HD Radio Technology manufactured under license from iBiquity Digital Corporation. U.S. and
Foreign Patents. HD Radio™ and the HD, HD Radio, and “Arc” logos are proprietary trademarks of
iBiquity Digital Corp.
KD-HDR44
CD RECEIVER / RECEPTOR CON CD /
RÉCEPTEUR CD
For canceling the display demonstration, see page 4. / Para
cancelar la demostración en pantalla, consulte la página 4. / Pour
annuler la démonstration des affichages, référez-vous à la page 4.
For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.
Para la instalación y las conexiones, refiérase al manual separado.
Pour l’installation et les raccordements, se référer au manuel séparé.
INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS
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.
Please read all instructions carefully before operation, to ensure your complete understanding and
to obtain the best possible performance from the unit.
INFORMATION (For U.S.A.)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution:
Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave
all servicing to qualified service personnel.
3. CAUTION: (For U.S.A.) Visible and/or invisible class II laser radiation when open. Do not stare
into beam.
(For Canada) Visible and/or invisible class 1M laser radiation when open. Do not
view directly with optical instruments.
4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED OUTSIDE THE UNIT.
[European Union only]
Caution:
Adjust the volume so that you can hear sounds
outside the car. Driving with the volume too
high may cause an accident.
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WARNING:
Stop the car before operating the unit.
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.
How to attach/detach the control
panel
How to reset your unit
Your preset adjustments will
also be erased.
How to forcibly eject a disc
[Hold]
• Be careful not to drop the disc when it ejects.
• If this does not work, reset your unit.
Maintenance
Cleaning the unit
Wipe off the dirt on the panel with a dry silicon
or soft cloth. Failure to observe this precaution
may result in damage to the unit.
Cleaning the connector
Wipe off dirt on the connector of the unit and
panel. Use a cotton swab or cloth.
CONTENTS
3 How to attach/detach the control
panel
3 How to reset your unit3 How to forcibly eject a disc3 Maintenance
4 Canceling the display
demonstration
4 Setting the clock
5 Preparing the remote controller
5 About discs
6 Basic operations
7 Listening to the radio
9 Listening to a disc
10 Connecting the other external
components
11 Listening to the other external
components
11 Selecting a preset sound mode
12 Menu operations
14 Troubleshooting
16 Using Bluetooth ® devices
17 Specifications
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.
Condensation : When the car is airconditioned, moisture may collect on the
laser lens. This may cause disc read errors. In
this case, remove the disc and wait for the
moisture to evaporate.
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.
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Canceling the display demonstration
Display demonstration will be activated automatically if no operation is done for about 20 seconds.
1 Turn on the power.
[Hold]
4 Select <DEMO OFF>.
2
[Hold]
(Initial setting)
3
(Initial setting)
Setting the clock
1 Turn on the power.
[Hold]
2
3 Select <CLOCK>.
4 Select <CLOCK SET>.
5 Adjust the hour.
[Hold]
(Initial setting)
5
6 Finish the procedure.
6 Adjust the minute.
7 Finish the procedure.
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(Initial setting)
Preparing the remote controller
When you use the remote controller for the first
time, pull out the insulation sheet.
Insulation sheet
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
If the effectiveness of the remote controller
decreases, replace the battery.
Replacing the lithium coin battery
CR2025
About discs
This unit can only play the CDs with:
Discs that cannot be used:
• Discs that are not round.
• Discs with coloring on the recording surface
or discs that are dirty.
• You cannot play a Recordable/ReWritable
disc that has not been finalized. (For the
finalization process refer to your disc writing
software, and your disc recorder instruction
manual.)
• 3-inch CD cannot be used. Attempt to insert
using an adapter can cause malfunction.
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 (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.
Handling discs:
• Do not touch the recording surface of the
disc.
• Do not stick tape etc. on the disc, or use a disc
with tape stuck on it.
• Do not use any accessories for the disc.
• Clean from the center of the disc and move
outward.
• Clean the disc with a dry silicon or soft cloth.
Do not use any solvents.
• When removing discs from this unit, pull them
out horizontally.
• Remove the rims from the center hole and
disc edge before inserting a disc.
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Basic operations
Control dialEjects the discLoading slot
Remote sensor
• DO NOT expose to
bright sunlight.
Detaches the panel
When you press or hold the following button(s)...
Main unit
/ SOURCE
Control dial
(turn)
Control dial
(press)
EQSOUND
Number buttons
(1 – 6)
BRIGHTNESS—Enters <BRIGHTNESS> menu directly. (page 12)
BACK—
DISP—
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Remote
controller
—Turns on/off [Hold].
Selects the sources (FM, CD, F-AUX, BT AUDIO or R-AUX or
SOURCE
VOL – / + Adjusts the volume level.
