

The power turns on and the clock time is shown for about 5 seconds, then the power turns off.

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RADIO OPERATIONS

Listening to the radio

You can use either automatic searching or manual searching to tune in to a particular station.

Searching for a station automatically: Auto search

Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).

Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows:

FM1 FM2 FM3 AM

Selected band appears.

Lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength.

Note:

This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2, FM3). You can use any one of them to listen to an FM broadcast.

To stop searching before a station is received, press the same button you have

pressed for searching.

Searching for a station manually: Manual search

Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).

Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows:

FM1 FM2 FM3 AM

Note:

This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2, FM3). You can use any one of them to listen to an FM broadcast.

Press and hold ¢ or 4 until “Manual Search” starts flashing on the display.

Start searching for a station.

To search for stations of higher frequencies

To search for stations of lower frequencies

When a station is received, searching stops.

Tune in to a station you want while “Manual Search” is flashing.

To tune in to stations of higher frequencies

To tune in to stations of lower frequencies

• If you release your finger from the button, the manual mode automatically turns off after about 5 seconds.

• If you hold down the button, the frequency keeps changing (in 200 kHz intervals for FM and 10 kHz for AM) until you release the button.

If the sound quality decreases and the stereo effect is lost while listening to an FM station

In some areas, adjacent stations may interfere with each other. If this interference occurs, this unit can automatically reduce this interference noise (the initial setting when shipped from the factory). However, in this case, the sound quality will be degraded and the stereo effect will also be lost. If you do not want to degrade the sound quality and to lose the stereo effect, rather than to eliminate the interference noise, see “To change the FM tuner selectivity—IF Filter” on page 39.

When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive:

Set the FM reception mode to “Mono On.”

1 Press M MODE while listening to an FM

stereo broadcast.

“Mode” appears on the display. The next-step-operation buttons start flashing.

2 Press number button 1 to select “Mono On”

while “Mode” is still on the display. Each time you press the button, “Mono On” or “Mono Off” appears alternately.

After about

5 seconds

The display returns to the source indication screen.

MONO indicator appears.

The sound you hear becomes monaural but the reception will be improved.

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Storing stations in memory

You can use one of the following two methods to store broadcasting stations in memory.

• Automatic preset of FM stations: SSM (Strong-

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station Sequential Memory)

• Manual preset of both FM and AM stations

Local FM stations with the strongest signals are searched and stored automatically in the band number you have selected (FM1, FM2, or FM3). These stations are preset in the number buttons —No.1 (lowest frequency) to No.6 (highest frequency). When automatic preset is over, the station stored in number button 1 will be automatically tuned in.

FM station automatic preset: SSM

You can preset 6 local FM stations in each FM band (FM1, FM2, and FM3).

Select the FM band (FM1 – 3) you want to store FM stations into.

Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows:

FM1 FM2 FM3 AM

Start automatic preset.

1 Press M MODE.

“Mode” appears on the display. The next-step-operation buttons start flashing.

2 Press and hold number button 5 while

“Mode” is still on the display.

Manual preset

You can preset up to 6 stations in each band (FM1, FM2, FM3, and AM) manually.

Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.5 MHz into the

preset number 1 of the FM1 band.

Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM) you want to store stations into (in this example, FM1).

Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows:

FM1 FM2 FM3 AM

Tune in to a station (in this example, of 92.5 MHz).

To tune in to stations of higher frequencies

To tune in to stations of lower frequencies

“–SSM–” appears, then disappears when automatic preset is over.

Press and hold the number button (in this example, 1) for more than 2 seconds.

Tuning in to a preset station

You can easily tune in to a preset station. Remember that you must store stations first. If you have not stored them yet, see “Storing stations in memory” on pages 12 and 13.

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The display pattern automatically changes to the small animation display (see page

14).

After about

5 seconds

Preset number appears.

Repeat the above procedure to store other stations into other preset numbers.

Notes:

• A previously preset station is erased when a new station is stored in the same preset number.

• Preset stations are erased when the power supply to the memory circuit is interrupted (for example, during battery replacement). If this occurs, preset the stations again.

