JVC KD-AR3000, KD-LH300 Instruction Manual
CD RECEIVER KD-AR3000/KD-LH300
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RECEPTOR CON CD KD-AR3000/KD-LH300
RECEPTEUR CD KD-AR3000/KD-LH300
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• This unit is equipped with the display demonstration. To cancel it, see page 8.
• Esta unidad está equipada con demostración en la pantalla. Para cancelarla, consulte la página 8.
• Cet appareil est équipé d’une fonction de démonstration des affichages. Pour l’annuler, référezvous à la page 8.
For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.
Para la instalación y las conexiones, refiérase al manual separado.
Pour l’installation et les raccordements, se référer au manuel séparé.
For customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and
Serial No. which are located on
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Model No.
Serial No.
KD-AR3000
KD-LH300
GET0201-001B
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
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INFORMATION (For U.S.A.)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
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may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
3. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid
direct exposure to beam.
Caution:
If the temperature inside the car is below 0˚ C (32˚ F), the movement of animation and text scroll will be
halted on the display to prevent the display from being blurred. (LOW TEMP.) indicator appears on
the display.
When the temperature increases, the operating temperature is resumed, and these functions will start
working again.
CAUTION on Volume Setting:
Discs produce very little noise compared with other sources. If the volume level is adjusted for the tuner, for
example, the speakers may be damaged by the sudden increase in the output level. Therefore, lower the
volume before playing a disc and adjust it as required during playback.
How to reset your unit
Press the reset button on the
control panel using a ball-point
pen or a similar tool.
This will reset the built-in
microcomputer.
Note:
Your preset adjustments—such as
preset channels or sound adjustments—will also be erased.
CAUTION:
NEVER insert
your finger in
between the
control panel and
the unit, as it
may get caught
or hurt.
(See page 44.)
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Thank you for purchasing a JVC product. Please read all instructions carefully before operation,
to ensure your complete understanding and to obtain the best possible performance from the unit.
CONTENTS
How to reset your unit ............................... 2
LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS ............ 4
Control panel ............................................. 4
Remote controller ...................................... 5
Preparing the remote controller ................ 6
BASIC OPERATIONS ....................... 7
Turning on the power ................................ 7
Canceling the display demonstration ........ 8
Setting the clock ........................................ 9
RADIO OPERATIONS ...................... 10
Listening to the radio ................................. 10
Storing stations in memory ....................... 12
Tuning in to a preset station ...................... 13
Changing the display pattern .................... 14
DISC OPERATIONS ........................ 15
About MP3 and WMA discs ...................... 15
Playing a disc ............................................ 15
Locating a track or a particular portion
on a disc ................................................. 18
Selecting a folder and a track using the
name lists ............................................... 20
Selecting the playback modes .................. 21
Prohibiting disc ejection ............................ 22
Changing the display pattern .................... 23
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS ................... 24
Adjusting the sound .................................. 24
Selecting preset sound modes
(iEQ: intelligent equalizer) ...................... 25
Storing your own sound modes ................ 27
Selecting the display theme ...................... 28
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GRAPHIC DISPLAYS ....................... 29
Downloading images and animations ....... 30
Deleting unwanted files ............................. 32
Activating the downloaded images and
animations .............................................. 34
OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS ................ 36
Changing the general settings (PSM) ....... 36
Selecting the dimmer mode ...................... 40
Changing the display color ........................ 41
Assigning names to the sources ................ 43
Changing the control panel angle .............. 44
Detaching the control panel ...................... 45
CD CHANGER OPERATIONS .............. 46
Playing discs ............................................. 46
Selecting a disc/folder/track using the
name lists ............................................... 49
Selecting the playback modes .................. 50
EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS ... 52
Playing an external component ................. 52
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................... 53
MAINTENANCE ............................. 56
Handling discs ........................................... 56
SPECIFICATIONS........................... 57
BEFORE USE
*For safety....
• Do not raise the volume level too much, as this will
block outside sounds, making driving dangerous.
• Stop the car before performing any complicated
operations.
*Temperature inside the car....
If you have parked the car for a long time in hot
or cold weather, wait until the temperature in the
car becomes normal before operating the unit.
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LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS
Control panel
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KD-AR3000
KD-LH300
1 Control dial
2 (standby/on attenuator) button
3 ANGLE button
4 Display window
5 4 /¢ buttons
6 5 (up) button
7 FM/AM button
8 0 (eject) button
9 SEL (select) button
p D DISP (display) button
q Number buttons
w M MODE button
e Remote sensor
r ∞ (down) button
t (control panel release) button
y For KD-AR3000:
CD/CD-CH (CD changer) LINE button
For KD-LH300:
CD/CD-CH (CD changer) button
Illumination Navigation for easy operations
If you use M MODE or SEL (select), the display and some controls (such as the number buttons,
4 /¢ , 5/∞, and control dial) enter the corresponding control mode, then the controls
start flashing to lead you to the next operational steps. (Illumination Navigation)
• The display shows how these buttons function during this period.
Ex.: When you press number button 1 after pressing M MODE, to operate the FM tuner.
Time countdown indicator
To use these controls for original functions again, wait until the controls stop flashing without
using these controls.
• Pressing M MODE again also restores original functions. However, pressing SEL (select) makes
the unit enters a different mode.
