JVC KD-G498 User Manual

CD RECEIVER KD-G498

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INSTRUCTIONS

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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.

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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.

How to reset your unit

While holding SEL (select), press (standby/on attenuator) for more than 2 seconds.
This will reset the built-in microcomputer.

(standby/on attenuator)

SEL (select)

Notes:

• Your preset adjustments—such as preset channels or sound adjustments—will also be erased.

• If a disc is in the unit, it will eject when you reset the unit. Be careful not to drop the disc.

How to forcibly eject a disc

While holding (standby/on attenuator), press 0 (eject) for more than 2 seconds until the
disc is ejected from the loading slot, if a disc cannot be recognized by the unit or cannot be
ejected.

(standby/on attenuator)

0 (eject)

Notes:

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

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

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Thank you for purchasing a JVC product. Please read all instructions carefully before operation,

to ensure your complete understanding and to obtain the best possible performance from the unit.

CONTENTS

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

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

How to use the MODE button ................... 3

LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS ............ 4

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

Remote controller ...................................... 5

Preparing the remote controller ................ 6

BASIC OPERATIONS ....................... 7

Turning on the power ................................ 7

Canceling the display demonstration ........ 8

Setting the clock ........................................ 9

RADIO OPERATIONS ...................... 10

Listening to the radio ................................. 10

Storing stations in memory ....................... 12

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

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

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

Locating a track or a particular portion

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

Selecting CD playback modes .................. 16

Playing a CD Text ...................................... 17

Prohibiting disc ejection ............................ 17

MP3 OPERATIONS ......................... 18

Playing an MP3 disc ................................. 18

Locating a file or a particular portion

on an MP3 disc ....................................... 19

Selecting MP3 playback modes ................ 21

SOUND ADJUSTMENTS ................... 22

Selecting preset sound modes

(C-EQ: custom equalizer) ....................... 22

Adjusting the sound .................................. 23

OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS ................ 24

Changing the general settings (PSM) ....... 24

Detaching the control panel ...................... 26

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ............. 27

Playing a CD-R or CD-RW ........................ 27

Playing an MP3 disc ................................. 27

TROUBLESHOOTING ...................... 28

MAINTENANCE ............................. 30

SPECIFICATIONS........................... 31

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How to use the MODE button

If you press MODE, the unit goes into functions mode, then the number buttons and 5/∞ buttons
work as different function buttons.
Ex.: When number button 2 works as MO (monaural) button.

Time countdown indicator

To use these buttons for original functions again after pressing MODE, wait for 5 seconds
without pressing any of these buttons until the functions mode is cleared.

• Pressing MODE again also clears the functions mode.

BEFORE USE

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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

Display window

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LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS

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

+10 button

q Control dial
w Number buttons
e MO (monaural) button
r SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory)

button

t RPT (repeat) button
y RND (random) button
u MODE button
i DISP (display) button
o 4/¢ buttons
; (control panel release) button
a ∞ (down) button

–10 button

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Display window

s Tuner reception indicators

MO (monaural), ST (stereo)

d MP3 indicator
f CD indicator
g Playback item/mode indicators

RND (random), (disc), (folder),
RPT (repeat)

h LOUD (loudness) indicator
j EQ (equalizer) indicator
k Sound mode (C-EQ: custom equalizer)

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

• also works as the time countdown

indicator.

l Disc information indicators

TAG (ID3 Tag), (folder), (track/file)

/ Main display
z Source display

Volume level indicator

x Tr (track) indicator

Remote controller

1 • Turns on the unit if pressed when the unit is

turned off.

• Turns off the unit if pressed and held until
“SEE YOU” appears on the display.

• Drops the volume level in a moment if
pressed briefly.
Press again to resume the volume.

2 • Selects the band while listening to the radio.

Each time you press the button, the band
changes.

• Skips to the first file of the next folder while
listening to an MP3 disc.
Each time you press the button, you can
move to the next folder and start playing the
first file.

3 • Selects the preset stations while listening to

the radio.
Each time you press the button, the preset
station number increases, and the selected
station is tuned in.

• Skips to the first file of the previous folder
while listening to an MP3 disc.
Each time you press the button, you can
move to the previous folder and start playing
the first file.

4 Functions the same as the control dial on the

main unit.

Note:

These buttons do not function for the
preferred setting mode (PSM) adjustment.

5 Selects the sound mode (C-EQ: custom

equalizer).
Each time you press the button, the sound
mode (C-EQ) changes.

6 Selects the source.

Each time you press the button, the source
changes.

7 • Searches for stations while listening to the

radio.

• Fast-forwards or reverses the track/file if
pressed and held while listening to a disc.

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

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Preparing the remote controller

Before using the remote controller:

• Aim the remote controller directly at the remote
sensor on the main unit. Make sure there is no

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obstacle in between.

Remote sensor

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

Installing the battery

When the controllable range or effectiveness of
the remote controller decreases, replace the
battery.

