JVC KW-R400, KW-R500 User Manual

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KW-R500/KW-R400

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

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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 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.

Contents
Preparation ............................................................	4
Canceling the display demonstration
Setting the clock
Remote controller ..................................................	5
Basic operations ...................................................	6
Radio ........................................................................	8
CD/USB .................................................................	10
iPod/iPhone (KW-R500 only) ............................	11
External components ......................................	12
Bluetooth ............................................................	12
Illumination color adjustments
(KW-R500 only) ......................................................	13
Brightness adjustments ..................................	14
Sound adjustments ..........................................	14
Menu operations ...............................................	15
Additional information ...................................	18
Troubleshooting ................................................	20
Specifications .....................................................	21

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.

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Preparation

Canceling the display demonstration

The display demonstration is always turned on unless you cancel it.

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1

(Hold)

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2

(Initial setting)

3 Select <DEMO OFF>..

4 Press MENU to exit.

Setting the clock

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1

(Hold)

2 Select <CLOCK>..

3 Select <CLOCK SET>..

4 Adjust the hour..

(Initial setting)

5 Adjust the minute..

6 Select <24H/12H>..

7 Select <24 HOUR> or <12 HOUR>.

8 Press MENU to exit.

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Remote controller

Preparing

When you use the remote controller for the first time, pull out the insulation sheet.

Insulation sheet

Replacing the lithium coin battery

If the effectiveness of the remote controller decreases, replace the battery.

CR2025

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.

Remote controller

Warning:

Do not install any battery other than CR2025 or its equivalent.

Do not leave the remote controller in places (such as dashboards) exposed to direct sunlight for a long time.

Store the battery in places out of reach of children.

Do not recharge, short, disassemble, heat the battery, or dispose of it in a fire.

Do not place the battery with other metallic materials.

Do not poke the battery with tweezers or similar tools.

Insulate the battery by wrapping it with tape when disposing or storing it.

This unit is equipped with the steering wheel remote control function. For details, refer also to the instructions supplied with the remote adapter.

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KW-R400

USB input terminal

Front AUX input jack

Basicoperations

Control panel	Remote controller
KW-R500	(For KW-R500 only)
Display window	Ejects the disc
	Loading slot

Control dial

Remote sensor

Aim the remote controller directly at the sensor.

DO NOT expose to bright sunlight.

Display information

Changes the display information. (Press)

Scrolls the current display information. (Hold)

	Source	Display
	Radio	Non-Radio Data System station: Frequency )Clock
		FM Radio Data System station: Station name (PS) -Frequency -
		Programme type (PTY) -Clock -(back to the beginning)
	CD/USB	Album title/Artist* -Track title* -Track no./Playing time - Track
	iPod/iPhone (HEAD MODE/	no./Clock -(back to the beginning)
	IPOD MODE) *1	* “NO NAME” appears for conventional CDs or if not recorded.
	iPod/iPhone (EXT MODE) *1	EXT MODE ) Clock
	External Components (AUX)	F-AUX or R-AUX ) Clock
	Bluetooth Audio	BT AUDIO )Clock
	*1 For KW-R500 only.

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Basic operations

When you press or hold the following button(s)...

Control panel	Remote		General function
	controller
		Turns on.
	—	Turns off. (Hold)
		Press the SOURCE button on the control panel and turn
SOURCE
			the control dial within 2 seconds to select the source.
	SOURCE	Press repeatedly to select the source.
Control dial	VOL - / +	Adjusts the volume level.
(turn)	—	Selects items.
		Mutes the sound or pauses playback.
Control dial		Press the button again to cancel muting or resume
(press)			playback.
	—	Confirms selection.
	—	Enters <BRIGHTNESS> menu directly. (KW-R400 only)
		( page 14)
iPod	—	Switches to iPod source. (KW-R500 only)
Number		Selects the preset stations.
buttons	—	Stores the current station into the selected number button.
(1 - 6)			(Hold) ( page 8)
EQ	SOUND	Selects the preset sound mode. (			page 14)
			Activates/deactivates TA Standby Reception. ( page 9)
	—		Enters PTY Search mode. (Hold) (		page 9)
		Returns to the previous menu.
		Exits from the menu. (Hold)
/	/		Selects a preset station. (	page 8)
			Selects MP3/WMA folder. (	page 10)
			Searches for a station automatically. ( page 8)
/	/	Searches for a station manually. (Hold)
			Selects track. ( page 10, 11)
		Fast-forwards or reverses track. (Hold)

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KW-R400 can be remotely controlled as instructed here (with an optionally purchased remote controller). We recommend that you use remote controller RM-RK52 with your unit.

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Radio

Searching for a station

	Select <FM> or <AM>.	A
	Auto search. (Press)	B
	Manual search. (Hold)

“M” flashes, then press the button repeatedly.

“ST” lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength.

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

(Hold)

“PRESET MODE” flashes.

2 Select preset number.

The preset number flashes and “MEMORY” appears.

Auto presetting (FM only)

SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory)

You can preset up to 18 stations for FM.

1 (Hold)

2	-<TUNER>
	-<SSM>
	-<SSM 01 – 06>

“SSM” flashes. When all the stations are stored, “SSM” stops flashing.

To preset <SSM 07 – 12>/<SSM 13 – 18>, repeat steps 1 and 2.

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 (Hold)

2	-<TUNER>
	-<RADIO TIMER>
	-<OFF>/<ONCE>/
[OFF]	<DAILY>
	Cancels Radio Timer.
ONCE	Activates once.
DAILY	Activates daily.
3 Select the preset station.
	-<FM>/<AM>
	-<01> ... <18> for FM/
	<01> ... <06> for AM

4 Set the activation time.

5Press 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.

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The following features are available only for FM Radio Data System stations.

Searching for your favorite Programmes—Programme Type (PTY) Search

1 (Hold)

2 Select a PTY code.

Radio

NEWS Standby Reception

1 (Hold)

2

-<TUNER>

-<NEWS-STBY> -<NEWS ON>

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.

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,
	PHONE IN, TRAVEL, LEISURE, JAZZ, COUNTRY, NATION M
	(music), OLDIES, FOLK M (music), DOCUMENT

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

The unit will temporarily switch Lights up to Traffic Announcement (TA) if

available.

Not yet activated. Tune in to Flashes another station providing the

Radio Data System signals.

To deactivate, press again.

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 (Hold)

2		-<TUNER>
		-<AF-REG> *
		Switches to another station.
	[AF ON]	The programme may differ
		from the one currently received
		(the AF indicator lights up).
		Switches to another station
	AF-REG ON	broadcasting the same
		programme (the AF indicator
		lights up).
	OFF	Cancels.

* AF-REG: Alternative Frequencies-Regional

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 17)

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CD/USB

Playing a CD/USB device

Label side	USB input terminal
	USB 2.0 cable
	(not supplied)
The source changes to “CD” and playback starts.	The source changes to “USB” 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

1

2 Select a folder.

(For MP3/WMA)

3Select 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.

Selecting the playback modes

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

1	Press 1 for REPEAT.
	Press 2 for RANDOM.
	Press again to exit.

-- - - - - - - or - - - - - - - -

(Hold)

			<REPEAT>)<RANDOM>
2
	REPEAT
	RPT OFF		Cancels repeat playback.
	TRACK RPT		Repeats current track.
	FOLDER RPT *		Repeats current folder.
	RANDOM
	RND OFF		Cancels random playback.
			Randomly plays all tracks of
	FOLDER RND *		current folder, then tracks of
			next folders.
	ALL RND		Randomly plays all tracks.
	* For MP3/WMA

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iPod/iPhone

KW-R500 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.

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. ( page 17)

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)

3 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	Press 1 for REPEAT.
	Press 2 for RANDOM.
	Press again to exit.

-- - - - - - - or - - - - - - - -

(Hold)

<REPEAT>)<RANDOM>

2

REPEAT

	ONE RPT	Functions the same as “Repeat
		One” of the iPod.
	ALL RPT	Functions the same as “Repeat
		All” of the iPod.
RANDOM

	RND OFF	Cancels random playback.
	SONG RND	Functions the same as “Shuffle
		Songs” of the iPod.
	ALBUM RND	Functions the same as “Shuffle
		Albums” of the iPod.

“ALBUM RND” is not applicable for some iPod/ iPhone.

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Externalcompcomponents

For details, refer also to the instructions supplied with the external components.

Playing an external component from Front/Rear AUX

3.5 mm stereo mini plug (not supplied)

Portable audio player, etc.

3.5 mm stereo mini plug (with “L” shaped connector) (not supplied)

1Connect to F-AUX on the control panel and/or R-AUX on the rear panel.

2 Set the source as necessary.

(Hold)

-<SRC SELECT> -<F-AUX>/<R-AUX> -<F-AUX ON> or

<R-AUX ON>

Press MENU to exit.

3 Select <F-AUX> or <R-AUX>.

4Turn on the connected component and start playing the source.

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	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.

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)	-<SRC SELECT>
		-<R-AUX>
		-<BT ADAPTER>

3 Press MENU to exit.

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Illumination color adjustments

KW-R500 only

Display zone

Button zone

All zone: Includes both Button zone and

Display zone.

Selecting the preset color

You can select a preset color for <BUTTON ZONE>, <DISP ZONE>, and <ALL ZONE> separately.

1 (Hold)

2 Select <COLOR>.

3

	BUTTON ZONE	COLOR 01-29/USER/
		COLOR FLOW 01-03*
	DISP ZONE
		* Color changes in
	ALL ZONE	different speeds.

Initial color: BUTTON ZONE [06], DISP ZONE [01], ALL ZONE [06].

If <ALL ZONE> is selected, the button and display illumination will change to the current/ selected <BUTTON ZONE> color.

4 Press MENU to exit.

Storing your own adjustments

You can store your own day and night colors for <BUTTON ZONE> and <DISP ZONE> separately.

1 (Hold)

2 Select <COLOR SETUP>.

3

		BUTTON	Select a primary
			color <RED/GREEN/
	DAY	ZONE	BLUE>, and then
			adjust the level
	COLOR	DISP	<00-31>. Repeat this
			procedure until you
		ZONE	have adjusted all the
			three primary colors.
		BUTTON	Your adjustment is
			automatically stored
		ZONE
	NIGHT		to “USER”.
			If “00” is selected for
	COLOR	DISP	all the primary colors
			for <DISP ZONE>,
		ZONE	nothing appears on
			the display.
		ON	Changes the display and
	MENU		buttons illumination
			during menu, list search,
	COLOR
		OFF	and playback mode
			operations.

NIGHT COLOR/DAY COLOR is changed by turning on/off your car’s headlight.

4 Press MENU to exit.

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