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Remote controller
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3 • Selects the preset stations while listening to
the radio.
Each time you press the button, the preset
station number increases, and the selected
station is tuned in.
• Skips to the first track of the previous folder
while listening to an MP3 or a WMA disc.
Each time you press the button, you can
move to the previous folder and start
playing the first track.
• While playing an MP3 disc on an MP3compatible CD changer;
– Skips to the previous disc if pressed
briefly.
– Skips to the previous folder if pressed and
held.
Note:
While playing a CD on a CD changer,
this always skips to the previous disc.
4 Functions the same as the control dial on the
main unit.
Note:
These buttons do not function for the
preferred setting mode (PSM) adjustment.
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1 • Turns on the unit if pressed when the unit is
turned off.
• Turns off the unit if pressed and held for a
few seconds.
• Drops the volume level in a moment if
pressed briefly.
Press again to resume the volume.
2 • Selects the band while listening to the radio.
Each time you press the button, the band
changes.
• Skips to the first track of the next folder
while listening to an MP3 or a WMA disc.
Each time you press the button, you can
move to the next folder and start playing the
first track.
• While playing an MP3 disc on an MP3compatible CD changer;
– Skips to the next disc if pressed briefly.
– Skips to the next folder if pressed and
held.
Note:
While playing a CD on a CD changer,
this always skips to the next disc.
5 Selects the sound mode (iEQ: intelligent
equalizer).
Each time you press the button, the sound
mode (iEQ) changes.
6 Selects the source.
Each time you press the button, the source
changes.
7 • Searches for stations while listening to the
radio.
• Fast-forwards or reverses the track/file if
pressed and held while listening to a disc.
• Skips to the beginning of the next track/file
or goes back to the beginning of the current
(or previous) tracks/files if pressed briefly
while listening to a disc.
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Preparing the remote controller
Before using the remote controller:
• Aim the remote controller directly at the remote
sensor on the main unit. Make sure there is no
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obstacle in between.
3. Return the battery holder.
Insert again the battery holder by pushing it
until you hear a clicking sound.
(back side)
Remote sensor
• Do not expose the remote sensor to strong
light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting).
Installing the battery
When the controllable range or effectiveness of
the remote controller decreases, replace the
battery.
1. Remove the battery holder.
1) Push out the battery holder in the direction
indicated by the arrow using a ball-point
pen or a similar tool.
2) Remove the battery holder.
(back side)
2. Place the battery.
Slide the battery into the holder with the +
side facing upwards so that the battery is
fixed in the holder.
Lithium coin
battery (product
number: CR2025)
WARNING:
• Store the battery in a place where children
cannot reach.
If a child accidentally swallows the battery,
consult a doctor immediately.
• Do not recharge, short, disassemble, or heat the
battery or dispose of it in a fire.
Doing any of these things may cause the battery
to give off heat, crack, or start a fire.
• Do not leave the battery with other metallic
materials.
Doing this may cause the battery to give off
heat, crack, or start a fire.
• When throwing away or saving the battery,
wrap it in tape and insulate; otherwise, the
battery may start to give off heat, crack, or start
a fire.
• Do not poke the battery with tweezers or similar
tools.
Doing this may cause the battery to give off
heat, crack, or start a fire.
CAUTION:
DO NOT leave the remote controller in a place
(such as dashboards) exposed to direct sunlight for
a long time. Otherwise, it may be damaged.
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BASIC OPERATIONS
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Turning on the power
1
Turn on the power.
Note on One-Touch Operation:
When you select a source in step 2 below, the
power automatically comes on. You do not have
to press this button to turn on the power.
2
Select the source.
• To operate the tuner, press FM/AM.
TUNER
Then, press FM/AM repeatedly to select
the band (FM1, FM2, FM3, or AM).
• To operate the CD player (CD),
CD changer (CD-CH), or external
component (LINE-IN or SIRIUS)
For KD-AR3000:
• Press CD/CD-CH LINE repeatedly.
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CD*
For KD-LH300:
• Press CD/CD-CH repeatedly.
(or LINE-IN/SIRIUS*3)
*1Without loading the CD, you cannot select
“CD” as the source.
CD-CH*
(or SIRIUS*3)
LINE-IN
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CD*
CD-CH*
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*2Without connecting the CD changer, you
cannot select “CD-CH” as the source.
*3To select the external component as the source,
set “Ext Input” correctly (see page 39).
3
Adjust the volume.
To increase the volume
To decrease the volume
Volume level appears.
Current sound mode (iEQ)
(see page 25)
4
Adjust the sound as you want.
(See pages 24 – 27.)
Note:
While playing a source, you can select the display
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theme of your preference. For details, see “Selecting
the display theme” on page 28.
NOTICE:
The illustrations of the display used in this manual
are mainly of the initial setting when shipped from
the factory. If you have changed the display
themes or some PSM items, the actual displays
you see will be different.
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To drop the volume in a moment
Press briefly while listening to any
source. “AT T ” starts flashing on the display, and
the volume level will drop in a moment.
To resume the previous volume level, press the
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button briefly again.
• If you turn the control dial, you can also restore
the sound.
To turn off the power
Press and hold for more than one
second.
• If you turn off the power while listening to a
disc, disc play will start from where playback
has been stopped previously, next time you
turn on the power.
