JVC KD-G210, KD-AR260 Instruction Manual

CD RECEIVER KD-AR260/KD-G210

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RECEPTOR CON CD KD-AR260/KD-G210

RECEPTEUR CD KD-AR260/KD-G210

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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

INSTRUCTIONS

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

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the top or bottom of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

GET0246-001A

ESPAÑOL

FRANÇAIS

[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

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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.

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.

Warning:

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

How to reset your receiver

Press and hold both buttons at the same time.

• This will reset the microcomputer. Your preset adjustments will also be erased.

• If a disc is loaded, it will eject. Be careful not to drop the disc.

How to forcibly eject a disc

If a disc cannot be recognized by the receiver or cannot be ejected, ejects the disc as follows. Press and hold both buttons at the same time.

• If this does not work, try to reset your receiver.

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

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 receiver ........................ 2

How to forcibly eject a disc........................ 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 ....................... 12

Tuning in to a preset station ...................... 13

CD OPERATIONS ........................... 14

Playing a CD ............................................. 14

Locating a track or a particular portion

on a CD .................................................. 15

Selecting CD playback modes .................. 15

Prohibiting CD ejection ............................. 16

SOUND ADJUSTMENTS ................... 17

Selecting preset sound modes

(C-EQ: custom equalizer) ....................... 17

Adjusting the sound .................................. 18

OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS ................ 19

Selecting the dimmer mode ...................... 19

Selecting the amplifier gain control ........... 19

Detaching the control panel ...................... 20

TROUBLESHOOTING ...................... 21

MAINTENANCE ............................. 22

Handling discs........................................... 22

SPECIFICATIONS........................... 23

How to use the MODE button

If you press MODE, the unit goes into functions mode, then the number buttons work as different function buttons.

Ex.: When number button 2 works as MO (monaural) button.

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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.

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.

Control panel

Display window

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LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS

1 (standby/on attenuator) button 2 SEL (select) button 3 FM/AM button 4 CD button 5 Loading slot 6 Display window 7 0 (eject) button 8 Remote sensor 9 EQ (equalizer) button p 5 (up) button

¡ (fast-forward) 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

4/¢ buttons

(control panel release) button

; a ∞ (down) button

1 (reverse) button

Display window

s Tuner reception indicators—MO (monaural),

ST (stereo)

d CD indicator f RND g RPT (repeat) indicator h LOUD (loudness) indicator j EQ (equalizer) indicator k Sound mode (C-EQ: custom equalizer)

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

l Main display / Source display

Volume level indicator

(random disc) indicator

Remote controller

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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.

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4 Functions the same as the control dial on the

main unit.

Note:

These buttons are not used for adjusting “DEMO”, “CLOCK H”, “CLOCK M”, “DIMMER”, and “AMP GAIN” (see pages 8, 9 and 19).

5 Selects the sound mode (C-EQ: custom

equalizer). Each time you press the button, the sound mode (C-EQ) 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 if pressed and held while listening to a CD.

• Skips to the beginning of the next track or goes back to the beginning of the current (or previous) tracks if pressed briefly while listening to a CD.

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2 Selects the band while listening to the radio.

Each time you press the button, the band changes.

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.

Preparing the remote controller

Before using the remote controller:

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• Aim the remote controller directly at the remote sensor on the main unit. Make sure there is no 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 which children cannot reach. If a child accidentally swallows the battery, immediately consult a doctor.

• Do not recharge, short, disassemble or heat the battery or dispose of 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 in tape and insulate; otherwise, it may cause the battery 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.

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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Turning on the power

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.

Select the source.

To operate the tuner (FM or AM),

see pages 10 – 13.

To play a CD,

see pages 14 – 16.

Adjust the volume.

To increase the volume

To decrease the volume

Volume level appears.

Adjust the sound as you want. (See pages 17 and 18.)

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 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

CD, CD play will start from where playback has been stopped previously, next time you turn on the power.

CAUTION on Volume Setting:

CDs 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 CD and adjust it as required during playback.

Volume level indicator

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DEMO OFF

DEMO ON

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:

Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds.

“DEMO”, “CLOCK H”, “CLOCK M”, “DIMMER”, or “AMP GAIN” appears on the display.

Select “DEMO” if not shown on the display.

Select “DEMO OFF.”

Finish the setting.

To activate the display demonstration, repeat

the same procedure and select “DEMO ON” in step

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Setting the clock

Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds.

“DEMO”, “CLOCK H”, “CLOCK M”, “DIMMER”, or “AMP GAIN” appears on the display.

Set the hour.

1 Select “CLOCK H” (hour) if not shown on

the display.

2 Adjust the hour.

Set the minute.

1 Select “CLOCK M” (minute). 2 Adjust the minute.

Finish the setting.

