JVC KD-G431 User Manual

CD RECEIVER

KD-G431

For canceling the display demonstration, see page 5.

For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.

INSTRUCTIONS

GET0410-003A

[EX/EU]

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.

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

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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/or invisible class 1M laser radiation when open. Do not view directly with optical

instruments.

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

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.

This symbol is only valid in
the European Union.

Information for Users on Disposal of Old
Equipment

This symbol indicates that the product with
this symbol should not be disposed as general
household waste at its end-of-life. If you wish to
dispose of this product, please do so in accordance
with applicable national legislation or other rules in
your country and municipality. By disposing of this
product correctly, you will help to conserve natural
resources and will help prevent potential negative
effects on the environment and human health.

This unit is equipped with the steering wheel
remote control function.

• See the Installation/Connection Manual (separate
volume) for connection.

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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.

How to reset your unit

• Your preset adjustments will also be erased.

How to forcibly eject a disc

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

• If this does not work, reset your unit.

The following marks are used to indicate...

: Built-in CD player operations.

: External CD changer operations.

: Indicator displayed for the

corresponding operation.

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.

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.

Detaching the control panel

Attaching the control panel

CONTENTS

Control panel .................................. 4

Getting started ................................ 5

Basic operations ................................................... 5

Radio operations ............................. 6

FM RDS operations ........................... 7

Searching for your favorite FM RDS programme

Disc operations ................................ 9

Playing a disc in the unit ..................................... 9

Playing discs in the CD changer ........................... 9

Sound adjustments .......................... 12

General settings — PSM .................. 13

DAB tuner operations ....................... 15

iPod/D. player operations ................. 16

Other external component operations
Remote controller —

RM-RK50 ............. 19

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

More about this unit ........................ 21

Troubleshooting .............................. 24

Specifications .................................. 27

Note: Only for [EX] model users in UK and
European countries

For security reasons, a numbered ID card is provided
with this unit, and the same ID number is imprinted on
the unit’s chassis. Keep the card in a safe place, as it will
help the authorities to identify your unit if stolen.

For safety...

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

• Stop the car before performing any complicated
operations.

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Temperature inside the car...

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

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Control panel

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Parts identification

Display window

1 Control dial
2 0 (eject) button
3 Loading slot
4 T/P (traffic programme/programme type) button
5 DISP (display) button
6 4 /¢ buttons
7 Display window
8 (standby/on attenuator) button
9 AUX (auxiliary) input jack
p 5 (up) / ∞ (down) buttons
q SEL (select) button
w BAND button
e SRC (source) button
r Remote sensor

• You can control this unit with an optionally purchased
remote controller. For details, see pages 19 and 20.

• DO NOT expose the remote sensor to strong light (direct

sunlight or artificial lighting).

t

EQ (equalizer) button

y MO (monaural) button
u SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) button
i Number buttons
o RPT (repeat) button

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; RND (random) button
a M MODE button
s (control panel release) button
d Disc information indicators—

TAG (Tag information), (track/file), (folder)

f Playback source indicators—

CH: Lights up only when CD-CH is selected as the

playback source.

DISC: Lights up for the built-in CD player.

g Playback mode / item indicators—RND (random),

(disc), (folder), RPT (repeat)

h RDS indicators—AF, REG, TP, PTY
j Tuner reception indicators—MO (monaural),

ST (stereo)

k S.BASS (super bass) indicator
l EQ (equalizer) indicator
/ Tr (track) indicator
z Source display / Volume level indicator / Time

countdown indicator

x Main display
c Sound mode (iEQ: intelligent equalizer)

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

Getting started

Basic operations

~ Turn on the power.

Ÿ

* You cannot select these sources if they are not

ready or not connected.

!

• For FM/AM tuner

• For DAB tuner

To drop the volume in
a moment (ATT)

To restore the sound, press
the button again.

To turn off the power

Basic settings

• See also “General settings — PSM” on pages 13 –15.

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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.

Select “24H/12H,” then “24H” (hour) or “12H”

(hour).

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⁄ Adjust the volume.