Selecting a preset station directly

Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).

Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows:

FM1 FM2 FM3 AM

Select the number (1 – 6) for the preset station you want.

Note:

You can also use the 5 (up) or ∞ (down) button on the unit to select the next or previous preset stations. Each time you press the 5 (up) or ∞ (down) button, the next or previous preset station is tuned in.

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Selecting a preset station using the preset station list

If you forget what stations are stored in which preset numbers, you can check the preset station

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list, then select your desired station.

Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).

Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows:

FM1 FM2 FM3 AM

Press and hold 5 (up) or ∞ (down) until the preset station list for the current band (FM1, FM2, FM3, or AM) appears on the display.

The current station will be highlighted on the display.

Changing the display pattern

By pressing D DISP, you can change the information shown on the display.

Each time you press the button, the display patterns change as follows:

Ex.: When selecting preset station 1 of FM1 band

Large animation display

Current sound mode (iEQ) (see page 25)

Small animation display 1

Clock time

Notes:

• You can show the other FM band preset station lists (FM1, FM2, or FM3) by pressing 5 (up) or ∞ (down).

• If a name has been assigned to a station (see page

43), it will be shown instead of the station frequency.

Select the number (1 – 6) for the preset station you want.

Small animation display 2

If a name has been assigned to a station it will be shown instead of “NO NAME.”

Clock time display

DISC OPERATIONS

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This unit has been designed to reproduce CDs, CD-Rs (Recordable), CD-RWs (Rewritable), and CD Texts.

• This unit is also compatible with MP3 and WMA discs. For details about these discs, refer to “A Guide to MP3/WMA” (separate volume).

About MP3 and WMA discs

MP3 and WMA (Windows Media® Audio) “tracks” (word “file” is not used to indicate MP3 or WMA files, “track” is used in this manual) are recorded in “folders.” During recording, the tracks and folders can be arranged in a way similar to arranging files and folders of computer data. “Root” is similar to the root of a tree. Every track and folder can be linked to and be accessed from the root.

Hierarchy

02 03

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5

ROOT

Playing a disc

Open the control panel.

Note on One-Touch Operation:

When a disc is already in the loading slot, pressing CD/CD-CH LINE (for KD-AR3000) or CD/CD-CH (for KD-LH300) turns on the unit and starts playback automatically.

Insert a disc into the loading slot.

The unit draws the disc, the control panel goes back to the previous position (see page

44), and playback starts automatically.

All tracks will be played repeatedly until you stop playback.

Note:

For details on playable discs and other related information, see page 56.

: Folders and their playback order

: MP3/WMA tracks and their playback

order

• Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

About mistracking:

Mistracking may result from driving on extremely rough roads. This does not damage the unit and the disc, but will be annoying. We recommend that you stop disc play while driving on such rough roads.

Display indications when inserting an audio CD or a CD Text:

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Display indications when inserting an MP3 or a WMA discs:

Total track number and total playing time of the inserted CD

Current track and elapsed playing time

Notes:

• MP3 or WMA discs require a longer readout time. (It differs due to the complexity of the folder/track configuration.)

• The unit cannot read or play an MP3 track without the extension code <.mp3>, and a WMA track without the extension code <.wma>.

To stop play and eject the disc

Press 0. Disc play stops and the control panel moves down. The disc automatically ejects from the loading slot. The source changes to the previously selected source.

• If you change the source or turn the power off, disc play also stops (without ejecting the disc). Next time you select “CD” as the source or turn the power on, disc play starts from where playback has been stopped previously.

Total folder and track numbers

MP3 indicator*

Current folder/track and elapsed playing time

* WMA or MP3 indicator lights up depending on the

first detected track.

Notes:

• If the ejected disc is not removed for about 15 seconds, the disc is automatically inserted again into the loading slot to protect it from dust. (Disc play will not start this time.)

• You can eject the disc even when the unit is turned off.

To return the control panel to its previous position, press 0 again.

• If you keep the loading slot fully open for about 1 minute, (beeps sound when the “Beep” setting is turned “On”—see page 39) the control panel automatically returns to its previous position. Be careful not to get the disc or your finger caught in between the control panel and the unit.

