JVC KD-R432, KD-R431, KD-R531 User Manual
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FRANÇAIS
KD-R531/KD-R432/KD-R431
CD RECEIVER / RÉCEPTEUR CD
For canceling the display demonstration, see page 4. /
Pour annuler la démonstration des affichages, référez-vous à la page 4.
For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.
Pour l’installation et les raccordements, se référer au manuel séparé.
INSTRUCTIONS
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS
GET0767-003A
[E/EU]
Please read all instructions carefully before operation, to ensure your complete understanding and to
Thank you for purchasing a JVC product.
obtain the best possible performance from the unit.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit;
leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.
3. CAUTION: Visible and/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:
Stop the car before operating the unit.
Caution:
Battery
Products
Information for Users on Disposal
of Old Equipment and Batteries
[European Union only]
These symbols indicate that the product
and the battery with this symbol should
not be disposed as general household
waste at its end-of-life.
If you wish to dispose of this product and
the battery, 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.
Notice:
The sign Pb below the symbol for batteries
indicates that this battery contains lead.
.
Adjust the volume so that you can hear sounds
outside the car. Driving with the volume too high
may cause an accident.
Avoid using the USB device or iPod/iPhone if it
might hinder driving safety.
Caution on volume setting:
Digital devices (CD/USB) produce very little noise
compared with other sources. Lower the volume
before playing these digital sources to avoid
damaging the speakers by the sudden increase of
the output level.
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.
Condensation:
When the car is air-conditioned, moisture may
collect on the laser lens. This may cause disc read
errors. In this case, remove the disc and wait for
the moisture to evaporate.
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How to attach/detach the
control panel
How to reset your unit
Your preset adjustments will
also be erased.
How to forcibly eject a disc
(Hold)
Be careful not to drop the disc when it ejects.
If this does not work, reset your unit.
Maintenance
Cleaning the unit
Wipe off the dirt on the panel with a dry silicon or
soft cloth. Failure to observe this precaution may
result in damage to the unit.
Cleaning the connector
Wipe off dirt on the connector of the unit and
panel. Use a cotton swab or cloth.
Contents
Preparation ............................................................ 4
Canceling the display demonstration
Setting the clock
Basic operations ................................................... 4
Radio ........................................................................ 6
CD/USB .................................................................... 8
iPod/iPhone
External components ...................................... 10
Bluetooth姞
Brightness adjustments .................................. 11
Sound adjustments .......................................... 11
Menu operations ............................................... 12
Remote controller
Additional information ................................... 16
Troubleshooting ................................................ 18
Specifications ..................................................... 19
How to read this manual:
This manual mainly explains operations using
the buttons on the control panel.
< > indicates the displays on the control
panel.
[XX] indicates the initial setting of a menu
item.
(KD-R531 only)
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(Hold)
(Initial setting)
Preparation
Preparation
Canceling the display
demonstration
The display demonstration is always turned on
unless you cancel it.
1
2
3
Select <DEMO OFF>.
4
Press MENU to exit.
(Hold)
(Initial setting)
Basic operations
Display information
Changes the display information. (Press)
Scrolls the current display information. (Hold)
Setting the clock
1
2
Select <CLOCK>.
3
Select <CLOCK SET>.
4
Adjust the hour.
5
Adjust the minute.
6
Select <24H/12H>.
7
Select <24 HOUR> or <12 HOUR>.
8
Press MENU to exit.
Source Display
Radio
CD/USB
iPod/iPhone (HEAD MODE/
IPOD MODE) *1
iPod/iPhone (EXT MODE) *1
External Components (AUX)
Bluetooth Audio
*1 For KD-R531 only.
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Non-Radio Data System station: Frequency ) Clock
FM Radio Data System station: Station name (PS) - Frequency -
Programme type (PTY) - Clock - (back to the beginning)
Album title/Artist* - Track title* - Track no./Playing time - Track
no./Clock - (back to the beginning)
* “NO NAME” appears for conventional CDs or if not recorded.
EXT MODE) Clock
F-AUX or R-AUX) Clock
BT AUDIO) Clock
Control panel
Loading slot
Basic operations
Display windowControl dial
Ejects the disc
Detaches the panel
Remote sensor
You can control this unit with an optionally
purchased remote control, RM-RK52 (A page 15).
When you press or hold the following button(s)...
Button General function
/SOURCE
Control dial
(turn)
Control dial
(press)
iPod Switches to iPod source. (KD-R531 only)
Number
buttons
(1 - 6)
EQ
/
/
Turns on.
Turns off. (Hold)
Press the /SOURCE button on the control panel and turn the control dial
within 2 seconds to select the source.
Press repeatedly to select the source.
Adjusts the volume level.
Selects items.
Mutes the sound or pauses playback.
Press the button again to cancel muting or resume playback.
Confirms selection.
Enters <BRIGHTNESS> menu directly. (KD-R432/KD-R431 only) (' page 11)
Selects the preset stations.
Stores the current station into the selected number button. (Hold)
(' page 6)
Selects the preset sound mode. (' page 11)
Activates/deactivates TA Standby Reception. (' page 7)
Enters PTY Search mode. (Hold) (' page 7)
Returns to the previous menu.
Exits from the menu. (Hold)
Selects a preset station. (' page 6)
Selects MP3/WMA folder. (' page 8)
Searches for a station automatically. (' page 6)
Searches for a station manually. (Hold)
Selects track. (' page 8, 9)
Fast-forwards or reverses track. (Hold)
Front AUX input jack
USB input terminal
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(Hold)
Radio
Radio
Searching for a station
A
B
“ST” lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength.
Select <FM> or <AM>.
Auto search. (Press)
Manual search. (Hold)
“M” flashes, then press the button repeatedly.
Storing stations in memory
Manual presetting
You can preset up to 18 stations for FM and 6
stations for AM.
While listening to a station...
(Hold)
The preset number flashes and “MEMORY”
appears. The current station is stored to the
selected number button (1 - 6).
- - - - - - - - or - - - - - - - -
1
“PRESET MODE” flashes.
2
The preset number flashes and “MEMORY”
appears.
You can preset up to 18 stations for FM.
1
2
“SSM” flashes. When all the stations are stored,
“SSM” stops flashing.
To preset <SSM 07 – 12>/<SSM 13 – 18>,
repeat steps 1 and 2.
(Hold)
Select preset number.
Auto presetting (FM only)
SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory)
(Hold)
-<TUNER>
-<SSM>
-<SSM 01 – 06>
Selecting a preset station
- - - - - - - - or - - - - - - - -
You can also select a preset station using / .
Setting the Radio Timer
You can tune in to a preset station at a specific
time regardless of the current source.
1
2
[OFF] Cancels Radio Timer.
ONCE Activates once.
DAILY Activates daily.
3
Select the preset station.
4
Set the activation time.
5
Press MENU to exit.
lights up after the Radio Timer has been set.
Only one timer can be set. Setting a new timer
will override the previous setting.
The Radio Timer will not activate if the unit is
turned off or if <AM> is set to <OFF> after
selecting an AM station for the timer.
-<TUNER>
-<RADIO TIMER>
-<OFF>/<ONCE>/
<DAILY>
-<FM>/<AM>
-<01> ... <18> for FM/
<01> ... <06> for AM
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The following features are available only
(Hold)
(Hold)
for FM Radio Data System stations.
Radio
NEWS Standby Reception
1
Searching for your favorite
Programmes—Programme
Type (PTY) Search
1
2
Select a PTY code.
PTY Search starts.
If there is a station broadcasting a programme of the
same PTY code as you have selected, that station is
tuned in.
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,
PHONEIN, TRAVEL, LEISURE, JAZZ, COUNTRY, NATION M
(music), OLDIES, FOLK M (music), DOCUMENT
(Hold)
Activating TA/News Standby
Reception
Standby Reception allows the unit to switch
temporarily to Traffic Announcement (TA) or
NEWS programme from any source other than
AM.
TA Standby Reception
TP indicator TA Standby Reception
Lights up
Flashes
To deactivate, press again.
The unit will temporarily switch
to Traffic Announcement (TA) if
available.
Not yet activated. Tune in to
another station providing the
Radio Data System signals.
2
The unit will temporarily switch to News
Programme if available.
If the volume is adjusted during reception of
Traffic Announcement or News, the adjusted
volume is automatically memorized. It will be
applied the next time the unit switches to
Traffic Announcement or News.
-<TUNER>
-<NEWS-STBY>
-<NEWS ON>
Tracking 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 Radio Data System station
of the same network, possibly broadcasting the
same programme with stronger signals.
1
2
[AF ON]
AF-REG ON
OFF
-<TUNER>
-<AF-REG>
Switches to another station.
The programme may differ
from the one currently received
(the AF indicator lights up).
Switches to another station
broadcasting the same
programme (the AF indicator
lights up).
Cancels.
Automatic station selection—
Programme Search
When the signal of a preset station you have
selected is weak, this unit searches for another
station possibly broadcasting the same
programme as the original preset station is
broadcasting.
<P-SEARCH> (' page 14)
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USB 2.0 cable
(not supplied)
USB input terminal
CD/USB
CD/USB
Playing a CD/USB device
Label side
The source changes to “CD” and playback starts.
This unit can play MP3/WMA files stored in CD-R, CD-RW, and USB mass storage device (such as a USB
memory and Digital Audio Player).
Make sure all important data has been backed up. We shall bear no responsibility for any loss of data
in USB mass storage class device while using this system.
Ejected disc not removed within 15 seconds will reload automatically.
If the disc cannot be ejected, ' page 3.
Selecting a folder/track
Selects folder.
(For MP3/WMA)
Selects track. (Press)
Fast-forwards or reverses the
track. (Hold)
Selecting a track/folder from
the list
The source changes to “USB” and playback starts.
Selecting the playback modes
You can select one of the following playback
modes at a time.
1
- - - - - - - - or - - - - - - - -
(Hold)
2
Press 1 for REPEAT.
Press 2 for RANDOM.
Press again to exit.
<REPEAT>)<RANDOM>
1
2
Select a folder.
(For MP3/WMA)
3
Select a track.
For MP3/WMA
If the disc contains many folders or tracks, you
can fast search for desired folder or track by
turning the control dial quickly.
REPEAT
RPT OFF Cancels repeat playback.
TRACK RPT Repeats current track.
FOLDER RPT * Repeats current folder.
RANDOM
RND OFF Cancels random playback.
FOLDER RND *
ALL RND Randomly plays all tracks.
* For MP3/WMA
Randomly plays all tracks of
current folder, then tracks of
next folders.
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iPod/iPhone
KD-R531 only
Playing an iPod/iPhone
USB input terminal
USB 2.0 cable (accessory of the iPod/iPhone)
The source changes to “USB”-“USB-IPOD” and playback starts.
3
Selecting the control mode
#<HEAD MODE>/<IPOD MODE>/
<EXT MODE>
HEAD
Controls iPod playback through this
MODE
unit.
IPOD
Controls iPod playback from the
MODE
iPod/iPhone.
EXT
Allows any audio signals from iPod/
MODE
iPhone.
You can also change the setting using <IPOD
SWITCH> in the menu.
Selecting a track
Applicable under <HEAD MODE/IPOD MODE>
only.
Selects track/chapter. (Press)
Fast-forwards or reverses the
track. (Hold)
Selecting a track from the list
Applicable under <HEAD MODE> only.
1
2
Select the desired list.
PLAYLISTS)ARTISTS)ALBUMS)SONGS)
PODCASTS)GENRES)COMPOSERS) (back to
the beginning)
Select the desired track.
Repeat this step until the desired track is selected.
If the selected menu contains many tracks, you
can fast search for the desired track by turning
the control dial quickly.
Selecting the playback modes
Applicable under <HEAD MODE> only.
You can select one of the following playback
modes at a time.
1
- - - - - - - - or - - - - - - - -
2
REPEAT
ONE RPT
ALL RPT
RANDOM
RND OFF Cancels random playback.
SONG RND
ALBUM RND
“ALBUM RND” is not applicable for some iPod/
iPhone.
Press 1 for REPEAT.
Press 2 for RANDOM.
Press again to exit.
(Hold)
<REPEAT>)<RANDOM>
Functions the same as “Repeat
One” of the iPod.
Functions the same as “Repeat
All” of the iPod.
Functions the same as “Shuffle
Songs” of the iPod.
Functions the same as “Shuffle
Albums” of the iPod.
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(Hold)
KS-BTA100
External components
External components
For details, refer also to the instructions supplied with the external components.
Playing an external component from Front/Rear AUX
1
Connect to F-AUX on the control panel
3.5 mm stereo mini plug
(not supplied)
and/or R-AUX on the rear panel.
2
Set the source as necessary.
Portable audio
player, etc.
3.5 mm stereo mini plug
(with “L” shaped connector)
(not supplied)
Recommended to use a 3-terminal plug head stereo mini plug for optimum audio output.
Otherwise, sound may be interrupted or unclear while listening to an external component.
Bluetooth
For Bluetooth operations, it is required to connect the Bluetooth adapter, KS-BTA100
(separately purchased) to the auxiliary input jack (R-AUX/BT ADAPTER) on the rear of
the unit. ('Installation/Connection Manual)
KS-BTA100 is not available in some countries. Please contact your dealer where you
purchased this unit.
Operations may be different depending on the connected Bluetooth device. For
details, refer also to the instructions supplied with the device.
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Press MENU to exit.
3
Select <F-AUX> or <R-AUX>.
4
Turn on the connected component and
start playing the source.
-<SRC SELECT>
-<F-AUX>/<R-AUX>
-<F-AUX ON> or
<R-AUX ON>
Preparation
For details on registering and using the Bluetooth device, refer to the instructions manual supplied with
KS-BTA100.
1
Register (pair) a Bluetooth device with KS-BTA100.
2
Change the <SRC SELECT> settings of this unit.
(Hold)
3
Press MENU to exit.
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-<SRC SELECT>
-<R-AUX>
-<BT ADAPTER>
(Hold)
Brightness adjustments
You can select your preferred brightness for <BUTTON ZONE>, <DISP ZONE> separately.
1
Brightness button is only available for KD-R432/
KD-R431.
For KD-R531, ' page 12.
2
BUTTON ZONE BUTTON 00 to 31
DISP ZONE DISP 00 to 31
3
Press MENU to exit.
Brightness adjustments
Sound adjustments
Selecting the preset sound
You can select a preset sound mode, for each
individual source, suitable for the music genre.
- - - - - - - - or - - - - - - - -
Press repeatedly.
Pro Equalizer
1
2
3
-<PRO EQ>
-<BASS>**/<MIDDLE>/
<TREBLE>
DYNAMIC-VOCAL BOOST-BASS BOOSTUSER-FLAT-NATURAL-(back to the beginning)
Storing your own adjustments
Easy Equalizer
While listening, you can adjust the subwoofer
level and tone level of the selected sound mode.
1
2
Adjust the level.
SUB.W* 00 to 08 [08]
BASS LVL** -06 to +06 [+05]
MID LVL -06 to +06 [00]
TRE LVL -06 to +06 [+05]
The adjustments are stored and <USER> is
activated.
* Available only when <L/O MODE> is set to
** Available only when <HPF> is set to <OFF>.
(Hold)
(Initial: [XX])
<SUB.W>. (' page 13)
(' page 13)
Adjust the sound elements of the selected tone.
BASS (Initial: [XX])
Frequency 60/80/[100]/200 Hz
Level LVL -06 to +06 [+05]
Q [Q1.0]/Q1.25/Q1.5/Q2.0
MIDDLE
Frequency 0.5/[1.0]/1.5/2.5 kHz
Level LVL -06 to +06 [00]
Q Q0.75/Q1.0/[Q1.25]
TREBLE
Frequency 10.0/[12.5]/15.0/17.5 kHz
Level LVL -06 to +06 [+05]
Q [Q FIX]
4
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust other tones.
The adjustments are stored and <USER> is
activated.
5
Press MENU to exit.
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Menu operations
Menu operations
1
If no operation is done for about 60 seconds, the
operation will be canceled.
(Hold)
2
3
Repeat step 2 if necessary.
To return to the previous menu, press .
To exit from the menu, press DISP or MENU.
Menu item
DEMO
CLOCK SET
24H/12H
CLOCK ADJ *1
CLOCK
(Clock
adjustment)
DIMMER SET Selects the display and button illumination adjusted in the <BRIGHTNESS>
DIMMER
BRIGHTNESS *3 DAY/NIGHT: Brightness settings for the display and button illumination for
SCROLL *4 [ONCE]: Scrolls the display information once.
TAG DISPLAY [ON]: Shows the TAG information while playing MP3/WMA tracks.
DISPLAY
PRO EQ
*1 Takes effect only when clock data is received.
*2 The illumination control lead connection is required. (See “Installation/Connection Manual”.)
This setting may not work correctly on some vehicles (particularly on those having a control
dial for dimming). In this case, change the setting to other than <DIMMER AUTO>.
*3
Initial: DAY (BUTTON ZONE[25], DISP ZONE[31])/NIGHT (BUTTON ZONE[9], DISP ZONE[12])
*4 Some characters or symbols will not be shown correctly (or will be blanked) on the display.
For settings, ' page 4.
[AUTO]: The built-in clock is synchronized with the clock data received
from the FM Radio Data System station.
OFF: Cancels.
setting.
[AUTO]: Changes between the Day and Night adjustments when you turn
off/on the car headlights. *2
ON: Selects the Night adjustments.
OFF: Selects the Day adjustments.
day and night.
BUTTON ZONE/DISP ZONE: Sets the brightness levels 00 — 31.
AUTO: Repeats scrolling (at 5-second intervals).
OFF: Cancels.
OFF: Cancels.
For settings, ' page 11.
Selectable setting (Initial: [XX])
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