Canceling the display
demonstration
When shipped from the factory, display
demonstration has been activated, and starts
automatically when no operations are done for
about 20 seconds.
• It is recommended to cancel the display
demonstration before you use the unit for the
first time.
2
Press number button 1 to select
“MOVIE”—Movie category of the
PSM settings.
The “Graphics” setting screen appears on
the display.
3
Select “Off.”
4
Finish the setting.
To cancel the display demonstration, follow
the procedure below:
1
Press and hold SEL (select) for more
than 2 seconds so that one of the
PSM items appears on the display.
(PSM: see pages 36 and 37.)
The next-step-operation buttons
start flashing.
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To activate the display demonstration, repeat
the same procedure and select “All Demo” or “Int
Demo” in step 3.
• For more details, see “To show the graphics on
the display—Graphics” on page 38.
Setting the clock
You can also set the clock system to either
24 hours or 12 hours.
1
Press and hold SEL (select) for more
than 2 seconds so that one of the
PSM items appears on the display.
(PSM: see pages 36 and 37.)
The next-step-operation buttons
start flashing.
2
Press number button 2 to select
“CLOCK”—Clock category of the
PSM settings.
The “Clock Hr” (hour) setting screen
appears on the display.
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Set the minute.
1 Select “Clock Min” (minute).
2 Adjust the minute.
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Set the clock system.
1 Select “24H/12H.”
2 Select “24Hours” or “12Hours.”
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Finish the setting.
To check the clock time when the unit is
turned off, press D DISP.
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3
Adjust the hour.
The power turns on and the clock time is shown
for about 5 seconds, then the power turns off.
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RADIO OPERATIONS
Listening to the radio
You can use either automatic searching or manual
searching to tune in to a particular station.
Searching for a station automatically:
Auto search
1
Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).
Each time you press the button,
the band changes as follows:
FM1 FM2 FM3 AM
Selected band appears.
Lights up when receiving an FM stereo
broadcast with sufficient signal strength.
Note:
This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2,
FM3). You can use any one of them to listen to
an FM broadcast.
To stop searching before a station is
received, press the same button you have
pressed for searching.
Searching for a station manually:
Manual search
1
Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).
Each time you press the button,
the band changes as follows:
FM1 FM2 FM3 AM
Note:
This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2,
FM3). You can use any one of them to listen to
an FM broadcast.
2
Press and hold ¢ or 4
until “Manual Search” starts flashing
on the display.
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Start searching for a station.
To search for stations of
higher frequencies
To search for stations of lower frequencies
When a station is received, searching stops.
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Tune in to a station you want while
“Manual Search” is flashing.
To tune in to stations of
higher frequencies
To tune in to stations of lower frequencies
• If you release your finger from the button,
the manual mode automatically turns off
after about 5 seconds.
• If you hold down the button, the frequency
keeps changing (in 200 kHz intervals for
FM and 10 kHz for AM) until you release
the button.
If the sound quality decreases and the
stereo effect is lost while listening to an
FM station
In some areas, adjacent stations may
interfere with each other. If this interference
occurs, this unit can automatically reduce this
interference noise (the initial setting when
shipped from the factory). However, in this
case, the sound quality will be degraded and
the stereo effect will also be lost.
If you do not want to degrade the sound
quality and to lose the stereo effect, rather
than to eliminate the interference noise, see
“To change the FM tuner selectivity—IF Filter”
on page 39.
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to
receive:
Set the FM reception mode to “Mono On.”
1 Press M MODE while listening to an FM
stereo broadcast.
“Mode” appears on the display.
The next-step-operation buttons
start flashing.
2 Press number button 1 to select “Mono On”
while “Mode” is still on the display.
Each time you press the button, “Mono On” or
“Mono Off” appears alternately.
After about
5 seconds
The display returns to the source indication
screen.
MONO indicator appears.
The sound you hear becomes monaural but the
reception will be improved.
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Storing stations in memory
You can use one of the following two methods to
store broadcasting stations in memory.
• Automatic preset of FM stations: SSM (Strong-
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station Sequential Memory)
• Manual preset of both FM and AM stations
Local FM stations with the strongest signals are
searched and stored automatically in the band
number you have selected (FM1, FM2, or FM3).
These stations are preset in the number buttons
—No.1 (lowest frequency) to No.6 (highest
frequency).
When automatic preset is over, the station stored
in number button 1 will be automatically tuned in.
FM station automatic preset: SSM
You can preset 6 local FM stations in each FM
band (FM1, FM2, and FM3).
1
Select the FM band (FM1 – 3) you
want to store FM stations into.
Each time you press the button,
the band changes as follows:
FM1 FM2 FM3 AM
2
Start automatic preset.
1 Press M MODE.
“Mode” appears on the display.
The next-step-operation buttons
start flashing.
2 Press and hold number button 5 while
“Mode” is still on the display.
Manual preset
You can preset up to 6 stations in each band
(FM1, FM2, FM3, and AM) manually.
Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.5 MHz into the
preset number 1 of the FM1 band.
1
Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM) you
want to store stations into (in this
example, FM1).
Each time you press the button,
the band changes as follows:
FM1 FM2 FM3 AM
2
Tune in to a station (in this example,
of 92.5 MHz).
