JVC KD-R311, KD-R412, KD-R312, KD-R411, KD-R35 User Manual

ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

KD-R412 / KD-R411 / KD-R35 / KD-R312 / KD-R311

CD RECEIVER / RÉCEPTEUR CD

For canceling the display demonstration, see page 4. / Pour annuler la démonstration des
affichages, référez-vous à la page 4.

For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. / Pour l’installation et les
raccordements, se référer au manuel séparé.

INSTRUCTIONS

MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS

GET0624-003A

[E/EU]

Thank you for purchasing a JVC product.

Please read all instructions carefully before operation, to ensure your complete understanding and

to obtain the best possible performance from the unit.

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave
all servicing to qualified service personnel.

3. CAUTION: Visible and/or invisible class 1M laser radiation when open. Do not view directly with
optical instruments.

4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED OUTSIDE THE UNIT.

Warning:

If you need to operate the unit while driving,
be sure to look around carefully or you may be

Battery

Products

Information for Users on Disposal of
Old Equipment and Batteries

[European Union only]

These symbols indicate that the product and
the battery with this symbol should not be
disposed as general household waste at its
end-of-life.
If you wish to dispose of this product and
the battery, please do so in accordance with
applicable national legislation or other rules
in your country and municipality.
By disposing of this product correctly, you
will help to conserve natural resources and
will help prevent potential negative effects
on the environment and human health.

Notice:

The sign Pb below the symbol for batteries
indicates that this battery contains lead.

involved in a traffic accident.

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.

KD-R412/KD-R411 is equipped with the
steering wheel remote control function.
Before operating, connect a JVC's OE remote
adapter (not supplied) which matches your car
to the steering wheel remote input terminal on
the rear of the unit.

• For details, refer also to the instructions
supplied with the remote adapter.

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How to read this manual

The following icons/symbols are used to
indicate:

Press and hold the button(s)

[Hold]

until the desired operation
begins.

Turn the control dial.

Turn the control dial
to make a selection,
then press to confirm.

(
<XXXX> Menu setting item

Reference page number

XX)

Continued on the next page

How to attach/detach the control
panel

How to reset your unit

Your preset adjustments
will also be erased.

CONTENTS

3 How to read this manual
3 How to attach/detach the control

panel

3 How to reset your unit
3 How to forcibly eject a disc

4 Canceling the display

demonstration

4 Setting the clock
5 Basic operations
6 Listening to the radio
8 Listening to a disc
10 Listening to the USB device

(For KD-R412/KD-R411/KD-R35)

11 Listening to the other external

components

12 Using the remote controller

(For KD-R412/KD-R411)

13 Selecting a preset sound mode
13 Menu operations
17 More about this unit
20 Maintenance
21 Troubleshooting
24 Specifications

How to forcibly eject a disc

[Hold]

• You can forcibly eject the loaded disc even
if the disc is locked. To lock/unlock the disc,

8.

• Be careful not to drop the disc when it ejects.

• If this does not work, reset your unit.

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Canceling the display demonstration

1 Turn on the power.

2

[Hold]

(Initial setting)

3

Setting the clock

1 Turn on the power.

2

3 Select <CLOCK>.

4 Select <CLOCK SET>.

5 Adjust the hour.

[Hold]

(Initial setting)

4 Select <DEMO OFF>.

5

6 Finish the procedure.

6 Adjust the minute.

7 Select <24H/12H>.

8 Select <24 HOUR> or

<12 HOUR>.

9 Finish the procedure.

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Basic operations

Control dialEjects the disc Loading slot

Detaches the panel

Remote sensor (for KD-R412/KD-R411)
You can control this unit with an
optionally purchased remote control,
RM-RK50 (

When you press or hold the following button(s)...

12).

Button General operation

• Turns on.

• Selects the available sources (if the power is turned on). If the source is ready,
playback also starts.

• Turns off if pressed and held.

• Adjusts the volume level.

• Selects items.

Display window

Auxiliary input jack

For KD-R412/
KD-R411/KD-R35

USB (Universal Serial
Bus) input jack

• Mutes the sound while listening to a source. If the source is “CD“ or “USB,“
playback pauses. Press the control dial again to cancel muting or resume
playback.

• Confirms selection.

• Selects the sound mode.

• Enters tone level adjustment directly ( 13) if pressed and held.

Enters playback mode menu directly ( 9).

• Returns to the previous menu

• Activates/deactivates TA Standby Reception

• Enters PTY Searching mode if pressed and held

Power off : Checks the current clock time
Power on : Changes the display information

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Listening to the radio

~

]

“FM” or “AM”

Ÿ

“ST” lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength.

Manual search

“M” flashes, then press

[Hold]

the button repeatedly.

When an FM stereo broadcast is
hard to receive

1

[Hold]

2

]

<TUNER> ] <MONO> ]
<MONO ON>
Reception improves, but stereo effect
will be lost.

To restore the stereo effect, repeat the same
procedure to select <MONO OFF>.

Changing the display information

Frequency = Clock = (back to
the beginning)

Automatic presetting (FM)—

SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory)

You can preset up to 18 stations for FM.

While listening to a station...

1

[Hold]

2

]

<TUNER> ] <SSM> ]
<SSM 01 – 06> / <SSM 07 – 12> /
<SSM 13 – 18>
“SSM” flashes and local stations with
the strongest signals are searched and
stored automatically.

To preset another 6 stations, repeat the
above procedure by selecting one of the other
6 SSM setting ranges.

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Manual presetting (FM/AM)

You can preset up to 18 stations for FM and 6
stations for AM.

Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.50 MHz into preset
number “04.”

1

]

“92.50MHz”

2

“PRESET MODE” flashes.

[Hold]

3

]

Selects preset number “04.”

“P04” flashes and “MEMORY” appears.

Selecting a preset station

1

The following features are available
only for FM Radio Data System stations.

Searching for your favourite
FM Radio Data System
programme—

You can tune in to a station broadcasting your
favourite programme by searching for a PTY
code.

1

The last selected PTY code appears.

PTY Search

[Hold]

2

]

Select one of your favourite

programme types or a PTY code ( 17),
and start searching.

If there is a station broadcasting a
programme of the same PTY code as you
have selected, that station is tuned in.

or

2

Standby receptions

TA Standby Reception

TA Standby Reception allows the unit to switch
temporarily to Traffic Announcement (TA) from
any source other than AM.

• The volume changes to the preset TA volume
level if the current level is lower than the
preset level ( 15).

To activate TA Standby Reception

• To activate the reception, tune in to another
station providing Radio Data System signals
required for TA Standby Reception.

• To deactivate the reception, press
again.

If the TP indicator lights up, TA
Standby Reception is activated.
If the TP indicator flashes, TA
Standby Reception is not yet
activated.

T/P BACK

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PTY Standby Reception

PTY Standby Reception allows the unit to
switch temporarily to your favourite PTY
programme from any source other than AM.

To activate and select your favourite PTY
code for PTY Standby Reception, see “Menu

operations: <PTY-STANDBY>.” (
If the PTY indicator lights up, PTY Standby
Reception is activated.
If the PTY indicator flashes, PTY Standby
Reception is not yet activated.

• To activate the reception, tune in to another
station providing these signals.

• To deactivate the reception, select <PTY OFF>
for the PTY code ( 14). The PTY indicator
goes off.

14)

Tracing the same programme—

Network-Tracking Reception

When driving in an area where FM reception is
not sufficient enough, this unit automatically
tunes in to another FM Radio Data System
station of the same network, possibly
broadcasting the same programme with
stronger signals.

Programme A broadcasting on different
frequency areas (01 – 05)

To change the Network-Tracking Reception
setting, see “Menu operations: <AF-REG>.”

( 14)

Automatic station selection—

Programme Search

Usually when you select a preset number, the
station preset in that number is tuned in.
If the signals from the FM Radio Data System
preset station are not sufficient for good
reception, this unit, using the AF data, tunes in
to another frequency possibly broadcasting the
same programme as the original preset station
is broadcasting.

• See “Menu operations: <P-SEARCH>.” (

Changing the display information

Station name (PS) = Station
Frequency = Programme
type (PTY) = Clock = (back to

the beginning)

15)

Listening to a disc

~
Ÿ

Stopping playback and ejecting
the disc

“NO DISC” appears.
Press /

SOURCE

another playback source.

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]

to listen to

Turn on the power.

All tracks will be played repeatedly until you
change the source or eject the disc.

Prohibiting disc ejection

[Hold]

To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same
procedure.

Selects folder of the MP3/WMA

Selecting the playback modes

You can use only one of the following playback
modes at a time.

1

Selects track

Fast-forwards or

[Hold]

reverses the track

Selecting a track/folder

1

2

For MP3/WMA discs, select the desired folder,
then the desired track by repeating step 2.

• To return to the previous menu, press

BACK

.

Caution on volume setting:

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.

Changing the display information

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)

* If the current disc is an audio CD, “NO NAME”

appears.

If an MP3/WMA file does not have Tag

information or <TAG DISPLAY> is set to
<TAG OFF> ( 14), folder name and file name
appear.

2

]

“REPEAT” “RANDOM”

3

REPEAT
TRACK RPT : Repeats current track
FOLDER RPT : Repeats current folder

RANDOM
FOLDER RND : Randomly plays all tracks

of current folder, then
tracks of next folders

ALL RND : Randomly plays all tracks

To cancel repeat play or random play, select
“RPT OFF” or “RND OFF.”

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Listening to the USB device (For KD-R412/KD-R411/KD-R35)

This unit can play MP3/WMA tracks stored in a USB device.

~

]

Turn on the

power.

If a USB device has been attached...

Pressing
playback starts from where it has been stopped
previously.

• If a different USB device is currently attached,

/ SOURCE

turns on the power and

playback starts from the beginning.

Ÿ

Stopping playback and detaching
the USB device

Straightly pull it out from the unit.
“NO USB” appears. Press
another playback source.

You can operate the USB device in the same
way you operate the files on a disc.

Caution on volume setting:

USB devices produce very little noise compared
with other sources. Lower the volume before
playing a USB to avoid damaging the speakers
by sudden increase of the output level.

/ SOURCE

USB input jack

All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the
source or detach the USB device.

USB memory

Cautions:

• Avoid using the USB device if it might hinder
your safety driving.

• Do not pull out and attach the USB device
repeatedly while “READING” is shown on the
display.

• Do not start the car engine if a USB device is
connected.

• This unit may not be able to play the files
depending on the type of USB device.

to listen to

• Operation and power supply may not work as
intended for some USB devices.

• You cannot connect a computer to the USB
input terminal of the unit.

• Make sure all important data has been backed
up to avoid losing the data.

• 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.

• Some USB devices may not work immediately
after attaching USB device or turn on the
power.

• For more details about USB operations, see
page 19.

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Listening to the other external components

You can connect an external component to the
AUX (auxiliary) input jack on the control panel.
Preparation: Make sure <AUX ON> is selected
for the <SRC SELECT>
( 16)

• For details, refer also to the instructions
supplied with the adapter or external
components.

Connecting an external component to the AUX input jack

=

<AUX IN> setting.

3.5 mm stereo mini plug
(not supplied)

~

]

“AUX IN”

Ÿ Turn on the connected component

and start playing the source.

!

]

Adjust the volume.

⁄ Adjust the sound as you

( 13)

want.

Portable audio player,

etc.

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Using the remote controller

KD-R412/KD-R411 can be remotely controlled
as instructed here (with an optionally
purchased remote controller). We recommend
that you use remote controller RM-RK50 with
your unit.

Installing the lithium coin battery
(CR2025)

1

• Turns the power on if pressed briefly.

• Turns the power off if pressed and held.

2

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.

Before using the remote controller:

• Aim the remote controller directly at the
remote sensor on the unit.

• DO NOT expose the remote sensor to bright
light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting).

Remote sensor

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• Changes the preset stations.

• Changes the folder of the MP3/WMA.

3

Adjusts the volume level.

4

Selects the sound mode.

5

Selects the source.

6

• Searches for stations if pressed briefly.

• Fast-forwards or reverses the track if

• Changes the tracks if pressed briefly.

Warning (to prevent accidents and
damage):

• Do not install any battery other than CR2025
or its equivalent.

• Do not leave the remote controller in a place
(such as dashboards) exposed to direct
sunlight for a long time.

• Store the battery in a place where children
cannot reach.

• Do not recharge, short, disassemble, heat the
battery, or dispose of it in a fire.

• Do not leave the battery with other metallic
materials.

• Do not poke the battery with tweezers or
similar tools.

• Wrap the battery with tape and insulate when
throwing away or saving it.

(For KD-R412/KD-R411)

When the power is on, pressing the
button also mutes the sound or pauses.
To cancel muting or resume playback,
press the same button again.

pressed and held.

Selecting a preset sound mode

You can select a preset sound mode suitable
for the music genre.

FLAT = NATURAL = DYNAMIC = VOCAL

=

BOOST
the beginning)

While listening, you can adjust the tone level of
the selected sound mode.

BASS BOOST = USER = (back to

1

[Hold]

Storing your own sound mode

You can store your own adjustments in memory.

1

[Hold]

2

]

<PRO EQ> ] <BASS> / <MIDDLE> /

<TREBLE>

3

2

Adjust the level (–06 to +06) of the
selected tone (BASS / MIDDLE / TREBLE).
The sound mode is automatically stored
and changed to “USER.”

4

The current sound mode changes to “USER”
automatically.

Menu operations

1 2 3

Category

DEMO

CLOCK

[Hold]

Menu item Selectable setting, [ Initial: Underlined ]

DEMO

Display
demonstration

CLOCK SET

Clock setting

• DEMO ON

• DEMO OFF
[ 0:00 ]

: Display demonstration will be activated

automatically if no operation is done for about
20 seconds. ( 4)

: Cancels.
: Adjust the hour, then the minute. (

Adjust the sound elements of the
selected tone. ( 19)

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust other
tones.
The adjustments made will be stored
automatically in “USER.”

Repeat step 2 if necessary.

• To return to the previous menu,
press

BACK

.

• To exit from the menu, press
or

MENU

.

DISP

4)

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Category

Menu item Selectable setting, [ Initial: Underlined ]

24H/12H

Time display

• 24 HOUR

• 12 HOUR

: For settings,

4.

mode

CLOCK ADJ *

CLOCK

Clock
adjustment

BASS —

1

• AUTO

• OFF

: The built-in clock is automatically adjusted

using the CT (clock time) data in the Radio Data
System signal.

: Cancels.
: For settings,

13.

MIDDLE

PRO EQ

TREBLE
DIMMER • DIMMER ON

• DIMMER OFF

2

SCROLL *

• SCROLL ONCE

• SCROLL AUTO

• SCROLL OFF

DISPLAY

TAG DISPLAY

Pressing
regardless of the setting.

• TAG ON

: Dims the display and button illumination.
: Cancels.

: Scrolls the displayed information once.
: Repeats scrolling (at 5-second intervals).
: Cancels.

DISP

for more than one second can scroll the display

: Shows the Tag information while playing MP3/

WMA tracks.

3

SSM *
Strong-station
Sequential

• TAG OFF

• SSM 01 – 06

• SSM 07 – 12

• SSM 13 – 18

: Cancels.
: For settings,

6.

Memory

4

AF-REG *
Alternative
frequency/
regionalization

TUNER

reception

• AF ON

• AF-REG ON

: When the currently received signals become

weak, the unit switches to another station (the
programme may differ from the one currently
received). (The AF indicator lights up.)

: When the currently received signals become

weak, the unit switches to another station
broadcasting the same programme. (The AF
and REG indicators light up.)

• OFF

PTY­STANDBY *

1

*

Takes effect only when CT (clock time) data is received.

2

*

Some characters or symbols will not be shown correctly (or will be blanked) on the display.

3, *4

• PTY OFF, PTY
codes

: Cancels.
: Activates PTY Standby Reception with one of

the PTY codes ( 17).

*3 Displayed only when the source is “FM.”
*4 Only for FM Radio Data System stations.

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Category

Menu item Selectable setting, [ Initial: Underlined ]

TA VOLUME *
Traffic
announcement
volume

5

• VOLUME 00 –

VOLUME 50 (or
VOLUME 00 –
VOLUME 30) *

:

—

6

[ VOLUME 15 ]

P-SEARCH *
Programme

5

• SEARCH ON

• SEARCH OFF

: Activates Programme Search. (
: Cancels.

8)

search

7

MONO *

TUNER

Monaural mode

IF BAND

Intermediate
frequency band

• MONO ON

• MONO OFF

• AUTO

• WIDE

: Activate monaural mode to improve FM

reception, but stereo effect will be lost.

: Restore the stereo effect. ( 6)
: Increases the tuner selectivity to reduce

interference noises between adjacent
stations. (Stereo effect may be lost.)

: Subject to interference noises from adjacent

stations, but sound quality will not be
degraded and the stereo effect will remain.

8

FADER *

BALANCE *

LOUD

Loudness

AUDIO

AUX ADJUST *

Auxiliary adjust
(For KD-R312/
KD-R311)

9

10

R06 – F06
[ 00 ]

L06 – R06

[ 00 ]

• LOUD ON

• LOUD OFF

AUX ADJ 00 —
AUX ADJ 05

: Adjust the front and rear speaker output

balance.

: Adjust the left and right speaker output

balance.

: Boost low and high frequencies to produce a

well-balanced sound at a low volume level.

: Cancels.
: Adjust the auxiliary input level to avoid the

sudden increase of the output level when
changing the source to external component
connected to the AUX input jack on the
control panel.

5

Only for FM Radio Data System stations.

*
*6 Depends on the amplifier gain control.
*7 Displayed only when the source is “FM.”
*8 If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader level to “00.”
*9 For KD-R412/KD-R411/KD-R312/KD-R311: This adjustment will not affect the subwoofer output.

10

*

Displayed only when <AUX IN> is set to <AUX ON>.

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Category

Menu item Selectable setting, [ Initial: Underlined ]

VOL ADJUST

Volume adjust
(For KD-R412/
KD-R411/KD-R35)

VOL ADJ –05 —
VOL ADJ +05

[ VOL ADJ 00 ]

: Preset the volume adjustment level of

each source (except FM), compared to the
FM volume level. The volume level will
automatically increase or decrease when
you change the source.

• Before making an adjustment, select the
source you want to adjust.

• “VOL ADJ FIX” appears on the display if
“FM” is selected as the source.

L/O MODE *

11

Line output mode

• SUB.W

: Select if the REAR LINE OUT terminals are

used for connecting a subwoofer (through
an external amplifier).

• REAR

: Select if the REAR LINE OUT terminals are

used for connecting the speakers (through
an external amplifier).

11, *12

SUB.W FREQ *
Subwoofer cutoff

AUDIO

frequency

• LOW

• MID

: Frequencies lower than 72 Hz are sent to the

subwoofer.

: Frequencies lower than 111 Hz are sent to

the subwoofer.

• HIGH

: Frequencies lower than 157 Hz are sent to

the subwoofer.

SUB.W LEVEL

*

Subwoofer level

11, *12

SUB.W 00 —
SUB.W 08

: Adjust the subwoofer output level.

[ SUB.W 04 ]

BEEP

TEL MUTING

Telephone muting

AMP GAIN *

13

Amplifier gain
control

14

AM *
AM station

SRC

SELECT

11

For KD-R412/KD-R411/KD-R312/KD-R311.

*

12

*

Displayed only when <L/O MODE> is set to <SUB.W>.

13

*

The volume level automatically changes to “VOLUME 30” if you change to <LOW POWER> with the

15

AUX IN *
Auxiliary input

• BEEP ON

• BEEP OFF

• MUTING 1/

MUTING 2

• MUTING OFF

• LOW POWER

• HIGH POWER

• AM ON

• AM OFF

• AUX ON

• AUX OFF

: Activates the keypress tone.
: Deactivates the keypress tone.

: Select either one which mutes the sounds

while using a mobile phone.

: Cancels.
: VOLUME 00 – VOLUME 30 (Select if the

maximum power of each speaker is less than
50 W to prevent damaging the speakers.)

: VOLUME 00 – VOLUME 50
: Enable “AM” in source selection.

: Disable “AM” in source selection.
: Enable “AUX IN” in source selection.

: Disable “AUX IN” in source selection.

volume level is set higher than “VOLUME 30.”

14

*

Displayed only when any source other than “AM” is selected.

15

*

Displayed only when any source other than “AUX IN” is selected.

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More about this unit

Basic operations

General

• If you turn off the power while listening to
a track, playback will start from where it had
been stopped previously next time you turn

on the power.

• If no operation is done for about 60 seconds
after pressing
be canceled.

MENU

button, the operation will

Tuner operations

Storing stations in memory

• 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.

• When storing a station manually, the
previously preset station is erased when a new
station is stored in the same preset number.

FM Radio Data System operations

• Network-Tracking Reception requires two
types of Radio Data System signals—PI
(Programme Identification) and AF
(Alternative Frequency) to work correctly.

• If a Traffic Announcement is received by
TA Standby Reception, the volume level
automatically changes to the preset level (TA
VOLUME) if the current level is lower than the
preset level.

• When Alternative Frequency Reception is
activated (with AF selected), Network-Tracking
Reception is also activated automatically.

• PTY codes: NEWS, AFFAIRS, INFO, SPORT,
EDUCATE, DRAMA, CULTURE, SCIENCE,
VARIED, POP M (music), ROCK M (music), EASY
M (music), LIGHT M (music), CLASSICS, OTHER
M (music), WEATHER, FINANCE, CHILDREN,
SOCIAL, RELIGION, PHONE IN, TRAVEL,
LEISURE, JAZZ, COUNTRY, NATION M (music),
OLDIES, FOLK M (music), DOCUMENT

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)/CD­RWs (Rewritable) in audio CD (CD-DA), MP3
and WMA formats.

• If you change the source while listening to a
disc, playback stops. Next time you select “CD”
as the playback source, playback will start
from where it had been stopped previously.

• When a disc is inserted upside down, “PLEASE”
and “EJECT” appear alternately on the display.
Press 0 to eject the disc.

• If the ejected disc is not removed within
15 seconds, it is automatically inserted into
the loading slot again to protect it from dust.

• MP3 and WMA “tracks” (words “file” and “track”
are used interchangeably) are recorded in
“folders.”

• While fast-forwarding or reversing on an MP3
or WMA disc, you can only hear intermittent
sounds.

Playing a CD-R or CD-RW

• Use only “finalized” CD-Rs or CD-RWs.

• This unit can only play back files of the same
type as those detected first if a disc includes
both audio CD (CD-DA) files and MP3/WMA
files.

• This unit can play back multi-session discs;
however, unclosed sessions will be skipped
while playing.

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• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not play back on
this unit because of their disc characteristics,
or for the following reasons:

– Discs are dirty or scratched.
– Moisture condensation has occurred on the

lens inside the unit.
– The 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.

• Do not use the following CD-Rs or CD-RWs:
– Discs with stickers, labels, or a protective seal

stuck to the surface.
– Discs on which labels can be directly printed

by an ink jet printer.
Using these discs under high temperature

or high humidity may cause malfunctions or
damage to the unit.

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:
MP3: 32 kbps — 320 kbps
WMA: 32 kbps — 192 kbps

– Sampling frequency of MP3:
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz (for MPEG-1)
16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz (for MPEG-2)
– Sampling frequency of WMA:

22.05 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
– Disc format: ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2,

Romeo, Joliet, Windows extension

• The maximum number of characters for
file/folder names (includes 4 extension
characters—<.mp3> or <.wma>): 12 — 128
characters (depending on the media used,
etc.).

• 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.

– MP3 files encoded in an inappropriate

format.
– MP3 files encoded with Layer 1/2.
– WMA files encoded in lossless, professional,

and voice format.
– WMA files which are not based upon

Windows Media ® Audio.
– WMA files copy-protected with DRM.
– Files which have data such as AIFF, ATRAC3,

etc.

• The search function works but search speed is

not constant.

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Playing MP3/WMA tracks from a
USB device (for KD-R412/KD-R411/
KD-R35)

• While playing from a USB device, the playback
order may differ from other players.

• This unit may be unable to play back some
USB devices or some files due to their
characteristics or recording conditions.

• Depending on the shape of the USB devices
and connection ports, some USB devices may
not be attached properly or the connection
might be loose.

• Connect one USB mass storage class device to
the unit at a time. Do not use a USB hub.

• If the connected USB device does not have
the correct files, “CANNOT PLAY” appears.

• This unit can show Tag (Version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2,

2.3, or 2.4) for MP3 files and for WMA files.

• This unit can play back MP3/WMA files
meeting the conditions below:

– Bit rate of MP3/WMA: 32 kbps — 320 kbps
– Sampling frequency of MP3:
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz (for MPEG-1)
16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz (for MPEG-2)
– Sampling frequency of WMA:

22.05 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

• This unit can play back MP3 files recorded in
VBR (variable bit rate).

• The maximum number of characters for:

– Folder names : 32 characters
– File names : 32 characters
– MP3 Tag : 64 characters
– WMA Tag : 32 characters

• This unit can recognize a total of 5 000 files,
255 folders (255 files per folder including
folder without unsupported files), and of 8
hierarchies.

• This unit does not support SD card reader.

• This unit cannot recognize a USB device
whose rating is other than 5 V and exceeds
500 mA.

• USB devices equipped with special functions
such as data security functions cannot be
used with the unit.

• Do not use a USB device with 2 or more
partitions.

• This unit may not recognized a USB device
connected through a USB card reader.

• This unit may not play back files in a USB
device properly when using a USB extension
cord.

• This unit cannot play back the following files:

– MP3 files encoded with MP3i and MP3 PRO

format.

– MP3 files encoded in an inappropriate

format.
– MP3 files encoded with Layer 1/2.
– WMA files encoded in lossless, professional,

and voice format.
– WMA files not based on Windows Media®

Audio.

Preset sound mode

Tone

BASS 60 Hz

MIDDLE 0.5 kHz

TREBLE 10.0 kHz

Sound element

Frequency Level Q

–06 to +06 Q1.0

80 Hz
100 Hz
200 Hz

–06 to +06 Q0.75

1.0 kHz

1.5 kHz

2.5 kHz
–06 to +06 Q FIX

12.5 kHz

15.0 kHz

17.5 kHz

Q1.25

Q1.25

Q1.5
Q2.0

Q1.0

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Maintenance

How to clean the connectors

Frequent detachment will deteriorate the
connectors.
To minimize this possibility, periodically wipe
the connectors with a cotton swab or cloth
moistened with alcohol, being careful not to
damage the connectors.

Connectors

Moisture condensation

Moisture may condense on the lens inside the
unit in the following cases:

• After starting the heater in the car.

• If it becomes very humid inside the car.
Should this occur, the unit may malfunction.
In this case, eject the disc and leave the unit
turned on for a few hours until the moisture
has evaporated.

How to handle discs

When removing a disc
from its case, press down

the center holder of the case
and lift the disc out, holding
it by the edges.

• Always hold the disc by the edges. Do not
touch its recording surface.

When storing a disc in its case, gently insert
the disc around the center holder (with the
printed surface facing up).

• Make sure to store discs in cases after use.

Center holder

To keep discs clean

A dirty disc may not play
correctly. If a disc does become
dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth
in a straight line from center to
edge.

• Do not use any solvents (for example,
conventional record cleaner, spray, thinner,
benzine, etc.) to clean discs.

To play new discs

New discs may have some
rough spots around the inner
and outer edges. If such a disc
is used, this unit may reject the
disc.
To remove these rough spots, rub the edges
with a pencil or ball-point pen, etc.

Do not use the following discs:

Single CD (8 cm disc) Warped disc

Sticker and sticker

residue

Unusual shape

Transparent or

semitransparent

parts on its recording

area

Stick-on label

C-thru Disc

(semitransparent

disc)

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Troubleshooting

Symptom Remedy/Cause

Sound cannot be heard from the
speakers.

“PROTECT” appears on the display
and no operations can be done.

General

The unit does not work at all.

“AUX” cannot be selected. Check the <SRC SELECT>

SSM automatic presetting does
not work.

Static noise while listening to the

FM/AM

radio.

“AM” cannot be selected.

Disc cannot be played back. Insert the disc correctly.

• CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played
back.

• Tracks on the CD-R/CD-RW
cannot be skipped.

Disc can neither be played back
nor ejected.

• Adjust the volume to the optimum level.

• Make sure the unit is not muted/paused ( 5).

• Check the cords and connections.

Check to be sure the terminals of the speaker leads
are covered with insulating tape properly, then
reset the unit (
If “PROTECT” does not disappear, consult your JVC
IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT dealer or a company
supplying kits.

Reset the unit. (

( 16)

Store stations manually.

Connect the aerial firmly.

Check the <SRC SELECT>

• Insert a finalized CD-R/CD-RW.

• Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW with the component
which you used for recording.

• Unlock the disc. (

• Eject the disc forcibly. ( 3)

3).

3)

=

<AUX IN> setting.

=

<AM> setting. ( 16)

8)

Disc sound is sometimes

Disc playback

interrupted.

“NO DISC” appears on the display. Insert a playable disc into the loading slot.

“PLEASE” and “EJECT“ appear
alternately on the display.

• Stop playback while driving on rough roads.

• Change the disc.

• Check the cords and connections.

Press

0

, then insert a disc correctly.

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Symptom Remedy/Cause

Disc cannot be played back. • Use a disc with MP3/WMA tracks recorded in a format

compliant with ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, Romeo, or
Joliet.

• Add the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to the
file names.

Noise is generated. Skip to another track or change the disc. (Do not add

the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to non-MP3 or
WMA tracks.)

A longer readout time is
required (“READING” keeps
flashing on the display).

Tracks do not play back in the
order you have intended them
to play.

For KD-R412/KD-R411/KD-R35:

MP3/WMA playback

“NO FILE” appears on the display.

“NOT SUPPORT” appears on the
display and track skips.

The elapsed playing time is not
correct.

The correct characters are not
displayed (e.g. album name).

Do not use too many hierarchical levels and folders.

The playback order is determined when the files are
recorded.

Selected folder is an empty folder *. Select another
folder that contains MP3/WMA tracks.

* Folder that is physically empty or folder that contains

data but does not contain valid MP3/WMA track.

Skip to the next track encoded in an appropriate
format or to the next non-copy-protected WMA track.

This sometimes occurs during playback. This is caused
by how the tracks are recorded on the disc.

This unit can only display letters (upper case), numbers,
and a limited number of symbols.

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Symptom Remedy/Cause

Noise is generated. The track played back is not an MP3/WMA track. Skip to

another file. (Do not add the extension code <.mp3> or
<.wma> to non-MP3 or WMA tracks.)

“READING” keeps flashing on
the display.

“NO FILE” appears on the
display.

“NOT SUPPORT” appears on the
display and track skips.

Tracks/folders are not played
back in the order you have
intended.

• “CANNOT PLAY” flashes on
the display.

• “NO USB” appears on the
display.

USB device playback (for KD-R412/KD-R411/KD-R35)

• The unit cannot detect the
USB device.

The correct characters are not
displayed (e.g. album name).

While playing a track, sound is
sometimes interrupted.

JVC bears no responsibility for any loss of the data in the USB mass storage class device
while using this System.

• Readout time varies depending on the USB device.

• Do not use too many hierarchy or folders.

• Turn off the power then on again.

• Reattach the USB device again.

Selected folder is an empty folder*. Select another
folder that contains MP3/WMA tracks.

* Folder that is physically empty or folder that contains

data but does not contain valid MP3/WMA track.

Skip to the next track encoded in an appropriate format
or to the next non-copy-protected WMA track.

The playback order is determined by the write-in time
stamp. The first track/folder written into the USB device
will be the first track/folder for playback.

• Attach a USB device that contains tracks encoded in
an appropriate format.

• Reattach the USB device again.

This unit can only display letters (upper case), numbers,
and a limited number of symbols.

The MP3/WMA tracks have not been properly copied
into the USB device.
Copy MP3/WMA tracks again into the USB device, and
try again.

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Specifications

Maximum Power Output: Front/

Rear:

Continuous Power Output (RMS): Front/

Rear:

Load Impedance: 4 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω allowance)
Tone Control Range: Bass: ±12 dB (60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 200 Hz)

Middle: ±12 dB (0.5 kHz, 1.0 kHz, 1.5 kHz, 2.5 kHz)

Treble: ±12 dB (10.0 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 15.0 kHz,

Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70 dB

AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION

Line-Out Level/Impedance: Except

KD-R35:

Subwoofer-Out Level/Impedance: Except

KD-R35:
Output Impedance: 1 kΩ
Other Terminal: • AUX (auxiliary) input jack, Aerial input

• For KD-R412/KD-R411: Steering wheel remote

• For KD-R35: USB input Jack

Frequency Range: FM: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz

AM: MW: 522 kHz to 1 620 kHz

LW: 144 kHz to 279 kHz
FM Tuner: Usable Sensitivity: 9.3 dBf (0.8 μV/75 Ω)

50 dB
Quieting Sensitivity:

Alternate Channel
Selectivity (400 kHz):

TUNER SECTION

MW Tuner: Sensitivity: 20 μV

LW Tuner: Sensitivity: 50 μV

Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 15 000 Hz
Stereo Separation: 40 dB

Selectivity: 40 dB

50 W per channel

19 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz to
20 000 Hz at no more than 0.8% total
harmonic distortion.

Q1.0, Q1.25, Q1.5, Q2.0

Q0.75, Q1.0, Q1.25

17.5 kHz)
Q (Fixed)

2.5 V/20 kΩ load (full scale)

2.5 V/20 kΩ load (full scale)

input, USB input Jack

16.3 dBf (1.8 μV/75 Ω)

65 dB

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Type: Compact disc player
Signal Detection System: Non-contact optical pickup

(semiconductor laser)
Number of Channels: 2 channels (stereo)
Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Dynamic Range: 93 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 98 dB

CD PLAYER SECTION

Wow and Flutter: Less than measurable limit
MP3 Decoding Format: (MPEG1/2 Audio Layer 3) Max. Bit Rate: 320 kbps
WMA (Windows Media® Audio) Decoding Format: Max. Bit Rate: 192 kbps
USB Standard: USB 1.1, USB 2.0
Data Transfer Rate (Full Speed): Max. 12 Mbps
Compatible Device: Mass storage class
Compatible File System: FAT 32/16/12

USB SECTION

(for KD-R412/

Playable Audio Format: MP3/WMA

KD-R411/KD-R35)

Max. Current: DC 5 V
Power Requirement: Operating Voltage: DC 14.4 V (11 V to 16 V allowance)
Grounding System: Negative ground
Allowable Operating Temperature: 0°C to +40°C
Dimensions (W × H × D):

GENERAL

(approx.)

Mass: 1.3 kg (excluding accessories)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Installation Size: 182 mm × 52 mm × 160 mm
Panel Size: 188 mm × 58 mm × 13 mm

500 mA

Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation 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

Vous avez des PROBLÈMES de fonctionnement?

Réinitialisez votre appareil

Référez-vous à la page intitulée Comment réinitialiser votre appareil

Dear Customer,
This apparatus is in conformance with the valid
European directives and standards regarding
electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety.

European representative of Victor Company of
Japan, Limited is:
JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH
Postfach 10 05 04
61145 Friedberg
Germany

EN, FR

Cher(e) client(e),
Cet appareil est conforme aux directives et
normes européennes en vigueur concernant la
compatibilité électromagnétique et à la sécurité
électrique.

Représentant européen de la société Victor
Company of Japan, Limited:
JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH
Postfach 10 05 04
61145 Friedberg
Allemagne

1009DTSMDTJEIN© 2009 Victor Company of Japan, Limited

KD-R418

CD RECEIVER : INSTRUCTIONS/INSTALLATION

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.

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.

1009DTSMDTJEIN

EN
© 2009 Victor Company of Japan, Limited

Canceling the display demonstration

1 Turn on the power.

2

[Hold]

(Initial setting)

3

4 Select <DEMO OFF>.

5

6 Finish the procedure.

GET0632-001A

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

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

4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED OUTSIDE THE UNIT.

[J]

servicing to qualified service personnel.

with optical instruments.

For safety...

[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.

• 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.

Setting the clock

1 Turn on the power.

2

[Hold]

(Initial setting)

3 Select <CLOCK>.

4 Select <CLOCK SET>.

Preparations

How to attach/detach the control
panel

How to reset your unit

Reset the unit after installation is
completed.

• Your preset adjustments will
also be erased.

How to forcibly eject a disc

[Hold]

• You can forcibly eject the loaded disc even if the
disc is locked. To lock/unlock the disc, see page 2.

• Be careful not to drop the disc when it ejects.

• If this does not work, reset your unit.

Preparing the remote controller
(RM-RK50)

When you use the remote controller for the first time,
pull out the insulation sheet.

Insulation sheet

5 Adjust the hour.

6 Adjust the minute.

7 Finish the procedure.

If the effectiveness of the remote controller
decreases, replace the battery.

Replacing the lithium coin battery

CR2025

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

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.

Warning (about battery handling)

To prevent accidents and damage:

• 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.

• Wrap the battery with tape and insulate when
throwing away or saving it.

Basic operations

Ejects the disc

Detaches the panel

Returns to the previous menu

• DO NOT expose to bright sunlight.

When you press or hold the following button(s)...

Main unit

1

Control dial

Remote sensor

Remote

controller

Turns on.

• When the power is on, pressing
also attenuates the sound or pauses. Press
muting or resume playback.

Turns off if pressed and held.

Selects the available sources (if the power is turned on).

• If the source is ready, playback also starts.

Adjusts the volume level.

— Selects items.

• Mutes the sound while listening to a source. If the source is “CD” or

—

— Enters playback mode menu directly (see page 2).

—

“USB,” playback pauses. Press the control dial again to cancel muting
or resume playback.

• Confirms selection.

Selects the sound mode.

• Enters tone level adjustment directly (see page 3) if pressed and held

EQ BASS-TRE on the main unit.

Power off : Checks the current clock time.
Power on : Changes the display information.

Loading slot

Display window

Auxiliary input jack

USB (Universal Serial
Bus) input jack

General operations

/I/ATT on the remote controller

/I/ATT again to cancel

Listening to the radio

Listening to the disc

~

]

“FM” or “AM”

Ÿ

“ST” lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with
sufficient signal strength.

Manual search

“M” flashes, then press the

[Hold]

button repeatedly.

When an FM stereo broadcast is hard
to receive

1

[Hold]

2

]

<TUNER> ] <MONO> ] <MONO ON>
Reception improves, but stereo effect will be
lost.

To restore the stereo effect, repeat the same
procedure to select <MONO OFF>.

Automatic presetting (FM)—

SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory)

You can preset up to 18 stations for FM.

While listening to a station...

1

[Hold]

2

] <TUNER> ] <SSM> ] <SSM 01 – 06> /
<SSM 07 – 12> / <SSM 13 – 18>
“SSM” flashes and local stations with the
strongest signals are searched and stored
automatically.

To preset another 6 stations, repeat the above
procedure by selecting one of the other six SSM
setting ranges.

Manual presetting (FM/AM)

You can preset up to 18 stations for FM and 6
stations for AM.

Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.50 MHz into preset
number “04.”

1

]

“92.50MHz”

2

“PRESET MODE” flashes.

[Hold]

3

]

Selects preset number “04.”

“P04” flashes and “MEMORY” appears.

Selecting a preset station

1

or

2

Assigning title to a station

You can assign titles to 30 station frequencies (FM
and AM) using 8 characters (maximum) for each title.

1

]

“FM” or “AM”

2

]

Show the title entry screen.

[Hold]

3

]

Selects a character.

4

]

Move to the next (or previous) character

position.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you finish entering

5

the title.

6

To erase the entire title, press and hold
step 2, then press the control dial.

Available characters

ABCDEFGHI

J K LMNOPQR
STUVWXYZ0
123456789

—/ <> Space

Changing the display information

Station name * = Frequency =
Clock = (back to the beginning)

* If no title is assigned to a station, “NO NAME” appears

for a few seconds.

DISP

after

Using the remote controller

5 U

/ D ∞: Changes the preset stations

2 R

/ F 3: Searches for stations

~

]

Turn on the power.

Stopping playback and ejecting the disc

“NO DISC” appears.
Press

/ SOURCE

playback source.

Ÿ

All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the source or
eject the disc.

to listen to another

Selecting the playback modes

You can use only one of the following playback
modes at a time.

Prohibiting disc ejection

[Hold]

To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same
procedure.

Caution on volume setting:

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.

Selects folder of the MP3/
WMA

Selects track

Fast-forwards or reverses

[Hold]

the track

Selecting a track/folder

1

2

For MP3/WMA discs, select the desired folder, then
the desired track by repeating step 2.

• To return to the previous menu, press

BACK

.

To cancel repeat play or random play, select
“RPT OFF” or “RND OFF.”

Changing the display information

Disc title/Album name/performer (folder name)*

=

number with the elapsed playing time = Current
track number with the clock time = (back to the

beginning)

* If the current disc is an audio CD, “NO NAME” appears.
If an MP3/WMA file does not have Tag information

Using the remote controller

Listening to the USB device

This unit can play MP3/WMA tracks stored in a USB device.

~

]

Ÿ

Turn on the power.

USB input jack

1

2

]

“REPEAT” j “RANDOM”

3

REPEAT
TRACK RPT
FOLDER RPT

RANDOM
FOLDER RND

ALL RND

Track title (file name)* = Current track

or <TAG DISPLAY> is set to <TAG OFF> (see page 3),
folder name and file name appear.

: Repeats current track
: Repeats current folder

: Randomly plays all tracks of

current folder, then tracks of
next folders

: Randomly plays all tracks

5 U

/ D ∞: Selects folder of the MP3/

WMA

2 R

/ F 3: Selects track

2 R

/ F

3

: Fast-forwards or reverses the

[Hold]

track

USB memory

Listening to the external components

You can connect an external component to the AUX
(auxiliary) input jack on the control panel.

• Make sure <AUX ON> is selected for the
<SRC SELECT>

1

]

Turn on the connected component and start

2

playing the source.

“AUX IN”

=

<AUX IN> setting on page 3.

Portable audio player,

etc.

3.5 mm (3/16”) stereo mini
plug (not supplied)

All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the source or
detach the USB device.

If a USB device has been attached...

Pressing
starts from where it has been stopped previously.

• If a different USB device is currently attached,

Stopping playback

/ SOURCE

turns on the power and playback

playback starts from the beginning.

and detaching the

USB device

Straightly pull it out from the unit.
“NO USB” appears. Press
another playback source.

You can operate the USB device in the same way
you operate the files on a disc.

Caution on volume setting:

USB devices produce very little noise compared with
other sources. Lower the volume before playing
a USB to avoid damaging the speakers by sudden
increase of the output level.

/ SOURCE

to listen to

Cautions:

• Avoid using the USB device if it might hinder your
safety driving.

• Do not pull out and attach the USB device
repeatedly while “READING” is shown on the
display.

• Do not start the car engine if a USB device is
connected.

• This unit may not be able to play the files
depending on the type of USB device.

• Operation and power supply may not work as
intended for some USB devices.

• You cannot connect a computer to the USB input
terminal of the unit.

• Make sure all important data has been backed up to
avoid losing the data.

• 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.

• Some USB devices may not work immediately after
attaching USB device or turn on the power.

• For more details about USB operations, see page 5.

2

Selecting a preset 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 tone level of the selected sound
mode.

1

2

[Hold]

Storing your own sound mode

You can store your own adjustments in memory.

1

[Hold]

2

]

<PRO EQ> ] <BASS> / <MIDDLE> / <TREBLE>

3

Tone

BASS 60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz,

MIDDLE 0.5 kHz, 1.0 kHz,

TREBLE 10.0 kHz, 12.5 kHz,

Frequency Level Q

200 Hz

1.5 kHz, 2.5 kHz

15.0 kHz, 17.5 kHz

Sound element

–06 to +06 Q1.0, Q1.25,

Q1.5, Q2.0

–06 to +06 Q0.75, Q1.0,

Q1.25

–06 to +06 Q FIX

Adjust the level (–06 to +06) of the selected tone (BASS /
MIDDLE / TREBLE).
The sound mode is automatically stored and changed to “USER.”

Menu operations

1 2 3

[Hold]

Category Menu item Selectable setting, [

DEMO • DEMO ON

DEMO

CLOCK SET [ 1:00 ] : Adjust the hour, then the minute.

CLOCK

BASS — : For settings, see “Storing your own sound mode.”