BT PHONE, AM).
• “CD” is selectable only when a disc is loaded.
—Selects items.
Mutes the sound during playback. If the source is “CD,” playback
pauses.
• Press the button again to cancel muting or resume playback.
—Confirms selection.
Selects the sound mode.
• Hold the EQ button on the main unit to enter tone level
adjustment directly. (page 11)
• Selects preset stations/channels.
• Stores the current station/channel into the selected number
—
button [Hold].
• Press number button 1 (RPT) or 2 (RND) to enter REPEAT/
RANDOM setting directly. (page 10)
• Returns to the previous menu.
• Exit from the menu [Hold].
• Changes the display information.
• Scrolls the display information [Hold].
Display window
General operation
Front auxiliary input jack
Listening to the radio
You can tune in to both conventional and HD Radio broadcasts.
What is HD Radio™ broadcasting?
HD Radio stations can deliver high-quality digital sound—AM digital will have FM-like sound
quality (in stereo) and FM digital will have CD-like sound quality—with static-free and clear
reception. Furthermore, stations can offer text and data, such as artist names and song titles.
• HD Radio tuners can also tune in to conventional analog broadcasts.
• Many HD Radio stations offer more than one channel of programming. This service is called
multicasting.
• To find HD Radio stations in your area, visit <http://www.hdradio.com/>.
~
]
“FM” or “AM”
Ex.: When receiving a conventional FM station Ex.: When receiving an HD Radio station
Lights up when receiving
an FM stereo broadcast.
Ÿ
[Press] Selects your desired channel (HD1 to HD8) when receiving
HD Radio multicast channels.
• [Press] Searches for stations/channels
automatically.
• [Hold] Searches for stations/channels
manually.
“M” flashes, then press the button
repeatedly.
Lights up when digital audio is broadcast;
flashes when analog audio is broadcast.
Station Call SignSelected frequency
• “LINKING” appears while linking to a multicast channel.
[Hold] Searches for HD Radio stations only. (“HD” flashes on the display.)
• When a station is tuned in, searching stops.
Changing the display information
Call Sign *1 = Frequency = PTY (Program Type) *2 = Text *3 = Clock = (back to
the beginning)
*1 Displayed only when a Call Sign is received.
*2 When no program type (PTY) is received, “HD RADIO” appears for HD Radio
broadcasting, and “ANALOG” appears for conventional FM/AM broadcasting.
*3 “NO TEXT” appears when no text is received.
Channel number
Continued...
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Improving the FM reception
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 HD Radio
reception mode
While receiving an HD Radio broadcast, you
can change the reception mode — digital or
analog.
• This setting cannot take effect for the
conventional FM/AM stations.
While listening to an HD Radio station...
1
[Hold]
2
]
<TUNER> ] <BLEND HOLD> ]
<ANALOG / DIGITAL / AUTO >
<ANALOG / DIGITAL>: Tuning to digital
audio or analog audio only.
• HOLD indicator lights up.
<AUTO>: Switches between digital and
analog audio automatically.
• In the case when the radio station
forces the reception mode to analog,
the HOLD indicator flashes.
The setting automatically returns to <AUTO>
when you tune in to another broadcast.
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Automatic presetting (FM/AM)
SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory)
—
You can preset up to 18 stations for FM and 6
stations for AM.
•
HD Radio multicast channels can also be preset.
While listening to a station/channel...
1
[Hold]
2
FM:] <TUNER> ] <SSM> ]
<SSM 01 – 06 / 07 – 12 / 13 – 18>
AM:] <TUNER> ] <SSM> ]
<SSM 01 – 06>
“SSM” flashes and local stations/channels
with the strongest signal are searched
and stored automatically.
To preset another 6 stations/channels,
repeat the above procedure by selecting one of
the other SSM setting ranges.
Manual presetting (FM/AM)
You can preset up to 18 stations for FM and 6
stations for AM.
1
]
Tune in to a station/channel you
want to preset.
2
“PRESET MODE” flashes.
[Hold]
3
]
Selects preset number.
Preset number flashes and “MEMORY”
appears.
• Pressing and holding the number buttons
(1 – 6) can also store the current station/
channel to the selected number buttons
(1 – 6).
Selecting a preset station/channel
1
or
2
• Pressing the number buttons (1 – 6) can also
select the preset stations/channels (1 – 6).
Listening to a disc
Playback starts automatically.
All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the
source or eject the disc.
Using the remote controller
5
/ ∞ : [Press] Changes the preset stations/
[Hold] Searches for HD Radio stations
2
/ 3 : [Press] Searches for stations
[Hold] Searches for stations manually.
channels.
only.
automatically.
Stopping playback and ejecting
the disc
If the ejected disc is not
removed within 15 seconds, it
will automatically reload into
the loading slot.