Volume level appears.

VOL 20

@ Adjust the sound as you want. (See

page 12.)

3 Finish the procedure.

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

Clock time is shown on the
display for about 5 seconds. See
also page 13.

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Radio operations

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

88.3

! Start searching for a station.

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

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.

2

3

SSM

To tune in to a station manually

In step ! above...

1

M

2

Select a desired station frequency.

When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive

Lights up when monaural mode is activated.

MONO

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.

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“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.

Manual presetting

Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.5 MHz into preset

number 4 of the FM1 band.

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2

92.5FM I

3

92.5P4

Preset number flashes for a while.

Listening to a preset station

1

Ÿ Select one of your favorite programme

types.

2 Select the preset station (1 – 6) you want.

To check the current clock time while
listening to an FM (non-RDS) or AM station

• For FM RDS stations, see page 9.

Frequency Ô Clock

FM RDS operations

What you can do with RDS

RDS (Radio Data System) allows FM stations to send an
additional signal along with their regular programme
signals.
By receiving the RDS data, this unit can do the
following:

• Programme Type (PTY) Search (see the following)

• TA (Traffic Announcement) and PTY Standby
Receptions (see pages 8 and 14)

• Tracing the same programme automatically
—Network-Tracking Reception (see page 8)

• Programme Search (see pages 9 and 14)

or

Select one of the PTY codes (see
page 9).

! Start searching for your favorite

programme.

If there is a station broadcasting
a programme of the same PTY
code as you have selected, that
station is tuned in.

Storing your favorite programme

types

You can store six favorite programme types.

Preset programme types in the number buttons
(1 to 6):

1 Select a PTY code (see above).

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Searching for your favorite
FM RDS programme

You can tune in to a station broadcasting your favorite
programme by searching for a PTY code.

• To store your favorite programme types, see the
following.

~ The last selected PTY code

appears.

2 Select the preset number (1 – 6) you want to

store into.

Ex.: When “ROCK M” is selected

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3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to store other PTY

codes into other preset numbers.

4 Finish the procedure.

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Using the standby receptions

To activate and select your favorite PTY code for
PTY Standby Reception, see page 14.

The PTY indicator either lights up or flashes.

• If the PTY indicator lights up, PTY Standby Reception
is activated.

• If the PTY indicator flashes, PTY Standby Reception is
not yet activated.
To activate PTY Standby Reception, tune in to another
station providing these signals. The PTY indicator will
stop flashing and remain lit.

TA Standby Reception

TA Standby Reception allows the unit to switch
temporarily to Traffic Announcement (TA) from any
source other than AM.
The volume changes to the preset TA volume level if
current level is lower than the preset level (see page 14).

To activate TA Standby Reception

The TP (Traffic Programme) indicator

either lights up or flashes.

• If the TP indicator lights up, TA Standby Reception is
activated.

• If the TP indicator flashes, TA Standby Reception is
not yet activated. (This occurs when you are listening
to an FM station without the RDS signals required for
TA Standby Reception.)

To activate TA Standby Reception, tune in to another

station providing these signals. The TP indicator will
stop flashing and remain lit.

To deactivate the TA Standby Reception

The TP indicator goes off.

the

PTY Standby Reception

PTY Standby Reception allows the unit to switch
temporarily to your favorite PTY programme from any
source other than AM.

To deactivate the PTY Standby Reception, select
“OFF” for the PTY code (see page 14). The PTY indicator
goes off.

Tracing the same programme—

Network-Tracking Reception

When driving in an area where FM reception is not
sufficient enough, this unit automatically tunes in to
another FM RDS station of the same network, possibly
broadcasting the same programme with stronger
signals (see the illustration below).

When shipped from the factory, Network-Tracking
Reception is activated.

To change the Network-Tracking Reception
setting, see “AF-REG” on page 13.

Programme A broadcasting on different frequency areas
(01 – 05)

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Automatic station selection—

Programme Search

Usually when you press the number buttons, the preset
station is tuned in.
If the signals from the FM RDS preset station are not
sufficient for good reception, this unit, using the AF
data, tunes in to another frequency broadcasting the
same programme as the original preset station is
broadcasting.

