JVC KD-AR770, KD-G720 User Manual

CD RECEIVER KD-AR770/KD-G720

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RECEPTOR CON CD KD-AR770/KD-G720

RECEPTEUR CD KD-AR770/KD-G720

For canceling the display demonstration, see page 8. Para cancelar la demostración en pantalla, consulte la página 8. Pour annuler la démonstration des affichages, référez-vous 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.

ESPAÑOL

FRANÇAIS

GET0354-001A

[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

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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.

How to reset your unit

• Your preset adjustments will also be erased.

How to forcibly eject a disc

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

• If this does not work, reset your unit.

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

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.

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.

Time countdown indicator

To use these buttons for their original functions again after pressing MODE, wait for

5 seconds without pressing any of these buttons until the functions mode is cleared or press MODE again.

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

Control panel

—

Remote controller —

How to read this manual

• Button operations are mainly explained with the illustrations in the table below.

• Some related tips and notes are explained in “More about this unit” (see pages 23 – 26).

Press briefly.

Getting started ................................. 7

Basic operations .................................................... 7

Radio operations .............................. 8

Disc/USB memory operations ............. 10

Playing a disc in the unit ...................................... 10

Playing discs in the CD changer ............................ 10

Playing from a USB memory ................................. 10

Sound adjustments ........................... 13

Press repeatedly.

General settings — PSM ................... 14

Title assignment .............................. 17

Press either

one.

Satellite radio operations .................. 18

iPod®/D. player operations ................ 21

Press and hold until your desired response begins.

Other external component operations

More about this unit ......................... 23

Press and hold both buttons at the same time.

Maintenance .................................... 26

Troubleshooting ............................... 27

The following marks are used to indicate...

: Built-in CD player operations.

: External CD changer operations.

: External USB memory operations.

Indicator displayed for the corresponding operation.

Warning:

If you need to operate the unit while driving, be sure to look ahead carefully or you may be involved in a traffic accident.

Specifications ................................... 31

For safety...

• Do not raise the volume level too much, as this will block outside sounds, making driving dangerous.

• Stop the car before performing any complicated operations.

Temperature inside the car...

If you have parked the car for a long time in hot or cold weather, wait until the temperature in the car becomes normal before operating the unit.

KD-AR770 and KD-G720

RM-RK50

.............. 5

........ 4

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... 23

Control panel — KD-AR770 and KD-G720

Parts identification

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1 BAND button 2 • Control dial

•

3 DISP (display) button 4 Remote sensor

• DO NOT expose the remote sensor to

strong light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting).

5 Display window 6 5 (up) / ∞ (down) buttons 7 EQ (equalizer) button 8 0 (eject) button

(standby/on attenuator) button

How to detach/attach the control panel

Detaching... Attaching...

Lever

CAUTION:

The lever comes out if you pressed the 0 button while the panel is detached. If this happens, push the lever back into lock position before attaching the panel.

9 USB (Universal Serial Bus) input terminal p SRC (source) button q

(control panel release) button

w SEL (select) button e MODE button r MO (monaural) button t SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory)

button

y Number buttons u RPT (repeat) button i RND (random) button o

4/¢ buttons

Display window

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; Track information indicators—TAG (ID3

Tag),

a Tuner reception indicators—ST (stereo),

MO (monaural)

s Main display d Tr (track) indicator f LOUD (loudness) indicator g Source display / Volume level indicator h Playback mode / item indicators—

RND (random), RPT (repeat)

(track/file), (folder)

(disc), (folder),

Remote controller — RM-RK50

Installing the lithium coin battery

(CR2025)

j Track type indicators*—WMA, MP3 k Playback source indicators*—CH (CD

changer), DISC (built-in CD player)

l EQ (equalizer) indicator / Sound mode (C-EQ: custom equalizer)

indicators—USER, ROCK, CLASSIC, POPS, HIP HOP, JAZZ

•

also works as the time countdown indicator and level meter during play (see page 15).

lights up for the selected item.

Caution:

Aim the remote controller directly at the remote sensor on the unit. Make sure there is no obstacle in between.

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Warning:

• Do not install any battery other than CR2025 or its equivalent; otherwise, it may explode.

• Store the battery in a place where children

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cannot reach to avoid risk of accident.

• To prevent the battery from over-heating, cracking, or starting a fire:

– 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.

