JVC KD-R526, KD-R426 User Manual
KD-R526/KD-R426
CD RECEIVER /
For canceling the display demonstration, see page 4. /
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For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.
INSTRUCTIONS
GET0702-005A
[UT]
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
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.
Caution on volume setting:
[European Union only]
WARNING:
Stop the car before operating the unit.
Caution:
Adjust the volume so that you can hear sounds
outside the car. Driving with the volume too
high may cause an accident.
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.
Caution for DualDisc playback:
The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not
comply with the “Compact Disc Digital Audio”
standard. Therefore, the use of Non-DVD side
of a DualDisc on this product may not be
recommended.
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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
3 How to attach/detach the control
panel
3 How to reset your unit
3 How to forcibly eject a disc
3 Maintenance
4 Canceling the display
demonstration
4 Setting the clock
5 Preparing the remote controller
5 About discs
6 Basic operations
7 Listening to the radio
8 Listening to a disc
9 Connecting the other external
components
9 Listening to the other external
components
10 Listening to a USB device
11 Listening to an iPod/iPhone
(Available for KD-R526)
12 Selecting a preset sound mode
13 Menu operations
16 Troubleshooting
18 Using Bluetooth ® devices
19 Specifications
JVC bears no responsibility for any loss of data
in an iPod/iPhone and/or USB mass storage
class device while using this System.
Condensation : When the car is airconditioned, 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.
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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Canceling the display demonstration
Display demonstration will be activated automatically if no operation is done for about 20 seconds.
1 Turn on the power.
4 Select <DEMO OFF>.
2
[Hold]
(Initial setting)
3
(Initial setting)
Setting the clock
1 Turn on the power.
2
3 Select <CLOCK>.
4 Select <CLOCK SET>.
5 Adjust the hour.
[Hold]
(Initial setting)
5
6 Finish the procedure.
6 Adjust the minute.
7 Finish the procedure.
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(Initial setting)
Preparing the remote controller
When you use the remote controller for the first
time, pull out the insulation sheet.
Insulation sheet
If the effectiveness of the remote controller
decreases, replace the battery.
Replacing the lithium coin battery
CR2025
KD-R526 is equipped with the steering wheel
remote control function.
• For details, refer also to the instructions
supplied with the remote adapter.
About discs
This unit can only play the CDs with:
Discs that cannot be used:
• Discs that are not round.
• Discs with coloring on the recording surface
or discs that are dirty.
• You cannot play a Recordable/ReWritable
disc that has not been finalized. (For the
finalization process refer to your disc writing
software, and your disc recorder instruction
manual.)
• 3-inch CD cannot be used. Attempt to insert
using an adapter can cause malfunction.
Caution:
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.
• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fire, or the like.
Warning (to prevent accidents and
damage):
• Do not install any battery other than CR2025
or its equivalent.
• Do not leave the remote controller in a place
(such as dashboards) exposed to direct
sunlight for a long time.
• Store the battery in a place where children
cannot reach.
• 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.
Handling discs:
• Do not touch the recording surface of the
disc.
• Do not stick tape etc. on the disc, or use a disc
with tape stuck on it.
• Do not use any accessories for the disc.
• Clean from the center of the disc and move
outward.
• Clean the disc with a dry silicon or soft cloth.
Do not use any solvents.
• When removing discs from this unit, pull them
out horizontally.
• Remove the rims from the center hole and
disc edge before inserting a disc.
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Basic operations
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Remote sensor
• DO NOT expose to
bright sunlight.
Detaches the panel
When you press or hold the following button(s)...
Main unit
/ SOURCE
Control dial
(turn)
Control dial
(press)
EQ SOUND
BRIGHTNESS — Enters <BRIGHTNESS> menu directly. (page 14)
BACK —
DISP —
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Remote
controller
—
SOURCE
VOL – / + Adjusts the volume level.
— Selects items.
— Confirms selection.
Control dial
• Turns on.
• Turns off [Hold].
Selects the sources (FM, CD, USB or USB-IPOD, F-AUX, BT AUDIO or
R-AUX or BT PHONE, AM).
• “CD” or “USB” is selectable only when a disc is loaded or a USB
device is connected.
Mutes the sound during playback. If the source is “CD” or “USB/
USB-IPOD” playback pauses.
• Press the button again to cancel muting or resume playback.
Selects the sound mode.
• Hold the EQ button on the main unit to enter tone level
adjustment directly. (page 12)
• KD-R526:
• Returns to the previous menu.
• Exit from the menu [Hold].
• Changes the display information.
• Scrolls the display information [Hold].
Selects the controlling terminal of an iPod/iPhone
[Hold]. (page 11)
Display window
General operation
Ejects the disc
Front auxiliary
input jack
USB (Universal Serial
Bus) input terminal
Listening to the radio
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]
“FM” or “AM”
“ST” lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength.
Ÿ
• [Press] Searches for stations automatically.
• [Hold] Searches for stations manually.
“M” flashes, then press the button
repeatedly.
Improving the FM reception
1
[Hold]
2
]
<TUNER> ] <MONO> ] <MONO ON>
Reception improves, but stereo effect
will be lost.
To restore the stereo effect, repeat the same
procedure to select <MONO OFF>.
Automatic presetting (FM)—
SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory)
You can preset up to 18 stations for FM.
While listening to a station...
1
[Hold]
2
]
<TUNER> ] <SSM> ]
<SSM 01 – 06 / 07 – 12 / 13 – 18>
“SSM” flashes and local stations with the
strongest signal are searched and stored
automatically.
To preset another 6 stations, repeat the
above procedure by selecting one of the other
SSM setting ranges.
Manual presetting (FM/AM)
You can preset up to 18 stations for FM and 6
stations for AM.
1
]
Tune in to a station you want to
preset.
2
“PRESET MODE” flashes.
[Hold]
3
]
Selects preset number.
Preset number flashes and “MEMORY”
appears.
Selecting a preset station
1
or
2
Changing the display information
Frequency j Clock
Using the remote controller
5
/ ∞ : Changes the preset stations.
2
/ 3 : [Press] Searches for stations
automatically.
[Hold] Searches for stations manually.
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