To tune in to stations of
higher frequencies
To tune in to stations of lower frequencies
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“–SSM–” appears, then disappears
when automatic preset is over.
3
Press and hold the number button
(in this example, 1) for more than
2 seconds.
Tuning in to a preset station
You can easily tune in to a preset station.
Remember that you must store stations first. If
you have not stored them yet, see “Storing
stations in memory” on pages 12 and 13.
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The display pattern automatically changes
to the small animation display (see page
14).
After about
5 seconds
Preset number appears.
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Repeat the above procedure to store
other stations into other preset
numbers.
Notes:
• A previously preset station is erased when a new
station is stored in the same preset number.
• Preset stations are erased when the power supply to
the memory circuit is interrupted (for example,
during battery replacement). If this occurs, preset
the stations again.
Selecting a preset station directly
1
Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).
Each time you press the button,
the band changes as follows:
FM1 FM2 FM3 AM
2
Select the number (1 – 6) for the
preset station you want.
Note:
You can also use the 5 (up) or ∞ (down) button on
the unit to select the next or previous preset stations.
Each time you press the 5 (up) or ∞ (down) button,
the next or previous preset station is tuned in.
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Selecting a preset station using the
preset station list
If you forget what stations are stored in which
preset numbers, you can check the preset station
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list, then select your desired station.
1
Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).
Each time you press the button,
the band changes as follows:
FM1 FM2 FM3 AM
2
Press and hold 5 (up) or ∞ (down)
until the preset station list for the
current band (FM1, FM2, FM3, or AM)
appears on the display.
The current station will be
highlighted on the display.
Changing the display pattern
By pressing D DISP, you can change the
information shown on the display.
Each time you press the button,
the display patterns change as
follows:
Ex.: When selecting preset station 1 of FM1 band
Large animation display
Current sound mode (iEQ)
(see page 25)
Small animation display 1
Clock time
Notes:
• You can show the other FM band preset station lists
(FM1, FM2, or FM3) by pressing 5 (up) or ∞ (down).
• If a name has been assigned to a station (see page
43), it will be shown instead of the station
frequency.
3
Select the number (1 – 6) for the
preset station you want.
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Small animation display 2
If a name has been assigned to a
station it will be shown instead of
“NO NAME.”
Clock time display
DISC OPERATIONS
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This unit has been designed to reproduce CDs,
CD-Rs (Recordable), CD-RWs (Rewritable), and
CD Texts.
• This unit is also compatible with MP3 and
WMA discs. For details about these discs,
refer to “A Guide to MP3/WMA” (separate
volume).
About MP3 and WMA discs
MP3 and WMA (Windows Media® Audio) “tracks”
(word “file” is not used to indicate MP3 or WMA
files, “track” is used in this manual) are recorded
in “folders.”
During recording, the tracks and folders can be
arranged in a way similar to arranging files and
folders of computer data.
“Root” is similar to the root of a tree. Every track
and folder can be linked to and be accessed from
the root.
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Hierarchy
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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5
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Playing a disc
1
Open the control panel.
Note on One-Touch Operation:
When a disc is already in the loading slot,
pressing CD/CD-CH LINE (for KD-AR3000) or
CD/CD-CH (for KD-LH300) turns on the unit
and starts playback automatically.
2
Insert a disc into the loading slot.
The unit draws the disc,
the control panel goes
back to the previous
position (see page
44), and playback
starts automatically.
All tracks will be played repeatedly until you
stop playback.
Note:
For details on playable discs and other related
information, see page 56.
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: Folders and their playback order
: MP3/WMA tracks and their playback
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order
• Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and/or other countries.
About mistracking:
Mistracking may result from driving on extremely
rough roads. This does not damage the unit and
the disc, but will be annoying.
We recommend that you stop disc play while
driving on such rough roads.
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Display indications when inserting an audio
CD or a CD Text:
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Display indications when inserting an MP3
or a WMA discs:
Total track number and total
playing time of the inserted CD
Current track and elapsed playing time
Notes:
• MP3 or WMA discs require a longer readout time.
(It differs due to the complexity of the folder/track
configuration.)
• The unit cannot read or play an MP3 track
without the extension code <.mp3>, and a WMA
track without the extension code <.wma>.
To stop play and eject the disc
Press 0.
Disc play stops and the control panel moves
down. The disc automatically ejects from the
loading slot. The source changes to the
previously selected source.
• If you change the source or turn the power off,
disc play also stops (without ejecting the disc).
Next time you select “CD” as the source or turn
the power on, disc play starts from where
playback has been stopped previously.
Total folder and track numbers
MP3 indicator*
Current folder/track and elapsed playing time
* WMA or MP3 indicator lights up depending on the
first detected track.
Notes:
• If the ejected disc is not removed for about
15 seconds, the disc is automatically inserted again
into the loading slot to protect it from dust.
(Disc play will not start this time.)
• You can eject the disc even when the unit is turned
off.
To return the control panel to its previous
position, press 0 again.
• If you keep the loading slot fully open for about
1 minute, (beeps sound when the “Beep”
setting is turned “On”—see page 39) the
control panel automatically returns to its
previous position.
Be careful not to get the disc or your finger
caught in between the control panel and the
unit.
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What is ImageLink?