What is ImageLink?

When an MP3 or a WMA folder includes an image <jml> file edited by Image Converter (supplied in the CD-ROM), you can show the image on the display while the tracks in the folder are played back.

• While reading an image <jml> file, no sounds come out (“Image Link” is shown on the display during this period).

Album 1 (Folder 1)

Album 2 (Folder 2)

Display window

Music001.mp3 Music002.mp3 Music003.mp3

Photo1.jml

Music004.wma Music005.mp3 Music006.wma

Photo2.jml Photo3.jml

Display window

To activate ImageLink, follow the procedure below:

• See also “Changing the general settings (PSM)” on page 36.

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1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than

2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display.

2 Press number button 1 to select “MOVIE”—

Movie category of the PSM settings. The “Graphics” setting screen appears on the display.

3 Turn the control dial to select “ImageLink.” 4 Press SEL (select) to finish the setting.

ImageLink starts functioning when the next folder starts playing.

Note:

ImageLink will not work in the following cases:

• If no <jml> file is included in an MP3/WMA folder.

• If Intro Scan is activated.

• If the source is changed to any other than “CD,” or

• If you turn off then on the unit while “Image Link” is shown on the display.

Photo1.jml

If there are more than one <jml> file in a folder, a <jml> file with younger playback order number will be shown on the display (in the above example, “Photo2.jml” will be used for Album 2).

Photo2.jml

Locating a track or a particular portion on a disc

To fast-forward or reverse the track

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Press and hold 4 , while playing a disc, to reverse the track.

Note:

During this operation on an MP3 or WMA disc, you can only hear intermittent sounds. (The elapsed playing time also changes intermittently on the display.)

To go to the next or previous tracks

Press and hold ¢ , while playing a disc, to fast-forward the track.

Press ¢ briefly, while playing a disc, to go ahead to the beginning of the next track. Each time you press the button consecutively, the beginning of the next tracks is located and played back.

To go to a track quickly

1 Press M MODE while playing a disc.

“Mode” appears on the display. The next-step-operation buttons start flashing.

See page 30 for this function.

2 Press 5 (up) or ∞ (down) while “Mode” is still

on the display.

To skip 10 tracks* forwards to the last track

To skip 10 tracks* backwards to the first track

* First time you press 5 (up) or ∞ (down)

button, the track skips to the nearest higher or lower track with a track number of multiple

ten (ex. 10th, 20th, 30th). Then each time you press the button, you can skip 10 tracks (see “How to go to the desired track quickly” below).

• After the last track, the first track will be

selected, and vice versa.

Press 4 briefly, while playing a disc, to go back to the beginning of the current track. Each time you press the button consecutively, the beginning of the previous tracks is located and played back.

To go to a particular track directly (Only for CD and CD Text discs)

Press the number button corresponding to the track number to start its playback.

• To select a track number from 01 – 06: Press 1 (7) – 6 (12) briefly.

• To select a track number from 07 – 12: Press and hold 1 (7) – 6 (12) for more than one second.

Note:

If the current playing disc is an MP3 or a WMA disc, tracks are skipped within the same folder.

How to go to the desired track quickly

• Ex. 1: To select track number 32 while playing track number 6

(Three times) (Twice)

Track 6 \ 10 \ 20 \ 30 \ 31 \ 32

• Ex. 2 :To select track number 8 while playing track number 36

(Three times) (Twice)

Track 36 \ 30 \ 20 \ 10 \ 9 \ 8

To go to a particular folder directly (Only possible for MP3 or WMA disc)

To skip to the next or previous folder (Only possible for MP3 or WMA disc)

IMPORTANT:

To directly select the folders using the number button(s), it is required that folders are assigned 2 digit numbers at the beginning of their folder names. (This can only be done during the recording of CD-Rs or CD-RWs.) Ex.: If folder name is “01 ABC”

= Press 1 to go to Folder 01 ABC.

If folder name is “1 ABC,” pressing 1 does not work.