MIDDLE

PRO EQ

TREBLE

DIMMER • DIMMER ON

SCROLL *

DISPLAY

TAG
DISPLAY

2

SSM *

AREA

MONO *

TUNER

IF BAND

• DEMO OFF

• DIMMER OFF

1

• SCROLL ONCE

• SCROLL AUTO

• SCROLL OFF

Pressing
setting.

• TAG ON

• TAG OFF

• SSM 01 – 06

• SSM 07 – 12

• SSM 13 – 18

• AREA US

• AREA EU

• AREA SA

2

• MONO ON

• MONO OFF

• AUTO

• WIDE

DISP

for more than one second can scroll the display regardless of the

Repeat step 2 if necessary.

• To return to the previous menu, press

• To exit from the menu, press

: Display demonstration will be activated automatically if

no operation is done for about 20 seconds.

: Cancels.

: Dims the display and button illumination.
: Cancels.

: Scrolls the displayed information once.
: Repeats scrolling (at 5-second intervals).
: Cancels.

: Shows the Tag information while playing MP3/WMA

tracks.

: Cancels.

: For settings, see “Automatic presetting (FM)—SSM

(Strong-station Sequential Memory)” on page 2.

: When using in North/Central/South America. AM/FM

intervals are set to 10 kHz/200 kHz.

: When using in any other areas. AM/FM intervals are set

to 9 kHz/50 kHz (100 kHz during auto search).

: When using in South American countries where FM

interval is 100 kHz. AM interval is set to 10 kHz.

: Activate monaural mode to improve FM reception, but

stereo effect will be lost.

: Restore the stereo effect.

: Increases the tuner selectivity to reduce interference

noises between adjacent stations. (Stereo effect may be
lost.)

: Subject to interference noises from adjacent stations,

but sound quality will not be degraded and the stereo
effect will remain.

Adjust the sound elements of the selected tone ( see table on
the right).

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust other tones.

4

The adjustments made will be stored automatically in “USER.”

The current sound mode changes to “USER” automatically.

Category Menu item Selectable setting, [

.

.

AUDIO

SRC

SELECT

*1 Some characters or symbols will not be shown correctly (or will be blanked) on the display.

2

*

Displayed only when the source is “FM.”

*3 If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader level to “00.”
*4 This adjustment will not affect the subwoofer output.
*5 Displayed only when <L/O MODE> is set to <SUB.W>.
*6 The volume level automatically changes to “VOLUME 30” if you change to <LOW POWER> with the volume level

is set higher than “VOLUME 30.”

*7 Displayed only when any source other than “AM” is selected.
*8 Displayed only when any source other than “AUX IN” is selected.

Initial: Underlined

BACK

DISP

or

MENU

]

3

FADER *

BALANCE *

LOUD

VOL ADJUST

L/O MODE

SUB.W
FREQ *

SUB.W
LEVEL *

BEEP

AMP GAIN *6• LOW POWER

7

AM *

AUX IN *

R06 – F06 [ 00 ] : Adjust the front and rear speaker output balance.

4

L06 – R06 [ 00 ] : Adjust the left and right speaker output balance.

• LOUD ON

• LOUD OFF

VOL ADJ –05 —
VOL ADJ +05
[VOL ADJ 00]

• SUB.W

• REAR

• LOW

5

• MID

• HIGH

SUB.W 00 —

5

SUB.W 08

[ SUB.W 04 ]

• BEEP ON

• BEEP OFF

• HIGH POWER

• AM ON

• AM OFF

8

• AUX ON

• AUX OFF

Initial: Underlined

: Boost low and high frequencies to produce a well-

balanced sound at a low volume level.

: Cancels.

: Preset the volume adjustment level of each source

(except FM), compared to the FM volume level. The
volume level will automatically increase or decrease when
you change the source.

• Before making an adjustment, select the source you
want to adjust.

• “VOL ADJ FIX” appears on the display if “FM” is selected
as the source.

: Select if the REAR LINE OUT terminals are used for

connecting a subwoofer (through an external amplifier).

: Select if the REAR LINE OUT terminals are used for

connecting the speakers (through an external amplifier).

: Frequencies lower than 72 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
: Frequencies lower than 111 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
: Frequencies lower than 157 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.

: Adjust the subwoofer output level.

: Activates the keypress tone.
: Deactivates the keypress tone.

: VOLUME 00 – VOLUME 30 (Select if the maximum power

of each speaker is less than 50 W to prevent damaging the
speakers.)

: VOLUME 00 – VOLUME 50

: Enable “AM” in source selection.
: Disable “AM” in source selection.

: Enable “AUX IN” in source selection.
: Disable “AUX IN” in source selection.

]

3

Installation

This unit is designed to operate on 12 V DC, NEGATIVE ground
electrical systems. If your vehicle does not have this system, a

voltage inverter is required, which can be purchased at JVC car
audio dealers.

Warnings

• To prevent short circuits:
– Disconnect the battery’s negative terminal and make all electrical connections before installing the unit.
– Cover the terminals of the UNUSED leads with insulating tape.

• Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s chassis again after installation.

• Replace the fuse with one of the specified rating.

• Connect speakers with a maximum power of more than 50 W (impedance of 4 Ω to 8 Ω). Otherwise,
change the <AMP GAIN> setting. (See “Menu operations” on page 3.)

• The heat sink becomes very hot after use. Be careful not to touch it when removing this unit.

Heat sink

Parts List

A

Hard case .................................................................................1

B

Control panel.........................................................................1

C

Sleeve .........................................................................................1

The following illustration shows a typical installation. If you have any questions or require information
regarding installation kits, consult your JVC car audio dealer or a company supplying kits.

D

Trim plate .................................................................................1

E

Power cord ..............................................................................1

F

Handles .....................................................................................2

Prepare these before installation....

Electrical connections

IMPORTANT: A custom wiring harness (separately purchased) which is suitable for your car is recommended
for connection between the unit and your car.

• Consult your JVC car audio dealer or a company supplying kits for details.

PRECAUTIONS on power supply and speaker connections

• DO NOT connect the speaker leads of the power cord to the car battery; otherwise, the unit will be
seriously damaged.

• BEFORE connecting the speaker leads of the power cord to the speakers, check the speaker wiring in your
car.

Connecting the external amplifier or subwoofer

1

To the blue (white stripe)
lead of the unit

Signal cord *

Remote lead

1

JVC Amplifier

2

*

Y-connector *

Rear speakers or subwoofer
Make the <L/O MODE> setting accordingly.
(See “Menu operations” on page 3.)

In-dash mounting

When you stand the unit, be careful not to damage
the fuse on the rear.

Bend the appropriate
tabs to hold the sleeve
firmly in place.

When installing the unit without using the sleeve

Flat head screws—M5 × 8 mm (3/8”) *

1

Do the required
electrical
connections.

Install the unit at an
angle of less than 30˚.

15 A fuse

Rear ground terminal

Antenna input

Connect only the front speakers
if your speaker system is two­speaker system.

White

Front speaker
(left)

Front speaker
(right)

Rear speaker
(left)

White (black stripe)

Gray

Gray (black stripe)

Green

Green (black stripe)

Black

Yellow *

Red

To the metallic body
or chassis of the car

3

To a live terminal
(constant 12 V)

To an accessory
terminal

Reset the unit

Ignition switch

Fuse block

1

*

1

*

Pocket

Removing the unit

Release the rear section first...

Bracket *

1

Rear speaker
(right)

*1 Not supplied for this unit.
*2 Firmly attach the ground wire to the metallic body or to the chassis of the car—to the place uncoated with

paint.

*3 Before checking the operation of this unit prior to installation, this lead must be connected, otherwise the power

cannot be turned on.

4

Purple

Purple (black stripe)

Blue (white stripe)

To the remote lead of other
equipment or automatic antenna if
any (200 mA max.)

Troubleshooting

Symptom Remedy/Cause

Sound cannot be heard from the
speakers.

“PROTECT” appears on the display and no
operations can be done.

General

This unit does not work at all. Reset the unit. (See page 1.)

“AUX IN” cannot be selected. Check the <SRC SELECT>

SSM automatic presetting does not work. Store stations manually.

Static noise while listening to the radio. Connect the antenna firmly.

“AM” cannot be selected. Check the <SRC SELECT>

FM/AM

Disc cannot be played back. Insert the disc correctly.

• CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back.

• Tracks on the CD-R/CD-RW cannot be
skipped.

Disc can be neither played back nor
ejected.

Disc sound is sometimes interrupted. • Stop playback while driving on rough roads.

Disc playback

“NO DISC” appears on the display. Insert a playable disc into the loading slot.

“PLEASE” and “EJECT” appear alternately
on the display.

Disc cannot be played back. • Use a disc with MP3/WMA tracks recorded in a format

Noise is generated. Skip to another track or change the disc. (Do not add

A longer readout time is required
(“READING” keeps flashing on the display).

Tracks are not played back in the order
you have intended.

“NO FILE” appears on the display. Selected folder is an empty folder *. Select another

MP3/WMA playback

“NOT SUPPORT” appears on the display
and track skips.

The elapsed playing time is not correct. This sometimes occurs during playback. This is caused

The correct characters are not displayed
(e.g. album name).

Noise is generated. The track played back is not an MP3/WMA track. Skip to

“READING” keeps flashing on the display. • Readout time varies depending on the USB device.

“NO FILE” appears on the display. Selected folder is an empty folder*. Select another

“NOT SUPPORT” appears on the display
and track skips.

Tracks/folders are not played back in the
order you have intended.

USB device playback

• “CANNOT PLAY” flashes on the display.

• “NO USB” appears on the display.

• The unit cannot detect the USB device.

While playing a track, sound is sometimes
interrupted.

Correct characters are not displayed (e.g.
album name).

The fuse blows. Connect the red and black leads correctly.

Power cannot be turned on. Check to make sure the yellow lead is connected.

No sound from the speakers. Check to make sure the speaker output lead is not

Sound is distorted. • Check to make sure the speaker output lead is

Noise interfere with sounds. Check to make sure the rear ground terminal connected

Installation/connection

This unit becomes hot. • Check to make sure the speaker output lead is

This unit does not work at all. Reset the unit. (See page 1.)

• Adjust the volume to the optimum level.

• Make sure the unit is not muted/paused. (See page 1.)

• Check the cords and connections.

Check to be sure the terminals of the speaker leads are
covered with insulating tape properly, then reset the
unit. (See page 1.)
If “PROTECT” does not disappear, consult your JVC
car audio dealer or a company supplying kits.

=

“Menu operations” on page 3.)

operations” on page 3.)

• Insert a finalized CD-R/CD-RW.

• Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW with the component which
you used for recording.

• Unlock the disc. (See page 2.)

• Eject the disc forcibly. (See page 1.)

• Change the disc.

• Check the cords and connections.

Press

0

, then insert a disc correctly.

compliant with ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, Romeo, or
Joliet.

• Add the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to the file
names.

the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to non-MP3 or
WMA tracks.)

Do not use too many hierarchical levels and folders.

Playback order is determined when the files are
recorded.

folder that contains MP3/WMA tracks.
* Folder that is physically empty or folder that contains data

but does not contain valid MP3/WMA track.

Skip to the next track encoded in an appropriate format
or to the next non-copy-protected WMA track.

by how the tracks are recorded on the disc.

This unit can only display letters (upper case), numbers,
and a limited number of symbols. (See page 2.)

another file. (Do not add the extension code <.mp3>
or <.wma> to non-MP3 or WMA tracks.)

• Do not use too many hierarchy or folders.

• Turn off the power then on again.

• Reattach the USB device again.

folder that contains MP3/WMA tracks.
* Folder that is physically empty or folder that contains

data but does not contain valid MP3/WMA track.

Skip to the next track encoded in an appropriate format
or to the next non-copy-protected WMA track.

The playback order is determined by the write-in time
stamp. The first track/folder written into the USB device
will be the first track/folder for playback.

• Attach a USB device that contains tracks encoded in
an appropriate format.

• Reattach the USB device again.

The MP3/WMA tracks have not been properly copied
into the USB device.
Copy MP3/WMA tracks again into the USB device, and
try again.

This unit can only display letters (upper case), numbers,
and a limited number of symbols. (See page 2.)

shortcircuited.

grounded.

• Check to make sure the “–” terminals of L and R
speakers are grounded in common.

to the car’s chassis is using shorter and thicker cords.

grounded.

• Check to make sure the “–” terminals of L and R
speakers are grounded in common.

<AUX IN> setting. (See

=

<AM> setting. (See “Menu

More about this unit

General

• If you turn off the power while listening to a track,
playback will start from where it had been stopped
previously next time you turn on the power.

• If no operation is done for about 60 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.

• When storing a station manually, the previously
preset station is erased when a new station is
stored in the same preset number.

• If you try to assign titles to more than 30 station
frequencies, “NAME FULL” appears. Delete
unwanted titles before assignment.

Disc/USB 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), MP3 and WMA
formats.

• If you change the source while listening to a disc,
playback stops. Next time you select “CD” as the
playback source, playback will start from where it
had been stopped previously.

• If the ejected disc is not removed within
15 seconds, it is automatically inserted into the
loading slot again to protect it from dust. Playback
starts automatically.

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: 32 kbps — 320 kbps
– Sampling frequency of MP3:
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz (for MPEG-1)
16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz (for MPEG-2)
– Sampling frequency of WMA:

22.05 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
– Disc format: ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2, Romeo,

Joliet, Windows extension

• 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 64
characters; Joliet: up to 32 characters; Windows
extension: up to 64 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;

an inappropriate format; layer 1/2.

– WMA files: encoded in lossless, professional, and

voice format; not based upon Windows Media®
Audio; copy-protected with DRM.

– Files which have data such as AIFF, ATRAC3, etc.

• The search function works but search speed is not
constant.

Playing MP3/WMA tracks from a USB device

• While playing from a USB device, the playback
order may differ from other players.

• This unit may be unable to play back some USB
devices or some files due to their characteristics or
recording conditions.

• Depending on the shape of the USB devices and
connection ports, some USB devices may not be
attached properly or the connection might be
loose.

• Connect one USB mass storage class device to the
unit at a time. Do not use a USB hub.

• If the connected USB device does not have the
correct files, “CANNOT PLAY” appears.

• This unit can show Tag (Version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3, or

2.4) for MP3 files and for WMA files.

• This unit can play back MP3/WMA files meeting the
conditions below:

– Bit rate: 32 kbps — 320 kbps
– Sampling frequency of MP3:
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz (for MPEG-1)
16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz (for MPEG-2)
– Sampling frequency of WMA:

22.05 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

• This unit can play back MP3 files recorded in VBR
(variable bit rate).

• The maximum number of characters for:

– Folder names: 32 characters; File names: 32

characters; MP3 Tag: 64 characters; WMA Tag: 32
characters

• This unit can recognize a total of 5 000 files, 255
folders (255 files per folder including folder without
unsupported files), and of 8 hierarchies.

• This unit does not support SD card reader.

• This unit cannot recognize a USB device whose
rating is other than 5 V and exceeds 500 mA.

