JVC KD-G420, KD-AR470 Instruction Manual
CD RECEIVER KD-AR470/KD-G420
ENGLISH
RECEPTOR CON CD KD-AR470/KD-G420
RECEPTEUR CD KD-AR470/KD-G420
For canceling the display demonstration, see page 7.
Para cancelar la demostración en pantalla, consulte la página 7.
Pour annuler la démonstration des affichages, référez-vous à la page 7.
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
GET0336-001A
[J]
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.
INFORMATION (For U.S.A.)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
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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,
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
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.
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How to use the M MODE button
If you press M 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 their original
functions again after pressing M MODE, wait
for 5 seconds without pressing any of these
buttons until the functions mode is cleared or
press M MODE again.
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 20 – 22).
Press briefly.
Press repeatedly.
Press either
one.
Press and hold until your
desired response begins.
Press and hold both
buttons at the same time.
The following marks are used to indicate...
: Built-in CD player operations.
: External CD changer operations.
:
Indicator displayed for the
corresponding operation.
CONTENTS
Control panel
Remote controller —
Getting started ................................. 6
Basic operations .................................................... 6
Radio operations .............................. 7
Disc operations ................................. 8
Playing a disc in the unit ...................................... 8
Playing discs in the CD changer ............................ 9
Sound adjustments ........................... 11
General settings — PSM ................... 12
Title assignment .............................. 15
External component operations
Satellite radio operations .................. 17
More about this unit ......................... 20
Maintenance .................................... 22
Troubleshooting ............................... 23
Specifications ................................... 25
—
KD-AR470 and KD-G420
RM-RK50
....... 4
.............. 5
............. 16
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How to detach/attach the control
panel
Detaching...
Attaching...
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.
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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Control panel — KD-G612/KD-G611/KD-G511
Control panel — KD-AR470 and KD-G420
Parts identification
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1 5 (up) / ∞ (down) buttons
2 E EQ (equalizer) button
3 D DISP (display) button
4 S SEL (select) button
5 • Control dial
•
6 Display window
7 Remote sensor
• DO NOT expose the remote sensor to
strong light (direct sunlight or artificial
lighting).
8 0 (eject) button
9
4/¢ buttons
p
(control panel release) button
q SOURCE button
w BAND button
e Number buttons
r MO (monaural) button
t SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory)
button
y RPT (repeat) button
u RND (random) button
i M MODE button
o AUX (auxiliary) input jack
Display window
(standby/on attenuator) button
4
Display window
; Main display
a Disc information indicators—TAG (ID3
Tag),
s EQ (equalizer) indicator
d Sound mode (C-EQ: custom equalizer)
indicators—ROCK, CLASSIC, POPS,
HIP HOP, JAZZ, USER
•
f Tuner reception indicators—ST (stereo),
MO (monaural)
g Disc type indicators—WMA, MP3
h Playback source indicators—
CH: Lights up only when CD-CH is selected
DISC: Lights up for the built-in CD player.
j Playback mode / item indicators—
RND (random),
RPT (repeat)
k LOUD (loudness) indicator
l Source display / Volume level indicator
/ Tr (track) indicator
(folder), (track/file)
also works as the time countdown
indicator and level meter during play (see
page 13).
as the playback source.
(disc), (folder),
Remote controller — RM-RK50
RM-RK50 is supplied for KD-AR470.
KD-G420 can be remotely controlled as
instructed here (with an optionally purchased
remote controller). We recommend you to use
RM-RK50 or RM-RK60 with your unit.
Installing the lithium coin battery
(CR2025)
Aim the remote controller directly at the
remote sensor on the unit. Make sure there is
no obstacle in between.
Warning:
• Do not install any battery other than
CR2025 or its equivalent; otherwise, it may
explode.
• 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,
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:
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Main elements and features
1 (standby/on/attenuator) button
• Turns the power on if pressed briefly or
attenuates the sound when 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
only.
• Changes the preset stations with D ∞
only.
• Changes the folder of the MP3/WMA
discs.
• 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.
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3 VOL – / VOL + buttons
• Adjusts the volume level.
4 SOUND button
• Selects the sound mode (C-EQ: custom
equalizer).
5 SOURCE button
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• 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 if pressed
briefly.