If folder name is “12 ABC” = Press and hold 6 (12) to go to Folder

12 ABC.

Press the number button corresponding to the folder number to start playing the first track in the selected folder.

• To select a folder number from 01 – 06: Press 1 (7) – 6 (12) briefly.

• To select a folder number from 07 – 12: Press and hold 1 (7) – 6 (12) for more than one second.

Notes:

• If “No Music” appears on the display after you have selected a folder, it means that the folder does not contain any MP3 or WMA tracks.

• You cannot directly select a folder with a number greater than 12.

Press 5 (up) while playing a disc to skip to the next folder. Each time you press the button consecutively, the next folder is located and the first track in the folder starts playing.

Press ∞ (down) while playing a disc to skip back to the previous folder. Each time you press the button consecutively, the previous folder is located and the first track in the folder starts playing.

Note:

If the folder does not contain any MP3 or WMA tracks, it is skipped.

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To select a particular track in a folder, press

¢ or 4 after selecting the folder.

Selecting a folder and a track using the name lists

The following operations are only possible

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when playing an MP3 or a WMA disc.

You can show the folder name and track name lists on the display while playing a disc. Then, select a folder or a track you want to start playback with.

Selecting a folder and start playback

Press and hold 5 (up) or ∞ (down) so that the folder name list of the inserted disc appears on the display.

The current playing folder will be highlighted on the display.

Current folder number

Selecting a track and start playback

Press and hold 5 (up) or ∞ (down) so that the folder name list of the inserted disc appears on the display.

The current playing folder will be highlighted on the display.

Current folder number

Press ¢ or 4 to show the track name list of the current folder.

The current playing track will be highlighted on the display.

Current track number

Notes:

• The display can shows only six names at a time. You can show the other names on the next lists by pressing 5 (up) or ∞ (down).

• If you press ¢ or 4 , the track name list of the current playing folder appears. Each time you press the button, the folder name list and track name list appear alternately.

• Only folders with MP3 or WMA tracks will be listed.

Select the number (1 – 6) for the folder you want to play.

Each time you press the button, the folder name list and track name list appear alternately.

Note:

The display can shows only six names at a time. You can show the other names on the next lists by pressing 5 (up) or ∞ (down).

Select the number (1 – 6) for the track you want to play.

Selecting the playback modes

To play back tracks at random (Random Play)

You can play back all tracks on the disc (or a folder for MP3 and WMA discs) at random.

1 Press M MODE while playing a disc.

“Mode” appears on the display. The next-step-operation buttons start flashing.

2 Press number button 3 repeatedly while

“Mode” is still on the display.

Each time you press the button, random play mode changes as follows:

For audio CD and CD Text discs:

Random OffRandom Disc

For MP3 and WMA discs:

Random DiscRandom Folder

Random Off

Mode

Random All tracks of the Folder* (folder random) current folder, then

Random (disc All tracks on the Disc random) indicator disc.

* “Random Folder” can be used for MP3 and WMA

discs only.

To cancel random play, select “Random Off” by pressing number button 3 repeatedly or press number button 4 in step 2.

Active

indicator

indicator lights tracks of the next up. folder and so on.

lights up.

Plays at random

To play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play)

You can play back the current track (or a folder for MP3 and WMA discs) repeatedly.

1 Press M MODE while playing a disc.

“Mode” appears on the display. The next-step-operation buttons start flashing.

2 Press number button 2 repeatedly while

“Mode” is still on the display.

Each time you press the button, repeat play mode changes as follows:

For audio CD and CD Text discs:

Repeat OffRepeat Track

For MP3 and WMA discs:

Repeat FolderRepeat Track

Repeat Off

Mode

Repeat (track The current (or Track repeat) indicator specified) track.

Repeat (folder All tracks of the Folder* repeat) indicator current (or

* “Repeat Folder” can be used for MP3 and WMA

discs only.

To cancel repeat play, select “Repeat Off” by pressing number button 2 repeatedly or press number button 4 in step 2.

Active

indicator

lights up.

lights up. specified) folder of

Plays repeatedly

the disc.

