CD RECEIVER

KD-G431

For canceling the display demonstration, see page 5.

For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.

INSTRUCTIONS

GET0410-003A
[EX/EU]

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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.
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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.
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: Caution on volume setting:

If you need to operate the unit while driving, be Discs produce very little noise compared with other
sure to look ahead carefully or you may be involved sources. Lower the volume before playing a disc
in a traffic accident. to avoid damaging the speakers by the sudden
increase of the output level.

This symbol is only valid in

How to reset your unit
the European Union.

Information for Users on Disposal of Old

Equipment
This symbol indicates that the product with
this symbol should not be disposed as general
household waste at its end-of-life. If you wish to • Your preset adjustments will also be erased.
dispose of this product, please do so in accordance
with applicable national legislation or other rules in How to forcibly eject a disc
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. • Be careful not to drop the disc when it ejects.
• If this does not work, reset your unit.
This unit is equipped with the steering wheel
remote control function.
• See the Installation/Connection Manual (separate
volume) for connection.
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 The following marks are used to indicate...
CONTENTS
: Built-in CD player operations.

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Control panel .................................. 4
: External CD changer operations.
Getting started ................................ 5
: Indicator displayed for the Basic operations ................................................... 5
corresponding operation.
Radio operations ............................. 6
How to use the M MODE button FM RDS operations ........................... 7
If you press M MODE, the unit goes into functions mode, Searching for your favorite FM RDS programme ... 7
then the number buttons and 5/∞ buttons work as Disc operations ................................ 9
different function buttons. Playing a disc in the unit ..................................... 9
Playing discs in the CD changer ........................... 9
Ex.: When number button 2 works as
MO (monaural) button.
Sound adjustments .......................... 12
General settings — PSM .................. 13
DAB tuner operations....................... 15
iPod/D. player operations................. 16
To use these buttons for their original functions Other external component operations .... 18
again after pressing M MODE, wait for 5 seconds
without pressing any of these buttons until the Remote controller — RM-RK50 ............. 19
functions mode is cleared or press M MODE again. Maintenance ................................... 20
More about this unit ........................ 21
Detaching the control panel
Troubleshooting .............................. 24
Specifications .................................. 27
Note: Only for [EX] model users in UK and
European countries
For security reasons, a numbered ID card is provided
with this unit, and the same ID number is imprinted on
the unit’s chassis. Keep the card in a safe place, as it will
help the authorities to identify your unit if stolen.
Attaching the control panel
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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 ENGLISH Control panel
Parts identification
Display window

1 Control dial ; RND (random) button

2 0 (eject) button a M MODE button
3 Loading slot s (control panel release) button
4 T/P (traffic programme/programme type) button d Disc information indicators—
5 DISP (display) button TAG (Tag information), (track/file), (folder)
6 4 /¢ buttons f Playback source indicators—
7 Display window CH: Lights up only when CD-CH is selected as the
8 (standby/on attenuator) button playback source.
9 AUX (auxiliary) input jack DISC: Lights up for the built-in CD player.
p 5 (up) / ∞ (down) buttons g Playback mode / item indicators—RND (random),
q SEL (select) button (disc), (folder), RPT (repeat)
w BAND button h RDS indicators—AF, REG, TP, PTY
e SRC (source) button j Tuner reception indicators—MO (monaural),
r Remote sensor ST (stereo)
• You can control this unit with an optionally purchased k S.BASS (super bass) indicator
remote controller. For details, see pages 19 and 20. l EQ (equalizer) indicator
• DO NOT expose the remote sensor to strong light (direct / Tr (track) indicator
sunlight or artificial lighting). z Source display / Volume level indicator / Time
t EQ (equalizer) button countdown indicator
y MO (monaural) button x Main display
u SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) button c Sound mode (iEQ: intelligent equalizer)
i Number buttons indicators—JAZZ, ROCK, HIP HOP, CLASSIC, POPS,
o RPT (repeat) button USER
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 Getting started To drop the volume in
a moment (ATT)

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Basic operations To restore the sound, press
the button again.
~ Turn on the power.
To turn off the power

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Basic settings
• See also “General settings — PSM” on pages 13 –15.
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* You cannot select these sources if they are not
ready or not connected.
1 Canceling the display demonstrations
! Select “DEMO,” then “DEMO OFF.”
2 Setting the clock
• For FM/AM tuner Select “CLOCK H” (hour), then adjust the hour.
Select “CLOCK M” (minute), then adjust the
minute.
Select “24H/12H,” then “24H” (hour) or “12H”
• For DAB tuner (hour).

3 Finish the procedure.

⁄ Adjust the volume.

Volume level appears.
To check the current clock time while the
power is turned off
VOL 20 Clock time is shown on the
display for about 5 seconds. See
@ Adjust the sound as you want. (See
also page 13.
page 12.)

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 ENGLISH Radio operations Storing stations in memory
You can preset six stations for each band.
~
FM station automatic presetting—
SSM (Strong-station Sequential
Ÿ Memory)
Lights up when receiving an FM stereo 1 Select the FM band (FM1 – FM3) you want to
broadcast with sufficient signal strength. store into.

