JVC KD-AR300J, KD-G300, G300 - KD Radio / CD, KD-AR300 Instructions Manual
CD RECEIVER KD-AR300/KD-G300
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RECEPTOR CON CD KD-AR300/KD-G300
RECEPTEUR CD KD-AR300/KD-G300
KD-AR300
S
KD-G300
S
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
• 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.
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.
GET0211-001A
[J]
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.
How to reset your unit
While holding SEL (select), press (standby/on attenuator) for more than 2 seconds.
This will reset the built-in microcomputer.
(standby/on attenuator)
SEL (select)
Notes:
• Your preset adjustments—such as preset channels or sound adjustments—will also be erased.
• If a disc is in the unit, it will eject when you reset the unit. Be careful not to drop the disc.
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.
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*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.
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
How to use the MODE button ................... 3
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 ....................... 11
Tuning in to a preset station ...................... 12
CD OPERATIONS ........................... 13
Playing a CD ............................................. 13
Locating a track or a particular portion
on a CD .................................................. 14
Selecting CD playback modes .................. 15
Playing a CD Text ...................................... 16
Prohibiting disc ejection ............................ 16
MP3 OPERATIONS ......................... 18
Playing an MP3 disc ................................. 18
Locating a file or a particular portion on
an MP3 disc ............................................ 19
Selecting MP3 playback modes ................ 21
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS ................... 22
Selecting preset sound modes
(C-EQ: custom equalizer) ....................... 22
Adjusting the sound .................................. 23
OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS ................ 24
Changing the general settings (PSM) ....... 24
Detaching the control panel ...................... 27
CD CHANGER OPERATIONS
(only for KD-AR300) ................................ 28
Playing discs ............................................. 28
Selecting the playback modes .................. 31
EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS
(only for KD-AR300) .......................... 32
Playing an external component ................. 32
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................... 33
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MP3 INTRODUCTION ...................... 17
What is MP3? ............................................ 17
How are MP3 files recorded and
played back? .......................................... 17
MAINTENANCE ............................. 36
Handling discs ........................................... 36
SPECIFICATIONS ........................... 37
How to use the MODE button
If you press MODE, the unit goes into functions mode, then the number buttons and 5/∞ buttons
work as different function buttons.
Ex.: When number button 2 works as MO (monaural) button.
Time countdown indicator
To use these buttons for original functions again after pressing MODE, wait for 5 seconds
without pressing any of these buttons until the functions mode is cleared.
• Pressing MODE again also clears the functions mode.
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Control panel
Display window
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LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS
KD-AR300
1 (standby/on attenuator) button
2 SEL (select) button
3 FM/AM button
4 For KD-AR300:
• CD CD-CH (CD changer) button
For KD-G300:
• CD button
5 Loading slot
6 Display window
7 0 (eject) button
8 Remote sensor
9 EQ (equalizer) button
p 5 (up) button
+10 button
q Control dial
w Number buttons
e MO (monaural) button
r SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory)
button
t RPT (repeat) button
y RND (random) button
u MODE button
i DISP (display) button
o 4/¢ buttons
; (control panel release) button
KD-G300
a ∞ (down) button
–10 button
Display window
s Tuner reception indicators—MO (monaural),
ST (stereo)
d MP3 indicator
f CH (CD changer) indicator
• Only for KD-AR300: Lights up only when
connecting to a CD changer.
g CD indicator
h Playback mode/item indicators—RND (random),
(disc), (folder), RPT (repeat)
j LOUD (loudness) indicator
k EQ (equalizer) indicator
l Sound mode (C-EQ: custom equalizer)
indicators—ROCK, CLASSIC, POPS,
HIP HOP, JAZZ, USER
/ Disc information indicators—TAG (ID3 Tag),
(folder), (track/file)
z Main display
x Source display
Volume level indicator
c Tr (track) indicator
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Remote controller
S
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 file of the previous folder
while listening to an MP3 disc.
Each time you press the button, you can
move to the previous folder and start playing
the first file.
• For KD-AR300:
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 Selects the sound mode (C-EQ: custom
equalizer).
Each time you press the button, the sound
mode (C-EQ) changes.
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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 until
“SEE YOU” appears on the display.
• Drops the volume level in a moment if
pressed briefly.
Press again to resume the volume.
2 • 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.
5 • Selects the band while listening to the radio.
Each time you press the button, the band
changes.
• Skips to the first file of the next folder while
listening to an MP3 disc.
Each time you press the button, you can
move to the next folder and start playing the
first file.
• For KD-AR300:
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.
6 Selects the source.
Each time you press the button, the source
changes.
7 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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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.
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.
3. Return the battery holder.
Insert again the battery holder by pushing it
until you hear a clicking sound.
(back side)
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.
(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.
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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.
Lithium coin
battery (product
number: CR2025)
BASIC OPERATIONS
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3 2
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.