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To play back only intros (Intro Scan)

You can play back the first 15 seconds of each track sequentially.

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1 Press M MODE while playing a disc.

“Mode” appears on the display. The next-step-operation buttons start flashing.

2 Press number button 1 repeatedly while

“Mode” is still on the display.

Prohibiting disc ejection

You can prohibit disc ejection and can lock a disc in the loading slot.

While pressing SEL (select), press and hold 0 (eject) for more than 2 seconds.

“No Eject” flashes on the display for about 5 seconds, and the disc is locked and cannot be ejected.

Each time you press the button, intro scan mode changes as follows:

For audio CD and CD Text discs:

Intro OffIntro Track

For MP3 and WMA discs:

Intro FolderIntro Track

Intro Off

Mode

Intro (track All tracks on the Track intro) indicator disc.

Intro The first track of every Folder* (folder intro) folder of the disc.

* “Intro Folder” can be used for MP3 and WMA

discs only.

To cancel intro scan, select “Intro Off” by pressing number button 1 repeatedly or press number button 4 in step 2.

Active Plays the beginnings

indicator (15 seconds) of

lights up.

indicator lights up.

To cancel the prohibition and unlock the disc

While pressing SEL (select), press and hold 0 (eject) again for more than 2 seconds. “Eject OK” flashes on the display for about 5 seconds, and the disc is unlocked.

Changing the display pattern

By pressing D DISP, you can change the information shown on the display.

If the information cannot be shown at a time, it will scroll on the display. See also “To select the scroll mode—Scroll” on page 38. Some characters or symbols will not be shown (will be blanked or substituted) on the display. Each time you press the button, the display patterns change as follows:

While playing an audio CD or a CD Text disc:

Original display

While playing an MP3 or a WMA disc when “Tag ” is set to “Off”:

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Original display

Clock time

Clock

Notes:

• When the disc title/performer is shown, the (disc) indicator lights up. When the track title is shown, the (track) indicator lights up.

• If no name is assigned to the audio CD, “NO NAME” will appear. To assign a name to an audio CD, see page 43.

• If no disc title/performer or no track title is recorded for the CD Text, “NO NAME” will appear.

Clock time

Current track number

Track name

Clock

Notes:

• When the folder name is shown, the (folder) indicator lights up. When the track name is shown, the (track) indicator lights up.

• If “Tag” is set to “On” (see page 38), ID3 tag information will appear on the display if the disc has an ID3 tag. The album name/performer with (disc) indicator appear on the display instead of the folder name; while track title with (track) indicator appear instead of the track name.

SOUND ADJUSTMENTS

Adjusting the sound

You can set the speaker output balance, subwoofer output level, and input level of each source.

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• There is a time limit in doing the following procedure. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.

Select the item you want to adjust.

The next-step-operation buttons start flashing. Each time you press the button, the adjustable items change as follows:

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• For iEQ (sound mode) settings, see pages 25 – 27.

• For THEME (display theme) settings, see page 28.

Indication To do: Range

Fad Adjust the front R06 (Rear only)

and rear speaker | balance. F06 (Front only)

Bal Adjust the left L06 (Left only)

and right speaker | balance. R06 (Right only)

Sub Out Adjust the 00 (min.)

subwoofer output | level and cutoff 12 (max.) frequency level. Low/Mid/High

Vol Adj Adjust and store –12 (min.)

the input level | of each source. +12 (max.)

Fad/Bal

Theme

Sub Out

Vol Adj

Make adjustments.

• To adjust fader and balance—Fad, Bal:

You can make these two adjustments at the same time.

• If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader level to “00.”

• Press 5 (up) or ∞ (down) to adjust the fader.

• Press ¢ or 4 to adjust the balance.

• To adjust subwoofer output—Sub Out:

This takes effect only when a subwoofer is connected.

To increase the level

To decrease the level

You can also set an appropriate cutoff frequency level according to the subwoofer connected.

• Press ¢ or 4 to select “Low,” “Mid,” or “High.”

Low: Frequencies higher than 50 Hz are

cut off to the subwoofer.