• While listening to the satellite radio:
– Changes the channels if pressed briefly.
– Changes the channels rapidly if pressed
and held.
! • For FM/AM tuner
• For SIRIUS Satellite radio
• For XM Satellite radio
⁄ Adjust the volume.
Getting started
Basic operations
~ Turn on the power.
Ÿ
• Select “CD-CH” when using an Apple
iPod
or a JVC D. player (see page 16).
®
iPod is a trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S.
and other countries.
* You cannot select these sources if they
are not ready or not connected.
Volume level appears.
Volume level indicator
@ Adjust the sound as you want. (See
pages 11 and 12.)
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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Basic settings
• See also “General settings — PSM” on pages
12 – 14.
1
2
1 Canceling the display
demonstrations
Select “DEMO,” then “DEMO OFF.”
2 Setting the clock
Select “CLOCK H” (hour), then adjust
the hour.
Select “CLOCK M” (minute), then
adjust the minute.
3 Finish the procedure.
! 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 the desired station frequencies.
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To check the current clock
time when the power is
turned off
Radio operations
~
Ÿ
Lights up when receiving an FM stereo
broadcast with sufficient signal strength.
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to
receive
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.
Selected band appears.
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Storing stations in memory
Listening to a preset station
You can preset six stations for each band.
FM station automatic presetting —
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SSM (Strong-station Sequential
Memory)
1 Select the FM band (FM1 – FM3) you
want to store into.
2
3
“SSM” flashes, then disappears when
automatic presetting is over.
Local FM stations with the strongest signals are
searched and stored automatically in the FM
band.
1
2 Select the preset station (1 – 6) you
want.
or
To check the other information while
listening to an FM or AM station
Clock = Station name* = Frequency =
(back to the beginning)
* If no title is assigned to a station, “NO
NAME” appears. To assign a title to a
station, see page 15.
Manual presetting
Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.5 MHz into preset
number 4 of the FM1 band.
1
2
3
Preset number flashes for a while.
8
Disc operations
Playing a disc in the unit
All tracks will be played repeatedly until you
change the source or eject the disc.
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 playing.
To fast-forward or reverse the track
~
* If you have changed “EXT IN” setting
to “EXT IN” (see page 14), you cannot
select the CD changer.
See page 16 when using an iPod or JVC
D. player.
Ÿ Select a disc.
For disc number from 01 – 06:
For disc number from 07 – 12:
About MP3 and WMA discs
MP3 and WMA “tracks” (words “file” and
“track” are used interchangeably) are recorded
in “folders.”
To go to the next or previous tracks
To go to the next or previous folders (only for
MP3 or WMA discs)
For MP3 discs:
For WMA discs:
To locate a particular track (for CD) or folder
(for MP3 or WMA discs) directly
To select a number from 01 – 06:
To select a number from 07 – 12:
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About the CD changer
It is recommended to use a JVC MP3compatible CD changer with your unit.
• You can also connect other CH-X series CD
changers (except CH-X99 and CH-X100).
These units are not compatible with MP3
discs.
• You cannot play any WMA disc in the CD
changer.
• You cannot use the KD-MK series CD
changers with this unit.
• 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 use folder search on MP3/WMA discs, 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 or WMA disc):
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Other main functions
Skipping a track quickly during play
Changing the display information
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Only possible on JVC
MP3-compatible CD changer
• For MP3 or WMA disc, you can skip a track
within the same folder.
Ex.: To select track 32 while playing a track
whose number is a single digit (1 to 9)
1
2
Each time you press the button, you can
skip 10 tracks.
• After the last track, the first track will be
selected and vice versa.
3
Prohibiting disc ejection
You can lock a disc in the loading slot.
While playing an audio CD or a CD Text
2
While playing an MP3 or a WMA
• When “TAG DISP” is set to “TAG ON”
(see page 14)
• When “TAG DISP” is set to “TAG OFF”
: Clock with the current track number
: Elapsed playing time with the current
track number
1
If the current disc is an audio CD,
*
“NO NAME” appears.
2
*
Only for the built-in CD player.
3
*
If an MP3/WMA file does not have ID3 tags,
folder name and file name appear. In this
case, the TAG indicator will not light up.
*
disc
To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same
procedure.