When an MP3 or a WMA folder includes an
image <jml> file edited by Image Converter
(supplied in the CD-ROM), you can show the
image on the display while the tracks in the
folder are played back.
• While reading an image <jml> file, no
sounds come out (“Image Link” is shown on
the display during this period).
Album 1
(Folder 1)
Album 2
(Folder 2)
Display window
Music001.mp3
Music002.mp3
Music003.mp3
Photo1.jml
Music004.wma
Music005.mp3
Music006.wma
Photo2.jml
Photo3.jml
Display window
To activate ImageLink, follow the procedure
below:
• See also “Changing the general settings
(PSM)” on page 36.
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1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than
2 seconds so that one of the PSM items
appears on the display.
2 Press number button 1 to select “MOVIE”—
Movie category of the PSM settings.
The “Graphics” setting screen appears on
the display.
3 Turn the control dial to select “ImageLink.”
4 Press SEL (select) to finish the setting.
ImageLink starts functioning when the next
folder starts playing.
Note:
ImageLink will not work in the following cases:
• If no <jml> file is included in an MP3/WMA
folder.
• If Intro Scan is activated.
• If the source is changed to any other than “CD,” or
• If you turn off then on the unit while “Image Link”
is shown on the display.
Photo1.jml
If there are more than one <jml> file in a
folder, a <jml> file with younger playback
order number will be shown on the display
(in the above example, “Photo2.jml” will be
used for Album 2).
Photo2.jml
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Locating a track or a
particular portion on a disc
To fast-forward or reverse the track
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Press and hold 4 , while playing a disc, to
reverse the track.
Note:
During this operation on an MP3 or WMA disc, you
can only hear intermittent sounds. (The elapsed
playing time also changes intermittently on the
display.)
To go to the next or previous tracks
Press and hold ¢ ,
while playing a disc, to
fast-forward the track.
Press ¢ briefly, while
playing a disc, to go ahead to
the beginning of the next
track.
Each time you press the
button consecutively, the
beginning of the next tracks is
located and played back.
To go to a track quickly
1 Press M MODE while playing a disc.
“Mode” appears on the display.
The next-step-operation buttons
start flashing.
See page 30 for this function.
2 Press 5 (up) or ∞ (down) while “Mode” is still
on the display.
To skip 10 tracks* forwards
to the last track
To skip 10 tracks* backwards
to the first track
* First time you press 5 (up) or ∞ (down)
button, the track skips to the nearest higher
or lower track with a track number of multiple
ten (ex. 10th, 20th, 30th).
Then each time you press the button, you can
skip 10 tracks (see “How to go to the desired
track quickly” below).
• After the last track, the first track will be
selected, and vice versa.
Press 4 briefly, while playing a disc, to go
back to the beginning of the current track.
Each time you press the button consecutively,
the beginning of the previous tracks is located
and played back.
To go to a particular track directly
(Only for CD and CD Text discs)
Press the number button corresponding to the
track number to start its playback.
• To select a track number from 01 – 06:
Press 1 (7) – 6 (12) briefly.
• To select a track number from 07 – 12:
Press and hold 1 (7) – 6 (12) for more than one
second.
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Note:
If the current playing disc is an MP3 or a WMA disc,
tracks are skipped within the same folder.
How to go to the desired track quickly
• Ex. 1: To select track number 32 while
playing track number 6
(Three times) (Twice)
Track 6 \ 10 \ 20 \ 30 \ 31 \ 32
• Ex. 2 :To select track number 8 while
playing track number 36
(Three times) (Twice)
Track 36 \ 30 \ 20 \ 10 \ 9 \ 8
To go to a particular folder directly
(Only possible for MP3 or WMA disc)
To skip to the next or previous folder
(Only possible for MP3 or WMA disc)
IMPORTANT:
To directly select the folders using the number
button(s), it is required that folders are
assigned 2 digit numbers at the beginning of
their folder names. (This can only be done
during the recording of CD-Rs or CD-RWs.)
Ex.: If folder name is “01 ABC”
= Press 1 to go to Folder 01 ABC.
If folder name is “1 ABC,” pressing 1
does not work.
If folder name is “12 ABC”
= Press and hold 6 (12) to go to Folder
12 ABC.
Press the number button corresponding to the
folder number to start playing the first track in the
selected folder.
• To select a folder number from 01 – 06:
Press 1 (7) – 6 (12) briefly.
• To select a folder number from 07 – 12:
Press and hold 1 (7) – 6 (12) for more than one
second.
Notes:
• If “No Music” appears on the display after you
have selected a folder, it means that the folder does
not contain any MP3 or WMA tracks.
• You cannot directly select a folder with a number
greater than 12.
Press 5 (up) while playing a disc
to skip to the next folder.
Each time you press the button
consecutively, the next folder is
located and the first track in the
folder starts playing.
Press ∞ (down) while playing a disc to skip back
to the previous folder.
Each time you press the button consecutively,
the previous folder is located and the first track in
the folder starts playing.
Note:
If the folder does not contain any MP3 or WMA
tracks, it is skipped.
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To select a particular track in a folder, press
¢ or 4 after selecting the folder.
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Selecting a folder and a track
using the name lists
The following operations are only possible
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when playing an MP3 or a WMA disc.
You can show the folder name and track name
lists on the display while playing a disc. Then,
select a folder or a track you want to start
playback with.