Mid: Frequencies higher than 80 Hz are

cut off to the subwoofer.

High: Frequencies higher than 115 Hz are

cut off to the subwoofer.

• To adjust the input level of each source —Vol Adj:

Volume adjustment level can be separately stored for each source—CD, AM, Line in, CD changer, and SIRIUS. Before making an adjustment, select an appropriate source for which you want to make an adjustment. Once you have adjusted it, it is memorized, and you will not need to adjust the volume level each time you change the source.

Adjust the input level to match it to the FM sound level.

• You cannot make an adjustment if the

source is FM. “FIX” will appear.

To increase the level

To decrease the level

Selecting preset sound modes (iEQ: intelligent equalizer)

You can select a preset sound mode (iEQ: intelligent equalizer) suitable to the music genre.

• There is a time limit in doing the following procedure. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.

Available sound modes:

FLAT (No sound mode is applied) H.ROCK (Hard Rock) R & B (Rhythm and Blues) POP (Popular music) JAZZ (Jazz music) DANCE (Dance music) Country (Country music) REGGAE (Reggae) CLASSIC (Classical music) USER 1, USER 2, USER 3

Press SEL (select) once.

The last selected sound mode is called up. The next-step-operation buttons start flashing.

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Ex.: If you have selected “Flat” previously

Each time you press the button, the adjustable items change as follows:

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• For SEL (basic sound) settings, see pages 24 – 25.

• For THEME (display theme) settings, see page 28.

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Fad/Bal

Theme

Sub Out

Vol Adj

Press the number button to select the sound mode you want.

• This unit has two sound mode selection

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screens. To move to the other screen, press 5 (up) or ∞ (down).

Press 5 (up) or ∞ (down).

To cancel the sound mode, select “FLAT” in step 2.

Notes:

• You can adjust the preset sound modes temporarily. However, your temporary adjustments will be reset when you select another sound mode.

• For details about the preset settings of each sound mode, see table below.

To exit from the sound mode selection screen, press SEL (select) repeatedly or wait for

about 5 seconds.

Sound modes (preset frequency level settings)

The list below shows the preset frequency level settings for each sound mode.

Sound Preset equalizing values

Mode 60 Hz 150 Hz 400 Hz 1 kHz 2.4 kHz 6 kHz 12 kHz

Flat 00 00 00 00 00 00 00

Hard Rock +03 +03 +01 00 00 +02 +01

R & B +03 +02 +02 00 +01 +01 +03

Pop 00 +02 00 00 +01 +01 +02

Jazz +03 +02 +01 +01 +01 +03 +02

Dance Music +04 +02 00 –02 –01 +01 +01

Country +02 +01 00 00 00 +01 +02

Reggae +03 00 00 +01 +02 +02 +03

Classic +02 +03 +01 00 00 +02 00

User 1 00 00 00 00 00 00 00

User 2 00 00 00 00 00 00 00

User 3 00 00 00 00 00 00 00

Storing your own sound modes

You can adjust the sound modes to your preference and store your own adjustments in memory (USER 1, USER 2, and USER 3).

Make adjustments as you like.

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• There is a time limit in doing the following procedure. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.

Press SEL (select) once.

The last selected sound mode is called up. The next-step-operation buttons start flashing.

Ex.: If you have selected “Country” previously

Select the sound mode you want to adjust.

• This unit has two sound mode selection screens. To move to the other screen, press 5 (up) or ∞ (down).

Enter the sound adjustment mode.

The following sound mode adjustment screen appears on the display.

1) Press ¢ or 4 to select the

frequency band—60Hz, 150Hz, 400Hz, 1kHz, 2.4kHz, 6kHz, 12kHz.

2) Press 5 (up) or ∞ (down) to adjust the

level of the selected band within the range of –05 to +05.

3) Repeat steps 1) and 2) to adjust the

other frequency bands.

Store the adjustment you made.

The confirmation message appears—whether you want to store the adjustment.

If you want to cancel the adjustments,

press D DISP.

Select one of the user sound modes (USER 1, USER 2, or USER 3) you want to store into.