88.3
2
! Start searching for a station.
When a station is received,
searching stops.
To stop searching, press the
3
same button again. SSM
To tune in to a station manually “SSM” flashes, then disappears when automatic
In step ! above... presetting is over.
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M Local FM stations with the strongest signals are

searched and stored automatically in the FM band.
2 Select a desired station frequency.
Manual presetting
Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.5 MHz into preset
number 4 of the FM1 band.
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When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive

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Lights up when monaural mode is activated. FM I 92.5

MONO 3
Reception improves, but stereo effect will be lost. P4 92.5
Preset number flashes for a while.
To restore the stereo effect, repeat the same
procedure. “MONO OFF” appears and the MO indicator
goes off.
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 Listening to a preset station Ÿ Select one of your favorite programme
types.

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2 Select the preset station (1 – 6) you want. or

Select one of the PTY codes (see
page 9).
To check the current clock time while
listening to an FM (non-RDS) or AM station
• For FM RDS stations, see page 9.

Frequency Ô Clock ! Start searching for your favorite

programme.
If there is a station broadcasting
a programme of the same PTY
FM RDS operations code as you have selected, that
station is tuned in.
What you can do with RDS
RDS (Radio Data System) allows FM stations to send an
Storing your favorite programme
additional signal along with their regular programme
signals. types
By receiving the RDS data, this unit can do the You can store six favorite programme types.
following:
• Programme Type (PTY) Search (see the following) Preset programme types in the number buttons
• TA (Traffic Announcement) and PTY Standby (1 to 6):
Receptions (see pages 8 and 14)
• Tracing the same programme automatically
—Network-Tracking Reception (see page 8)
• Programme Search (see pages 9 and 14)
1 Select a PTY code (see above).

Searching for your favorite 2 Select the preset number (1 – 6) you want to
FM RDS programme store into.
You can tune in to a station broadcasting your favorite
programme by searching for a PTY code.
• To store your favorite programme types, see the
following.

~ The last selected PTY code

appears. Ex.: When “ROCK M” is selected

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 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to store other PTY To activate and select your favorite PTY code for
codes into other preset numbers. PTY Standby Reception, see page 14.
The PTY indicator either lights up or flashes.
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• If the PTY indicator lights up, PTY Standby Reception
4 Finish the procedure. is activated.
• If the PTY indicator flashes, PTY Standby Reception is
not yet activated.
To activate PTY Standby Reception, tune in to another
station providing these signals. The PTY indicator will
Using the standby receptions stop flashing and remain lit.

TA Standby Reception To deactivate the PTY Standby Reception, select

TA Standby Reception allows the unit to switch “OFF” for the PTY code (see page 14). The PTY indicator
temporarily to Traffic Announcement (TA) from any goes off.
source other than AM.
The volume changes to the preset TA volume level if the
current level is lower than the preset level (see page 14).
Tracing the same programme—
To activate TA Standby Reception Network-Tracking Reception
The TP (Traffic Programme) indicator When driving in an area where FM reception is not
either lights up or flashes. sufficient enough, this unit automatically tunes in to
another FM RDS station of the same network, possibly
• If the TP indicator lights up, TA Standby Reception is broadcasting the same programme with stronger
activated. signals (see the illustration below).
• If the TP indicator flashes, TA Standby Reception is
not yet activated. (This occurs when you are listening When shipped from the factory, Network-Tracking
to an FM station without the RDS signals required for Reception is activated.
TA Standby Reception.) To change the Network-Tracking Reception
To activate TA Standby Reception, tune in to another setting, see “AF-REG” on page 13.
station providing these signals. The TP indicator will
stop flashing and remain lit. Programme A broadcasting on different frequency areas
(01 – 05)
To deactivate the TA Standby Reception
The TP indicator goes off.

PTY Standby Reception

PTY Standby Reception allows the unit to switch
temporarily to your favorite PTY programme from any
source other than AM.

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 Automatic station selection— To stop play and eject the disc
• Press SRC to listen to another playback
Programme Search

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source.
Usually when you press the number buttons, the preset
station is tuned in. Playing discs in the CD changer
If the signals from the FM RDS preset station are not
sufficient for good reception, this unit, using the AF All discs in the magazine will be played repeatedly until
data, tunes in to another frequency broadcasting the you change the source.
same programme as the original preset station is • Ejecting the magazine will also stop playing.
broadcasting.
• The unit takes some time to tune in to another ~
station using programme search.
• See also page 14. * If you have changed the external input setting
to “EXT IN” (see page 14), you cannot select the
To check the current clock time while CD changer.
listening to an FM RDS station
Ÿ Select a disc.
Station name (PS) = Station For disc number from 01 – 06:
Frequency = Programme
type (PTY) = Clock = (back to
the beginning)
For disc number from 07 – 12:

PTY codes
NEWS, AFFAIRS, INFO, SPORT, EDUCATE, DRAMA,
CULTURE, SCIENCE, VARIED, POP M (music), ROCK M
(music), EASY M (music), LIGHT M (music), CLASSICS, About MP3 and WMA discs
OTHER M (music), WEATHER, FINANCE, CHILDREN, SOCIAL, MP3 and WMA “tracks” (words “file” and “track” are
RELIGION, PHONE IN, TRAVEL, LEISURE, JAZZ, COUNTRY, used interchangeably) are recorded in “folders.”
NATION M (music), OLDIES, FOLK M (music), DOCUMENT
About the CD changer
It is recommended to use a JVC MP3-compatible CD
Disc operations changer with your unit.
• You can also connect MP3-incompatible CD changers.
Playing a disc in the unit However, these units are not compatible with MP3
discs.
All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the • You cannot use the CH-X99, CH-X100, and KD-MK
source or eject the disc. series CD changers with this unit.
• You cannot play any WMA disc in the CD changer.
• Disc text information recorded in the CD Text can be
displayed when a JVC CD Text compatible CD changer
is connected.
• For connection, see Installation/Connection Manual
(separate volume).