Basic operations
Selects folder of the MP3/WMA
[Press] Selects track.
[Hold] Fast-forwards or
reverses the track.
Using the remote controller
5
/ ∞ : Selects folder of the MP3/WMA.
2
/ 3 : [Press] Selects track.
[Hold] Fast-forwards or reverses the
track.
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)
* “NO NAME” appears for conventional CDs or if
not recorded.
Selecting a track/folder from the
list
• If the MP3/WMA disc contains many tracks,
you can fast search (±10, ±100) through the
disc by turning the control dial quickly.
• To return to the previous menu, press BACK.
Continued...
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Selecting the playback modes
You can use only one of the following playback
modes at a time.
1
• Pressing number button 1 (RPT) or
[Hold]
2 (RND) can enter REPEAT/RANDOM
setting directly. Then, perform step 3.
2
]
“REPEAT” j “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.”
Connecting the other external components
You can connect an external component to the auxiliary input jack on the control panel (F-AUX)
and/or on the rear side of the unit (R-AUX).
Summary of using the external components through the auxiliary input jacks:
item
Preparation
Subitem
Setting
Source
name
BT PHONE *
External component
Portable audio
player
Bluetooth deviceRearSRC SELECT R-AUX BT ADAPTER BT AUDIO/
* ”BT PHONE” appears when a Bluetooth phone is in use.
tones.
The adjustments made is automatically
stored and changed to “USER.”
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Menu operations
1
If no operation is done
for about 60 seconds, the
operation will be canceled.
DEMO
CLOCK
DIMMER
DISPLAY
PRO EQ
AUDIO
*1 The illumination control lead connection is required. (See “Installation/Connection Manual.”) This setting may not work
correctly on some vehicles (particularly on those having a control dial for dimming). In this case, change the setting to
any other than <DIMMER AUTO>.
*2 Some characters or symbols will not be shown correctly (or will be blanked) on the display. When receiving an HD Radio
station, the information always scroll automatically on the display regardless of the setting.
*3 If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader level to “00.”
*4 This adjustment will not affect the subwoofer output.
[Hold]
Menu item
For settings, see page 4.
DIMMER SET AUTO
in <BRIGHTNESS> setting when you turn off/on the car headlights *1. /
Night adjustments in <BRIGHTNESS> setting for the display and button illumination. /
OFF
illumination.
BRIGHTNESS DAY [ 31
[00 — 31] for day and night.
2
SCROLL *
TAG DISPLAY ON
FADER *3, *4R06 — F06
BALANCE *4L06 — R06
LOUDON
VOL ADJUST –05 — +05
ONCE
intervals). /
(Pressing
See page 11.
level. /
compared to the FM volume level. The volume level will automatically increase or decrease
when you change the source. Before adjustment, select the source you want to adjust.
(“VOL ADJ FIX” appears on the display if “FM” is selected as the source.)
23
Selectable setting, [Initial: Underlined]
: Changes the display and button illumination between the Day/Night adjustments
: Selects the Day adjustments in <BRIGHTNESS> setting for the display and button
] /
NIGHT [ 15
: Scrolls the displayed information once. /
OFF
DISP
for more than one second can scroll the display regardless of the setting.)
: Shows the Tag information while playing MP3/WMA tracks. /
[ 00 ] : Adjusts the front and rear speaker output balance.
[ 00 ] : Adjusts the left and right speaker output balance.
: Boost low and high frequencies to produce a well-balanced sound at a low volume
OFF
: Cancels.
[ 00 ] : Presets the volume adjustment level of each source (except “FM”),
] : Selects the display and button illumination brightness level
: Cancels.
Repeat step 2 if necessary.
• To return to the previous
menu, press BACK.
• To exit from the menu, press
MENU.
ON
AUTO
: Repeats scrolling (at 5-second
OFF
: Cancels.
: Selects the
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Menu item
L/O MODESUB.W
(through an external amplifier). /
Selectable setting, [Initial: Underlined]
: Selects if the REAR/SW terminals are used for connecting a subwoofer
REAR
: Selects if the REAR/SW terminals are used for
connecting the speakers (through an external amplifier).
SUB.W LPF *5LOW 55Hz / LOW 85Hz / LOW 120Hz
: Frequencies lower than
55 Hz/85 Hz/120 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
SUB.W LEVEL
HPFON
AUDIO
BEEPON / OFF
TEL MUTING *6ON
AMP GAIN *
*500 — 08
: Activates the High Pass Filter. Low frequency signals are cut off from the front/rear
speakers. /
: Mutes the sounds while using the cellular phone (not connected through
KS-BTA100). /
7
LOW POWER
[ 04 ] : Adjusts the subwoofer output level.
OFF
: Deactivates (all signals are sent to the front/rear speakers).