Main elements and features

1 (standby/on/attenuator) button

• Turns the power on if pressed briefly or attenuates the sound when the power is on.

• Turns the power off if pressed and held.

2 5 U (up) / D (down) ∞ buttons

• Changes the FM/AM bands with 5 U.

• Changes the preset stations with D ∞.

• Changes the folder of the MP3/WMA/ USB.

• While playing an MP3 disc on an MP3-compatible CD changer:

– Changes the disc if pressed briefly. – Changes the folder if pressed and held.

• While listening to the satellite (SIRIUS or XM) radio:

– Changes the categories.

• While listening to an Apple iPod JVC D. player:

– Pauses/stops or resumes playback with

D ∞. – Enters the main menu with 5 U. (Now 5 U/D ∞/2 R/F 3 work as the

menu selecting buttons.)*

3 VOL – / VOL + buttons

• Adjusts the volume level.

4 SOUND button

• Selects the sound mode (C-EQ: custom

equalizer).

5 SOURCE button

• Selects the source.

6 2 R (reverse) / F (forward) 3 buttons

• Searches for stations if pressed briefly.

• Fast-forwards or reverses the track if pressed and held.

• Changes the tracks if pressed briefly.

• While listening to the satellite radio: – Changes the channels if pressed briefly. – Changes the channels rapidly if pressed

and held.

• While listening to an iPod or a D. player (in menu selecting mode):

– Selects an item if pressed briefly. (Then,

press D ∞ to confirm the selection.)

– Skips 10 items at a time if pressed and

held.

5 U : Returns to the previous menu.

D ∞ : Confirms the selection.

or a

Getting started

Basic operations

⁄ Adjust the volume.

~ Turn on the power.

*1 You cannot select these sources if they

are not ready or not connected.

Only for KD-AR770.

For FM/AM tuner

Volume level appears.

Volume level indicator

@ Adjust the sound as you want. (See

pages 13 and 14.)

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.

To drop the volume in a moment (ATT)

To restore the sound, press it again.

To turn off the power

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For SIRIUS radio

For XM radio

Basic settings

• See also “General settings — PSM” on pages 14 – 16.

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Radio operations

1 Canceling the display

demonstrations

Select “DEMO,” then “DEMO OFF.”

Setting the clock

Select “CLOCK H” (hour), then adjust the hour. Select “CLOCK M” (minute), then adjust the minute.

3 Finish the procedure.

To check the current clock time while the power is turned off

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

Selected band appears.

! Start searching for a station.

When a station is received, searching stops. To stop searching, press the same button again.

To tune in to a station manually

In step ! above... 1

2 Select a desired station frequency.

When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive

Manual presetting

Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.5 MHz into preset

number 4 of the FM1 band.

Lights up when monaural mode is activated.

Reception improves, but stereo effect will be lost.

To restore the stereo effect, repeat the same procedure. “MONO OFF” appears and the MO indicator goes off.

Storing stations in memory

You can preset six stations for each band.

FM station automatic presetting —

SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory)

1 Select the FM band (FM1 – FM3) you

want to store into.

Listening to a preset station

Preset number flashes for a while.

2 Select the preset station (1 – 6) you

want.

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

Local FM stations with the strongest signals are searched and stored automatically in the FM band.

To check other information while listening to the radio

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

beginning)

* If no name is assigned to a station,

“NO NAME” appears. To assign a name to a station, see page 17.

Disc/USB memory operations

Playing a disc in the unit

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

Playing from a USB memory

This unit can play MP3/WMA tracks stored in a USB memory. All tracks in the USB memory will be played repeatedly until you change the source.

• Removing the USB memory will also stop playback.

To stop play and eject the disc

Playing discs in the CD changer

All discs in the magazine will be played repeatedly until you change the source.

• Ejecting the magazine will also stop playback.

* If you have changed the external input

setting to “EXT IN” (see page 16), you cannot select the CD changer.

Ÿ Select a disc.

For disc number from 01 – 06:

For disc number from 07 – 12:

If a USB memory has been attached...

Playback starts from where it has been stopped previously.

• If a different USB memory is currently attached, playback starts from the beginning.

To detach the USB memory, straightly pull it out from the unit.

USB input terminal

USB memory

Cautions:

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

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

About MP3 and WMA tracks

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

To locate a particular track (for CD) or folder (for MP3/WMA/USB) directly

To select a number from 01 – 06:

About the CD changer

It is recommended to use a JVC MP3-compatible CD changer with your unit.