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 To fast-forward or reverse the track
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Skipping tracks quickly during play

Only possible on JVC

To go to the next or previous tracks
MP3-compatible CD changer
• For MP3 or WMA discs, you can skip tracks within the
same folder.

Ex.: To select track 32 while playing a track whose

To go to the next or previous folders (only for number is a single digit (1 to 9)
MP3 or WMA discs)
1
For MP3 discs:
For WMA discs:
2

Each time you press the button, you can skip 10

tracks.
To locate a particular track (for CD) or folder
• After the last track, the first track will be selected
(for MP3 or WMA discs) directly and vice versa.
To select a number from 01 – 06:
3

To select a number from 07 – 12:

Prohibiting disc ejection

You can lock a disc in the loading slot.

• To use direct folder access on MP3/WMA discs, it

is required that folders are assigned with 2-digit
numbers at the beginning of their folder names—
01, 02, 03, and so on.
NO EJECT
To select a particular track in a
folder (for MP3 or WMA disc): To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same
procedure.

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 Changing the display information Selecting the playback modes

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

While playing an audio CD or a CD 1

Text
2 Select your desired playback mode.

7 Repeat play

While playing an MP3 or a WMA*2 disc

• When “TAG DISP” is set to “TAG ON” (see Mode Plays repeatedly
page 14)
TRK RPT : The current track.
FLDR RPT *1 : All tracks of the current folder.

DISC RPT *2 : All tracks of the current disc.

RPT OFF : Cancels.

• When “TAG DISP” is set to “TAG OFF” 7 Random play

Mode Plays at random

FLDR RND *1 : All tracks of the current folder,
then tracks of the next folder and
: Elapsed playing time with the current so on.
track number DISC RND : All tracks of the current disc.
: Clock with the current track number
MAG RND *2 : All tracks of the inserted discs.
*1 If the current disc is an audio CD, “NO NAME” appears.
*2 Only for the built-in CD player. RND OFF : Cancels.
*3 If an MP3/WMA file does not have Tag information,
folder name and file name appear. In this case, the *1 Only while playing an MP3 or a WMA disc.
TAG indicator will not light up. *2 Only while playing discs in the CD changer.

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 ENGLISH Sound adjustments Adjusting the sound
You can select a preset sound mode suitable to the You can adjust the sound characteristics to your
music genre (iEQ: intelligent equalizer). preference.

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1

2
2

Preset values Indication, [Range]

BAS*1 MID*2 TRE*3 S.BS*4 BAS*1 (bass), [–06 to +06]
Indication (For) Adjust the bass.

USER MID*1 (mid-range), [–06 to +06]

00 00 00 OFF Adjust the mid-range frequencies sound level.
(Flat sound)
ROCK TRE*1 (treble), [–06 to +06]
+03 00 +02 ON Adjust the treble.
(Rock or disco music)
FAD*2 (fader), [R06 to F06]
CLASSIC Adjust the front and rear speaker balance.
+01 00 +03 OFF
(Classical music)
BAL (balance), [L06 to R06]
POPS Adjust the left and right speaker balance.
+02 +01 +02 OFF
(Light music)
S.BS*1 (super bass), [S.BS ON or S.BS OFF], [01 to 05,
HIP HOP initial: 03]*3
+04 –02 +01 ON Maintain the richness and fullness of the bass sound
(Funk or rap music)
regardless of how low you set the volume.
JAZZ
+03 00 +03 OFF VOL (volume), [00 to 30 or 50*4]
(Jazz music)
Adjust the volume.
*1 Bass
*2 Mid-range *1 When you adjust the bass, mid-range, treble, or super
*3 Treble bass, the adjustment you have made is stored for the
*4 Super bass currently selected sound mode (iEQ) including “USER.”
* If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader
2

level to “00.”
* Range adjustment for super bass is adjustable only
3

when it is set to “S.BS ON.“

* Depending on the amplifier gain control setting. (See
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page 14 for details.)

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 General settings — PSM

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You can change PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) items 3 Adjust the PSM item selected.
listed in the table that follows.

1
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust other PSM
2 Select a PSM item. items if necessary.