• The unit takes some time to tune in to another
station using programme search.

• See also page 14.

To check the current clock time while
listening to an FM RDS station

Station name (PS) = Station
Frequency = Programme
type (PTY) = Clock = (back to

the beginning)

PTY codes

NEWS, AFFAIRS, INFO, SPORT, EDUCATE, DRAMA,
CULTURE, SCIENCE, VARIED, POP M (music), ROCK M
(music), EASY M (music), LIGHT M (music), CLASSICS,
OTHER M (music), WEATHER, FINANCE, CHILDREN, SOCIAL,
RELIGION, PHONE IN, TRAVEL, LEISURE, JAZZ, COUNTRY,
NATION M (music), OLDIES, FOLK M (music), DOCUMENT

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

• Press SRC to listen to another playback
source.

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.

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* If you have changed the external input setting

to “EXT IN” (see page 14), you cannot select the
CD changer.

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.”

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).

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To fast-forward or reverse the track

Other main functions

Skipping tracks quickly during play

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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:

Only possible on JVC
MP3-compatible CD changer

• For MP3 or WMA discs, 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)

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.

• To use direct folder access 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):

10

NO EJECT

To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same
procedure.

Changing the display information

Selecting the playback modes

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

While playing an audio CD or a CD

Text

While playing an MP3 or a WMA*2 disc

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

page 14)

• When “TAG DISP” is set to “TAG OFF”

: Elapsed playing time with the current

track number

: Clock 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 Tag information,

folder name and file name appear. In this case, the
TAG indicator will not light up.

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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

1

FLDR RND *

DISC RND : All tracks of the current disc.

MAG RND *2 : All tracks of the inserted discs.

RND OFF : Cancels.

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*
*2 Only while playing discs in the CD changer.

: All tracks of the current folder,

then tracks of the next folder and
so on.

Only while playing an MP3 or a WMA disc.

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Sound adjustments

You can select a preset sound mode suitable to the
music genre (iEQ: intelligent equalizer).

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Adjusting the sound

You can adjust the sound characteristics to your
preference.

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2

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)

1

*

Bass

*2 Mid-range
*3 Treble
*4 Super bass

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MID*2 TRE*3 S.BS*4

BAS*

00 00 00 OFF

+03 00 +02 ON

+01 00 +03 OFF

+02 +01 +02 OFF

+04 –02 +01 ON

+03 00 +03 OFF

2

Indication, [Range]

1

(bass), [–06 to +06]

BAS*

Adjust the bass.

1

(mid-range), [–06 to +06]

MID*
Adjust the mid-range frequencies sound level.

1

TRE*

(treble), [–06 to +06]

Adjust the treble.

2

FAD*

(fader), [R06 to F06]

Adjust the front and rear speaker balance.
BAL (balance), [L06 to R06]

Adjust the left and right speaker balance.

1

(super bass), [S.BS ON or S.BS OFF], [01 to 05,

S.BS*

initial: 03]*
Maintain the richness and fullness of the bass sound
regardless of how low you set the volume.

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

*

*2 If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader

*3 Range adjustment for super bass is adjustable only

*4 Depending on the amplifier gain control setting. (See

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4

]

1

When you adjust the bass, mid-range, treble, or super

bass, the adjustment you have made is stored for the
currently selected sound mode (iEQ) including “USER.”

level to “00.”

when it is set to “S.BS ON.“

page 14 for details.)

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General settings — PSM

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

1

2 Select a PSM item.

Indications Item

( : Initial)

DEMO

Display demonstration

CLK DISP *

Clock display

CLOCK H

Hour adjustment

CLOCK M

Minute adjustment

24H/12H

Time display mode

CLK ADJ *

Clock adjustment

AF-REG *

Alternative frequency/
regionalization
reception

1

2

2

• DEMO ON

• DEMO OFF

• ON

• OFF

0 – 23 (1 – 12) [Initial: 0 (0:00)], [5].