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:

Frequency

• During CD operation:

• During power off:

The power turns on and the clock time is shown for 5 seconds, then the power turns off.

Clock

ClockElapsed playing time

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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

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.

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.

To stop searching before a station is received, press the same button you have

pressed for searching.

Searching for a station manually: Manual search

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.

Press and hold ¢ or 4 until “M” (manual) starts flashing on the display.

Tune in to a station you want while “M” (manual) is still flashing.

To tune in to stations of higher frequencies

When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive

1 Press MODE to enter the

functions mode while listening to an FM stereo broadcast.

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, 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.

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To tune in to 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.

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

FM station automatic preset: SSM

You can preset 6 local FM stations in each FM band (FM1, FM2, and FM3).

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

Press MODE to enter the functions mode.

Press and hold SSM for about 2 seconds.

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.

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

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

Press and hold the number button (in this example, 1) for more than 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.

Preset number flashes for a while.

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

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.

Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).

Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows:

FM1 FM2 FM3 AM

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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CD OPERATIONS

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 turns on the unit and starts playback automatically.

CD indicator

Current source indication

Total playing time of the inserted disc

Elapsed playing time Current track

Total track number of the inserted disc

number

Note:

When a CD is inserted upside down, “EJECT” appears on the display and the CD automatically ejects.

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 tuner (you will hear the last received station.)

• 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.

Notes:

• If the ejected CD is not removed for about 15 seconds, the CD is automatically inserted again into the loading slot to protect it from dust. (CD play will not start this time.)

• You can eject the CD even when the unit is turned off.

About mistracking:

Mistracking may result from driving on extremely rough roads. This does not damage the unit and the CD, but will be annoying. We recommend that you stop CD play while driving on such rough roads.

All tracks will be played repeatedly until you stop playback.

Locating a track or a particular portion on a CD

To fast-forward or reverse the track

Press and hold ¡, while playing a CD, to fast-forward the track.

Selecting CD playback modes

To play back tracks at random (Disc Random Play)

You can play back all tracks on the CD at random.

1 Press MODE to enter the

functions mode while playing a CD.

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Press and hold 1, while playing a CD, to reverse the track.

To go to the next or previous tracks

Press ¢ playing a CD, 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.

Press 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.

4 briefly, while playing a CD, to go

briefly, while

To go to a particular track directly

Press the number button corresponding to the track number to start its playback.

2 Press RND (random), while

“MODE” is still flashing on the display, so that “DISC RND” appears on the display. Each time you press the button, disc random play mode turns on and off alternately.

RND

When disc random play is turned on, the RND track randomly selected starts playing.

indicator lights up on the display. A

(random disc) indicator

• To select a track number from 1 – 6: Press 1 (7) – 6 (12) briefly.

• To select a track number from 7 – 12: Press and hold 1 (7) – 6 (12) for more than one second.

To play back tracks repeatedly (Track Repeat Play)

You can play back the current track repeatedly.

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1 Press MODE to enter the

functions mode while playing a CD.

2 Press RPT (repeat), while

“MODE” is still flashing on the display, so that “TRK RPT” appears on the display. Each time you press the button, track repeat play mode turns on and off alternately.

RPT indicator

Prohibiting CD ejection

You can prohibit CD ejection and can lock a CD in the loading slot.

While pressing CD, press and hold 0 for more than 2 seconds.

“NO EJECT” flashes on the display for about 5 seconds, and the CD is locked and cannot be ejected.

When track repeat play is turned on, the RPT indicator lights up on the display. The current track starts playing repeatedly.

To cancel the prohibition and unlock the CD

While pressing CD, press and hold 0 again for more than 2 seconds. “EJECT” appears on the display, and the CD ejects from the loading slot.

SOUND ADJUSTMENTS

Selecting preset sound modes (C-EQ: custom equalizer)

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

Select the sound mode you want.

Each time you press the button, the sound modes change as follows:

CLASSICROCKUSER

JAZZ

Indication pattern changes for each sound mode except for “USER.”

HIP HOP

POPS

Indication For: Preset values

BAS TRE LOUD USER (Flat sound) 00 00 OFF ROCK Rock or +03 +01 ON

disco music

CLASSIC Classical +01 –02 OFF

music POPS Light music +04 +01 OFF HIP HOP Funk or rap +02 00 ON

music JAZZ Jazz music +02 +03 OFF

Note:

You can adjust each sound mode to your preference. Once you make an adjustment, it is automatically stored for the currently selected sound mode. See “Adjusting the sound” on page 18.

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Ex.: When you select “ROCK”

Adjusting the sound

You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference.

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Select the item you want to adjust.

Each time you press the button, the adjustable items change as follows:

BAS

(bass)

VOL

(volume)

TRE

(treble)

LOUD

(loudness)

(balance)

FAD

(fader)

BAL

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”.