5 Finish the procedure.

Indications Item Selectable settings, [reference page]

( : Initial)
DEMO • DEMO ON : Display demonstration will be activated automatically if no
Display demonstration operation is done for about 20 seconds, [5].
• DEMO OFF : Cancels.
CLK DISP *1 • ON : Clock time is shown on the display at all times when the power is
Clock display turned off.
• OFF : Cancels; pressing DISP will show the clock time for about
5 seconds when the power is turned off, [5].
CLOCK H 0 – 23 (1 – 12) [Initial: 0 (0:00)], [5].
Hour adjustment
CLOCK M 00 – 59 [Initial: 00 (0:00)], [5].
Minute adjustment
24H/12H • 24H : See also page 5 for setting.
Time display mode • 12H
CLK ADJ *2 • AUTO : The built-in clock is automatically adjusted using the CT (clock
Clock adjustment time) data in the RDS signal.
• OFF : Cancels.
AF-REG *2 • AF : When the currently received signals become weak, the unit
Alternative frequency/ switches to another station (the programme may differ from the
regionalization one currently received), [8, 16].
reception • The AF indicator lights up.
• AF REG : When the currently received signals become weak, the unit
switches to another station broadcasting the same programme.
• The AF and REG indicators light up.
• OFF : Cancels (not selectable when “DAB AF“ is set to “AF ON“).
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 Indications Item Selectable settings, [reference page]
( : Initial)
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PTY-STBY*2 OFF, PTY : Activates PTY Standby Reception with one of the PTY codes, [9].
PTY standby codes
TA VOL*2 VOL 00 – [Initial: VOL 15]
Traffic announcement VOL 30 or 50*3

volume
P-SEARCH*2 • ON : Activates Programme Search, [9].
Programme search • OFF : Cancels.
DAB AF*4 • AF ON : Traces the programme among DAB services and FM RDS stations,
Alternative frequency [8, 16].
reception • AF OFF : Cancels.
DAB VOL*4 VOL –12 : [Initial: VOL 00]; You can adjust the volume level of DAB tuner to
DAB volume adjustment — VOL +12 match the FM sound level and store it in memory.
DIMMER • ON : Dims the display illumination.
Dimmer • OFF : Cancels.
TEL • MUTING 1/ : Select either one which mutes the sounds while using a cellular
Telephone muting MUTING 2 phone.
• OFF : Cancels.
SCROLL *5 • ONCE : Scrolls the disc information once.
Scroll • AUTO : Repeats scrolling (at 5-second intervals).
• OFF : Cancels.
• Pressing DISP for more than one second can scroll the display
regardless of the setting.
EXT IN*6 • CHANGER : To use a JVC CD changer, [9], JVC DAB tuner, [15], an Apple iPod
External input or a JVC D. player, [16].
• EXT IN : To use any other external component than the above, [18].
AUX ADJ A.ADJ 00 : Adjust the auxiliary input level to avoid the sudden increase
Auxiliary input level — A.ADJ 05 of the output level when changing the source from external
adjustment component connected to the AUX input jack on the control panel.
TAG DISP • TAG ON : Shows the Tag information while playing MP3/WMA tracks, [11].
Tag display • TAG OFF : Cancels.
AMP GAIN • LOW PWR : VOL 00 – VOL 30 (Select this if the maximum power of the
Amplifier gain control speaker is less than 50 W to prevent them from damaging the
speaker.)
• HIGH PWR : VOL 00 – VOL 50

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 Indications Item Selectable settings, [reference page]
( : Initial)

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IF BAND • AUTO : Increases the tuner selectivity to reduce interference noises
Intermediate frequency between close stations. (Stereo effect may be lost.)
band • WIDE : Subject to the interference noises from adjacent stations, but sound
quality will not be degraded and the stereo effect will remain.
*1 If the power supply is not interrupted by turning off the ignition key of your car, it is recommended to select “OFF” to
save the car’s battery.
2
* Only for FM RDS stations.
*3 Depends on the amplifier gain control.
*4 Displayed only when DAB tuner is connected.
*5 Some characters or symbols will not be shown correctly (or will be blanked) on the display.
*6 Displayed only when one of the following sources is selected—FM, AM, CD, or AUX IN.

DAB tuner operations

What is DAB system?
Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) can deliver digital
! Start searching for an ensemble.
quality sound without any annoying interference When an ensemble is received,
and signal distortion. Furthermore, it can carry text, searching stops.
pictures, and data. When transmitting, DAB combines To stop searching, press the
several programmes (called “services”) to form one same button again.
“ensemble.” In addition, each “service”—called
“primary service”—can also be divided into its ⁄ Select a service (either primary or
components (called “secondary service”). A typical secondary) to listen to.
ensemble has six or more programmes (services)
broadcast at the same time.
By connecting the DAB tuner, this unit can do the
following:
• Tracing the same programme automatically
—Alternative Frequency Reception (see “DAB AF” on To tune in to an ensemble manually
page 14).
Start searching for an ensemble, as in step ! above...
It is recommended to use DAB tuner KT-DB1000
1
with your unit. If you have another DAB tuner,
consult your JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT dealer.
• Refer also to the Instructions supplied for your DAB
tuner.
2 Select a desired ensemble frequency.

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 • While receiving an FM RDS station:
Storing DAB services in memory When driving in an area where a DAB service is
broadcasting the same programme as the FM RDS
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You can preset six DAB services (primary) for each band.
station is broadcasting, this unit automatically tunes
in to the DAB service.
1 Select a service you want (see steps ~ to ⁄
on page 15). When shipped from the factory, Alternative Frequency
Reception is activated.
2 Select the preset number (1 – 6) you want to To deactivate the Alternative Frequency
store into. Reception, see page 14.

To change the display information while

tuning to an ensemble

Service name = Ensemble name

P4 BAYERN 2 = Channel number = Frequency
= Clock = (back to the beginning)
Preset number flashes for a while.

Tuning in to a preset DAB service iPod / D. player operations

1 This unit is ready for operating an Apple iPod or a JVC
D. player from the control panel.
2 Select the preset DAB service (primary)
number (1 – 6) you want. Before operating your iPod or D. player:
Connect either one of the following (separately
purchased) to the CD changer jack on the rear of this
unit.
If the selected primary service has some secondary • Interface adapter for iPod—KS-PD100 for
services, pressing the same button again will tune controlling an iPod.
in to the secondary services. • D. player interface adapter—KS-PD500 for
controlling a D. player.

• For connection, see Installation/Connection Manual

Tracing the same programme— (separate volume).
Alternative Frequency Reception • For details, refer also to the manual supplied with the
interface adapter.
You can keep listening to the same programme by
activating the Alternative Frequency Reception. Caution:
• While receiving a DAB service: Make sure to turn off this unit or turn off the
When driving in an area where a service cannot be vehicle’s ignition switch before connecting or
received, this unit automatically tunes in to another disconnecting the iPod or D. player.
ensemble or FM RDS station, broadcasting the same
programme.

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 Preparations:
Selecting a track from the menu
Make sure “CHANGER” is selected for the external input

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setting, see page 14. 1 Enter the main menu.

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Now the 5/∞/4 /¢ buttons work as
Playback starts automatically from where it has the menu selecting buttons*.
been paused*1 or stopped*2 previously.
2 Select the desired menu.
! Adjust the volume.

For iPod:
⁄ Adjust the sound as you want. (See PLAYLIST Ô ARTISTS Ô ALBUMS Ô
page 12.) SONGS Ô GENRES Ô COMPOSER Ô
• Make sure the equalizer on the iPod or (back to the beginning)
D. player is deactivated. For D. player:
PLAYLIST Ô ARTIST Ô ALBUM Ô
To pause*1 or stop*2 GENRE Ô TRACK Ô (back to the beginning)
playback
To resume playback, press 3 Confirm the selection.
the button again.
To move back to the previous
To fast-forward or menu, press 5.
reverse the track
• If a track is selected, playback starts
To go to the next or automatically.
previous tracks • If the selected item has another layer, you will
enter the layer. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the
desired track is played.
*1 For iPod
• Holding 4 /¢ can skip 10 items at
*2 For D. player
a time.

* The menu selecting mode will be canceled:

– If no operations are done for about 5 seconds.

–
When you confirm the selection of a track.

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 Selecting the playback modes Other external component
operations
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You can connect an external component to...
• CD changer jack on the rear using Line Input
2 Select your desired playback mode.
Adapter—KS-U57 (not supplied) or AUX Input
7 Repeat play Adapter—KS-U58 (not supplied) for any other
components (except iPod and D. player).
ONE RPT • AUX (auxiliary) input jack on the control panel.
Functions the same as “Repeat One” of the iPod or
“Repeat Mode = One” for the D. player. For connection, see Installation/Connection Manual
(separate volume).
ALL RPT For listening to the iPod or D. player, refer to
Functions the same as “Repeat All” of the iPod or pages 16 – 18.
“Repeat Mode = All” for the D. player.
RPT OFF Connecting an external component to the
Cancels. AUX input jack
7 Random play

ALBM RND*
Functions the same as “Shuffle Albums” of the iPod.
SONG RND/RND ON
Functions the same as “Shuffle Songs” of the iPod
or “Random Play = On” of the D. player.
RND OFF
Cancels.
* For iPod: Only if you select “ALL” in “ALBUMS” of
the main “MENU.”
~ For selecting the external component
connected to...
• AUX input jack
To check other information while listening
to an iPod or a D. player

• CD changer jack on the rear using KS-U57

or KS-U58
If “EXT IN” does not appear, see page 14 and
select the external input (“EXT IN”).

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 Ÿ Turn on the connected component and Warning:
start playing the source. • Do not install any battery other than CR2025 or its

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equivalent; otherwise, it may explode.
! Adjust the volume. • Do not leave the remote controller in a place
(such as dashboards) exposed to direct sunlight
for a long time; otherwise, it may explode.
• Store the battery in a place where children cannot
reach to avoid risk of accident.
• To prevent the battery from over-heating,
⁄ Adjust the sound as you want. (See cracking, or starting a fire:
page 12.) – Do not recharge, short, disassemble, heat the
battery, or dispose of it in a fire.
To check the other information while – Do not leave the battery with other metallic
listening to an external component materials.
– Do not poke the battery with tweezers or
AUX IN or EXT IN Ô Clock similar tools.
– Wrap the battery with tape and insulate when
throwing away or saving it.

Remote controller — RM-RK50

This unit can be remotely controlled as instructed here Main elements and features
(with an optionally purchased remote controller). We
recommend that you use remote controller RM-RK50
with your unit.

Installing the lithium coin battery

(CR2025)

1 (standby/on/attenuator) button
• Turns the power on if pressed briefly or
attenuates the sound when the power is on.
Aim the remote controller directly at the remote • Turns the power off if pressed and held.
sensor on the unit. Make sure there is no obstacle
in between.

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 2 5 U (up) / D (down) ∞ buttons
• Changes the FM/AM/DAB bands with 5 U. Maintenance
• Changes the preset stations (or DAB services)
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with D ∞. How to clean the connectors

• Changes the folder of the MP3/WMA discs. Frequent detachment will deteriorate the connectors.
• While playing an MP3 disc on an To minimize this possibility, periodically wipe the
MP3-compatible CD changer: connectors with a cotton swab or cloth moistened with
– Changes the disc if pressed briefly. alcohol, being careful not to damage the connectors.
– Changes the folder if pressed and held.
• While listening to an Apple iPod or a JVC
D. player:
– Pauses/stops or resumes playback with D ∞.
– Enters the main menu with 5 U.
(Now 5 U/D ∞/2 R/F 3 work as the menu
selecting buttons.)* Connector
3 VOL – / VOL + buttons
• Adjusts the volume level. Moisture condensation
4 SOUND button
Moisture may condense on the lens inside the unit in
• Selects the sound mode (iEQ: intelligent
the following cases:
equalizer).
• After starting the heater in the car.
5 SOURCE button
• If it becomes very humid inside the car.
• Selects the source.
Should this occur, the unit may malfunction. In this
6 2 R (reverse) / F (forward) 3 buttons
case, eject the disc and leave the unit turned on for a
• Searches for stations (or DAB services) if pressed
few hours until the moisture evaporates.
briefly.
• Searches for DAB ensembles if pressed and held.
• Fast-forwards or reverses the track if pressed and How to handle discs
held. When removing a disc from its
Center holder
• Changes the tracks if pressed briefly. case, press down the center holder
• While listening to an iPod or a D. player (in menu of the case and lift the disc out,
selecting mode): holding it by the edges.
– Selects an item if pressed briefly. (Then, press • Always hold the disc by the edges.
D ∞ to confirm the selection.) Do not touch its recording surface.
– Skips 10 items at a time if pressed and held. When storing a disc into its case, gently insert the
disc around the center holder (with the printed surface
* 5 U : Returns to the previous menu. facing up).
D ∞ : Confirms the selection. • Make sure to store discs into the cases after use.

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 To keep discs clean
A dirty disc may not play correctly.
More about this unit

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If a disc does become dirty, wipe it with Basic operations
a soft cloth in a straight line from center
to edge. Turning on the power
• Do not use any solvent (for example, conventional • By pressing SRC on the unit, you can also turn on the
record cleaner, spray, thinner, benzine, etc.) to clean power. If the source is ready, playback also starts.
discs.
Turning off the power
To play new discs • If you turn off the power while listening to a disc, disc
New discs may have some rough spots play will start from where playback has been stopped
around the inner and outer edges. If previously, next time you turn on the power.
such a disc is used, this unit may reject
the disc. Tuner operations
To remove these rough spots, rub the edges with a Storing stations in memory
pencil or ball-point pen, etc.
• During SSM search...
– All previously stored stations are erased and
Do not use the following discs: stations are stored newly.
– Received stations are preset in No. 1 (lowest
Warped disc frequency) to No. 6 (highest frequency).
– When SSM is over, the station stored in No. 1 will
be automatically tuned in.
Sticker Sticker residue • When storing a station manually, the previously
preset station is erased when a new station is stored
in the same preset number.
Stick-on label
FM RDS operations
• Network-Tracking Reception requires two types of
Unusual shape
RDS signals—PI (Programme Identification) and AF
(Alternative Frequency) to work correctly. Without
receiving these data correctly, Network-Tracking
Single CD (8 cm disc) Reception will not operate correctly.
• If a Traffic Announcement is received by TA Standby
Reception, the volume level automatically changes to
the preset level (TA VOL) if the current level is lower
than the preset level.
• When Alternative Frequency Reception is activated
(with AF selected), Network-Tracking Reception is
also activated automatically. On the other hand,
Network-Tracking Reception cannot be deactivated
without deactivating Alternative Frequency
Reception. (See page 13.)

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 • If you want to know more about RDS, visit • Do not use the following CD-Rs or CD-RWs:
<http://www.rds.org.uk>. – Discs with stickers, labels, or protective seal stuck
to the surface.
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Disc operations – Discs on which labels can be directly printed by an