: Activates or deactivates the keypress tone.
OFF
: Cancels.
: VOLUME 00 – VOLUME 30 (Selects if the maximum power
of each speaker is less than 50 W to prevent damaging the speakers.) /
HIGH POWER
8
SSM *
See page 8.
AREAUS
: When using in North/Central/South America. AM/FM intervals are set to
: VOLUME 00 – VOLUME 50
10 kHz/200 kHz. / EU : When using in any other areas. AM/FM intervals are set to
9 kHz/50 kHz. /
SA
: When using in South American countries where FM interval is
50 kHz. AM interval is set to 10 kHz.
8
MONO *
TUNER
BLEND HOLD *8See page 8.
IF BANDAUTO
See page 8.
: Increases the tuner selectivity to reduce interference noises between adjacent
stations. (Stereo effect may be lost.) /
WIDE
: Subject to interference noises from
adjacent stations, but sound quality will not be degraded and the stereo effect will
remain.
9
AM *
F-AUX *
R-AUX *
SRC SELECT
9
9
ON / OFF
: Enable or disable “AM” in source selection.
ON / OFF
: Enable or disable “F-AUX” in source selection.
ON / OFF
: Enable or disable “R-AUX” in source selection. /
BT ADAPTER
if the rear auxiliary input jack is connected to the Bluetooth adapter, KS-BTA100 (page
10.) The source name changed to “BT AUDIO.”
*5 Displayed only when <L/O MODE> is set to <SUB.W>.
*6 This setting does not work if <BT ADAPTER> is selected for <R-AUX> of the <SRC SELECT>.
*7 The volume level automatically changes to “VOLUME 30” if you change to <LOW POWER> with the volume level set
higher than “VOLUME 30.”
8
*
Displayed only when the source is “FM” or “AM.”
*9 Displayed only when any source other than “AM/ F-AUX/ R-AUX/ BT AUDIO” is selected separately.
: Selects
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Troubleshooting
SymptomRemedy/Cause
Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. Adjust the volume to the optimum level. / Make sure the unit is
not muted/paused. (page 6) / Check the cords and connections.
“MISWIRING CHK WIRING THEN RESET
UNIT” / “WARNING CHK WIRING THEN
RESET UNIT” appears on the display and no
operations can be done.
The unit does not work at all.Reset the unit. (page 3)
“F-AUX” or “R-AUX” cannot be selected.Check the <SRC SELECT>
General
Sound is sometimes interrupted while
listening to an external component
connected to the auxiliary input jack.
The correct characters are not displayed
(e.g. album name).
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>
Sound quality changes when receiving
HD Radio stations.
FM/AM
No sound can be heard.• <ANALOG> is selected when receiving all digital broadcast of
Disc cannot be played back.Insert the disc correctly.
CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back and
Disc
playback
track cannot be skipped.
Check to be sure the terminals of the speaker leads are covered
with insulating tape properly, then reset the unit. (page 3)
If the message does not disappear, consult your JVC car audio
dealer or a company supplying kits.
=
<F-AUX / R-AUX> setting.
(page 13)
Check to be sure the recommended stereo mini plug is used for
connection. (page 10, 11)
This unit can only display letters (upper case), numbers, and a
limited number of symbols.
=
<AM> setting. (page 13)
Fix the reception mode either to <ANALOG / DIGITAL>.
(page 8)
HD Radio station. Select <DIGITAL / AUTO>. (page 8)
• <DIGITAL> is selected when receiving weak digital signals
or receiving conventional radio broadcast. Select <ANALOG /
AUTO>. (page 8)
Insert a finalized CD-R/CD-RW (finalize with the component
which you used for recording).
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SymptomRemedy/Cause
Disc sound is sometimes interrupted.Stop playback while driving on rough roads. / Change the disc. /
Check the cords and connections.
“NO DISC” appears on the display.Insert a playable disc into the loading slot.
0
“PLEASE” and “EJECT“ appear alternately
on the display.
Disc playback
“IN DISC” appears on the display.The disc cannot be ejected properly. Make sure nothing is
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.
“READING” keeps flashing on the display.A longer readout time is required. Do not use too many
Tracks do not play back in the order you
MP3/WMA playback
have intended them to play.
The elapsed playing time is not correct.This sometimes occurs during playback. This is caused by how
, then insert a disc correctly.
Press
blocking the loading slot.
compliant with ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, Romeo, or Joliet.
• Add the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to the file
names.
hierarchical levels and folders.
The playback order is determined when the files are recorded.
the tracks are recorded on the disc.
Additional information
• This unit can play back multi-session discs; however,
unclosed sessions will be skipped while playing.
• This unit can play back files with the extension code
<.mp3> or <.wma> (regardless of the letter
case—upper/lower).
• This unit can play back the files meeting the conditions
below: