Assigning titles to the sources ............... 22
Detaching the control panel................... 23
External component operations
... 24
Playing an external component ............ 24
Maintenance .......................... 25
More about this receiver ........ 26
Troubleshooting ..................... 28
Specifications ......................... 31
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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.
*Temperature inside the car....
If you have parked the car for a long time in
hot or cold weather, wait until the temperature
in the car becomes normal before operating the
unit.
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How to read this manual
The following methods are used to made the
explanations simple and easy-to-understand:
• Some related tips and notes are explained in
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“More about this receiver” (see pages 26 and
27).
• Button operations are mainly explained with
the illustrations as follows:
Press briefly.
Press repeatedly.
How to use the M MODE button
If you press M MODE, the receiver 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.
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.
Time countdown indicator
To use these buttons for original functions
again after pressing M MODE, wait for
5 seconds without pressing any of these buttons
until the functions mode is cleared.
• Pressing M MODE again also clears the
functions mode.
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.
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Control panel —KD-G615/KD-G515
Parts identification
Display window
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9
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
p
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
• Only for KD-G615.
• NOT compatible with digital signals.
(standby/on attenuator) button
4/¢ buttons
(control panel release) button
6
wqp
tre
y
7
8
iu
o
Display window
; Disc information indicators—TAG (ID3
Tag),
a Main display
s Source display
Volume level indicator
d EQ (equalizer) indicator
f Sound mode (C-EQ: custom equalizer)
indicators—ROCK, CLASSIC, POPS,
HIP HOP, JAZZ, USER
•
g Disc type indicators—WMA, MP3
h Tuner reception indicators—ST (stereo),
MO (monaural)
j Playback source indicators—
CH: Lights up only when CD-CH is selected
DISC: Lights up for the built-in CD player.
k Playback mode / item indicators—
RND (random),
RPT (repeat)
l LOUD (loudness) indicator
/ Tr (track) indicator
(folder), (track/file)
also works as the time countdown
indicator and level meter during play (see
page 20).
as the playback source.
(disc), (folder),
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Remote controller — RM-RK50
Installing the lithium coin battery
(CR2025)
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• When operating, aim the remote controller
directly at the remote sensor on the
receiver. Make sure there is no obstacle in
between.
Warning:
• Store the battery in a place where children
cannot reach to avoid risk of accident.
• To prevent the battery from over-heating,
cracking, or starting a fire:
– Do not recharge, short, disassemble, or
heat the battery or dispose of it in a fire.
– Do not leave the battery with other
metallic materials.
– Do not poke the battery with tweezers or
similar tools.
– Wrap the battery with tape and insulate
when throwing away or saving it.
Caution:
Main elements and features
1 (standby/on/attenuator) button
• Turns on and off the power and also
attenuates the sound.
25 U (up) / D (down) ∞ buttons
• 5 U: Changes the FM/AM bands.
• D ∞: Changes the preset stations.
• Changes the folder of the MP3/WMA
discs.
• While playing an MP3 disc on an
MP3-compatible CD changer:
– Changes the disc if pressed briefly.
– Changes the folder if pressed and held.
3 VOL – / VOL + buttons
• Adjusts the volume level.
4 SOUND button
• Selects the sound mode (C-EQ: custom
equalizer).
5 SOURCE button
• Selects the source.
62 R (reverse) / F (forward) 3 buttons
• Searches for stations if pressed briefly.
• Fast-forwards or reverses the track if
pressed and held.
• Changes the tracks of the disc.
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Getting started
Basic operations
~
Ÿ
You cannot select some sources if they
are not ready.
* Only for KD-G615.
! For FM/AM tuner only
* The control panel
illustrations used for
explanation in this
manual is KD-G615.
@ Adjust the sound as you want.
(See pages 18 and 19.)
To drop the volume in a moment (ATT)
To restore the sound,
press it again.
To turn off the power
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⁄
Volume level appears.
Volume level indicator
7
Canceling the display
demonstrations
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If no operations are done for about 20 seconds,
display demonstration starts.
[Initial: DEMO ON]—see page 20.
1
2
3
Setting the clock
1
2
Set the hour and minute.
1 Select “CLOCK H” (hour), then
adjust the hour.
2 Select “CLOCK M” (minute),
then adjust the minute.
3 Finish the procedure.
Finish the procedure.
4
To activate the display demonstration
In step 3 above...
8
To check the current clock time when the
power is turned off
Radio operations
Listening to the radio
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~
Ÿ
Selected band appears.
Lights up when receiving an FM stereo
broadcast with sufficient signal strength.
! 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 ! on the left...
1
2 Select the desired station frequencies.
9
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to
receive
1
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2
Storing stations in memory
You can preset six stations for each band.
FM station automatic presetting —
SSM (Strong-station Sequential
Memory)
1
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.
2 Select the FM band (FM1 – FM3)
you want to store into.
3
4
“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.
10
Manual presetting
Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.5 MHz into the
preset number 4 of the FM1 band.
1
2
3
4
Listening to a preset station
1
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2
3 Select the preset station (1 – 6) you
want.
or
To check the current clock time while
listening to an FM or AM station
Preset number flashes for a while.
* Only for KD-G615: If no title is assigned to
a station, “NO NAME” appears. To assign
a title to a station, see page 22.
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Disc operations
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Playing a disc in the receiver
All tracks will be played
repeatedly until you
change the source or eject
the disc.
About MP3 and WMA discs
MP3 and WMA (Windows Media® Audio)
“tracks” (words “file” and “track” are used
interchangeably) are recorded in “folders.”
• When inserting an MP3 or a WMA disc:
Total folder
number
Disc information appears
automatically (see page 16).
Clock
Total track
number
Current track
number
• When inserting an audio CD or a CD Text
disc:
Total playing time
of the inserted disc
Total track number
of the inserted disc
CD Text: Disc title/performer =
Track title appears automatically
(see page 16).
Current track
2
Clock
2
*
Elapsed playing time appears for a while if
number
*
the current disc is an audio CD.
To stop play and eject the disc
Selected folder number
1
Either the MP3 or WMA indicator lights up
*
depending on the detected file.
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Playing discs in the CD changer
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About the CD changer
It is recommended to use the JVC MP3compatible CD changer with your receiver.
• You can also connect other CH-X series
CD changers (except CH-X99 and
CH-X100). However, they are not
compatible with MP3 discs, so you cannot
play back MP3 discs.
• You cannot use the KD-MK series CD
changers with this receiver.
• Disc text information recorded in the CD
Text can be displayed when a JVC CD
Text compatible CD changer is connected.
Before operating your CD changer:
• Refer also to the Instructions supplied
with your CD changer.
• You cannot control and play any WMA
disc in the CD changer.
All tracks of the inserted discs in the magazine
will be played repeatedly until you change
the source or eject the magazine from the CD
changer.
~
If you have changed “EXT IN” setting
*
to “EXT IN” (see page 21), you
cannot select the CD changer.
Selected disc number
Ÿ Select a disc.
For disc number from 01 – 06:
For disc number from 07 – 12:
13
• When the current disc is an MP3 disc:
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To fast-forward or reverse the track
Folder name*
Selected folder number
1
Disc information appears
automatically (see page 16).
Current track
Clock
1
“ROOT” appears if no folder is included in
*
number
the disc.
• When the current disc is an audio CD or a
CD Text disc:
CD Text: Disc title/performer =
Track title appears automatically
(see page 16).
Current track
2
Clock*
number
Fast-forwards.
Reverses.
To go to the next or previous tracks
To the following tracks.
To the beginning of the current track, then the
previous tracks.
To go to the next or previous folders (only
for MP3 or WMA discs)
For MP3 discs:
For WMA discs:
To next folders.
To previous folders.
2
*
Elapsed playing time appears for a while if
the current disc is an audio CD.
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To locate a particular track (for CD) or
folder (for MP3 or WMA discs) directly
2
To select a number from 01 – 06:
To select a number from 07 – 12:
• To use folder search on MP3/WMA discs, it
is required that folders are assigned with
2-digits number 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) after selecting a
folder:
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First time you press +10 or –10 button, the
track skips to the nearest higher or lower
track with a track number of multiple ten
(ex. 10th, 20th, 30th).
Then 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.
Other main functions
Skipping a track quickly during play
• For MP3 or WMA disc, you can skip a track
within the same folder.
Ex.: To select track 32 while playing track 6
1
To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same
procedure.
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Changing the display information
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While playing an audio CD or a CD Text ( / )
*1 For KD-G615: If no title is assigned to an audio CD, “NO NAME” appears. To assign a
title to an audio CD, see page 22.
For KD-G515: “NO NAME” appears.
While playing an MP3 ( / ) or WMA ( ) disc
• When “TAG DISP” is set to “TAG ON” (see page 21)
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2
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.
• When “TAG DISP” is set to “TAG OFF”
Selecting the playback modes
You can use only one of the following playback modes at a time.
1
2 Select your desired playback mode.
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Repeat play
Mode Plays repeatedly
TRK RPT: The current track.
• RPT lights up.
FLDR RPT*
•
DISC RPT*
•
1
: All tracks of the current folder.
and RPT light up.
2
: All tracks of the current disc.
and RPT light up.
RPT OFF: Cancels.
Ex.: When “TRK RPT” is selected while
playing an MP3 disc in the receiver
Random play
Mode Plays at random
FLDR RND*1: All tracks of the current folder,
then tracks of the next folder and
so on.
• RND and
DISC RND: All tracks of the current disc.
You can select a preset sound mode suitable to
the music genre.
~
Ex.: When “ROCK” is selected
Indication pattern for each sound mode:
IndicationFor:
USER(Flat sound)0000OFF
ROCKRock or
disco music
CLASSIC Classical
music
POPSLight music+04+01OFF
HIP HOPFunk or rap
music
JAZZJazz music+02+03OFF
1
*
BAS: Bass
2
*
TRE: Treble
3
*
LOUD: Loudness
1
TRE
*
2
LOUD
*
BAS
+03+01ON
+01–02OFF
+0200ON
Preset values
3
*
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Adjusting the sound
You can adjust the sound characteristics to your
preference.
1
* Only for KD-G615.
Ex.: When “TRE” is selected
2
Indication pattern changes as
you adjust the level.
IndicationTo do:Range
BAS*1
(bass)
1
TRE*
(treble)
2
FAD*
(fader)
BAL
(balance)
LOUD*
(loudness)
SUB. W*
(subwoofer)
4
VOL*
(volume)
Adjust the bass.–06 (min.)
Adjust the treble.–06 (min.)
Adjust the front
and rear speaker
balance.
Adjust the left
and right speaker
balance.
1
Boost low and
high frequencies
to produce a wellbalanced sound at
low volume level.
3
Adjust the
subwoofer output
level.
Adjust the
volume.
to
+06 (max.)
to
+06 (max.)
R06 (Rear
only)
to
F06 (Front
only)
L06 (Left
only)
to
R06 (Right
only)
LOUD ON
LOUD OFF
00 (min.) to
08 (max.)
00 (min.) to
30 or 50
(max.)*
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J
5
*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
*
Only for KD-G615: This takes effect only
when a subwoofer is connected.
4
*
Normally the control dial works as the
volume control. So you do not have to select
“VOL” to adjust the volume level.
5
*
Depending on the amplifier gain control
setting. (See page 21 for details.)
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General settings — PSM
Basic procedure
3 Adjust the PSM item selected.
You can change PSM (Preferred Setting Mode)
items listed in the table that follows.
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1
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the
2 Select a PSM item.
Ex.: When you select “DIMMER”
IndicationsSelectable settings, [reference page]
DEMO
Display demonstration
DEMO ON: [Initial]; Display demonstration will be activated
DEMO OFF: Cancels.
other PSM items if necessary.
5 Finish the procedure.
automatically if no operation is done for about
20 seconds, [8].
CLOCK H
Hour adjustment
CLOCK M
Minute adjustment
LEVEL
Audio level meter
DIMMER
Dimmer
20
1 – 12, [8]
[Initial: 1 (1:00)]
00 – 59, [8]
[Initial: 00 (1:00)]
ON: [Initial]; Activates the audio level indicator.
OFF: Cancels; sound mode indicator is shown, [18].
AUTO : [Initial]; Dims the display when you turn on the
headlights.
ON: Activates dimmer.
OFF: Cancels.
IndicationsSelectable settings, [reference page]
1
TEL*
Telephone muting
MUTING 1/MUTING 2: Select either one which mutes the sounds
while using the cellular phone.
OFF:[Initial]; Cancels.
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SCROLL*
2
Scroll
WOOFER*
1
Subwoofer cutoff
frequency
EXT IN*
3
External input
AUX ADJ*
1
Auxiliary input level
adjustment
TAG D I S P
Tag display
AMP GAIN
Amplifier gain control
ONCE: [Initial]; Scrolls the disc information once.
AUTO :
Repeats scrolling (5-seconds interval in between).
OFF:Cancels.
• Pressing D DISP for more than one second can scroll the display
regardless of the setting.
LOW: Frequencies lower than 55 Hz are send to the subwoofer.
MID: [Initial]; Frequencies lower than 85 Hz are send to the
subwoofer.
HIGH: Frequencies lower than 115 Hz are send to the subwoofer.
CHANGER: [Initial]; To use a JVC CD changer, [13].
EXT IN: To use another external component, [24].
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 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, [16].
TAG O FF: Cancels.
You can change the maximum volume level of this receiver.
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
1
*
Only for KD-G615.
2
*
Some characters or symbols will not be shown (and will be blanked) or substituted on the display
(Ex. “ABCå!d#” ]“ABCA D ”.)
3
*
Displayed only when one of the following sources is selected —FM, AM, CD, or (AUX IN: only
for KD-G615).
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Other main functions
Assigning titles to the sources
This section is only for KD-G615.
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You can assign titles to station frequencies
and CDs (both in this receiver and in the CD
changer).
Sources
FM/AM tunerUp to 8 characters (up
CDs/CD-CHUp to 32 characters (up to
* You cannot assign a title to a CD Text or an
MP3/WMA disc.
1 Select the sources.
• For FM/AM tuner: Tune in to a station.
• For a CD in this receiver: Insert a CD.
• For CDs in the CD changer: Select
“CD-CH,” then select a disc number.
Maximum number of
characters
to 30 station frequencies
including both FM and
AM)
30 discs)
3 Assign a title.
1 Select a character.
2 Move to the next (or previous)
character position.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you
finish entering the title.
4 Finish the procedure.
2 Enter the title assignment mode.
Ex.: When you select CD as the source
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To erase the entire title
In step 2 on the left...
Detaching the control panel
When detaching or attaching the control panel,
be careful not to damage the connectors on
the back of the control panel and on the panel
holder.
Detaching the control panel
Before detaching the control panel, be sure to
turn off the power.
Attaching the control panel
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External component operations
Playing an external component
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For KD-G615:
You can connect an external component to the
CD changer jack on the rear using the Line
Input Adapter KS-U57 (not supplied), and
another to the AUX (auxiliary) input jack on the
control panel.
For KD-G515:
You can connect an external component to the
CD changer jack on the rear using the Line
Input Adapter KS-U57 (not supplied).
• For connection, see Installation/Connection
Manual (separate volume).
~ For KD-G615:
AUX IN : For selecting the external
component connected to the
AUX input jack.
EXT IN : For selecting the external
component connected to the
CD changer jack on the rear
using KS-U57.
If “EXT IN” does not appear,
see page 21 and select the
external input (EXT IN).
For KD-G515:
• If “EXT IN” does not appear, see page
21 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 pages 18 and 19.)
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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
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 receiver turned on for a few hours
until the moisture evaporates.
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
receiver may reject the disc.
To remove these rough spots, rub the edges
with a pencil or ball-point pen, etc.
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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.
Do not use the following discs:
Warped
disc
Center holder
Sticker
Sticker
residue
Disc
Stick-on
label
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More about this receiver
Basic operations
Turning on the power
• By pressing SOURCE on the receiver, you
can also turn on the power.
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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 receiver, “CD”
cannot be selected.
• Without connecting to the CD changer,
“CD-CH” cannot be selected.
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
General
• This receiver has been designed to reproduce
CDs/CD Texts, and CD-Rs (Recordable)/
CD-RWs (Rewritable) in audio CD (CD-DA),
MP3 and WMA format.
• 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 receiver 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 receiver 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 receiver because of their disc
characteristics, and for the following causes:
– Discs are dirty or scratched.
– Moisture condensation occurs on the lens
inside the receiver.
– The pickup lens inside the receiver 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.
• 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 discs.
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Playing an MP3/WMA disc
• This receiver can play back MP3/WMA files
with the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma>
(regardless of the letter case—upper/lower).
• This receiver 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 receiver can display only one-byte
characters. No other characters can be
correctly displayed.
• This receiver can play back MP3/WMA files
meeting the conditions below:
• 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 receiver can recognize the total of 512
files, of 200 folders, and of 8 hierarchies.
• This receiver 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 receiver 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.
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 prevent 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
receiver automatically changes the volume
level to “VOL 30.”
Other main functions (only for
KD-G615)
• If you try to assign a title to a 31st disc or to
the 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 playback the disc from
the receiver.
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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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• Sound cannot be heard
General
• The receiver does not
• SSM automatic presetting
• Static noise while listening
FM/AM
• Disc cannot be played
• CD-R/CD-RW cannot be
• Tracks on the CD-R/
• Disc can be neither played
SymptomsCausesRemedies
from the speakers.
work at all.
does not work.
to the radio.
back.
played back.
CD-RW cannot be
skipped.
back nor ejected.
The volume level is set to
the minimum level.
Connections are incorrect.Check the cords and
The built-in microcomputer
may have functioned
incorrectly due to noise, etc.
Signals are too weak.Store stations manually.
The antenna is not connected
firmly.
Disc is inserted upside
down.
CD-R/CD-RW is not
finalized.
Disc is locked.Unlock the disc (see page
Adjust it to the optimum
level.
connections.
Reset the receiver (see page
2).
Connect the antenna firmly.
Insert the disc correctly.
• Insert a finalized CD-R/
CD-RW.
•
Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW
with the component which
you used for recording.
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Disc playback
• Disc sound is sometimes
interrupted.
• “NO DISC” appears on
the display.
The CD player may have
functioned incorrectly.
You are driving on rough
roads.
Disc is scratched.Change the disc.
Connections are incorrect.Check the cords and
Disc is inserted incorrectly.Insert the disc correctly.
Eject the disc forcibly (see
page 2).
Stop playback while driving
on rough roads.
connections.
SymptomsCausesRemedies
• Disc cannot be played
back.
• Noise is generated.The track played back is not
• A longer readout time is
required (“CHECK” keeps
flashing on the display).
MP3/WMA playback
• Tracks cannot be played
back as you have intended
them to play.
• Elapsed playing time is
not correct.
No MP3/WMA tracks are
recorded on the disc.
MP3/WMA tracks do not
have the extension code
<.mp3> or <.wma> in their
file names.
MP3/WMA tracks are not
recorded in the format
compliant with ISO 9660
Level 1, Level 2, Romeo, or
Joliet.
an MP3/WMA file (although
it has the extension code
<.mp3> or <.wma>).
Readout time varies due to
the complexity of the folder/
file configuration.
Playback order is determined
when the files are recorded.
This sometimes occurs
during play. This is caused
by how the tracks are
recorded on the disc.
Change the disc.
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Add the extension code
<.mp3> or <.wma> to their
file names.
Change the disc.
(Record MP3/WMA
tracks using a compliant
application.)
Skip to another track or
change the disc. (Do not add
the extension code <.mp3>
or <.wma> to non-MP3 or
WMA tracks.)
Do not use too many
hierarchies and folders.
• “NO FILES” appears on
the display.
• Correct characters are
not displayed (e.g. album
name).
The current disc does not
contain any MP3/WMA
tracks.
This receiver can only
display alphabets (capital:
A – Z), numbers, and a
limited number of symbols.
Insert a disc that contains
MP3/WMA tracks.
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SymptomsCausesRemedies
• “NO DISC” appears on
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• “NO MAG” appears on
• “RESET 8” appears on the
CD changer
• “RESET 1” – “RESET 7”
• The CD changer does not
the display.
the display.
display.
appears on the display.
work at all.
No disc is in the magazine.
Disc is inserted upside down.
No magazine is loaded in the
CD changer.
This receiver is not
connected to the CD changer
correctly.
The built-in microcomputer
may function incorrectly due
to noise, etc.
Insert disc into the magazine.
Insert disc correctly.
Insert the magazine.
Connect this receiver and the
CD changer correctly and
press the reset button of the
CD changer.
Press the reset button of the
CD changer.
Reset the receiver (see page
2).
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Specifications
AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION
Maximum Power Output:
Front: 50 W per channel
Rear: 50 W per channel
Continuous Power Output (RMS):
Front: 19 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz
to 20 000 Hz at no more than 0.8%
total harmonic distortion.
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: ±10 dB at 100 Hz
Treble: ±10 dB at 10 kHz
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70 dB
Line-Out Level/Impedance:
16.3 dBf (1.8 µV/75 Ω)
Alternate Channel Selectivity (400 kHz): 65 dB
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 15 000 Hz
Stereo Separation: 35 dB
Capture Ratio: 1.5 dB
[AM Tuner]
Sensitivity: 20 µV
Selectivity: 35 dB
CD PLAYER SECTION
Type: Compact disc player
Signal Detection System: Non-contact optical
pickup (semiconductor laser)
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
Format:
Max. Bit Rate: 192 kbps
®
Audio) Decoding
GENERAL
Power Requirement:
Operating Voltage:
DC 14.4 V (11 V to 16 V allowance)
Grounding System: Negative ground
Allowable Operating Temperature:
0°C to +40°C
Dimensions (W × H × D):
Installation Size (approx.):
182 mm × 52 mm × 150 mm
Panel Size (approx.):
188 mm × 58 mm × 11 mm
Mass (approx.):
1.5 kg (excluding accessories)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
• Microsoft and Windows Media are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.