ink jet printer.
Caution for DualDisc playback
Using these discs under high temperatures or high
• The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not comply humidities may cause malfunctions or damage to the
with the “Compact Disc Digital Audio” standard. unit.
Therefore, the use of Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on
this product may not be recommended. Playing an MP3/WMA disc
• This unit can play back MP3/WMA files with the
General extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> (regardless of
• This unit has been designed to reproduce CDs/CD the letter case—upper/lower).
Texts, and CD-Rs (Recordable)/CD-RWs (Rewritable) • This unit can show the names of albums, artists
in audio CD (CD-DA), MP3 and WMA formats. (performer), and Tag (Version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3, or
• When a disc is inserted upside down, “PLEASE” and 2.4) for MP3 files and for WMA files.
“EJECT” appear alternately on the display. Press 0 to • This unit can display only one-byte characters. No
eject the disc. other characters can be correctly displayed.
• While fast-forwarding or reversing on an MP3 or • This unit can play back MP3/WMA files meeting the
WMA disc, you can only hear intermittent sounds. conditions below:
– Bit rate: 8 kbps — 320 kbps
Playing a CD-R or CD-RW – Sampling frequency:
• Use only “finalized” CD-Rs or CD-RWs. 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz (for MPEG-1)
• This unit can play back only files of the same type 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 16 kHz (for MPEG-2)
which are first detected if a disc includes both audio – Disc format: ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2, Romeo,
CD (CD-DA) files and MP3/WMA files. Joliet, Windows long file name
• This unit can play back multi-session discs; however, • The maximum number of characters for file/folder
unclosed sessions will be skipped while playing. names vary among the disc format used (includes 4
• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not be played back on extension characters—<.mp3> or <.wma>).
this unit because of their disc characteristics, or for – ISO 9660 Level 1: up to 12 characters
the following reasons: – ISO 9660 Level 2: up to 31 characters
– Discs are dirty or scratched. – Romeo: up to 128 characters
– Moisture condensation occurs on the lens inside – Joliet: up to 64 characters
the unit. – Windows long file name: up to 128 characters
– The pickup lens inside the unit is dirty. • This unit can recognize a total of 512 files, of 200
– CD-R/CD-RW on which the files are written with
folders, and of 8 hierarchies.
“Packet Write” method.
• This unit can play back files recorded in VBR (variable
– There are improper recording conditions (missing
bit rate).
data, etc.) or media conditions (stained, scratched,
warped, etc.). Files recorded in VBR have a discrepancy in elapsed
• CD-RWs may require a longer readout time since the time display, and do not show the actual elapsed
reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than that of regular CDs. time. Especially, after performing the search function,
this difference becomes noticeable.

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 • This unit cannot play back the following files: iPod or D. player operations
– MP3 files encoded with MP3i and MP3 PRO format. • When you turn on this unit, the iPod or D. player is
– MP3 files encoded in an inappropriate format.

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charged through this unit.
– MP3 files encoded with Layer 1/2. • While the iPod or D. player is connected, all
– WMA files encoded with lossless, professional, and operations from the iPod or D. player are disabled.
voice format. Perform all operations from this unit.
– WMA files which are not based upon Windows • The text information may not be displayed correctly.
Media® Audio. – Some characters such as accented letters cannot be
– WMA files copy-protected with DRM. shown correctly on the display.
– Files which have the data such as WAVE, ATRAC3, – Depends on the condition of communication
etc. between the iPod or D. player and the unit.
• The search function works but search speed is not • If the text information includes more than 8
constant. characters, it scrolls on the display (see also page 14).
This unit can display up to 40 characters.
Changing the source
• If you change the source, playback also stops
(without ejecting the disc). Notice:
Next time you select “DISC” for the playback source, When operating an iPod or a D. player, some
disc play starts from where it has been stopped operations may not be performed correctly or as
previously. intended. In this case, visit the following JVC web
site:
Ejecting a disc For iPod users: <http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/car/
• If the ejected disc is not removed within 15 seconds, support/ks-pd100/index.html>
the disc is automatically inserted again into the For D. player users: <http://www.jvc.co.jp/
loading slot to protect it from dust. english/car/support/ks-pd500/index.html>
• After ejecting a disc, “NO DISC” appears and you
cannot operate some of the buttons. Insert another
disc or press SRC to select another playback source.

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 unit automatically
changes the volume level to “VOL 30.”

DAB tuner operations

• Only primary DAB services can be presetted even
when you store a secondary service.
• A previously preset DAB service is erased when a new
DAB service is stored in the same preset number.

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 ENGLISH Troubleshooting
What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center.

Symptoms Remedies/Causes

• Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. • Adjust the volume to the optimum level.
General

• Check the cords and connections.

• The unit does not work at all. Reset the unit (see page 2).

• SSM automatic presetting does not work. Store stations manually.

FM/AM

• Static noise while listening to the radio. Connect the aerial firmly.

• Disc cannot be played back. Insert the disc correctly.

• CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back. • Insert a finalized CD-R/CD-RW.

• Tracks on the CD-R/CD-RW cannot be • Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW with the component which you
skipped. used for recording.
Disc playback

• Disc can neither be played back nor ejected. • Unlock the disc (see page 10).
• Eject the disc forcibly (see page 2).

• Disc sound is sometimes interrupted. • Stop playback while driving on rough roads.
• Change the disc.
• Check the cords and connections.

• “NO DISC” appears on the display. Insert a playable disc into the loading slot.

• Disc cannot be played back. • Use a disc with MP3/WMA tracks recorded in the
format compliant with ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2,
Romeo, or Joliet.
MP3/WMA playback

• Add the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to the

file names.

• Noise is generated. Skip to another track or change the disc. (Do not add the
extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to non-MP3 or
WMA tracks.)

• A longer readout time is required (“CHECK” Do not use too many hierarchies and folders.
keeps flashing on the display).

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• Tracks are not played back in the order you Playback order is determined when the files are recorded.
have intended.
MP3/WMA playback

• Elapsed playing time is not correct. This sometimes occurs during play. This is caused by how
the tracks are recorded on the disc.

• “PLEASE” and “EJECT“ appear alternately on Insert a disc that contains MP3/WMA tracks.
the display.

• Correct characters are not displayed (e.g. This unit can only display letters (upper case), numbers,
album name). and a limited number of symbols.

• “NO DISC” appears on the display. Insert a disc into the magazine.

• “NO MAG” appears on the display. Insert the magazine.

CD changer

• “RESET 8” appears on the display. Connect this unit and the CD changer correctly and press
the reset button of the CD changer.

• “RESET 1” – “RESET 7” appears on the Press the reset button of the CD changer.
display.

• The CD changer does not work at all. Reset the unit (see page 2).

• “noSIGNAL” appears on the display. Move to an area with stronger signals.

• “RESET 8” appears on the display. Connect this unit and the DAB tuner correctly and reset
the unit (see page 2).
DAB

• “ANTENANG” appears on the display. Check the cords and connections.

• The DAB tuner does not work at all. Reconnect this unit and the DAB tuner correctly and reset
the unit (see page 2).

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• The iPod or D. player does not turn on or • Check the connecting cable and its connection.
does not work. • Update the firmware version.
• Change the battery.

• Buttons do not work as intended. The functions of the buttons have been changed. Press
M MODE before performing the operation.

• The sound is distorted. Deactivate the equalizer either on the unit or the
iPod/D. player.

• “NO IPOD” or “NO DP” appears on the Check the connecting cable and its connection.
display.

• Playback stops. The headphones are disconnected during playback.

iPod/D. player playback

Restart the playback operation using the control panel

(see page 16).

• No sound can be heard when connecting an Disconnect the headphones from the iPod nano.
iPod nano.

• No sound can be heard. Disconnect the adapter from the D. player. Then, connect
• “ERROR 01” appears on the display when it again.
connecting a D. player.

• “NO FILES” or “NO TRACK” appears on the No tracks are stored. Import tracks to the iPod or D. player.
display.

• “RESET 1” – “RESET 7” appears on the Disconnect the adapter from both the unit and iPod/
display. D. player. Then, connect it again.

• “RESET 8” appears on the display. Check the connection between the adapter and this unit.

• The iPod’s or D. player’s controls do not work Reset the iPod or D. player.
after disconnecting from this unit.

• Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
• iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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 Specifications

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AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION CD PLAYER SECTION
Maximum Power Output: Type: Compact disc player
Front/Rear: 50 W per channel Signal Detection Non-contact optical pickup
Continuous Power Output (RMS): System: (semiconductor laser)
Front/Rear: 19 W per channel into 4 Ω, Number of Channels: 2 channels (stereo)
40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20 000 Hz
than 0.8% total harmonic Dynamic Range: 96 dB
distortion. Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 98 dB
Load Impedance: 4 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω allowance) Wow and Flutter: Less than measurable limit
Tone Control Range: MP3 Decoding Format: (MPEG1/2 Audio Layer 3)
Bass: ±12 dB at 60 Hz Max. Bit Rate: 320 kbps
Mid-range: ±12 dB at 1 kHz WMA (Windows Media® Audio) Decoding Format:
Treble: ±12 dB at 7.5 kHz Max. Bit Rate: 192 kbps
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70 dB GENERAL
Line-Out Level/ 2.5 V/20 kΩ load (full scale) Power Requirement:
Impedance:
Operating Voltage: DC 14.4 V
Output Impedance: 1 kΩ (11 V to 16 V allowance)
Other Terminals: CD changer, Steering wheel Grounding System: Negative ground
remote input, AUX (auxiliary)
Allowable Operating 0°C to +40°C
input jack
Temperature:
Dimensions (W × H × D): (approx.)
TUNER SECTION Installation Size: 182 mm × 52 mm × 150 mm
Frequency Range: Panel Size: 187 mm × 58 mm × 13 mm
FM: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz Mass: 1.3 kg (excluding accessories)
AM: MW: 522 kHz to 1 620 kHz
LW: 144 kHz to 279 kHz Design and specifications are subject to change without
FM Tuner notice.
Usable Sensitivity: 11.3 dBf (1.0 μV/75 Ω)
50 dB Quieting 16.3 dBf (1.8 μV/75 Ω)
Sensitivity:
Alternate Channel 65 dB
Selectivity (400 kHz):
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 15 000 Hz
Stereo Separation: 30 dB
MW Tuner
Sensitivity/Selectivity: 20 μV/35 dB
LW Tuner
Sensitivity: 50 μV
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 Having TROUBLE with operation?
Please reset your unit
Refer to page of How to reset your unit

Dear Customer,
This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European
directives and standards regarding electromagnetic
compatibility and electrical safety.
European representative of Victor Company of Japan, Limited
is:
JVC Technology Centre Europe GmbH
Postfach 10 05 52
61145 Friedberg
Germany

EN, FR
© 2006 Victor Company of Japan, Limited 1006DTSMDTJEIN

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