00 – 59 [Initial: 00 (0:00)], [5].

• 24H

• 12H

• AUTO

• OFF

• AF

• AF REG

• OFF

Selectable settings, [reference page]

: Display demonstration will be activated automatically if no

: Cancels.

Clock time is shown on the display at all times when the power is

:

turned off

: Cancels; pressing DISP will show the clock time for about

5 seconds when the power is turned off, [5].

: See also page 5 for setting.

: The built-in clock is automatically adjusted using the CT (clock

: Cancels.
: When the currently received signals become weak, the unit

• The AF indicator lights up.
: When the currently received signals become weak, the unit

• The AF and REG indicators light up.
: Cancels (not selectable when “DAB AF“ is set to “AF ON“).

3 Adjust the PSM item selected.

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4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust other PSM

items if necessary.

5 Finish the procedure.

operation is done for about 20 seconds, [5].

.

time) data in the RDS signal.

switches to another station (the programme may differ from the
one currently received), [8, 16].

switches to another station broadcasting the same programme.

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Indications Item

PTY-STBY*

2

PTY standby

TA VOL*

2

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Traffic announcement
volume

P-SEARCH*

2

Programme search

4

DAB AF*

Alternative frequency
reception

4

DAB VOL*

DAB volume adjustment

DIMMER

Dimmer

TEL

Telephone muting

5

SCROLL *

Scroll

6

EXT IN*

External input

AUX ADJ

Auxiliary input level
adjustment

TAG DISP

Tag display

AMP GAIN

Amplifier gain control

( : Initial)

OFF, PTY
codes

VOL 00 –
VOL 30 or 50*

• ON

• OFF

• AF ON

• AF OFF
VOL –12

— VOL +12

• ON

• OFF

• MUTING 1/
MUTING 2

• OFF

• ONCE

• AUTO

• OFF

• CHANGER

• EXT IN

A.ADJ 00
— A.ADJ 05

• TAG ON

• TAG OFF

• LOW PWR

• HIGH PWR

Selectable settings, [reference page]

: Activates PTY Standby Reception with one of the PTY codes, [9].

[Initial: VOL 15]

3

: Activates Programme Search, [9].
: Cancels.

: Traces the programme among DAB services and FM RDS stations,

[8, 16].

: Cancels.
: [Initial: VOL 00]; You can adjust the volume level of DAB tuner to

match the FM sound level and store it in memory.

: Dims the display illumination.
: Cancels.

: Select either one which mutes the sounds while using a cellular

phone.

: Cancels.
: Scrolls the disc information once.

:

Repeats scrolling (at 5-second intervals).

: Cancels.

• Pressing DISP for more than one second can scroll the display
regardless of the setting.

: To use a JVC CD changer, [9], JVC DAB tuner, [15], an Apple iPod

or a JVC D. player, [16].

: To use any other external component than the above, [18].

: Adjust the auxiliary input level to avoid the sudden increase

of the output level when changing the source from external
component connected to the AUX input jack on the control panel.

: Shows the Tag information while playing MP3/WMA tracks, [11].
: Cancels.

: 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.)

: VOL 00 – VOL 50

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Indications Item

( : Initial)

IF BAND

Intermediate frequency
band

1

*

If the power supply is not interrupted by turning off the ignition key of your car, it is recommended to select “OFF” to

save the car’s battery.

*2 Only for FM RDS stations.
*3 Depends on the amplifier gain control.
*4 Displayed only when DAB tuner is connected.
*5 Some characters or symbols will not be shown correctly (or will be blanked) on the display.
*6 Displayed only when one of the following sources is selected—FM, AM, CD, or AUX IN.

• AUTO

• WIDE

Selectable settings, [reference page]

: Increases the tuner selectivity to reduce interference noises

between close stations. (Stereo effect may be lost.)

: Subject to the interference noises from adjacent stations, but sound

quality will not be degraded and the stereo effect will remain.

DAB tuner operations

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What is DAB system?

Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) can deliver digital
quality sound without any annoying interference
and signal distortion. Furthermore, it can carry text,
pictures, and data. When transmitting, DAB combines
several programmes (called “services”) to form one
“ensemble.” In addition, each “service”—called
“primary service”—can also be divided into its
components (called “secondary service”). A typical
ensemble has six or more programmes (services)
broadcast at the same time.
By connecting the DAB tuner, this unit can do the
following:

• Tracing the same programme automatically
—Alternative Frequency Reception (see “DAB AF” on
page 14).

It is recommended to use DAB tuner KT-DB1000
with your unit. If you have another DAB tuner,
consult your JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT dealer.

• Refer also to the Instructions supplied for your DAB
tuner.

~

Ÿ

! Start searching for an ensemble.

When an ensemble is received,
searching stops.
To stop searching, press the
same button again.

⁄ Select a service (either primary or

secondary) to listen to.

To tune in to an ensemble manually

Start searching for an ensemble, as in step ! above...

1

2

Select a desired ensemble frequency.

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Storing DAB services in memory

You can preset six DAB services (primary) for each band.

1 Select a service you want (see steps ~ to ⁄

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on page 15).

2 Select the preset number (1 – 6) you want to

store into.

P4

Preset number flashes for a while.

BAYERN 2

• While receiving an FM RDS station:

When driving in an area where a DAB service is

broadcasting the same programme as the FM RDS
station is broadcasting, this unit automatically tunes
in to the DAB service.

When shipped from the factory, Alternative Frequency
Reception is activated.

To deactivate the Alternative Frequency
Reception, see page 14.

To change the display information while
tuning to an ensemble

Service name = Ensemble name

= Channel number = Frequency
= Clock = (back to the beginning)

Tuning in to a preset DAB service

1

2 Select the preset DAB service (primary)

number (1 – 6) you want.

If the selected primary service has some secondary
services, pressing the same button again will tune
in to the secondary services.

Tracing the same programme—

Alternative Frequency Reception

You can keep listening to the same programme by
activating the Alternative Frequency Reception.

• While receiving a DAB service:
When driving in an area where a service cannot be

received, this unit automatically tunes in to another
ensemble or FM RDS station, broadcasting the same
programme.

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iPod / D. player operations

This unit is ready for operating an Apple iPod or a JVC
D. player from the control panel.

Before operating your iPod or D. player:
Connect either one of the following (separately
purchased) to the CD changer jack on the rear of this
unit.

• Interface adapter for iPod—KS-PD100 for

controlling an iPod.

• D. player interface adapter—KS-PD500 for

controlling a D. player.

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

• For details, refer also to the manual supplied with the
interface adapter.

Caution:

Make sure to turn off this unit or turn off the
vehicle’s ignition switch before connecting or
disconnecting the iPod or D. player.

Preparations:

Make sure “CHANGER” is selected for the external input
setting, see page 14.

Selecting a track from the menu

1 Enter the main menu.

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Ÿ

Playback starts automatically from where it has
been paused*1 or stopped*2 previously.

! Adjust the volume.

⁄ Adjust the sound as you want. (See

page 12.)

• Make sure the equalizer on the iPod or
D. player is deactivated.

To pause*1 or stop*2
playback

To resume playback, press
the button again.

To fast-forward or
reverse the track

To go to the next or
previous tracks

*1 For iPod
*2 For D. player

Now the

5/∞/4 /¢ buttons work as

the menu selecting buttons*.

2 Select the desired menu.

For iPod:
PLAYLIST Ô ARTISTS Ô ALBUMS Ô
SONGS Ô GENRES Ô COMPOSER Ô

(back to the beginning)

For D. player:
PLAYLIST

Ô ARTIST Ô ALBUM Ô

GENRE Ô TRACK Ô (back to the beginning)

3 Confirm the selection.

To move back to the previous
menu, press

• If a track is selected, playback starts
automatically.

• If the selected item has another layer, you will
enter the layer. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the
desired track is played.

• Holding 4 /¢ can skip 10 items at
a time.

5.

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* The menu selecting mode will be canceled:
– If no operations are done for about 5 seconds.
– When you confirm the selection of a track.

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Selecting the playback modes

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Other external component
operations

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2 Select your desired playback mode.

7 Repeat play

ONE RPT

Functions the same as “Repeat One” of the iPod or
“Repeat Mode = One” for the D. player.

ALL RPT
Functions the same as “Repeat All” of the iPod or
“Repeat Mode = All” for the D. player.

RPT OFF

Cancels.

7 Random play

ALBM RND*
Functions the same as “Shuffle Albums” of the iPod.

SONG RND/RND ON
Functions the same as “Shuffle Songs” of the iPod
or “Random Play = On” of the D. player.

RND OFF

Cancels.

*

For iPod: Only if you select “ALL” in “ALBUMS” of
the main “MENU.”

To check other information while listening
to an iPod or a D. player

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).

• AUX (auxiliary) input jack on the control panel.

For connection, see Installation/Connection Manual
(separate volume).
For listening to the iPod or D. player, refer to
pages 16 – 18.

Connecting an external component to the
AUX input jack

~ For selecting the external component

connected to...

• AUX input jack

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• 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”).

Ÿ Turn on the connected component and

start playing the source.

! Adjust the volume.

⁄ Adjust the sound as you want. (See

page 12.)

To check the other information while
listening to an external component

AUX IN or EXT IN Ô Clock

Remote controller — RM-RK50

Warning:

• Do not install any battery other than CR2025 or its

equivalent; otherwise, it may explode.

• Do not leave the remote controller in a place

(such as dashboards) exposed to direct sunlight
for a long time; 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.

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This unit can be remotely controlled as instructed here
(with an optionally purchased remote controller). We
recommend that you use remote controller RM-RK50
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.

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.

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5 U (up) / D (down) ∞ buttons

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• Changes the FM/AM/DAB bands with 5 U.

• Changes the preset stations (or DAB services)
with D ∞.

• Changes the folder of the MP3/WMA discs.

• While playing an MP3 disc on an

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MP3-compatible CD changer:

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

• While listening to an Apple iPod or a 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 (iEQ: intelligent
equalizer).

5 SOURCE button

• Selects the source.

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

• Searches for stations (or DAB services) if pressed
briefly.

• Searches for DAB ensembles if pressed and held.

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

• Changes the tracks if pressed briefly.

• 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.

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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.

∞.

Connector

Moisture condensation

Moisture may condense on the lens inside the unit in
the following cases:

• After starting the heater in the car.

• If it becomes very humid inside the car.
Should this occur, the unit may malfunction. In this
case, eject the disc and leave the unit turned on for a
few hours until the moisture evaporates.

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

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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.

Do not use the following discs:

Warped disc

Sticker

Sticker residue

Stick-on label

Unusual shape

Single CD (8 cm disc)

More about this unit

Basic operations

Turning on the power

• By pressing SRC 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.

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, the previously
preset station is erased when a new station is stored
in the same preset number.

FM RDS operations

• Network-Tracking Reception requires two types of
RDS signals—PI (Programme Identification) and AF
(Alternative Frequency) to work correctly. Without
receiving these data correctly, Network-Tracking
Reception will not operate correctly.

• If a Traffic Announcement is received by TA Standby
Reception, the volume level automatically changes to
the preset level (TA VOL) if the current level is lower
than the preset level.

• When Alternative Frequency Reception is activated
(with AF selected), Network-Tracking Reception is
also activated automatically. On the other hand,
Network-Tracking Reception cannot be deactivated
without deactivating Alternative Frequency
Reception. (See page 13.)

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• If you want to know more about RDS, visit
<http://www.rds.org.uk>.

Disc operations

Caution for DualDisc playback

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• The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not comply
with the “Compact Disc Digital Audio” standard.
Therefore, the use of Non-DVD 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 is inserted upside down, “PLEASE” and
“EJECT” appear alternately on the display. Press 0 to
eject the 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 files of the same type
which are 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 be played back on
this unit because of their disc characteristics, or for
the following reasons:

– 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 (stained, scratched,

warped, etc.).

• CD-RWs may require a longer readout time since the

reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than that of regular CDs.

• 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 damage 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 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 characters
– Joliet: up to 64 characters
– Windows long file name: up to 128 characters

• This unit can recognize a total of 512 files, of 200
folders, and of 8 hierarchies.

• This unit can play back files recorded in VBR (variable
bit rate).

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.

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• This unit cannot play back the following files:
– MP3 files encoded with MP3i and MP3 PRO format.
– MP3 files encoded in an inappropriate 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

Audio.

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.

Changing the source

• If you change the source, playback also stops
(without ejecting the disc).

Next time you select “DISC” 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.

• After ejecting a disc, “NO DISC” appears and you
cannot operate some of the buttons. Insert another
disc or press SRC to select another playback source.

iPod or D. player operations

• When you turn on this unit, the iPod or D. player is
charged through this unit.

• While the iPod or D. player is connected, all
operations from the iPod or D. player are disabled.
Perform all operations from this unit.

• The text information may not be displayed correctly.
– Some characters such as accented letters cannot be

shown correctly on the display.

– Depends on the condition of communication

between the iPod or D. player and the unit.

• If the text information includes more than 8
characters, it scrolls on the display (see also page 14).
This unit can display up to 40 characters.

Notice:

When operating an iPod or a D. player, some
operations may not be performed correctly or as
intended. In this case, visit the following JVC web
site:
For iPod users: <http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/car/

support/ks-pd100/index.html>

For D. player users: <http://www.jvc.co.jp/

english/car/support/ks-pd500/index.html>

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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.”

DAB tuner operations

• Only primary DAB services can be presetted even
when you store a secondary service.

• A previously preset DAB service is erased when a new
DAB service is stored in the same preset number.

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Troubleshooting

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

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Symptoms Remedies/Causes

• Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. • Adjust the volume to the optimum level.

• Check the cords and connections.

General

• The unit does not work at all. Reset the unit (see page 2).

• SSM automatic presetting does not work. Store stations manually.

FM/AM

• Static noise while listening to the radio. Connect the aerial firmly.

• 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 neither be played back nor ejected. • Unlock the disc (see page 10).

Disc playback

• Disc sound is sometimes interrupted. • Stop playback while driving on rough roads.

• “NO DISC” appears on the display. Insert a playable disc into the loading slot.

• Disc cannot be played back. • Use a disc with MP3/WMA tracks recorded in the

• Insert a finalized CD-R/CD-RW.

•

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

• Eject the disc forcibly (see page 2).

• Change the disc.

• Check the cords and connections.

format compliant with ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2,
Romeo, or Joliet.

• Add the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to the
file names.

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• Noise is generated. Skip to another track or change the disc. (Do not add the
extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to non-MP3 or

MP3/WMA playback

• A longer readout time is required (“CHECK”

keeps flashing on the display).

WMA tracks.)

Do not use too many hierarchies and folders.

Symptoms Remedies/Causes

• Tracks are not played back in the order you
have intended.

• Elapsed playing time is not correct. This sometimes occurs during play. This is caused by how

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

MP3/WMA playback

• Correct characters are not displayed (e.g.
album name).

• “NO DISC” appears on the display. Insert a disc into the magazine.

• “NO MAG” appears on the display. Insert the magazine.

• “RESET 8” appears on the display. Connect this unit and the CD changer correctly and press

CD changer

• “RESET 1” – “RESET 7” appears on the
display.

• The CD changer does not work at all. Reset the unit (see page 2).

• “noSIGNAL” appears on the display.

• “RESET 8” appears on the display. Connect this unit and the DAB tuner correctly and reset

DAB

• “ANTENANG” appears on the display. Check the cords and connections.

Playback order is determined when the files are recorded.

the tracks are recorded on the disc.

Insert a disc that contains MP3/WMA tracks.

This unit can only display letters (upper case), numbers,
and a limited number of symbols.

the reset button of the CD changer.

Press the reset button of the CD changer.

Move to an area with stronger signals.

the unit (see page 2).