Selecting a folder and start playback
1
Press and hold 5 (up) or ∞ (down)
so that the folder name list of the
inserted disc appears on the
display.
The current playing folder will be
highlighted on the display.
Current folder number
Selecting a track and start playback
1
Press and hold 5 (up) or ∞ (down)
so that the folder name list of the
inserted disc appears on the
display.
The current playing folder will be
highlighted on the display.
Current folder number
2
Press ¢ or 4 to show the
track name list of the current folder.
The current playing track
will be highlighted on the
display.
Current track number
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Notes:
• The display can shows only six names at a
time. You can show the other names on the
next lists by pressing 5 (up) or ∞ (down).
• If you press ¢ or 4 , the track name
list of the current playing folder appears.
Each time you press the button, the folder name
list and track name list appear alternately.
• Only folders with MP3 or WMA tracks will be
listed.
2
Select the number (1 – 6) for the folder
you want to play.
Each time you press the button, the folder
name list and track name list appear
alternately.
Note:
The display can shows only six names at a time.
You can show the other names on the next lists
by pressing 5 (up) or ∞ (down).
3
Select the number (1 – 6) for the
track you want to play.
Selecting the playback modes
To play back tracks at random
(Random Play)
You can play back all tracks on the disc (or a
folder for MP3 and WMA discs) at random.
1 Press M MODE while playing a disc.
“Mode” appears on the display.
The next-step-operation buttons
start flashing.
2 Press number button 3 repeatedly while
“Mode” is still on the display.
Each time you press the button, random play
mode changes as follows:
For audio CD and CD Text discs:
Random OffRandom Disc
For MP3 and WMA discs:
Random DiscRandom Folder
Random Off
Mode
Random All tracks of the
Folder* (folder random) current folder, then
Random (disc All tracks on the
Disc random) indicator disc.
* “Random Folder” can be used for MP3 and WMA
discs only.
To cancel random play, select “Random Off” by
pressing number button 3 repeatedly or press
number button 4 in step 2.
Active
indicator
indicator lights tracks of the next
up. folder and so on.
lights up.
Plays at random
To play back tracks repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
You can play back the current track (or a folder
for MP3 and WMA discs) repeatedly.
1 Press M MODE while playing a disc.
“Mode” appears on the display.
The next-step-operation buttons
start flashing.
2 Press number button 2 repeatedly while
“Mode” is still on the display.
Each time you press the button, repeat play
mode changes as follows:
For audio CD and CD Text discs:
Repeat OffRepeat Track
For MP3 and WMA discs:
Repeat FolderRepeat Track
Repeat Off
Mode
Repeat (track The current (or
Track repeat) indicator specified) track.
Repeat (folder All tracks of the
Folder* repeat) indicator current (or
* “Repeat Folder” can be used for MP3 and WMA
discs only.
To cancel repeat play, select “Repeat Off” by
pressing number button 2 repeatedly or press
number button 4 in step 2.
Active
indicator
lights up.
lights up. specified) folder of
Plays repeatedly
the disc.
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To play back only intros
(Intro Scan)
You can play back the first 15 seconds of each
track sequentially.
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1 Press M MODE while playing a disc.
“Mode” appears on the display.
The next-step-operation buttons
start flashing.
2 Press number button 1 repeatedly while
“Mode” is still on the display.
Prohibiting disc ejection
You can prohibit disc ejection and can lock a disc
in the loading slot.
While pressing SEL (select), press and
hold 0 (eject) for more than 2 seconds.
“No Eject” flashes on the display for about
5 seconds, and the disc is locked and cannot be
ejected.
Each time you press the button, intro scan
mode changes as follows:
For audio CD and CD Text discs:
Intro OffIntro Track
For MP3 and WMA discs:
Intro FolderIntro Track
Intro Off
Mode
Intro (track All tracks on the
Track intro) indicator disc.
Intro The first track of every
Folder* (folder intro) folder of the disc.
* “Intro Folder” can be used for MP3 and WMA
discs only.
To cancel intro scan, select “Intro Off” by
pressing number button 1 repeatedly or press
number button 4 in step 2.
Active Plays the beginnings
indicator (15 seconds) of
lights up.
indicator
lights up.
To cancel the prohibition and unlock the
disc
While pressing SEL (select), press and hold
0 (eject) again for more than 2 seconds.
“Eject OK” flashes on the display for about
5 seconds, and the disc is unlocked.
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Changing the display pattern
By pressing D DISP, you can change the information shown on the display.
If the information cannot be shown at a time, it will scroll on the display. See also “To
select the scroll mode—Scroll” on page 38.
Some characters or symbols will not be shown (will be blanked or substituted) on the
display.
Each time you press the button, the display patterns change as follows:
While playing an audio CD or a CD Text disc:
Original display
While playing an MP3 or a WMA disc when
“Tag ” is set to “Off”:
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Original display
Clock time
Clock
Notes:
• When the disc title/performer is shown, the
(disc) indicator lights up. When the track title is
shown, the (track) indicator lights up.
• If no name is assigned to the audio CD, “NO
NAME” will appear. To assign a name to an audio
CD, see page 43.
• If no disc title/performer or no track title is
recorded for the CD Text, “NO NAME” will appear.