10
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).
1
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.
MAG RND*2 : All tracks of the inserted
discs.
RND OFF : Cancels.
1
Only while playing an MP3 or a WMA
*
disc.
2
*
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.
1
2
Indication pattern changes as you adjust the level.
Ex.: When “TRE” is selected
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Indication [Range]
BAS*1 (bass)
Adjust the bass. [–06 to +06]
TRE*1 (treble)
Adjust the treble. [–06 to +06]
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2
FAD*
(fader)
Adjust the front and rear speaker balance.
[R06 to F06]
BAL (balance)
Adjust the left and right speaker balance.
[L06 to R06]
1
LOUD*
Boost low and high frequencies to produce
a well-balanced sound at low volume level.
[LOUD ON or LOUD OFF]
VOL (volume)
Adjust the volume. [00 to 30 or 50*
*
*
*
(loudness)
3
]
1
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.”
2
If you are using a two-speaker system, set the
fader level to “00.”
3
Depending on the amplifier gain control
setting. (See page 14 for details.)
General settings — PSM
You can change PSM (Preferred Setting Mode)
items listed (except “SID”) in the table that
follows.
1
Select a PSM item.
2
Ex.: When you select “DIMMER”
3 Adjust the PSM item selected.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust other
PSM items if necessary.
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5 Finish the procedure.
Indications Selectable settings, [reference page]
DEMO
Display demonstration
CLOCK H
Hour adjustment
CLOCK M
Minute adjustment
CLK ADJ*
Clock adjustment
T-ZO NE*
Time zone
DST*
Daylight savings time
SID*
SIRIUS ID
1
1, *2
1, *2
3
DEMO ON : [Initial]; Display demonstration will be activated
automatically if no operation is done for about
20 seconds, [7].
DEMO OFF : Cancels.
1 – 12, [7]
[Initial: 1 (1:00)]
00 – 59, [7]
[Initial: 00 (1:00)]
AUTO : [Initial]; The built-in clock is automatically adjusted
using the clock data provided via the satellite radio
channel.
OFF : Cancels.
Select your residential area from one of the following time zone for
clock adjustment.
EASTERN [Initial] “ ATL ANT IC “ NEWFOUND “ ALASKA
PACI FIC “ MOUNTAIN “ CENTRAL “ (back to the
“
beginning)
Activates this if your residential area is subject to DST.
ON : [Initial]; Activates daylight savings time.
OFF : Cancels.
The 12-digit SIRIUS identification number scrolls on the display
5 seconds after “SID” is selected, [17].
• Press S SEL to resume the previous display.
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LEVEL
Audio level meter
DIMMER
Dimmer
ON : [Initial]; Activates the audio level indicator.
OFF : Cancels; sound mode indicator is shown.
AUTO : [Initial]; Dims the display when you turn on the
headlights.
ON : Activates dimmer.
OFF : Cancels.
4
TEL*
Telephone muting
MUTING 1/MUTING 2: Select either one which mutes the sounds
while using the cellular phone.
OFF : [Initial]; Cancels.
1
Displayed only when SIRIUS Satellite radio or XM Satellite radio is connected.
*
2
Displayed only when “CLK ADJ” is set to “AUTO.”
*
3
*
Displayed only when SIRIUS Satellite radio is connected.
4
Only for KD-AR470.
*
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Indications Selectable settings, [reference page]
SCROLL
Scroll
*
ONCE : [Initial]; Scrolls the disc information once.
AUTO : Repeats scrolling (5-second intervals in between).
1
OFF : Cancels.
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• Pressing D DISP for more than one second can scroll the display
regardless of the setting.
EXT IN*
External input
2
AUX ADJ
Auxiliary input level
adjustment
TAG DISP
Tag display
AMP GAIN
Amplifier gain control
AREA
Tuner channel interval
CHANGER : [Initial]; To use a JVC CD changer, [9], an Apple iPod
or a JVC D. player, [16], a JVC compatible satellite
(SIRIUS/XM) tuner, [17].
EXT IN : To use any other component than the above, [16].
A.ADJ 00 – A.ADJ 05: Adjust the auxiliary input level accordingly,
to avoid the sudden increase of the output level when
changing the source from the external component
connected to the AUX input jack on the control panel.