• USB devices equipped with special functions such
as data security functions cannot be used with the
unit.

• Do not use a USB device with 2 or more partitions.

• This unit may not recognized a USB device
connected through a USB card reader.

• This unit may not play back files in a USB device
properly when using a USB extension cord.

• 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.

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

JVC bears no responsibility for any loss of the
data in the USB mass storage class device while
using this System.

5

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.

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.

Do not use the following discs:

• Single CD—8 cm (3-3/16”) disc

• Warped disc

• Disc with sticker and sticker residue

• Disc with stick-on label

• Unusual shape disc

• C-thru Disc (semi-transparent disc)

• Disc with transparent or semi-transparent parts on
its recording area

Having TROUBLE with operation?

Please reset your unit

Still having trouble??

Call 1-800-252-5722 (USA ONLY)

http://www.jvc.com

Specifications

AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION

Power Output:

20 W RMS × 4 Channels at 4 Ω and

≤ 1% THD+N

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:

80 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 Ω)

Load Impedance: 4 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω allowance)
Tone Control Range:
Bass: ±12 dB (60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 200 Hz)
Q1.0, Q1.25, Q1.5, Q2.0
Middle: ±12 dB (0.5 kHz, 1.0 kHz, 1.5 kHz,

2.5 kHz)
Q0.75, Q1.0, Q1.25
Treble: ±12 dB (10.0 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 15.0 kHz,

17.5 kHz)
Q (Fixed)
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Line-Out Level/Impedance:

2.5 V/20 kΩ load (full scale)

Subwoofer-Out Level/Impedance:

2.5 V/20 kΩ load (full scale)
Output Impedance: 1 kΩ
Other Terminal: USB input jack, AUX (auxiliary)

input jack, Antenna input

TUNER SECTION

Frequency Range:
FM: 87.5 MHz to 107.9 MHz
(with channel interval set to 100 kHz or

200 kHz)

87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz
(with channel interval set to 50 kHz)
AM: 530 kHz to 1 710 kHz
(with channel interval set to 10 kHz)
531 kHz to 1 602 kHz
(with channel interval set to 9 kHz)

[FM Tuner]

Usable Sensitivity: 9.3 dBf (0.8 μV/75 Ω)
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: 16.3 dBf (1.8 μV/75 Ω)
Alternate Channel Selectivity (400 kHz): 65 dB
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 15 000 Hz
Stereo Separation: 40 dB

[AM Tuner]

Sensitivity/Selectivity: 20 μV/40 dB

CD PLAYER SECTION

Type: Compact disc player
Signal Detection System: Non-contact optical pickup

Number of channels: 2 channels (stereo)
Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Dynamic Range: 96 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 98 dB
Wow and Flutter: Less than measurable limit
MP3 Decoding Format: MPEG1/2 Audio Layer 3
Max. Bit Rate: 320 kbps
WMA (Windows Media® Audio) Decoding Format:
Max. Bit Rate: 320 kbps

USB SECTION

USB Standard: USB 1.1, USB 2.0
Data Transfer Rate (Full Speed): Max. 12 Mbps
Compatible Device: Mass storage class
Compatible File System: FAT 32/16/12
Playable Audio Format: MP3/WMA
Max. Current: DC 5 V

GENERAL

Power Requirement: Operating Voltage:

Grounding System: Negative ground
Allowable Operating Temperature:
0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Dimensions (W × H × D):
Installation Size (approx.):
182 mm × 52 mm × 160 mm
(7-3/16” × 2-1/16” × 6-5/16”)
Panel Size (approx.):
188 mm × 58 mm × 6 mm
(7-7/16” × 2-5/16” × 1/4”)
Mass (approx.): 1.3 kg (2.9 lbs) (excluding

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

If a kit is necessary for your car, consult your
telephone directory for the nearest car audio
speciality shop.

(semiconductor laser)

500 mA

DC 14.4 V (11 V to 16 V
allowance)

accessories)

6

KD-R414/KD-R314

CD RECEIVER : INSTRUCTIONS/INSTALLATION

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/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.

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.

1009DTSMDTJEIN

EN
© 2009 Victor Company of Japan, Limited

Canceling the display demonstration

1 Turn on the power.

2

[Hold]

(Initial setting)

3

4 Select <DEMO OFF>.

5

6 Finish the procedure.

Setting the clock

1 Turn on the power.

2

[Hold]

(Initial setting)

3 Select <CLOCK>.

5 Adjust the hour.

6 Adjust the minute.

GET0659-001A

[UI]

[European Union only]

Basic operations

Ejects the disc

Detaches the panel

• DO NOT expose to bright sunlight.

When you press or hold the following button(s)...

Main unit

Remote

controller

Control dial Loading slot Display window

Remote sensor

Turns on.

• When the power is on, pressing
mutes the sound or pauses. Press /I/ATT again to cancel muting or resume
playback.

Turns off if pressed and held.

Selects the available sources (if the power is turned on).

• If the source is ready, playback also starts.

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.

Auxiliary input jack

For KD-R414

USB (Universal Serial Bus)
input jack

General operation

/I/ATT on the remote controller also

4 Select <CLOCK SET>.

Preparations

How to attach/detach the control
panel

How to reset your unit

Reset the unit after installation is
completed.

• Your preset adjustments will
also be erased.

How to forcibly eject a disc

[Hold]

• You can forcibly eject the loaded disc even if the
disc is locked. To lock/unlock the disc, see page 2.

• Be careful not to drop the disc when it ejects.

• If this does not work, reset your 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.

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.

7 Finish the procedure.

Preparing the remote controller
(RM-RK50)

When you use the remote controller for the first time,
pull out the insulation sheet.

Insulation sheet

If the effectiveness of the remote controller
decreases, replace the battery.

Replacing the lithium coin battery

CR2025

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.

Warning (about battery handling)

To prevent accidents and damage:

• 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.

• Wrap the battery with tape and insulate when
throwing away or saving it.

Adjusts the volume level.

— Selects items.

• Mutes the sound while listening to a source. If the source is “CD“ or “USB (for

—

— Enters playback mode menu directly (see page 2).

— Returns to the previous menu.

—

KD-R414),“ playback pauses. Press the control dial again to cancel muting or
resume playback.

• Confirms selection.

Selects the sound mode.

• Enters tone level adjustment directly (see page 2) if pressed and held

EQ BASS-TRE

Power off : Checks the current clock time.
Power on : Changes the display information.

on the main unit.

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.

To keep discs clean

Wipe in a straight line from center
of disc to edge. Do not use liquid
cleaners, thinners, or benzene.

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

1

To play new discs

Remove any rough areas from the
inner and outer edges of the disc.

Do not use the following discs:

• Single CD (8 cm disc)

• Warped disc

• Disc with sticker and sticker residue

• Disc with stick-on label

• Unusual shape disc

• C-thru Disc (semi-transparent disc)

• Disc with transparent or semi-transparent parts on
its recording area

Listening to the radio

or

Listening to the disc

~

]

“FM” or “AM”

Ÿ

“ST” lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with
sufficient signal strength.

Manual search

“M” flashes, then press the

[Hold]

button repeatedly.

When an FM stereo broadcast is hard
to receive

1

[Hold]

2

]

<TUNER> ] <MONO> ] <MONO ON>
Reception improves, but stereo effect will be
lost.

To restore the stereo effect, repeat the same
procedure to select <MONO OFF>.

Automatic presetting (FM)—

SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory)

You can preset up to 18 stations for FM.

While listening to a station...

1

[Hold]

2

] <TUNER> ] <SSM> ] <SSM 01 – 06> /
<SSM 07 – 12> / <SSM 13 – 18>
“SSM” flashes and local stations with the
strongest signals are searched and stored
automatically.

To preset another 6 stations, repeat the above
procedure by selecting one of the other 6 SSM
setting ranges.

Manual presetting (FM/AM)

You can preset up to 18 stations for FM and 6
stations for AM.

Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.50 MHz into preset
number “04.”

1

]

“92.50MHz”

2

“PRESET MODE” flashes.

[Hold]

3

]

Selects preset number “04.”

“P04” flashes and “MEMORY” appears.

Listening to the USB device

This unit can play MP3/WMA tracks stored in a USB device.

~

]

Turn on the power.

If a USB device has been attached...

Pressing
starts from where it has been stopped previously.

• If a different USB device is currently attached,

Stopping playback
USB device

Straightly pull it out from the unit.
“NO USB” appears. Press
another playback source.

You can operate the USB device in the same way
you operate the files on a disc.

Caution on volume setting:

USB devices produce very little noise compared with
other sources. Lower the volume before playing
a USB to avoid damaging the speakers by sudden
increase of the output level.

/ SOURCE

turns on the power and playback

playback starts from the beginning.

Ÿ

All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the source or
detach the USB device.

and detaching the

/ SOURCE

to listen to

Selecting a preset station

Assigning title to a station

You can assign titles to 30 station frequencies (FM
and AM) using 8 characters (maximum) for each title.

• If you try to assign titles to more than 30 station

To erase the entire title, press and hold
2, then press the control dial.

Available characters

Changing the display information

* If no title is assigned to a station, “NO NAME” appears

Using the remote controller

(for KD-R414)

USB input jack

Cautions:

• Avoid using the USB device if it might hinder your

• Do not pull out and attach the USB device

• Do not start the car engine if a USB device is

• This unit may not be able to play the files

• Operation and power supply may not work as

• You cannot connect a computer to the USB input

• Make sure all important data has been backed up to

• Do not leave a USB device in the car, expose to

• Some USB devices may not work immediately after

• For more details about USB operations, see page 4.

1

2

frequencies, “NAME FULL” appears. Delete
unwanted titles before assignment.

1

]

“FM” or “AM”

2

]

Show the title entry screen.

[Hold]

3

]

Selects a character.

4

]

Move to the next (or previous) character

position.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you finish entering

5

the title.

6

DISP

after step

ABCDEFGHI J K
LMNOPQRS T UV

WXYZ0123456

789—/<> Space

Station name * = Frequency =
Clock = (back to the beginning)

for a few seconds.

5 U

/ D ∞: Changes the preset stations

2 R

/ F 3: Searches for stations

USB memory

safety driving.

repeatedly while “READING” is shown on the
display.

connected.

depending on the type of USB device.

intended for some USB devices.

terminal of the unit.

avoid losing the data.

direct sunlight, or high temperature to avoid
deformation or cause damages to the device.

attaching USB device or turn on the power.

~

]

Turn on the power.

Stopping playback and ejecting the disc

“NO DISC” appears.
Press

/ SOURCE

playback source.

Prohibiting disc ejection

To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same
procedure.

Selects folder of the MP3/
WMA

Selects track

Fast-forwards or reverses

[Hold]

Selecting a track/folder

the track

Ÿ

All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the source or
eject the disc.

to listen to another

[Hold]

Selecting the playback modes

You can use only one of the following playback
modes at a time.

1

2

]

“REPEAT” j “RANDOM”

3

REPEAT
TRACK RPT
FOLDER RPT

RANDOM
FOLDER RND

ALL RND

To cancel repeat play or random play, select
“RPT OFF” or “RND OFF.”

Changing the display information

1

Disc title/Album name/performer (folder name)*

=

2

For MP3/WMA discs, select the desired folder, then
the desired track by repeating step 2.

• To return to the previous menu, press

Caution on volume setting:

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.

BACK

.

Track title (file name)* = Current track

number with the elapsed playing time
Current track number with the clock time

(back to the beginning)

* If the current disc is an audio CD, “NO NAME” appears.
If an MP3/WMA file does not have Tag information

or <TAG DISPLAY> is set to <TAG OFF> (see page 3),
folder name and file name appear.

Using the remote controller

Listening to the external components

You can connect an external component to the AUX
(auxiliary) input jack on the control panel.

• Make sure <AUX ON> is selected for the
<SRC SELECT>

=

<AUX IN> setting on page 3.

1

]

“AUX IN”

Turn on the connected component and start

2

playing the source.

• For details, refer also to the instructions supplied
with the adapter or external components.

Portable audio player,

Selecting a preset 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 tone level of the
selected sound mode.

1

[Hold]

2

Adjust the level (–06 to +06) of the selected
tone (BASS / MIDDLE / TREBLE).
The sound mode is automatically stored and
changed to “USER.”

Tone

BASS 60 Hz, 80 Hz,

100 Hz, 200 Hz

MIDDLE 0.5 kHz, 1.0 kHz,

1.5 kHz, 2.5 kHz

TREBLE 10.0 kHz, 12.5 kHz,

15.0 kHz, 17.5 kHz

2

Sound element

Frequency Level Q

–06 to +06 Q1.0

–06 to +06 Q0.75

–06 to +06 Q FIX

Storing your own sound mode

You can store your own adjustments in memory.

1

2

]

<PRO EQ> ] <BASS> / <MIDDLE> /

<TREBLE>

3

Adjust the sound elements of the selected
tone ( see table on the left).

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust other tones.

4

The adjustments made will be stored
automatically in “USER.”

The current sound mode changes to “USER”
automatically.

Q1.25

Q1.5
Q2.0

Q1.0

Q1.25

: Repeats current track
: Repeats current folder

: Randomly plays all tracks of

current folder, then tracks of
next folders

: Randomly plays all tracks

5 U

/ D ∞: Selects folder of the MP3/

WMA

2 R

/ F 3: Selects track

2 R

/ F

3

: Fast-forwards or reverses the

[Hold]

track

3.5 mm stereo mini
plug (not supplied)

etc.

[Hold]

=

=

Menu operations

1 2 3

[Hold]

Category Menu item Selectable setting, [

DEMO • DEMO ON

DEMO

CLOCK SET [ 1:00 ] : Adjust the hour, then the minute.

CLOCK

BASS — : For settings, see “Storing your own sound mode” on
MIDDLE

PRO EQ

TREBLE
DIMMER • DIMMER ON

SCROLL *

DISPLAY

TAG DISPLAY

2

SSM *

2

MONO *

IF BAND

TUNER

3

FADER *
BALANCE *
LOUD

AUX ADJUST *

(For KD-R314)

VOL ADJUST

(For KD-R414)

L/O MODE

AUDIO

SUB.W FREQ *

SUB.W LEVEL *

BEEP

AMP GAIN *

8

AM *

SRC

SELECT

1

*

Some characters or symbols will not be shown correctly (or will be blanked) on the display.

2

*

Displayed only when the source is “FM.”

3

*

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

4

*

This adjustment will not affect the subwoofer output.

5

*

Displayed only when <AUX IN> is set to <AUX ON>.

6

*

Displayed only when <L/O MODE> is set to <SUB.W>.

7

*

The volume level automatically changes to “VOLUME 30” if you change to <LOW POWER> with the volume level
is set higher than “VOLUME 30.”

8

*

Displayed only when any source other than “AM” is selected.

9

*

Displayed only when any source other than “AUX IN” is selected.

AUX IN *

9

• DEMO OFF

• DIMMER OFF

1

• SCROLL ONCE

• SCROLL AUTO

• SCROLL OFF
Pressing

DISP

the setting.