Normally the control dial works as the volume control. So you do not have to select “VOL” to adjust the volume level.

Depending on the amplifier gain control setting. (See page 19 for details).

Adjust the setting.

To increase the level or turn on the loudness

Indication To do: Range

BAS*

TRE*

FAD *

BAL Adjust the left L06 (Left only)

LOUD*1Boost low and high

VOL*

Adjust the bass. –06 (min.)

Adjust the treble. –06 (min.)

Adjust the front R06 (Rear only) and rear speaker | balance. F06 (Front only)

and right speaker | balance. R06 (Right only)

frequencies to produce a wellbalanced sound at low volume level.

Adjust the volume. 00 (min.)

| +06 (max.)

LOUD ON | LOUD OFF

| 30 or 50 (max.)*

To decrease the level or turn off the loudness

Indication pattern changes as you adjust the bass or treble.

Ex. 1: When you adjust “TRE” (treble)

Ex. 2: When you turn on the loudness

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust the other items.

To reset each sound mode to the factory settings, repeat the same procedure and

reassign the preset values listed in the table on page 17.

OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS

Selecting the dimmer mode

You can dim the display at night (according to your preference). When shipped from the factory, dimmer is deactivated.

Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds.

“DEMO”, “CLOCK H”, “CLOCK M”, “DIMMER”, or “AMP GAIN” appears on the display.

Select “DIMMER” if not shown on the display.

Select the desired mode—“OFF” or “ON.”

Selecting the amplifier gain control

You can change the maximum volume level of this unit. When the maximum power of the speakers is less than 50 W, select “LOW PWR” to prevent them from being damaged. When shipped from the factory, “HIGH PWR” is selected.

Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds.

“DEMO”, “CLOCK H”, “CLOCK M”, “DIMMER”, or “AMP GAIN” appears on the display.

Select “AMP GAIN” if not shown on the display.

Select the desired mode— “HIGH PWR” or “LOW PWR”.

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• OFF: Cancels the dimmer.

• ON: Activates the dimmer.

Finish the setting.

• LOW PWR: You can adjust the volume level

• HIGH PWR: You can adjust the volume level

Finish the setting.

Note:

If you change the setting from “HIGH PWR” to “LOW PWR” while listening at a volume level more than 30, the unit automatically changes the volume level to “VOL 30”.

from “VOL 00” to “VOL 30”.

from “VOL 00” to “VOL 50”.

Detaching the control panel

You can detach the control panel when leaving the car. When detaching or attaching the control panel,

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be careful not to damage the connectors on the back of the control panel and on the panel holder.

Detaching the control panel

Before detaching the control panel, be sure to turn off the power.

Unlock the control panel.

Lift and pull the control panel out of the unit.

Attaching the control panel

Insert the left side of the control panel into the groove on the panel holder.

Press the right side of the control panel to fix it to the panel holder.

Note on cleaning the connectors:

If you frequently detach the control panel, the connectors will deteriorate. To minimize this possibility, periodically wipe the connectors with a cotton swab or cloth moistened with alcohol, being careful not to damage the connectors.

Put the detached control panel into the provided case.

Connectors

TROUBLESHOOTING

What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center.

Symptoms

• Sound cannot be heard from the speakers.

• This unit does not work at

General

all.

• SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) automatic preset does not work.

FM/AM

• Static noise while listening to the radio.

• CD automatically ejects.

• CD-R/CD-RW cannot be

played back.

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

• CD can be neither played back nor ejected.

Causes

The volume level is set to the minimum level.

Connections are incorrect.

The built-in microcomputer may have functioned incorrectly due to noise, etc.

Signals are too weak.

The antenna is not connected firmly.

CD is inserted upside down.

CD-R/CD-RW is not finalized.

CD is locked.

Remedies

Adjust it to the optimum level.

Check the cords and connections.

While holding SEL (select), press (standby/on attenuator) for more than 2 seconds to reset the unit. (Your preset adjustments will also be erased.) (See page 2.)

Store stations manually.

Connect the antenna firmly.

Insert the CD correctly.

• Insert a finalized CD-R/ CD-RW.

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

Unlock the CD. (See page 16.)

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CD Playback

• CD sound is sometimes interrupted.

•“NO DISC” appears on the display.

The CD player may have functioned incorrectly.

You are driving on rough roads.

CD is scratched.

Connections are incorrect.

No CD in the loading slot.

CD is inserted incorrectly.

While holding

(standby/on attenuator), press 0 (eject) for more than 2 seconds. Be careful not to drop the CD when it is ejected.

Stop playback while driving on rough roads.

Change the CD.

Check the cords and connections.

Insert a CD into the loading slot.

Insert the CD correctly.

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