Ex.: When you select “User 1”

Selecting the display theme

You can select the theme of the display during playback.

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• There is a time limit in doing the following procedure. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.

Select “THEME.”

Each time you press the button, the adjustable items change as follows:

View 1:

A scenery display appears.

• Positive pattern display:

• Negative pattern display:

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The last selected theme appears on the display. The next-step-operation button starts flashing.

• For SEL (basic sound) settings, see pages 24 – 25.

• For iEQ (sound mode) settings, see pages 25 – 27.

Select the display theme you want.

Fad/Bal

Theme

As you turn the control dial, the themes change as follows:

View2View1

Sub Out

Vol Adj

MeterShakeOff

View 2:

A scenery display appears.

• Positive pattern display:

• Negative pattern display:

Meter:

The left and right audio level meters appear.

• If the small animation display is selected, only one audio level meter can be shown.

Shake:

The speaker on the display vibrates as input audio level changes.

Note:

View 1 and 2 have positive pattern display and negative pattern display (see right column). Either positive or negative pattern display is automatically selected depending on the “LCD Type” setting (see page 38).

Off:

Cancels the display theme.

GRAPHIC DISPLAYS

With the supplied Image Converter CD-ROM, you can edit your own favorite pictures and use them as the opening screen, ending screen, and graphic screen while playing a source.

What is Image Converter?

Image Converter is a JVC’s original software to produce customize images to be shown on your JVC Car Audio.

Here is a basic procedure to make a CD-R including still images (pictures) and animations (movies) using Image Converter

In this manual, we only explain how to export the files (still images and animations) into the built-in memory of this unit—step 5 below.

• For the other processes (from steps 1 to 4 below), refer to Image Converter’s Operation Guide (PDF files included in the “Manual” folder of the supplied CD-ROM).

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Import of images Writing onto a CD-R

Image retouching and editing

Play back on your car audio

KD-AR3000

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Install / Start the program

Install Image Converter on your PC.

Import the images

Import the source images from the Image Converter CD-ROM or from other equipment like a digital camera or a digital video camera.

Retouch and edit the images

Retouch the images like trimming or adjusting color, editing the animation effect, and adding the texts.

Write your images onto a CD-R

Write the animations or the still images you made with Image Converter using your CD-R writing software. You have to write the images you made onto a CD-R to enjoy the images on your Car Audio.

• To write data onto a CD-R, refer also to the instruction of your CD-R writing software.

Enjoy the animations or the still images you made on your Car Audio

Export the images to your JVC Car Audio from the CD-R you made.

Downloading images and animations

Before starting the following procedure, prepare

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a CD-ROM including still images (pictures) and animations (movies).

• The supplied Image Converter CD-ROM includes sample images and animations, so you can use this disc as your first trial.

IMPORTANT:

• Still images (pictures) should have <jml>, and animations (movies) should have <jma> as their extension code in their file names.

• Downloading a file can be done only while selecting “CD” as the source; on the other hand, deleting a file can be done while selecting any source.

• Before you download or erase the files, observe the following: – Do not download a file while driving. – Do not turn off the ignition key of the car

while downloading or erasing a file*.

– Do not detach the control panel while

downloading or erasing a file*.

* If you do it, the file download and erasure

will not be done correctly. In this case, perform the same procedure again.

• If you have already downloaded an animation for “Opening,” “Ending,” or “Movie,” downloading a new animation deletes the previously stored animation.

• It takes a long time for the unit to download an animation. – About 6 to 7 seconds for a still image

(one frame).

– About 3 to 4 minutes for an animation of

30 frames.

– About 10 minutes for an animation of 90

frames.

Insert a CD-ROM with the files (images and animations) into the loading slot.

The unit draws the disc, the control panel goes back to the previous position (see page 44).

• If the disc includes playable audio files such as MP3 tracks, playback starts automatically.

Press M MODE after the disc is detected.

“Mode” appears on the display. The next-step-operation buttons start flashing.

Press number button 6 to show the download selection screen.

Select (highlight) one of the listed items for which you want to download a file.

Open the control panel.

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