• TAG ON

• TAG OFF

• SSM 01 – 06

• SSM 07 – 12

• SSM 13 – 18

• MONO ON

• MONO OFF

• AUTO

• WIDE

R06 – F06 [ 00 ] : Adjust the front and rear speaker output balance.

4

L06 – R06 [ 00 ] : Adjust the left and right speaker output balance.

• LOUD ON

• LOUD OFF

5

AUX ADJ 00 —
AUX ADJ 05

VOL ADJ –05 —
VOL ADJ +05

[ VOL ADJ 00 ]

• SUB.W

• REAR

6

• LOW

• MID

• HIGH

6

SUB.W 00 —
SUB.W 08

• BEEP ON

• BEEP OFF

7

• LOW POWER

• HIGH POWER

• AM ON

• AM OFF

• AUX ON

• AUX OFF

: Display demonstration will be activated automatically if

: Cancels.

: Dims the display and button illumination.
: Cancels.

: Scrolls the displayed information once.
: Repeats scrolling (at 5-second intervals).
: Cancels.

for more than one second can scroll the display regardless of

: Shows the Tag information while playing MP3/WMA

: Cancels.
: For settings, see page 2.

: Activate monaural mode to improve FM reception, but

: Restore the stereo effect. (See page 2.)
: Increases the tuner selectivity to reduce interference

: Subject to interference noises from adjacent stations,

: Boost low and high frequencies to produce a well-

: Cancels.
: Adjust the auxiliary input level to avoid the sudden

: Preset the volume adjustment level of each source

• Before making an adjustment, select the source you

• “VOL ADJ FIX” appears on the display if “FM” is selected

: Select if the REAR LINE OUT terminals are used for

: Select if the REAR LINE OUT terminals are used for

: Frequencies lower than 72 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
: Frequencies lower than 111 Hz are sent to the

: Frequencies lower than 157 Hz are sent to the

: Adjust the subwoofer output level.

: Activates the keypress tone.
: Deactivates the keypress tone.

: VOLUME 00 – VOLUME 30 (Select if the maximum power

: VOLUME 00 – VOLUME 50
: Enable “AM” in source selection.

: Disable “AM” in source selection.
: Enable “AUX IN” in source selection.

: Disable “AUX IN” in source selection.

Repeat step 2 if necessary.

• To return to the previous menu, press

• To exit from the menu, press

Initial: Underlined

no operation is done for about 20 seconds.

page 2.

tracks.

stereo effect will be lost.

noises between adjacent stations. (Stereo effect may be
lost.)

but sound quality will not be degraded and the stereo
effect will remain.

balanced sound at a low volume level.

increase of the output level when changing the source
to external component connected to the AUX input jack
on the control panel.

(except FM), compared to the FM volume level. The
volume level will automatically increase or decrease
when you change the source.

want to adjust.

as the source.

connecting a subwoofer (through an external amplifier).

connecting the speakers (through an external amplifier).

subwoofer.

subwoofer.

[ SUB.W 04 ]

of each speaker is less than 50 W to prevent damaging
the speakers.)

]

DISP

or

BACK

MENU

.

.

Installation

This unit is designed to operate on 12 V DC, NEGATIVE ground
electrical systems. If your vehicle does not have this system, a

voltage inverter is required, which can be purchased at JVC car
audio dealers.

Warnings

• To prevent short circuits:
– Disconnect the battery’s negative terminal and make all electrical connections before installing the unit.
– Cover the terminals of the UNUSED leads with insulating tape.

• Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s chassis again after installation.

• Replace the fuse with one of the specified rating.

• Connect speakers with a maximum power of more than 50 W
(impedance of 4 Ω to 8 Ω). Otherwise, change the <AMP GAIN> setting.
(See above.)

• The heat sink becomes very hot after use. Be careful not to touch it
when removing this unit.

Prepare these before installation....

Heat sink

Parts List

A

Hard case .................................................................................1

B

Control panel.........................................................................1

C

Sleeve .........................................................................................1

The following illustration shows a typical installation. If you have any questions or require information
regarding installation kits, consult your JVC car audio dealer or a company supplying kits.

D

Trim plate .................................................................................1

E

Power cord ..............................................................................1

F

Handles .....................................................................................2

In-dash mounting

When you stand the unit, be careful
not to damage the fuse on the rear.

Do the required electrical
connections.

Install the unit at an
angle of less than 30˚.

Bend the appropriate tabs to hold the
sleeve firmly in place.

When installing the unit without using the
sleeve

Flat head screws (M5 × 8 mm)*

Pocket

Bracket*

* Not supplied for this unit.

Removing the unit

Release the rear section first...

Electrical connections

IMPORTANT: A custom wiring harness (separately purchased) which is suitable for your car is recommended
for connection between the unit and your car.

• Consult your JVC car audio dealer or a company supplying kits for details.

PRECAUTIONS on power supply and speaker connections

• DO NOT connect the speaker leads of the power cord to the car battery; otherwise, the unit will be
seriously damaged.

• BEFORE connecting the speaker leads of the power cord to the speakers, check the speaker wiring in your car.

Connecting the external amplifier or subwoofer

Remote lead

Signal cord *

Antenna input

Connect only the front speakers
if your speaker system is two­speaker system.

Front speaker
(left)

Front speaker
(right)

Rear speaker
(left)

Rear speaker
(right)

10

*

Not supplied for this unit.

11

*

Firmly attach the ground wire to the metallic body or to the chassis of the car—to the place uncoated with paint.

12

*

Before checking the operation of this unit prior to installation, this lead must be connected, otherwise the power
cannot be turned on.

3

10

White

White (black stripe)

Gray

Gray (black stripe)

Green

Green (black stripe)

Purple

Purple (black stripe)

JVC Amplifier

11

*

Rear ground terminal

15 A fuse

Black

12

Yellow *

Red

Blue

Blue (white stripe)

Y-connector *

Rear speakers or subwoofer
Make the <L/O MODE> setting accordingly.
(See “Menu operations” on the left column.)

To the metallic body
or chassis of the car

To a live terminal
(constant 12 V)

To an accessory
terminal

To the automatic antenna if any
(250 mA max.)

To the remote lead of other
equipment (200 mA max.)

To the blue (white stripe)
lead of the unit

10

Reset the unit

10

*

10

*

Ignition switch

Fuse block

Troubleshooting

Symptom Remedy/Cause

Sound cannot be heard from the
speakers.

“PROTECT” appears on the display and no
operations can be done.

General

This unit does not work at all. Reset the unit. (See page 1.)

“AUX IN” cannot be selected. Check the <SRC SELECT>

SSM automatic presetting does not work. Store stations manually.

Static noise while listening to the radio. Connect the antenna firmly.

“AM” cannot be selected. Check the <SRC SELECT>

FM/AM

Disc cannot be played back. Insert the disc correctly.

• CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back.

• Tracks on the CD-R/CD-RW cannot be
skipped.

Disc can be neither played back nor
ejected.

Disc sound is sometimes interrupted. • Stop playback while driving on rough roads.

Disc playback

“NO DISC” appears on the display. Insert a playable disc into the loading slot.

“PLEASE” and “EJECT” appear alternately
on the display.

Disc cannot be played back.

Noise is generated. Skip to another track or change the disc. (Do not add

A longer readout time is required
(“READING” keeps flashing on the display).

Tracks are not played back in the order
you have intended.

The elapsed playing time is not correct. This sometimes occurs during playback. This is caused

MP3/WMA playback

For KD-R414: “NO FILE” appears on the
display.

“NOT SUPPORT” appears on the display
and track skips.

The correct characters are not displayed
(e.g. album name).

Noise is generated. The track played back is not an MP3/WMA track. Skip to

“READING” keeps flashing on the display. • Readout time varies depending on the USB device.

“NO FILE” appears on the display. Selected folder is an empty folder*. Select another

“NOT SUPPORT” appears on the display
and track skips.

Tracks/folders are not played back in the
order you have intended.

• “CANNOT PLAY” flashes on the display.

• “NO USB” appears on the display.

USB device playback (for KD-R414)

• The unit cannot detect the USB device.

While playing a track, sound is sometimes
interrupted.

The correct characters are not displayed
(e.g. album name).

The fuse blows. Connect the red and black leads correctly.

Power cannot be turned on. Check to make sure the yellow lead is connected.

No sound from the speakers. Check to make sure the speaker output lead is not

Sound is distorted.

Noise interfere with sounds. Check to make sure the rear ground terminal connected

Installation/connection

This unit becomes hot.

This unit does not work at all. Reset the unit. (See page 1.)

JVC bears no responsibility for any loss of the data in the USB mass storage class device while using
this System.

• Adjust the volume to the optimum level.

• Make sure the unit is not muted/paused. (See page 1.)

• Check the cords and connections.

Check to be sure the terminals of the speaker leads are
covered with insulating tape properly, then reset the
unit. (See page 1.)
If “PROTECT” does not disappear, consult your JVC car
audio dealer or a company supplying kits.

=

“Menu operations” on page 3.)

operations” on page 3.)

• Insert a finalized CD-R/CD-RW.

• Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW with the component which
you used for recording.

• Unlock the disc. (See page 2.)

• Eject the disc forcibly. (See page 1.)

• Change the disc.

• Check the cords and connections.

Press

0

, then insert a disc correctly.

• Use a disc with MP3/WMA tracks recorded in a format
compliant with ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, Romeo, or Joliet.

• Add the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to the file
names.

the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to non-MP3 or
WMA tracks.)

Do not use too many hierarchical levels and folders.

Playback order is determined when the files are
recorded.

by how the tracks are recorded on the disc.

Selected folder is an empty folder *. Select another
folder that contains MP3/WMA tracks.

* Folder that is physically empty or folder that contains data

but does not contain valid MP3/WMA track.

Skip to the next track encoded in an appropriate
format or to the next non-copy-protected WMA track.

This unit can only display letters (upper case), numbers,
and a limited number of symbols. (See page 2.)

another file. (Do not add the extension code <.mp3>
or <.wma> to non-MP3 or WMA tracks.)

• Do not use too many hierarchy or folders.

• Turn off the power then on again.

• Reattach the USB device again.

folder that contains MP3/WMA tracks.

* Folder that is physically empty or folder that contains

data but does not contain valid MP3/WMA track.

Skip to the next track encoded in an appropriate
format or to the next non-copy-protected WMA track.

The playback order is determined by the write-in time
stamp. The first track/folder written into the USB device
will be the first track/folder for playback.

• Attach a USB device that contains tracks encoded in
an appropriate format.

• Reattach the USB device again.

The MP3/WMA tracks have not been properly copied
into the USB device.
Copy MP3/WMA tracks again into the USB device, and
try again.

This unit can only display letters (upper case), numbers,
and a limited number of symbols. (See page 2.)

shortcircuited.

• Check to make sure the speaker output lead is grounded.

• Check to make sure the “–” terminals of L and R
speakers are grounded in common.

to the car’s chassis is using shorter and thicker cords.

• Check to make sure the speaker output lead is grounded.

• Check to make sure the “–” terminals of L and R
speakers are grounded in common.

<AUX IN> setting. (See

=

<AM> setting. (See “Menu

Having TROUBLE with operation?

Please reset your unit

Refer to page of How to reset your unit

4

More about this unit

General

• If you turn off the power while listening to a track,
playback will start from where it had been stopped
previously next time you turn on the power.

• If no operation is done for about 60 seconds
after pressing
canceled.

MENU

button, the operation will be

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.

• When storing a station manually, the previously
preset station is erased when a new station is stored
in the same preset number.

Disc/USB 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), MP3 and WMA formats.

• If you change the source while listening to a disc,
playback stops. Next time you select “CD” as the
playback source, playback will start from where it
had been stopped previously.

• If the ejected disc is not removed within 15 seconds,
it is automatically inserted into the loading slot again
to protect it from dust. Playback starts automatically.

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: MP3: 32 kbps — 320 kbps
WMA: 32 kbps — 192 kbps
– Sampling frequency of MP3:
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz (for MPEG-1)
16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz (for MPEG-2)
– Sampling frequency of WMA:

22.05 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

Specifications

AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION

Maximum Power Output:
Front/Rear: 50 W per channel
Continuous Power Output (RMS):
Front/Rear: 19 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz

Load Impedance: 4 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω allowance)
Tone Control Range:
Bass: ±12 dB (60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 200 Hz);

Middle: ±12 dB (0.5 kHz, 1.0 kHz, 1.5 kHz,

Treble: ±12 dB (10.0 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 15.0 kHz,

Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70 dB
Line/subwoofer-Out Level/Impedance:
KD-R414: 5.0 V/20 kΩ load (full scale)
KD-R314: 2.5 V/20 kΩ load (full scale)
Output Impedance: 1 kΩ
Other Terminal: AUX (auxiliary) input jack, USB input

TUNER SECTION

Frequency Range:
FM: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz
AM: 531 kHz to 1602 kHz

[FM Tuner]

Usable Sensitivity: 9.3 dBf (0.8 μV/75 Ω)
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: 16.3 dBf (1.8 μV/75 Ω)
Alternate Channel Selectivity (400 kHz): 65 dB
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 15 000 Hz
Stereo Separation: 40 dB

to 20 000 Hz at no more than 0.8%
total harmonic distortion.

Q1.0, Q1.25, Q1.5, Q2.0

2.5 kHz); Q0.75, Q1.0, Q1.25

17.5 kHz); Q (Fixed)

jack (for KD-R414), Antenna input

– Disc format: ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2, Romeo,

Joliet, Windows extension

• The maximum number of characters for file/folder
names (includes 4 extension characters—<.mp3>
or <.wma>): 12 — 128 characters (depending on
the media used, etc.).

• 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;

an inappropriate format; layer 1/2.

– WMA files: encoded in lossless, professional, and

voice format; not based upon Windows Media®
Audio; copy-protected with DRM.

– Files which have data such as AIFF, ATRAC3, etc.

• The search function works but search speed is not
constant.

Playing MP3/WMA tracks from a USB device
(for KD-R414)

• While playing from a USB device, the playback
order may differ from other players.

• This unit may be unable to play back some USB
devices or some files due to their characteristics or
recording conditions.

• Depending on the shape of the USB devices and
connection ports, some USB devices may not be
attached properly or the connection might be loose.

• Connect one USB mass storage class device to the
unit at a time. Do not use a USB hub.

• If the connected USB device does not have the
correct files, “CANNOT PLAY” appears.

• This unit can show Tag (Version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3, or

2.4) for MP3 files and for WMA files.

• This unit can play back MP3/WMA files meeting the
conditions below:

– Bit rate of MP3/WMA: 32 kbps — 320 kbps
– Sampling frequency of MP3:
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz (for MPEG-1)
16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz (for MPEG-2)
– Sampling frequency of WMA:

22.05 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

• This unit can play back MP3 files recorded in VBR
(variable bit rate).