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• The DAB tuner does not work at all. Reconnect this unit and the DAB tuner correctly and reset

the unit (see page 2).

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Symptoms Remedies/Causes

• The iPod or D. player does not turn on or
does not work.

• Check the connecting cable and its connection.

• Update the firmware version.

•

Change the battery.

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• Buttons do not work as intended. The functions of the buttons have been changed. Press

M MODE before performing the operation.

• The sound is distorted. Deactivate the equalizer either on the unit or the

iPod/D. player.

• “NO IPOD” or “NO DP” appears on the
display.

• Playback stops. The headphones are disconnected during playback.

• No sound can be heard when connecting an
iPod nano.

iPod/D. player playback

• No sound can be heard.

• “ERROR 01” appears on the display when
connecting a D. player.

• “NO FILES” or “NO TRACK” appears on the
display.

• “RESET 1” – “RESET 7” appears on the
display.

Check the connecting cable and its connection.

Restart the playback operation using the control panel
(see page 16).

Disconnect the headphones from the iPod nano.

Disconnect the adapter from the D. player. Then, connect
it again.

No tracks are stored. Import tracks to the iPod or D. player.

Disconnect the adapter from both the unit and iPod/
D. player. Then, connect it again.

• “RESET 8” appears on the display.

• The iPod’s or D. player’s controls do not work
after disconnecting from this unit.

• Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.

• iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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Check the connection between the adapter and this unit.

Reset the iPod or D. player.

Specifications

AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION

Maximum Power Output:
Front/Rear: 50 W per channel
Continuous Power Output (RMS):
Front/Rear: 19 W per channel into 4 Ω,

40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more
than 0.8% total harmonic

distortion.
Load Impedance: 4 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω allowance)
Tone Control Range:
Bass: ±12 dB at 60 Hz
Mid-range: ±12 dB at 1 kHz
Treble: ±12 dB at 7.5 kHz
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70 dB
Line-Out Level/

Impedance:
Output Impedance: 1 kΩ
Other Terminals: CD changer, Steering wheel

2.5 V/20 kΩ load (full scale)

remote input, AUX (auxiliary)

input jack

TUNER SECTION

Frequency Range:
FM: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz
AM: MW: 522 kHz to 1 620 kHz

LW: 144 kHz to 279 kHz

FM Tuner

Usable Sensitivity: 11.3 dBf (1.0 μV/75 Ω)
50 dB Quieting

Sensitivity:
Alternate Channel

Selectivity (400 kHz):
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 15 000 Hz
Stereo Separation: 30 dB

MW Tuner

Sensitivity/Selectivity: 20 μV/35 dB

LW Tuner

Sensitivity: 50 μV

16.3 dBf (1.8 μV/75 Ω)

65 dB

CD PLAYER SECTION

Type: Compact disc player
Signal Detection

System:
Number of Channels: 2 channels (stereo)
Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Dynamic Range: 96 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 98 dB
Wow and Flutter: Less than measurable limit
MP3 Decoding Format: (MPEG1/2 Audio Layer 3)
Max. Bit Rate: 320 kbps
WMA (Windows Media® Audio) Decoding Format:
Max. Bit Rate: 192 kbps

Non-contact optical pickup
(semiconductor laser)

GENERAL

Power Requirement:
Operating Voltage: DC 14.4 V

(11 V to 16 V allowance)
Grounding System: Negative ground
Allowable Operating

Temperature:
Dimensions (W × H × D): (approx.)
Installation Size: 182 mm × 52 mm × 150 mm
Panel Size: 187 mm × 58 mm × 13 mm
Mass:

Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.

0°C to +40°C

1.3 kg (excluding accessories)

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Having TROUBLE with operation?

Please reset your unit

Refer to page of How to reset your unit

Dear Customer,
This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European
directives and standards regarding electromagnetic
compatibility and electrical safety.

European representative of Victor Company of Japan, Limited
is:
JVC Technology Centre Europe GmbH
Postfach 10 05 52
61145 Friedberg
Germany

EN, FR

© 2006 Victor Company of Japan, Limited

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