• You can also connect MP3-incompatible CD changers. However, these units are not compatible with MP3 discs.

• You cannot use the CH-X99, CH-X100, and KD-MK series CD changers with this unit.

• You cannot play any WMA disc in the CD changer.

• Disc text information recorded in the CD Text can be displayed when a JVC CD Text compatible CD changer is connected.

• For connection, see Installation/Connection Manual (separate volume).

To fast-forward or reverse the track

To go to the next or previous tracks

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To select a number from 07 – 12:

• To use direct folder access on MP3/WMA/ USB, it is required that folders are assigned with 2-digit numbers at the beginning of their folder names—01, 02, 03, and so on.

To select a particular track in a folder (for MP3/WMA/USB):

Other main functions

Skipping tracks quickly during play

To go to the next or previous folders (only for MP3/WMA/USB)

For MP3 tracks:

For WMA tracks:

Only possible on JVC

MP3-compatible CD changer

• For MP3/WMA/USB, you can skip tracks within the same folder.

Ex.: To select track 32 while playing a track

whose number is a single digit (1 to 9)

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Each time you press the button, you can skip 10 tracks.

• After the last track, the first track will be

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selected and vice versa.

Prohibiting disc ejection

You can lock a disc in the loading slot.

Changing the display information

While playing an audio CD or a CD Text

While playing an MP3/WMA

USB memory

• When “TAG DISP” is set to “TAG ON” (see page 16)

• When “TAG DISP” is set to “TAG OFF”

disc or a

To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same procedure.

: Clock with the current track number

: Elapsed playing time with the current

track number

If the current disc is an audio CD,

“NO NAME” appears.

Only for the built-in CD player and external USB memory.

If an MP3/WMA file does not have Tag information, folder name and file name appear. In this case, the TAG indicator will not light up.

Selecting the playback modes

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

Sound adjustments

You can select a preset sound mode suitable to the music genre (C-EQ: custom equalizer).

2 Select your desired playback mode.

7 Repeat play

Mode Plays repeatedly

TRK RPT : The current track. FLDR RPT*1 : All tracks of the current

folder.

DISC RPT*2 : All tracks of the current disc.

RPT OFF : Cancels.

7 Random play

Mode Plays at random

FLDR RND*1 : All tracks of the current

folder, then tracks of the next folder and so on.

DISC RND : All tracks of the current disc

or USB memory.

MAG RND*2 : All tracks of the inserted

discs.

RND OFF : Cancels.

Only while playing a media (MP3/WMA/ USB).

Only while playing discs in the CD changer.

Preset values

Indication (For)

USER (Flat sound)

ROCK

(Rock or disco music)

CLASSIC

(Classical music)

POPS (Light music)

HIP HOP

(Funk or rap music)

JAZZ (Jazz music)

BAS TRE LOUD

(bass) (treble)

00 00 OFF

+03 +01 ON

+01 –02 OFF

+04 +01 OFF

+02 00 ON

+02 +03 OFF

(loudness)

Adjusting the sound

You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference.

Indication pattern changes as you adjust the level.

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Ex.: When “TRE” is selected

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Indication, [Range]

BAS*1 (bass), [–06 to +06]

Adjust the bass.

TRE*

(treble), [–06 to +06]

Adjust the treble.

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FAD*2 (fader), [R06 to F06]

Adjust the front and rear speaker balance.

BAL*

(balance), [L06 to R06]

Adjust the left and right speaker balance.

LOUD*1 (loudness), [LOUD ON or

LOUD OFF] Boost low and high frequencies to produce a well-balanced sound at low volume level.

SUB. W*

Adjust the subwoofer output level.

VOL (volume), [00 to 30 or 50*5] Adjust the volume.

(subwoofer), [00 to 08]

When you adjust the bass, treble, or loudness, the adjustment you have made is stored for the currently selected sound mode (C-EQ) including “USER.”

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

This adjustment cannot affect the subwoofer output.

This takes effect only when a subwoofer is connected.

Depending on the amplifier gain control setting. (See page 16 for details.)

General settings — PSM

You can change PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) items (except “SID”) listed in the table that follows.

2 Select a PSM item.

Ex.: When you select “DIMMER”

3 Adjust the PSM item selected.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the

other PSM items if necessary.

5 Finish the procedure.

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