• The maximum number of characters for:

– Folder names: 32 characters; File names: 32

characters; MP3 Tag: 64 characters; WMA Tag: 32
characters

• This unit can recognize a total of 5 000 files, 255
folders (255 files per folder including folder without
unsupported files), and of 8 hierarchies.

• This unit does not support SD card reader.

• This unit cannot recognize a USB device whose
rating is other than 5 V and exceeds 500 mA.

• USB devices equipped with special functions such as
data security functions cannot be used with the unit.

• Do not use a USB device with 2 or more partitions.

• This unit may not recognized a USB device
connected through a USB card reader.

• This unit may not play back files in a USB device
properly when using a USB extension cord.

• 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.

[AM Tuner]

Sensitivity/Selectivity: 20 μV/40 dB

CD PLAYER SECTION

Type: Compact disc player
Signal Detection System: Non-contact optical pickup
(semiconductor laser)
Number of channels: 2 channels (stereo)
Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Dynamic Range: 93 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 98 dB
Wow and Flutter: Less than measurable limit
MP3 Decoding Format: (MPEG1/2 Audio Layer 3)
Max. Bit Rate: 320 kbps
WMA (Windows Media® Audio) Decoding Format:
Max. Bit Rate: 192 kbps

USB SECTION (for KD-R414)

USB Standard: USB 1.1, USB 2.0
Data Transfer Rate (Full Speed): Max. 12 Mbps
Compatible Device: Mass storage class
Compatible File System: FAT 32/16/12
Playable Audio Format: MP3/WMA
Max. Current: DC 5 V

GENERAL

Power Requirement: Operating Voltage:

DC 14.4 V (11 V to 16 V allowance)
Grounding System: Negative ground
Allowable Operating Temperature: 0°C to +40°C
Dimensions (W × H × D) (approx.):
Installation Size: 182 mm × 52 mm × 160 mm
Panel Size: 188 mm × 58 mm × 6 mm
Mass (approx.): 1.3 kg (excluding accessories)

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

500 mA

KD-S27

CD RECEIVER : INSTRUCTIONS/INSTALLATION

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.

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.

0710DTSMDTJEIN

EN
© 2010 Victor Company of Japan, Limited

Canceling the display demonstration

1 Turn on the power.

2

[Hold]

(Initial setting)

3

4 Select <DEMO OFF>.

5

6 Finish the procedure.

GET0698-001A

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

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

4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED OUTSIDE THE UNIT.

[J]

servicing to qualified service personnel.

with optical instruments.

For safety...

[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.

• 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.

Setting the clock

1 Turn on the power.

2

[Hold]

(Initial setting)

3 Select <CLOCK>.

4 Select <CLOCK SET>.

Preparations

How to attach/detach the control
panel

How to reset your unit

Reset the unit after installation is
completed.

• Your preset adjustments will
also be erased.

How to forcibly eject a disc

[Hold]

• You can forcibly eject the loaded disc even if the
disc is locked. To lock/unlock the disc, see page 2.

• Be careful not to drop the disc when it ejects.

• If this does not work, reset your unit.

Preparing the remote controller
(RM-RK50)

When you use the remote controller for the first time,
pull out the insulation sheet.

Insulation sheet

5 Adjust the hour.

6 Adjust the minute.

7 Finish the procedure.

If the effectiveness of the remote controller
decreases, replace the battery.

Replacing the lithium coin battery

CR2025

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

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.

Warning (about battery handling)

To prevent accidents and damage:

• 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.

• Wrap the battery with tape and insulate when
throwing away or saving it.

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Basic operations

Ejects the disc

Detaches the panel

Returns to the previous menu

• DO NOT expose to bright sunlight.

When you press or hold the following button(s)...

Main unit

Control dial

Remote sensor

Remote

controller

— Selects items.

—

— Enters playback mode menu directly (see page 2).

—

Loading slot

Turns on.

• When the power is on, pressing /I/ATT on the remote controller
also attenuates the sound or pauses. Press /I/ATT again to cancel
muting or resume playback.

Turns off if pressed and held.

Selects the available sources (if the power is turned on).

• If the source is ready, playback also starts.

Adjusts the volume level.

• Mutes the sound while listening to a source. If the source is “CD” or
“USB,” playback pauses. Press the control dial again to cancel muting
or resume playback.

• Confirms selection.

Selects the sound mode.

• Enters tone level adjustment directly (see page 3) if pressed and held

EQ BASS-TRE on the main unit.

Power off : Checks the current clock time.
Power on : Changes the display information.

Display window

Auxiliary input jack

USB (Universal Serial
Bus) input jack

General operations

Listening to the radio

Listening to the disc

~

]

“FM” or “AM”

Ÿ

“ST” lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with
sufficient signal strength.

Manual search

“M” flashes, then press the

[Hold]

button repeatedly.

When an FM stereo broadcast is hard
to receive

1

[Hold]

2

]

<TUNER> ] <MONO> ] <MONO ON>
Reception improves, but stereo effect will be
lost.

To restore the stereo effect, repeat the same
procedure to select <MONO OFF>.

Automatic presetting (FM)—

SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory)

You can preset up to 18 stations for FM.

While listening to a station...

1

[Hold]

2

] <TUNER> ] <SSM> ] <SSM 01 – 06> /
<SSM 07 – 12> / <SSM 13 – 18>
“SSM” flashes and local stations with the
strongest signals are searched and stored
automatically.

To preset another 6 stations, repeat the above
procedure by selecting one of the other six SSM
setting ranges.

Manual presetting (FM/AM)

You can preset up to 18 stations for FM and 6
stations for AM.

Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.50 MHz into preset
number “04.”

1

]

“92.50MHz”

2

“PRESET MODE” flashes.

[Hold]

3

]

Selects preset number “04.”

“P04” flashes and “MEMORY” appears.

Selecting a preset station

1

or

2

Assigning title to a station

You can assign titles to 30 station frequencies (FM
and AM) using 8 characters (maximum) for each title.

1

]

“FM” or “AM”

2

]

Show the title entry screen.

[Hold]

3

]

Selects a character.

4

]

Move to the next (or previous) character

position.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you finish entering

5

the title.

6

To erase the entire title, press and hold
step 2, then press the control dial.

Available characters

ABCDEFGHI

J K LMNOPQR
STUVWXYZ0
123456789

—/ <> Space

Changing the display information

Station name * = Frequency =
Clock = (back to the beginning)

* If no title is assigned to a station, “NO NAME” appears

for a few seconds.

DISP

after

Using the remote controller

5 U

/ D ∞: Changes the preset stations

2 R

/ F 3: Searches for stations

~

]

Turn on the power.

Stopping playback and ejecting the disc

“NO DISC” appears.
Press

/ SOURCE

playback source.

Ÿ

All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the source or
eject the disc.

to listen to another

Selecting the playback modes

You can use only one of the following playback
modes at a time.

Prohibiting disc ejection

[Hold]

To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same
procedure.

Caution on volume setting:

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.

Selects folder of the MP3/
WMA

Selects track

Fast-forwards or reverses

[Hold]

the track

Selecting a track/folder

1

2

For MP3/WMA discs, select the desired folder, then
the desired track by repeating step 2.

• To return to the previous menu, press

BACK

.

To cancel repeat play or random play, select
“RPT OFF” or “RND OFF.”

Changing the display information

Disc title/Album name/performer (folder name)*

=

number with the elapsed playing time = Current
track number with the clock time = (back to the

beginning)

* If the current disc is an audio CD, “NO NAME” appears.
If an MP3/WMA file does not have Tag information

or <TAG DISPLAY> is set to <TAG OFF> (see page 3),
folder name and file name appear.

Using the remote controller

Listening to the USB device

This unit can play MP3/WMA tracks stored in a USB device.

~

]

Ÿ

Turn on the power.

USB input jack

1

2

]

“REPEAT” j “RANDOM”

3

REPEAT
TRACK RPT
FOLDER RPT

RANDOM
FOLDER RND

ALL RND

Track title (file name)* = Current track

: Repeats current track
: Repeats current folder

: Randomly plays all tracks of

current folder, then tracks of
next folders

: Randomly plays all tracks

5 U

/ D ∞: Selects folder of the MP3/

WMA

2 R

/ F 3: Selects track

2 R

/ F

3

: Fast-forwards or reverses the

[Hold]

track

USB memory

Listening to the external components

You can connect an external component to the AUX
(auxiliary) input jack on the control panel.

• Make sure <AUX ON> is selected for the
<SRC SELECT> = <AUX IN> setting on page 3.

1

]

“AUX IN”

Turn on the connected component and start

2

playing the source.

Portable audio player,

etc.

3.5 mm (3/16”) stereo mini
plug (not supplied)

All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the source or
detach the USB device.

If a USB device has been attached...

Pressing
starts from where it has been stopped previously.

• If a different USB device is currently attached,

Stopping playback

/ SOURCE

turns on the power and playback

playback starts from the beginning.

and detaching the

USB device

Straightly pull it out from the unit.
“NO USB” appears. Press
another playback source.

You can operate the USB device in the same way
you operate the files on a disc.

Caution on volume setting:

USB devices produce very little noise compared with
other sources. Lower the volume before playing
a USB to avoid damaging the speakers by sudden
increase of the output level.

/ SOURCE

to listen to

Cautions:

• Avoid using the USB device if it might hinder your
safety driving.

• Do not pull out and attach the USB device
repeatedly while “READING” is shown on the
display.

• Do not start the car engine if a USB device is
connected.

• This unit may not be able to play the files
depending on the type of USB device.

• Operation and power supply may not work as
intended for some USB devices.

• You cannot connect a computer to the USB input
terminal of the unit.

• Make sure all important data has been backed up to
avoid losing the data.

• 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.

• Some USB devices may not work immediately after
attaching USB device or turn on the power.

• For more details about USB operations, see page 4.

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Selecting a preset 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 tone level of the selected sound
mode.

1

2

[Hold]

Storing your own sound mode

You can store your own adjustments in memory.

1

[Hold]

2

]

<PRO EQ> ] <BASS> / <MIDDLE> / <TREBLE>

3

Tone

BASS 60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz,

MIDDLE 0.5 kHz, 1.0 kHz,

TREBLE 10.0 kHz, 12.5 kHz,

Frequency Level Q

200 Hz

1.5 kHz, 2.5 kHz

15.0 kHz, 17.5 kHz

Sound element

–06 to +06 Q1.0, Q1.25,

Q1.5, Q2.0

–06 to +06 Q0.75, Q1.0,

Q1.25

–06 to +06 Q FIX

Adjust the level (–06 to +06) of the selected tone (BASS /
MIDDLE / TREBLE).
The sound mode is automatically stored and changed to “USER.”

Menu operations

1 2 3

[Hold]

Category Menu item Selectable setting, [

DEMO • DEMO ON

DEMO

CLOCK SET [ 1:00 ] : Adjust the hour, then the minute.

CLOCK

BASS — : For settings, see “Storing your own sound mode.”

MIDDLE

PRO EQ

TREBLE

DIMMER • DIMMER ON

SCROLL *

DISPLAY

TAG
DISPLAY

2

SSM *

AREA

MONO *

TUNER

IF BAND

• DEMO OFF

• DIMMER OFF

1

• SCROLL ONCE

• SCROLL AUTO

• SCROLL OFF

Pressing
setting.

• TAG ON

• TAG OFF

• SSM 01 – 06

• SSM 07 – 12

• SSM 13 – 18

• AREA US

• AREA EU

• AREA SA

2

• MONO ON

• MONO OFF

• AUTO

• WIDE

DISP

for more than one second can scroll the display regardless of the

Repeat step 2 if necessary.

• To return to the previous menu, press

• To exit from the menu, press

: Display demonstration will be activated automatically if

no operation is done for about 20 seconds.

: Cancels.

: Dims the display and button illumination.
: Cancels.

: Scrolls the displayed information once.
: Repeats scrolling (at 5-second intervals).
: Cancels.

: Shows the Tag information while playing MP3/WMA

tracks.

: Cancels.

: For settings, see “Automatic presetting (FM)—SSM

(Strong-station Sequential Memory)” on page 2.

: When using in North/Central/South America. AM/FM

intervals are set to 10 kHz/200 kHz.

: When using in any other areas. AM/FM intervals are set

to 9 kHz/50 kHz (100 kHz during auto search).

: When using in South American countries where FM

interval is 100 kHz. AM interval is set to 10 kHz.

: Activate monaural mode to improve FM reception, but

stereo effect will be lost.

: Restore the stereo effect.

: Increases the tuner selectivity to reduce interference

noises between adjacent stations. (Stereo effect may be
lost.)

: Subject to interference noises from adjacent stations,

but sound quality will not be degraded and the stereo
effect will remain.

Adjust the sound elements of the selected tone ( see table on
the right).

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust other tones.

4

The adjustments made will be stored automatically in “USER.”

The current sound mode changes to “USER” automatically.

Category Menu item Selectable setting, [

.

.

AUDIO

SRC

SELECT

*1 Some characters or symbols will not be shown correctly (or will be blanked) on the display.

2

*

Displayed only when the source is “FM.”

*3 If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader level to “00.”
*4 This adjustment will not affect the subwoofer output.
*5 Displayed only when <L/O MODE> is set to <SUB.W>.
*6 The volume level automatically changes to “VOLUME 30” if you change to <LOW POWER> with the volume level

is set higher than “VOLUME 30.”

*7 Displayed only when any source other than “AM” is selected.
*8 Displayed only when any source other than “AUX IN” is selected.

Initial: Underlined

BACK

DISP

or

MENU

]

3

FADER *

BALANCE *

LOUD

VOL ADJUST

L/O MODE

SUB.W
FREQ *

SUB.W
LEVEL *

BEEP

AMP GAIN *6• LOW POWER

7

AM *

AUX IN *

R06 – F06 [ 00 ] : Adjust the front and rear speaker output balance.

4

L06 – R06 [ 00 ] : Adjust the left and right speaker output balance.

• LOUD ON

• LOUD OFF

VOL ADJ –05 —
VOL ADJ +05

[ VOL ADJ 00 ]

• SUB.W

• REAR

• LOW

5

• MID

• HIGH

SUB.W 00 —

5

SUB.W 08

[ SUB.W 04 ]

• BEEP ON

• BEEP OFF

• HIGH POWER

• AM ON

• AM OFF

8

• AUX ON

• AUX OFF

Initial: Underlined

: Boost low and high frequencies to produce a well-

balanced sound at a low volume level.

: Cancels.

: Preset the volume adjustment level of each source

(except FM), compared to the FM volume level. The
volume level will automatically increase or decrease when
you change the source.

• Before making an adjustment, select the source you
want to adjust.

• “VOL ADJ FIX” appears on the display if “FM” is selected
as the source.

: Select if the REAR LINE OUT terminals are used for

connecting a subwoofer (through an external amplifier).

: Select if the REAR LINE OUT terminals are used for

connecting the speakers (through an external amplifier).

: Frequencies lower than 72 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
: Frequencies lower than 111 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
: Frequencies lower than 157 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.

: Adjust the subwoofer output level.