Clock time
Current track
number
Track name
Clock
Notes:
• When the folder name is shown, the (folder)
indicator lights up. When the track name is shown,
the (track) indicator lights up.
• If “Tag” is set to “On” (see page 38), ID3 tag
information will appear on the display if the disc
has an ID3 tag.
The album name/performer with (disc)
indicator appear on the display instead of the folder
name; while track title with (track) indicator
appear instead of the track name.
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SOUND ADJUSTMENTS
Adjusting the sound
You can set the speaker output balance, subwoofer
output level, and input level of each source.
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• There is a time limit in doing the following
procedure. If the setting is canceled before you
finish, start from step 1 again.
1
Select the item you want to adjust.
The next-step-operation
buttons start flashing.
Each time you press the
button, the adjustable items
change as follows:
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• For iEQ (sound mode) settings,
see pages 25 – 27.
• For THEME (display theme) settings,
see page 28.
Indication To do: Range
Fad Adjust the front R06 (Rear only)
and rear speaker |
balance. F06 (Front only)
Bal Adjust the left L06 (Left only)
and right speaker |
balance. R06 (Right only)
Sub Out Adjust the 00 (min.)
subwoofer output |
level and cutoff 12 (max.)
frequency level. Low/Mid/High
Vol Adj Adjust and store –12 (min.)
the input level |
of each source. +12 (max.)
Fad/Bal
Theme
Sub Out
Vol Adj
2
Make adjustments.
• To adjust fader and balance—Fad, Bal:
You can make these two adjustments at
the same time.
• If you are using a two-speaker system,
set the fader level to “00.”
• Press 5 (up) or ∞ (down)
to adjust the fader.
• Press ¢ or 4
to adjust the balance.
• To adjust subwoofer output—Sub Out:
This takes effect only when a subwoofer is
connected.
To increase the level
To decrease the level
You can also set an appropriate cutoff
frequency level according to the subwoofer
connected.
• Press ¢ or 4 to select “Low,”
“Mid,” or “High.”
Low: Frequencies higher than 50 Hz are
cut off to the subwoofer.
Mid: Frequencies higher than 80 Hz are
cut off to the subwoofer.
High: Frequencies higher than 115 Hz are
cut off to the subwoofer.
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• To adjust the input level of each source
—Vol Adj:
Volume adjustment level can be
separately stored for each source—CD,
AM, Line in, CD changer, and SIRIUS.
Before making an adjustment, select an
appropriate source for which you want to
make an adjustment.
Once you have adjusted it, it is memorized,
and you will not need to adjust the volume
level each time you change the source.
Adjust the input level to match it to the FM
sound level.
• You cannot make an adjustment if the
source is FM. “FIX” will appear.
To increase the level
To decrease the level
Selecting preset sound modes
(iEQ: intelligent equalizer)
You can select a preset sound mode (iEQ:
intelligent equalizer) suitable to the music genre.
• There is a time limit in doing the following
procedure. If the setting is canceled before you
finish, start from step 1 again.
Available sound modes:
FLAT (No sound mode is applied)
H.ROCK (Hard Rock)
R & B (Rhythm and Blues)
POP (Popular music)
JAZZ (Jazz music)
DANCE (Dance music)
Country (Country music)
REGGAE (Reggae)
CLASSIC (Classical music)
USER 1, USER 2, USER 3
1
Press SEL (select) once.
The last selected sound mode
is called up.
The next-step-operation
buttons start flashing.
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Ex.: If you have selected “Flat” previously
Each time you press the button, the
adjustable items change as follows:
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• For SEL (basic sound) settings,
see pages 24 – 25.
• For THEME (display theme) settings,
see page 28.
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Fad/Bal
Theme
Sub Out
Vol Adj
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2
Press the number button to select
the sound mode you want.
• This unit has two sound mode selection
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screens. To move to the other screen,
press 5 (up) or ∞ (down).
Press 5 (up) or
∞ (down).
To cancel the sound mode, select “FLAT” in
step 2.
Notes:
• You can adjust the preset sound modes temporarily.
However, your temporary adjustments will be reset
when you select another sound mode.
• For details about the preset settings of each sound
mode, see table below.
To exit from the sound mode selection
screen, press SEL (select) repeatedly or wait for
about 5 seconds.
Sound modes (preset frequency level settings)
The list below shows the preset frequency level settings for each sound mode.
Sound Preset equalizing values
Mode 60 Hz 150 Hz 400 Hz 1 kHz 2.4 kHz 6 kHz 12 kHz
Flat 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
Hard Rock +03 +03 +01 00 00 +02 +01
R & B +03 +02 +02 00 +01 +01 +03
Pop 00 +02 00 00 +01 +01 +02
Jazz +03 +02 +01 +01 +01 +03 +02
Dance Music +04 +02 00 –02 –01 +01 +01
Country +02 +01 00 00 00 +01 +02
Reggae +03 00 00 +01 +02 +02 +03
Classic +02 +03 +01 00 00 +02 00
User 1 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
User 2 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
User 3 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
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Storing your own sound modes
You can adjust the sound modes to your
preference and store your own adjustments in
memory (USER 1, USER 2, and USER 3).
4
Make adjustments as you like.
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• There is a time limit in doing the following
procedure. If the setting is canceled before you
finish, start from step 1 again.
1
Press SEL (select) once.