1. Remove the battery holder.

1) Push out the battery holder in the direction
indicated by the arrow using a ball-point
pen or a similar tool.

2) Remove the battery holder.

(back side)

3. Return the battery holder.

Insert again the battery holder by pushing it
until you hear a clicking sound.

(back side)

WARNING:

• Store the battery in a place where children
cannot reach.
If a child accidentally swallows the battery,
consult a doctor immediately.

• Do not recharge, short, disassemble, or heat the
battery or dispose of it in a fire.
Doing any of these things may cause the battery
to give off heat, crack, or start a fire.

• Do not leave the battery with other metallic
materials.
Doing this may cause the battery to give off
heat, crack, or start a fire.

• When throwing away or saving the battery, wrap
it in tape and insulate; otherwise, the battery
may start to give off heat, crack, or start a fire.

• Do not poke the battery with tweezers or similar
tools.
Doing this may cause the battery to give off
heat, crack, or start a fire.

2. Place the battery.

Slide the battery into the holder with the +
side facing upwards so that the battery is
fixed in the holder.

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CAUTION:

DO NOT leave the remote controller in a place
(such as dashboards) exposed to direct sunlight for
a long time. Otherwise, it may be damaged.

Lithium coin
battery (product
number: CR2025)

BASIC OPERATIONS

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Turning on the power

1

Turn on the power.

Note on One-Touch Operation:

When you select a source in step 2 below, the
power automatically comes on. You do not have
to press this button to turn on the power.

2

Select the source.

To operate the tuner (FM or AM),

see pages 10 – 13.

To play a CD,

see pages 14 – 17.

To play an MP3 disc,

see pages 18 – 21.

3

Adjust the volume.

To increase the volume

To decrease the volume

Volume level appears.

4

Adjust the sound as you want.
(See pages 22 and 23.)

To drop the volume in a moment

Press briefly while listening to any
source. “ATT” starts flashing on the display, and
the volume level will drop in a moment.
To resume the previous volume level, press the
button briefly again.

• If you turn the control dial, you can also restore
the sound.

To turn off the power

Press and hold for more than one
second.
“SEE YOU” appears, then the unit turns off.

• If you turn off the power while listening to a
disc, disc play will start from where playback
has been stopped previously, next time you turn
on the power.

CAUTION on Volume Setting:

Discs produce very little noise compared with
other sources. If the volume level is adjusted for
the tuner, for example, the speakers may be
damaged by the sudden increase in the output
level. Therefore, lower the volume before playing a
disc and adjust it as required during playback.

Volume level indicator

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Canceling the display
demonstration

When shipped from the factory, display
demonstration has been activated, and starts
automatically when no operations are done for
about 20 seconds.

• It is recommended to cancel the display
demonstration before you use the unit for the
first time.

To cancel the display demonstration, follow the
procedure below:

1

Press and hold SEL (select) for more
than 2 seconds so that one of the
PSM items appears on the display.
(PSM: see page 24.)

2

Select “DEMO” if not shown on the
display.

3

Select “DEMO OFF.”

4

Finish the setting.

To activate the display demonstration, repeat

the same procedure and select “DEMO ON” in
step 3.

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Setting the clock

1

Press and hold SEL (select) for more
than 2 seconds so that one of the
PSM items appears on the display.
(PSM: see page 24.)

2

Set the hour.

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

the display.

2 Adjust the hour.

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3

Set the minute.

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

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To check the current clock time or change the
display mode

Press DISP (display) repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the
display changes as follows:

• During tuner operation:

• During disc operation:

Notes:

• While playing an audio CD, “NO NAME” appears
for the disc title/performer and the track title.

• For indication change while playing a CD Text or
an MP3 disc, see also pages 17 and 19.

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

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Finish the setting.

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RADIO OPERATIONS

Listening to the radio

You can use either automatic searching or manual
searching to tune in to a particular station.

Searching for a station automatically:
Auto search

1

Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).

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

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

Selected band appears.

Note:

This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2,
FM3). You can use any one of them to listen to
an FM broadcast.

2

Start searching for a station.

To search for stations of
higher frequencies

To search for stations of lower frequencies

When a station is received, searching stops.

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

pressed for searching.

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Searching for a station manually:
Manual search

1

Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).

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

Note:

This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2,
FM3). You can use any one of them to listen to
an FM broadcast.

2

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

When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to
receive:

1 Press MODE to enter the

functions mode while listening
to an FM stereo broadcast.

2 Press MO (monaural), while

“MODE” is still flashing on the
display, so that “MONO”
appears on the display.
Each time you press the button,
monaural mode turns on and off
alternately.

MO (monaural) indicator

When the MO indicator is lit on the display, the
sound you hear becomes monaural but the
reception will be improved.

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

To tune in to stations of
higher frequencies

To tune in to stations of lower frequencies

• If you release your finger from the button,
the manual mode will automatically turns
off after 5 seconds.

• If you hold down the button, the frequency

keeps changing (in 50 kHz intervals for
FM and 9 kHz for AM) until you release
the button.

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