JVC KD-G415, KD-G416 User Manual

CD RECEIVER KD-G416/KD-G415

KD-G416/KD-G415

For canceling the display demonstration, see page 8.

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For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.

INSTRUCTIONS

GET0259-001A

[U/UH]

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.

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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.

4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED OUTSIDE THE UNIT.

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 forcibly eject a disc

If a disc cannot be recognized by the
receiver or cannot be ejected, ejects the disc
as follows.

How to reset your unit

• 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.

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

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

Contents

How to reset your unit ........................... 2

How to forcibly eject a disc ................... 2

How to read this manual ........................ 4

How to use the MODE button ............... 4

Control panel

— KD-G416/KD-G415 ............... 5

Parts identification ................................. 5

Remote controller — RM-RK50

Main elements and features ................... 6

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

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

Canceling the display demonstrations ... 8

Setting the clock .................................... 8

Radio operations ................... 9

Listening to the radio ........................... 9

Storing stations in memory .................... 10

Listening to a preset station ................... 11

Disc operations ...................... 12

Playing a disc ..................................... 12

Changing the display information ......... 14

Selecting the playback modes ................ 15

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Sound adjustments ................ 16

Selecting preset sound modes

(C-EQ: custom equalizer) .................. 16

Adjusting the sound ............................... 17

General settings — PSM ......... 18

Basic procedure ..................................... 18

Detaching the control panel .... 19

Maintenance .......................... 20

More about this receiver ........ 21

Troubleshooting ..................... 23

Specifications ......................... 25

*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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How to read this manual

The following methods are used to made the
explanations simple and easy-to-understand:

• Some related tips and notes are explained in

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“More about this receiver” (see pages 21 and

22).

• Button operations are mainly explained with
the illustrations as follows:

Press briefly.

Press repeatedly.

How to use the MODE button

If you press MODE, the receiver goes into
functions mode, then the number buttons and

¢/4 buttons work as different

function buttons.

Ex.: When number button 2 works as

MO (monaural) button.

Press either one.

Press and hold until
your desired response
begins.

Press and hold both
buttons at the same
time.

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 — KD-G416/KD-G415

Parts identification

Display window

1 +/– buttons
2 DISP (display) button
3 Remote sensor

• DO NOT expose the remote sensor to
strong light (direct sunlight or artificial
lighting).

4 Loading slot
5 Display window
6 MODE button
7 0 (eject) button

¢/4 buttons

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9
p SEL (select) button
q MO (monaural) button
w SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory)

button

e CD button
r FM/AM button
t RPT (repeat) button
y RND (random) button
u EQ (equalizer) button
i
o Number buttons

(standby/on/attenuator) button

(control panel release) button

Display window

; Tuner reception indicators—

MO (monaural), ST (stereo)

a Disc type indicators—WMA, MP3
s CD indicator
d Playback mode / item indicators—

RND (random),
RPT (repeat)

f LOUD (loudness) indicator
g EQ (equalizer) indicator
h Sound mode (C-EQ: custom equalizer)

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

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j Disc information indicators—TAG (ID3

k Main display
l Source display / Volume level indicator
/ Tr (track) indicator

also works as the time countdown

indicator.

Tag),

(folder), (track/file)

(disc), (folder),

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Remote controller — RM-RK50

Installing the lithium coin battery

(CR2025)

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• When operating, aim the remote controller
directly at the remote sensor on the
receiver. Make sure there is no obstacle in
between.

Warning:

• Store the battery in a place where children
cannot reach to avoid risk of accident.

• To prevent the battery from over-heating,
cracking, or starting a fire:
– Do not recharge, short, disassemble, or

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.

Caution:

Main elements and features

1 (standby/on/attenuator) button

• Turns on and off the power and also
attenuates the sound.

2 5 U (up) / D (down) ∞ buttons

• 5 U: Changes the FM/AM bands.

• D ∞: Changes the preset stations.

• Changes the folder of the MP3/WMA
discs.

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 of the disc.

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Getting started

Basic operations

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Ÿ

You cannot select “CD” as the playback
source if there is no disc in the loading
slot.

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Volume level appears.

Volume level indicator

To drop the volume in a moment (ATT)

To restore the sound, press

it again.

To turn off the power

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.

⁄ Adjust the sound as you want.

(See pages 16 and 17.)

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Canceling the display

demonstrations

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If no operations are done for about 20 seconds,
display demonstration starts.

[Initial: DEMO ON]—see page 18.

Setting the clock

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2

3

4

Finish the procedure.

2 Set the hour and minute.

1 Select “CLOCK H” (hour), then

adjust the hour.

2 Select “CLOCK M” (minute),

then adjust the minute.

3 Finish the procedure.

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

To activate the display demonstration

In step 3 above...

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Radio operations

Listening to the radio

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

Selected band appears.

Ÿ 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 Ÿ on the left...
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2 Select the desired station frequencies.

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