The last selected sound mode
is called up.
The next-step-operation
buttons start flashing.
Ex.: If you have selected “Country” previously
2
Select the sound mode you want to
adjust.
• This unit has two sound mode selection
screens. To move to the other screen,
press 5 (up) or ∞ (down).
3
Enter the sound adjustment mode.
The following sound
mode adjustment screen
appears on the display.
1) Press ¢ or 4 to select the
frequency band—60Hz, 150Hz, 400Hz,
1kHz, 2.4kHz, 6kHz, 12kHz.
2) Press 5 (up) or ∞ (down) to adjust the
level of the selected band within the
range of –05 to +05.
3) Repeat steps 1) and 2) to adjust the
other frequency bands.
5
Store the adjustment you made.
The confirmation message
appears—whether you want to
store the adjustment.
If you want to cancel the adjustments,
press D DISP.
6
Select one of the user sound modes
(USER 1, USER 2, or USER 3) you
want to store into.
Ex.: When you select “User 1”
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Selecting the display theme
You can select the theme of the display during
playback.
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• There is a time limit in doing the following
procedure. If the setting is canceled before you
finish, start from step 1 again.
1
Select “THEME.”
Each time you press the
button, the adjustable items
change as follows:
View 1:
A scenery display appears.
• Positive pattern display:
• Negative pattern display:
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The last selected theme appears on the
display.
The next-step-operation button starts
flashing.
• For SEL (basic sound) settings,
see pages 24 – 25.
• For iEQ (sound mode) settings,
see pages 25 – 27.
2
Select the display theme you want.
Fad/Bal
Theme
As you turn the control dial,
the themes change as
follows:
View2View1
Sub Out
Vol Adj
MeterShakeOff
View 2:
A scenery display appears.
• Positive pattern display:
• Negative pattern display:
Meter:
The left and right audio level meters appear.
• If the small animation display is selected, only
one audio level meter can be shown.
Shake:
The speaker on the display vibrates as input
audio level changes.
Note:
View 1 and 2 have positive pattern display and
negative pattern display (see right column). Either
positive or negative pattern display is automatically
selected depending on the “LCD Type” setting (see
page 38).
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Off:
Cancels the display theme.
GRAPHIC DISPLAYS
With the supplied Image Converter CD-ROM, you
can edit your own favorite pictures and use them
as the opening screen, ending screen, and
graphic screen while playing a source.
What is Image Converter?
Image Converter is a JVC’s original software to produce customize images to be shown on your
JVC Car Audio.
Here is a basic procedure to make a CD-R including still images (pictures) and animations
(movies) using Image Converter
In this manual, we only explain how to export the files (still images and animations) into the built-in
memory of this unit—step 5 below.
• For the other processes (from steps 1 to 4 below), refer to Image Converter’s Operation Guide
(PDF files included in the “Manual” folder of the supplied CD-ROM).
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Import of images Writing onto a CD-R
Image retouching and editing
Play back on your car audio
KD-AR3000
KD-LH300
Install / Start the program
Install Image Converter on your PC.
Import the images
Import the source images from the Image Converter CD-ROM or from other equipment like
a digital camera or a digital video camera.
Retouch and edit the images
Retouch the images like trimming or adjusting color, editing the animation effect, and adding
the texts.
Write your images onto a CD-R
Write the animations or the still images you made with Image Converter using your CD-R
writing software.
You have to write the images you made onto a CD-R to enjoy the images on your Car Audio.
• To write data onto a CD-R, refer also to the instruction of your CD-R writing software.
Enjoy the animations or the still images you made on your Car Audio
Export the images to your JVC Car Audio from the CD-R you made.
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Downloading images and
animations
Before starting the following procedure, prepare
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a CD-R including still images (pictures) and
animations (movies).
• The supplied Image Converter CD-ROM
includes sample images and animations, so
you can use this disc as your first trial.
2
Insert a CD-R with the files (images
and animations you made with
Image Converter) into the loading
slot.
The unit draws the
disc, the control panel
goes back to the
previous position (see
page 44).
IMPORTANT:
• Still images (pictures) should have <jml>, and
animations (movies) should have <jma> as
their extension code in their file names.
• Downloading a file can be done only while
selecting “CD” as the source; on the other
hand, deleting a file can be done while
selecting any source.
• Before you download or erase the files,
observe the following:
– Do not download a file while driving.
– Do not turn off the ignition key of the car
while downloading or erasing a file*.
– Do not detach the control panel while
downloading or erasing a file*.
* If you do it, the file download and erasure
will not be done correctly. In this case,
perform the same procedure again.
• If you have already downloaded an
animation for “Opening,” “Ending,” or
“Movie,” downloading a new animation
deletes the previously stored animation.
• It takes a long time for the unit to download
an animation.
– About 6 to 7 seconds for a still image
(one frame).
– About 3 to 4 minutes for an animation of
30 frames.
– About 10 minutes for an animation of 90
frames.
1
Open the control panel.
• If the disc includes playable audio files
such as MP3 tracks, playback starts
automatically.
3
Press M MODE after the disc is
detected.
“Mode” appears on the display.
The next-step-operation buttons
start flashing.
4
Press number button 6 to show the
download selection screen.
5
Select (highlight) one of the listed
items for which you want to
download a file.
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