[Initial: A.ADJ 00]
TAG ON : [Initial]; Shows the ID3 tag while playing MP3/WMA
tracks, [10].
TAG OFF : Cancels.
You can change the maximum volume level of this unit.
LOW PWR : VOL 00 – VOL 30 (Select this if the maximum power
of the speaker is less than 50 W to prevent them from
damaging the speaker.)
HIGH PWR : [Initial]; VOL 00 – VOL 50
AREA US : [Initial]; Select this when using the unit in North or
South America, except for Middle South America.
(FM: 200 kHz; AM: 10 kHz)
AREA EU : Select this when using the unit in any other area
than North, Middle South, and South America.
(FM: 50 kHz—manual tuning, 100 kHz—auto search;
AM: 9 kHz)
AREA SA : Select this when using the unit in Middle South
America. (FM: 100 kHz; AM: 10 kHz)
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1
Some characters or symbols will not be shown correctly (or will be blanked) on the display.
*
2
Displayed only when one of the following sources is selected—FM, AM, CD, or AUX IN.
*
Title assignment
You can assign titles to station frequencies and
CDs (both in this unit and in the CD changer).
2 Move to the next (or previous)
character position.
Sources
FM/AM tuner Up to 8 characters (up
CDs/CD-CH Up to 32 characters (up to
• You cannot assign a title to a CD Text or an
MP3/WMA disc.
Maximum number of
characters
to 30 station frequencies
including both FM and
AM)
30 discs)
1 Select the sources.
• For FM/AM tuner: Tune into a station.
• For a CD in this unit: Insert a CD.
• For CDs in the CD changer: Select
“CD-CH,” then select a disc number.
2 Enter the title assignment mode.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you
finish entering the title.
4 Finish the procedure.
To erase the entire title
In step 2 on the left...
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Ex.: When you select ”CD” as the source
3 Assign a title.
1 Select a character.
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This unit is ready for operating an Apple
iPod
or a JVC D. player from the control
®
panel.
• For details, refer also to the manual
supplied with the interface adapter
for iPod
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KS-PD500.
—KS-PD100 or D. player—
®
• CD changer jack on the rear using
KS-U57 or KS-U58
If “EXT IN” does not appear, see page
14 and select the external input (“EXT
IN”).
External component
operations
You can connect an external component to...
• CD changer jack on the rear using:
– Line Input Adapter—KS-U57 (not
supplied) or AUX Input Adapter—KS-U58
(not supplied) for any other components
(except iPod and D. player).
– Interface adapter for iPod
(not supplied) for controlling iPod.
– D. player interface adapter—KS-PD500
(not supplied) for controlling D. player.
• AUX (auxiliary) input jack on the control
panel.
For connection, see Installation/Connection
Manual (separate volume).
Connecting an external component to the
AUX input jack
—KS-PD100
®
• CD changer jack on the rear using
interface adapter for iPod—
KS-PD100 or for D. player—
KS-PD500
Ÿ Turn on the connected component
and start playing the source.
! Adjust the volume.
⁄ Adjust the sound as you want. (See
pages 11 and 12.)
To check the other information while
listening to an external component
Portable MD player, etc.
~ For selecting the external
component connected to...
• AUX input jack
16
Stereo mini plug
Clock Ô AUX IN, EXT IN, or CD-CH*
* See “While playing an MP3 or WMA disc” on
page 10 for details.
Satellite radio operations
This unit is Satellite (SAT) Radio Ready—
compatible with both SIRIUS Satellite radio and
XM Satellite radio.
Before operating your satellite radio:
• For connection, see Installation/Connection
Manual (separate volume).
• Refer also to the Instructions supplied with
your SIRIUS Satellite radio or XM Satellite
radio.
Activate your SIRIUS subscription after
connection:
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2
JVC DLP starts updating all the SIRIUS
channels.
• “SIRIUS” and the SIRIUS dog logo are
registered trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio
Inc.
• XM and its corresponding logos are registered
trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc.
• “SAT Radio,” the SAT Radio logo and all
related marks are trademarks of SIRIUS
Satellite Radio Inc., and XM Satellite Radio,
Inc.
Listening to the satellite radio
Connect either one of the following (separately
purchased) to the CD changer jack on the rear
of this unit.
• JVC SIRIUS radio DLP—Down Link
Processor, for listening to the SIRIUS Satellite
radio.
• XMDirect
JVC Smart Digital Adapter—XMDJVC100
(not supplied), for listening to the XM
Satellite radio.
GCI (Global Control Information) update:
• If channels are updated after subscription,
updating starts automatically.
“UPDATING” flashes and no sound can be
heard.
• Update takes a few minutes to complete.
• During update, you cannot operate your
satellite radio.
TM
Universal Tuner Box using a
Once completed, JVC DLP tunes in to the
preset channel, CH184.
3
Check your SIRIUS ID, see page 13.
4 Contact SIRIUS on the internet at
<http://activate.siriusradio.com/> to
activate your subscription, or you can
call SIRIUS toll-free at 1-888-539SIRIUS (7474).
“SUB UPDT PRESS ANY KEY” scrolls
on the display once subscription has been
completed.
Activate your XM subscription after
connection:
• Only Channel 0, 1, and 247 are available
before activation.
1
2
XMDirect
updating all the XM channels. “Channel 1”
is tuned in automatically.
TM
Universal Tuner Box starts
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3 Check your XM Satellite radio
ID labelled on the casing of the
XMDirect
tune into “Channel 0” (see page 19).
4 Contact XM Satellite radio on
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the internet at <http://xmradio.
com/activation/> to activate your
subscription, or you can call 1-800XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346).
Once completed, the unit tunes in to one
of the available channels (Channel 4 or
higher).
TM
Universal Tuner Box, or
Listening to the XM Satellite radio
1
2
3 Select a channel for listening.
Listening to the SIRIUS Satellite radio
1
2
3 Select a category.
You can tune in to all the channels of every
category by selecting “ALL.”
Selecting a particular category (SPORTS,
ENTERTAINMENT, etc.) allows you to
enjoy only the channels from the selected
category.
4 Select a channel for listening.
Holding the button changes the channels
rapidly.
Category/channel search
You can search for programs by category
(Category Search) or channel number (Channel
Search).
• In Category Search, you can tune in to the
channels of the selected category. Category
Search begins from the currently selected
channel. The selected channel number flashes
on the display.
• In Channel Search, you can tune in to
all channels (including non-categorised
channels).
1 Select a category (Category Search).
2 Select a channel for listening.
Holding the button changes the channels
rapidly.
• When changing the category or channel,
invalid and unsubscribed channels are
skipped.
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Current channel number
Ex.: When you select ”COUNTRY” for Category Search
If no operation is done for about
15 seconds, Category Search is canceled.
Listening to a preset channel
In Channel Search, channel name and
channel number appear on the display
during search.
• While searching, invalid and unsubscribed
channels are skipped.
Checking the XM Satellite radio ID
While selecting “XM1,” “XM2,” or
“XM3,” select “Channel 0.”
The display alternately shows “RADIO ID” and
the 8-digit (alphanumeric) ID number.
To cancel the ID number display, select any
channel other than “Channel 0.”
Storing channels in memory
You can preset six channels for each band.
1 Select either SIRIUS Satellite radio or
XM Satellite radio.
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2 Select the preset channel (1 – 6) you
want.
To change the display information while
listening to a channel
Clock = Category name = Channel name = Artist
name = Composer name* = Song/program name/
title = (back to the beginning)
* Only for SIRIUS Satellite radio.
Ex.: Storing a channel into preset number 4.
1 Tune in to a channel you want.
2
Preset number flashes for a while.
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More about this unit
Basic operations
Turning on the power
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• By pressing SOURCE on the unit, you can
also turn on the power. If the source is ready,
playback also starts.
Turning off the power
• 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.
Selecting the sources
• When no disc is loaded in the unit, “CD”
cannot be selected.
• “SIRIUS,” “XM,” or “CD-CH” cannot be
selected when the target component is not
connected.
Tuner operations
Storing stations in memory
• During SSM search...
– All previously stored stations are erased and
stations are stored newly.
– Received stations are preset in No. 1 (lowest
frequency) to No. 6 (highest frequency).
– When SSM is over, the station stored in
No. 1 will be automatically tuned in.
• When storing a station manually, a previously
preset station is erased when a new station is
stored in the same preset number.
Disc operations
Caution for DualDisc playback
• The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does
not comply with the “Compact Disc Digital
Audio” standard. Therefore, the use of NonDVD side of a DualDisc on this product may
not be recommended.
General
• This unit has been designed to reproduce
CDs/CD Texts, and CD-Rs (Recordable)/
CD-RWs (Rewritable) in audio CD (CD-DA),
MP3 and WMA formats.
• When a disc has been loaded, selecting “CD”
for the playback source starts disc play.
Inserting a disc
• When a disc is inserted upside down,
“PLEASE” and “EJECT” appear alternately on
the display. Press 0 to eject the disc.
• Do not insert 8 cm discs (single CD) and
unusual shape discs (heart, flower, etc.) into
the loading slot.
Playing a disc
• While fast-forwarding or reversing on an MP3
or WMA disc, you can only hear intermittent
sounds.
Playing a CD-R or CD-RW
• Use only “finalized” CD-Rs or CD-RWs.
• This unit can play back only the files of the
same type which is first detected if a disc
includes both audio CD (CD-DA) files and
MP3/WMA files.
• This unit can play back multi-session discs;
however, unclosed sessions will be skipped
while playing.
• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not play
back on this unit because of their disc
characteristics, and for the following causes:
– Discs are dirty or scratched.
– Moisture condensation occurs on the lens
inside the unit.
– The pickup lens inside the unit is dirty.
– CD-R/CD-RW on which the files are
written with “Packet Write” method.
– There are improper recording conditions
(missing data, etc.) or media conditions
(stain, scratch, warp, etc.).
• CD-RWs may require a longer readout time
since the reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than
that of regular CDs.
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• Do not use the following CD-Rs or CD-RWs:
– Discs with stickers, labels, or protective seal
stuck to the surface.
– Discs on which labels can be directly
printed by an ink jet printer.
Using these discs under high temperatures or
high humidities may cause malfunctions or
damages to the unit.
Playing an MP3/WMA disc
• This unit can play back MP3/WMA files
with the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma>
(regardless of the letter case—upper/lower).
• This unit can show the names of albums,
artists (performer), and ID3 Tag (Version
1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3, or 2.4) for MP3 files and for
WMA files.
• This unit can display only one-byte
characters. No other characters can be
correctly displayed.
• This unit can play back MP3/WMA files
meeting the conditions below:
– Bit rate: 8 kbps — 320 kbps
– Sampling frequency:
48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz (for MPEG-1)
24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 16 kHz (for MPEG-2)
– Disc format: ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2,
Romeo, Joliet, Windows long file name
• The maximum number of characters for file/
folder names vary among the disc format used
(includes 4 extension characters—<.mp3> or
<.wma>).
– ISO 9660 Level 1: up to 12 characters
– ISO 9660 Level 2: up to 31 characters
– Romeo*: up to 128 (72) characters
– Joliet*: up to 64 (36) characters
– Windows long file name*: up to 128 (72)
characters
* The parenthetic figure is the maximum
number of characters for file/folder names in
case the total number of files and folders is
313 or more.
• This unit can play back the files recorded in
VBR (variable bit rate).
The files recorded in VBR have a discrepancy
in elapsed time display, and do not show
the actual elapsed time. Especially, after
performing the search function, this
difference becomes noticeable.
• This unit can recognize the total of 512 files,
of 200 folders, and of 8 hierarchies.
• This unit cannot play back the following files:
– MP3 files encoded with MP3i and
MP3 PRO format.
– MP3 files encoded in an unappropriated
format.
– MP3 files encoded with Layer 1/2.
– WMA files encoded with lossless,
professional, and voice format.
– WMA files which are not based upon
Windows Media
– WMA files copy-protected with DRM.
– Files which have the data such as WAVE,
ATRAC3, etc.
• The search function works but search speed is
not constant.
Audio.
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Changing the source
• If you change the source, playback also stops
(without ejecting the disc).
Next time you select “CD” for the playback
source, disc play starts from where it has been
stopped previously.
Ejecting a disc
• If the ejected disc is not removed within
15 seconds, the disc is automatically inserted
again into the loading slot to protect it from
dust. (Disc will not play this time.)
General settings—PSM
• If you change the “AMP GAIN” setting from
“HIGH PWR” to “LOW PWR” while the
volume level is set higher than “VOL 30,” the
unit automatically changes the volume level to
“VOL 30.”
Other main functions
• If you try to assign a title to a 31st disc or to a
31st station frequency, “NAMEFULL” flashes
on the display. Delete unwanted titles before
assignment.
• Titles assigned to discs in the CD changer can
also be shown if you play back the disc from
the unit.
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Satellite radio operations
• You can also connect the JVC SIRIUS radio
PnP (Plug and Play), using the JVC SIRIUS
radio adapter, KS-U100K (not supplied) to
the CD changer jack on the rear.
By turning on/off the power of the unit, you
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can turn on/off the JVC PnP. However, you
cannot control it from this unit.
• To know more about SIRIUS Satellite radio or
to sign up, visit «http://www.sirius.com».
• For the latest channel listings and
programming information, or to sign up for
XM Satellite radio, visit «http://www.xmradio.
com».
Maintenance
How to clean the connectors
Frequent detachment will deteriorate the
connectors.
To minimize this possibility, periodically wipe
the connectors with a cotton swab or cloth
moistened with alcohol, being careful not to
damage the connectors.
How to handle discs
When removing a disc from
its case, press down the center
holder of the case and lift the
disc out, holding it by the edges.
• Always hold the disc by the
edges. Do not touch its recording surface.
When storing a disc into its case, gently insert
the disc around the center holder (with the
printed surface facing up).
• Make sure to store discs into the cases after
use.
Center holder
To keep discs clean
A dirty disc may not play correctly.
If a disc does become dirty, wipe it
with a soft cloth in a straight line
from center to edge.
• Do not use any solvent (for example,
conventional record cleaner, spray, thinner,
benzine, etc.) to clean discs.
To play new discs
New discs may have some rough
spots around the inner and outer
edges. If such a disc is used, this
unit may reject the disc.
To remove these rough spots, rub the edges with
a pencil or ball-point pen, etc.
Connector
Moisture condensation
Moisture may condense on the lens inside the
CD player in the following cases:
• After starting the heater in the car.
• If it becomes very humid inside the car.
Should this occur, the CD player may
malfunction. In this case, eject the disc and
leave the unit turned on for a few hours until
the moisture evaporates.
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Do not use the following discs:
Warped disc
Sticker
Disc
Sticker residue
Stick-on label
Troubleshooting
What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service
center.
Symptoms Remedies/Causes
• Sound cannot be heard from the
speakers.
General
• The unit does not work at all. Reset the unit (see page 2).
• SSM automatic presetting does not
work.
• Static noise while listening to the
FM/AM
radio.
• Disc cannot be played back. Insert the disc correctly.
• CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played
back.
• Tracks on the CD-R/CD-RW cannot
be skipped.
• Disc can be neither played back nor
ejected.
Disc playback
• Disc sound is sometimes interrupted. • Stop playback while driving on rough roads.
• Disc cannot be played back. • Use a disc with MP3/WMA tracks recorded in
• Noise is generated. Skip to another track or change the disc. (Do not
• A longer readout time is required
(“CHECK” keeps flashing on the
display).
• Tracks do not play back in the order
MP3/WMA playback
you have intended them to play.
• Elapsed playing time is not correct. This sometimes occurs during play. This is caused
• “NO FILES” appears on the display. Insert a disc that contains MP3/WMA tracks.
• Correct characters are not displayed
(e.g. album name).
• Adjust the volume to the optimum level.
• Check the cords and connections.
Store stations manually.
Connect the antenna firmly.
• Insert a finalized CD-R/CD-RW.
•
Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW with the component
which you used for recording.
• Unlock the disc (see page 10).
• Eject the disc forcibly (see page 2).
• Change the disc.
• Check the cords and connections.
the format compliant with ISO 9660 Level 1,
Level 2, Romeo, or Joliet.
• Add the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to
the file names.
add the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to
non-MP3 or WMA tracks.)
Do not use too many hierarchies and folders.
Playback order is determined when the files are
recorded.
by how the tracks are recorded on the disc.
This unit can only display alphabets (upper case),
numbers, and a limited number of symbols.
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