(For KD-AR300)
To operate the tuner (FM or AM),
see pages 10 – 12.
To play a CD,
see pages 13 – 16.
To play an MP3 disc,
see pages 18 – 21.
To operate the CD changer (only for
KD-AR300), see pages 28 – 31.
To operate the external component (LINE IN
or SIRIUS—only for KD-AR300), see
page 32.
(For KD-G300)
Volume level appears.
Volume level indicator
4
Adjust the sound as you want. (See
pages 22 and 23.)
To drop the volume in a moment
Press briefly while listening to any
source. “ATT” starts flashing on the display, and
the volume level will drop in a moment.
To resume the previous volume level, press the
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.
“SEE YOU” appears, then the unit turns off.
• 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.
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Adjust the volume.
To increase the volume
To decrease the volume
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.
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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.
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 page 25.)
3
Select “DEMO OFF.”
DEMO OFF
4
Finish the setting.
To activate the display demonstration, repeat
the same procedure and select “DEMO ON” in
step 3.
DEMO ON
2
Select “DEMO” if not shown on the
display.
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Frequency
Clock
Setting the clock
1
Press and hold SEL (select) for more
than 2 seconds so that one of the
PSM items appears on the display.
(PSM: see page 25.)
2
Set the hour.
1 Select “CLOCK H” (hour) if not shown on
the display.
2 Adjust the hour.
12
To check the current clock time or change the
display mode
Press DISP (display) repeatedly.
Each time you press the button,
the display changes as follows:
• During tuner operation:
• During disc operation:
Elapsed
playing time
Track title
Clock
Disc title /
performer
Notes:
• While playing an audio CD, “NO NAME” appears
for the disc title/performer and the track title.
• For indication change while playing a CD Text or
an MP3 disc, see also pages 16 and 19.
3
Set the minute.
1 Select “CLOCK M” (minute).
2 Adjust the minute.
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4
Finish the setting.
• For KD-AR300:
During external component operation:
LINE IN
• For KD-AR300:
During SIRIUS operation:
SIRIUS
• During power off:
The power turns on and the clock time is
shown for 5 seconds, then the power turns off.
Clock
Clock
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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
Lights up when receiving an FM stereo
broadcast with sufficient signal strength.
Selected band appears.
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 “M” (manual) starts flashing on
the display.
2
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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3
Tune in to a station you want while
“M” (manual) is still flashing.
To tune into stations of
higher frequencies
To tune into stations of lower frequencies
• If you release your finger from the button,
the manual mode will automatically turns
off after 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.
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to
receive:
1 Press MODE to enter the
functions mode while listening
to an FM stereo broadcast.
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 (Strongstation Sequential Memory)
• Manual preset of both FM and AM stations
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
Press MODE to enter the functions
mode.
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2 Press MO (monaural), while
“MODE” is still flashing on the
display, so that “MONO”
appears on the display.
Each time you press the button,
the monaural mode turns on
and off alternately.
MO (monaural) indicator
When the MO indicator is lit on the display, the
sound you hear becomes monaural but the
reception will be improved.
3
Press and hold SSM for about
2 seconds.
“SSM” flashes, then disappears when
automatic preset is over.
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.
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Manual preset
You can preset up to 6 stations in each band
(FM1, FM2, FM3, and AM) manually.
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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
4
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.
Tuning in to a preset station
2
Tune in to a station (in this example,
of 92.5 MHz).
To tune into stations of
higher frequencies
To tune into stations of lower frequencies
3
Press and hold the number button
(in this example, 1) for more than
2 seconds.
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 11 and 12.
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.
Preset number flashes for a while.
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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.
CD OPERATIONS
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Refer to “MP3 OPERATIONS” on pages 18 to 21
for operating MP3 discs.
Playing a CD
Insert a CD into the loading slot.
The unit turns on, draws
the CD and starts
playback automatically.
Note on One-Touch Operation:
When a CD is already in the loading slot, pressing
CD CD-CH (for KD-AR300) or CD (for KD-G300)
turns on the unit and starts playback automatically.
CD indicator
Notes:
• When a CD is inserted upside down, “EJECT”
appears on the display and the CD automatically
ejects.
• If there is no CD in the loading slot, you cannot
select CD as the source. “NO DISC” appears on
the display.
• If the current disc is a CD Text, disc title/performer
and then track title will automatically appear.
To stop play and eject the CD
Press 0.
CD play stops and the CD automatically ejects
from the loading slot. The source changes to the
previously selected source.
• If you change the source, CD play also stops
(without ejecting the CD).
Next time you select “CD” as the source, CD
play starts from where playback has been
stopped previously.
Current source indication
Total playing time
of the inserted disc
Elapsed playing time Current track
All tracks will be played repeatedly until you stop
playback.
Total track number
of the inserted disc
number
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.
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