: Activates the keypress tone.
: Deactivates the keypress tone.

: VOLUME 00 – VOLUME 30 (Select if the maximum power

of each speaker is less than 50 W to prevent damaging the
speakers.)

: VOLUME 00 – VOLUME 50

: Enable “AM” in source selection.
: Disable “AM” in source selection.

: Enable “AUX IN” in source selection.
: Disable “AUX IN” in source selection.

]

3 – EN

Troubleshooting

Symptom Remedy/Cause

Sound cannot be heard from the
speakers.

“PROTECT” appears on the display and no
operations can be done.

General

This unit does not work at all. Reset the unit. (See page 1.)

“AUX IN” cannot be selected. Check the <SRC SELECT>

SSM automatic presetting does not work. Store stations manually.

Static noise while listening to the radio. Connect the antenna firmly.

“AM” cannot be selected. Check the <SRC SELECT>

FM/AM

Disc cannot be played back. Insert the disc correctly.

• CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back.

• Tracks on the CD-R/CD-RW cannot be
skipped.

Disc can be neither played back nor
ejected.

Disc sound is sometimes interrupted. • Stop playback while driving on rough roads.

Disc playback

“NO DISC” appears on the display. Insert a playable disc into the loading slot.

“PLEASE” and “EJECT” appear alternately
on the display.

Disc cannot be played back. • Use a disc with MP3/WMA tracks recorded in a format

Noise is generated. Skip to another track or change the disc. (Do not add

A longer readout time is required
(“READING” keeps flashing on the display).

Tracks are not played back in the order
you have intended.

“NO FILE” appears on the display. Selected folder is an empty folder *. Select another

MP3/WMA playback

“NOT SUPPORT” appears on the display
and track skips.

The elapsed playing time is not correct. This sometimes occurs during playback. This is caused

The correct characters are not displayed
(e.g. album name).

Noise is generated. The track played back is not an MP3/WMA track. Skip to

“READING” keeps flashing on the display. • Readout time varies depending on the USB device.

“NO FILE” appears on the display. Selected folder is an empty folder*. Select another

“NOT SUPPORT” appears on the display
and track skips.

Tracks/folders are not played back in the
order you have intended.

USB device playback

• “CANNOT PLAY” flashes on the display.

• “NO USB” appears on the display.

• The unit cannot detect the USB device.

While playing a track, sound is sometimes
interrupted.

Correct characters are not displayed (e.g.
album name).

• Adjust the volume to the optimum level.

• Make sure the unit is not muted/paused. (See page 1.)

• Check the cords and connections.

Check to be sure the terminals of the speaker leads are
covered with insulating tape properly, then reset the
unit. (See page 1.)
If “PROTECT” does not disappear, consult your JVC
car audio dealer or a company supplying kits.

=

“Menu operations” on page 3.)

operations” on page 3.)

• Insert a finalized CD-R/CD-RW.

• Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW with the component which
you used for recording.

• Unlock the disc. (See page 2.)

• Eject the disc forcibly. (See page 1.)

• Change the disc.

• Check the cords and connections.

Press

0

, then insert a disc correctly.

compliant with ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, Romeo, or
Joliet.

• Add the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to the file
names.

the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to non-MP3 or
WMA tracks.)

Do not use too many hierarchical levels and folders.

Playback order is determined when the files are
recorded.

folder that contains MP3/WMA tracks.
* Folder that is physically empty or folder that contains data

but does not contain valid MP3/WMA track.

Skip to the next track encoded in an appropriate format
or to the next non-copy-protected WMA track.

by how the tracks are recorded on the disc.

This unit can only display letters (upper case), numbers,
and a limited number of symbols. (See page 2.)

another file. (Do not add the extension code <.mp3>
or <.wma> to non-MP3 or WMA tracks.)

• Do not use too many hierarchy or folders.

• Turn off the power then on again.

• Reattach the USB device again.

folder that contains MP3/WMA tracks.
* Folder that is physically empty or folder that contains

data but does not contain valid MP3/WMA track.

Skip to the next track encoded in an appropriate format
or to the next non-copy-protected WMA track.

The playback order is determined by the write-in time
stamp. The first track/folder written into the USB device
will be the first track/folder for playback.

• Attach a USB device that contains tracks encoded in
an appropriate format.

• Reattach the USB device again.

The MP3/WMA tracks have not been properly copied
into the USB device.
Copy MP3/WMA tracks again into the USB device, and
try again.

This unit can only display letters (upper case), numbers,
and a limited number of symbols. (See page 2.)

<AUX IN> setting. (See

=

<AM> setting. (See “Menu

More about this unit

General

• If you turn off the power while listening to a track,
playback will start from where it had been stopped
previously next time you turn on the power.

• If no operation is done for about 60 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.

• When storing a station manually, the previously
preset station is erased when a new station is
stored in the same preset number.

• If you try to assign titles to more than 30 station
frequencies, “NAME FULL” appears. Delete
unwanted titles before assignment.

Disc/USB 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), MP3 and WMA
formats.

• If you change the source while listening to a disc,
playback stops. Next time you select “CD” as the
playback source, playback will start from where it
had been stopped previously.

• If the ejected disc is not removed within
15 seconds, it is automatically inserted into the
loading slot again to protect it from dust. Playback
starts automatically.

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: 32 kbps — 320 kbps
– Sampling frequency of MP3:
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz (for MPEG-1)
16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz (for MPEG-2)
– Sampling frequency of WMA:

22.05 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
– Disc format: ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2, Romeo,

Joliet, Windows extension

• 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 64
characters; Joliet: up to 32 characters; Windows
extension: up to 64 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;

an inappropriate format; layer 1/2.

– WMA files: encoded in lossless, professional, and

voice format; not based upon Windows Media®
Audio; copy-protected with DRM.

– Files which have data such as AIFF, ATRAC3, etc.

• The search function works but search speed is not
constant.

Playing MP3/WMA tracks from a USB device

• While playing from a USB device, the playback
order may differ from other players.

• This unit may be unable to play back some USB
devices or some files due to their characteristics or
recording conditions.

• Depending on the shape of the USB devices and
connection ports, some USB devices may not be
attached properly or the connection might be
loose.

• Connect one USB mass storage class device to the
unit at a time. Do not use a USB hub.

• If the connected USB device does not have the
correct files, “CANNOT PLAY” appears.

• This unit can show Tag (Version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3, or

2.4) for MP3 files and for WMA files.

• This unit can play back MP3/WMA files meeting the
conditions below:

– Bit rate: 32 kbps — 320 kbps
– Sampling frequency of MP3:
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz (for MPEG-1)
16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz (for MPEG-2)
– Sampling frequency of WMA:

22.05 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

• This unit can play back MP3 files recorded in VBR
(variable bit rate).

• The maximum number of characters for:

– Folder names: 32 characters; File names: 32

characters; MP3 Tag: 64 characters; WMA Tag: 32
characters

• This unit can recognize a total of 5 000 files, 255
folders (255 files per folder including folder without
unsupported files), and of 8 hierarchies.

• This unit does not support SD card reader.

• This unit cannot recognize a USB device whose
rating is other than 5 V and exceeds 500 mA.

• USB devices equipped with special functions such
as data security functions cannot be used with the
unit.

• Do not use a USB device with 2 or more partitions.

• This unit may not recognized a USB device
connected through a USB card reader.

• This unit may not play back files in a USB device
properly when using a USB extension cord.

• 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.

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

JVC bears no responsibility for any loss of the
data in the USB mass storage class device while
using this System.

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Maintenance

How to clean the connectors

Wipe the connectors with a cotton swab or cloth
moistened with alcohol.

To play new discs

Remove any rough areas from the
inner and outer edges of the disc.

Preparation

You need the installation kits which corresponds to your car.

• Mark all the check boxes ( ) to make sure you have follow the instructions and the listed parts.

Check the battery system in your car

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.

To keep discs clean

Wipe in a straight line from center
of disc to edge. Do not use liquid
cleaners, thinners, or benzene.

Do not use the following discs:

• Single CD—8 cm (3-3/16”) disc

• Warped disc

• Disc with sticker and sticker residue

• Disc with stick-on label

• Unusual shape disc

• C-thru Disc (semi-transparent disc)

• Disc with transparent or semi-transparent parts on
its recording area

Specifications

AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION

Power Output:

20 W RMS × 4 Channels at 4 Ω and

≤ 1% THD+N

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:

80 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 Ω)

Load Impedance: 4 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω allowance)
Tone Control Range:
Bass: ±12 dB (60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 200 Hz)
Q1.0, Q1.25, Q1.5, Q2.0
Middle: ±12 dB (0.5 kHz, 1.0 kHz, 1.5 kHz,

2.5 kHz)
Q0.75, Q1.0, Q1.25
Treble: ±12 dB (10.0 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 15.0 kHz,

17.5 kHz)
Q (Fixed)
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Line-Out Level/Impedance:

2.5 V/20 kΩ load (full scale)

Subwoofer-Out Level/Impedance:

2.5 V/20 kΩ load (full scale)
Output Impedance: 1 kΩ
Other Terminal: USB input jack, AUX (auxiliary)

input jack, Antenna input

TUNER SECTION

Frequency Range:
FM: 87.5 MHz to 107.9 MHz
(with channel interval set to 100 kHz or

200 kHz)

87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz
(with channel interval set to 50 kHz)
AM: 530 kHz to 1 710 kHz
(with channel interval set to 10 kHz)
531 kHz to 1 602 kHz
(with channel interval set to 9 kHz)

[FM Tuner]

Usable Sensitivity: 9.3 dBf (0.8 μV/75 Ω)
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: 16.3 dBf (1.8 μV/75 Ω)
Alternate Channel Selectivity (400 kHz): 65 dB
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 15 000 Hz
Stereo Separation: 40 dB

[AM Tuner]

Sensitivity/Selectivity: 20 μV/40 dB

CD PLAYER SECTION

Type: Compact disc player
Signal Detection System: Non-contact optical pickup

(semiconductor laser)
Number of channels: 2 channels (stereo)
Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Dynamic Range: 96 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 98 dB
Wow and Flutter: Less than measurable limit
MP3 Decoding Format: MPEG1/2 Audio Layer 3
Max. Bit Rate: 320 kbps
WMA (Windows Media® Audio) Decoding Format:
Max. Bit Rate: 320 kbps

USB SECTION

USB Standard: USB 1.1, USB 2.0
Data Transfer Rate (Full Speed): Max. 12 Mbps
Compatible Device: Mass storage class
Compatible File System: FAT 32/16/12
Playable Audio Format: MP3/WMA
Max. Current: DC 5 V

GENERAL

Power Requirement: Operating Voltage:

DC 14.4 V (11 V to 16 V

allowance)
Grounding System: Negative ground
Allowable Operating Temperature:
0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Dimensions (W × H × D):
Installation Size (approx.):
182 mm × 52 mm × 160 mm
(7-3/16” × 2-1/16” × 6-5/16”)
Panel Size (approx.):
188 mm × 58 mm × 6 mm
(7-7/16” × 2-5/16” × 1/4”)
Mass (approx.): 1.3 kg (2.9 lbs) (excluding

accessories)

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

If a kit is necessary for your car, consult your
telephone directory for the nearest car audio
speciality shop.

Having TROUBLE with operation?

500 mA

12 V DC, NEGATIVE ground

Prepare this before installation

Parts list for installation and connection

A

C

Trim plate

E

Handles

Control panel

D

Power cord

F

Remote controller / Battery

B

Sleeve

Troubleshooting

• The fuse blows.

]

Are the red and black leads connected correctly?

• Power cannot be turned on.

]

Is the yellow lead connected?

• No sound from the speakers.

]

Is the speaker output lead short-circuited?

• Sound is distorted.

]

Is the speaker output lead grounded?

]

Are the “–” terminals of L and R speakers grounded in common?

• Noise interfere with sounds.

]

Is the rear ground terminal connected to the car’s chassis using shorter and thicker cords?

• This unit becomes hot.

]

Is the speaker output lead grounded?

]

Are the “–” terminals of L and R speakers grounded in common?

• This unit does not work at all.

]

Have you reset your unit?

Please reset your unit

Still having trouble??

Call 1-800-252-5722 (USA ONLY)

http://www.jvc.com

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Installation

The following illustration shows a typical installation. If you are not sure how to install this unit correctly, contact your JVC car audio dealer or a company supplying kits.

In-dash mounting

See “Electrical connections” below.

INSTALLATION / CONNECTION

When installing the unit without using the sleeve

In a Toyota car for example, first remove the car radio and install the unit in its place.

8 mm (3/8")

Pocket

Bracket *

Flat head screws—M5 × 8 mm (3/8") *

2

2

Removing the unit

Release the rear section first...

Electrical connections

Make sure to disconnect the battery’s negative terminal.

• Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s chassis again after installation.

Note:

It is recommended to connect to the speakers with maximum power of more than 50 W (both at the rear and at the front, with an impedance of 4 Ω to 8 Ω). If the
maximum power is less than 50 W, change “AMP GAIN” setting to prevent the speakers from being damaged (see “Menu operations” on page 3).

Typical connections

IMPORTANT: A custom wiring harness (separately purchased) which is suitable for your car is
recommended for connection between the unit and your car.

• Consult your JVC car audio dealer or a company supplying kits for details.

Antenna terminal

Rear line out Rear ground terminal

15 A fuse

Connecting the external amplifier or subwoofer

Set “L/O MODE” to “REAR”
(See “Menu operations” on page 3.)
You can connect a power amplifier for
rear speakers.

Rear
speakers

JVC Amplifier

High

Remote lead

Remote lead (blue with white stripe)

To the remote lead of other
equipment or automatic

Signal cord *

2

antenna if any

Heat sink

Y-connector *

2

Connect only the front speakers
if your speaker system is two­speaker system.

White with black stripe

Front speaker
(left)

Gray with black stripe

Front speaker
(right)

Green with black stripe

Rear speaker
(left)

Purple with black stripe

Rear speaker
(right)

White

Gray

Green

Purple

Black

Yellow *

Red

Blue with white
stripe

To the metallic body
or chassis of the car

To a live terminal in the
fuse block connecting

3

to the car battery
(bypassing the ignition
switch) (constant 12 V)

To an accessory
terminal in the fuse
block

Ignition
switch

Fuse block

To the remote lead of other
equipment or automatic
antenna if any (200 mA max.)

Set “L/O MODE” to “SUB.W”
(See “Menu operations” on page 3.)
You can also connect a subwoofer to
the REAR LINE OUT terminals.

JVC Amplifier

Subwoofer

or

Front speakers

PRECAUTIONS on power supply and speaker connections

*1 When you stand the unit, be careful not to damage the fuse on the rear.
*2 Not supplied for this unit.
*3 Before checking the operation of this unit prior to installation, this lead must be connected, otherwise the power

cannot be turned on.

*4 Firmly attach the ground wire to the metallic body or to the chassis of the car—to the place uncoated with

paint (if coated with paint, remove the paint before attaching the wire). Failure to do so may cause damage to
the unit.

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