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CD RECEIVER KD-G531 For canceling the display demonstration, see page 6. For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. INSTRUCTIONS GET0419-003A [EX/EU] Downloaded from Caradio-Manual.com Manuals...
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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.
The following marks are used to indicate... CONTENTS : Built-in CD player operations. : External CD changer operations. Control panel ........4 : Indicator displayed for the Remote controller — ..... 5 RM-RK50 corresponding operation. Getting started ........ 6 Detaching the control panel Basic operations ...........
Control panel Parts identification Display window ¢ SRC (source) button buttons B BAND button AUX (auxiliary) input jack (standby/on attenuator) button / S.BASS (super bass) indicator Control dial Playback source indicators— SEL (select) button Lights up only when CD-CH is selected as the Display window playback source.
– Changes the folder if pressed and held. • To prevent the battery from over-heating, • While listening to an Apple iPod or a JVC cracking, or starting a fire: D. player: – Do not recharge, short, disassemble, heat the ∞...
SOURCE button • For DAB tuner • Selects the source. R (reverse) / F (forward) buttons • Searches for stations (or DAB services) if pressed ⁄ briefly. Adjust the volume. • Searches for DAB ensembles if pressed and held. • Fast-forwards or reverses the track if pressed and held.
Select a desired station frequency. Finish the procedure. When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive To check the current clock time while the power is turned off Clock time is shown on the display for about 5 seconds. See Lights up when monaural mode is activated.
By receiving the RDS data, this unit can do the Manual presetting following: Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.5 MHz into preset number • Programme Type (PTY) Search (see the following) 4 of the FM1 band. • TA (Traffic Announcement) and PTY Standby Receptions (see pages 9 and 15) •...
To activate TA Standby Reception Storing your favorite programme The TP (Traffic Programme) indicator types either lights up or flashes. You can store six favorite programme types. • If the TP indicator lights up, TA Standby Reception is activated. Preset programme types in the number buttons •...
To check the current clock time while Tracing the same programme— listening to an FM RDS station Network-Tracking Reception Station name (PS) Station When driving in an area where FM reception is not Frequency Programme sufficient enough, this unit automatically tunes in to type (PTY) Clock (back to...
To select a number from 07 – 12: used interchangeably) are recorded in “folders.” About the CD changer It is recommended to use a JVC MP3-compatible CD • To use direct folder access on MP3/WMA discs, it changer with your unit.
Other main functions Changing the display information Skipping tracks quickly during play While playing an audio CD or a CD Text Only possible on JVC MP3-compatible CD changer • For MP3 or WMA discs, you can skip tracks within the same folder.
Sound adjustments Selecting the playback modes You can use only one of the following playback modes You can select a preset sound mode suitable to the at a time. music genre (iEQ: intelligent equalizer). Select your desired playback mode. Repeat play Preset values Mode Plays repeatedly...
General settings — PSM Adjusting the sound You can adjust the sound characteristics to your You can change PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) items preference. listed in the table that follows. Select a PSM item. Adjust the PSM item selected. Indication, [Range] BAS* (bass), [–06 to +06] Adjust the bass.
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Indications Item Setting, [reference page] : Initial) DEMO • DEMO ON : Display demonstration will be activated automatically if no Display operation is done for about 20 seconds, [6]. demonstration • DEMO OFF : Cancels. CLK DISP* • ON : Clock display is shown on the display even when the power is Clock display turned off.
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Displayed only when DAB tuner is connected. Some characters or symbols will not be shown correctly (or will be blanked) on the display. Not required for JVC DAB tuner. Displayed only when one of the following sources is selected—FM, AM, DAB, CD, or AUX IN.
If you have another DAB tuner, Start searching for an ensemble, as in step above... consult your JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT dealer. • Refer also to the Instructions supplied for your DAB tuner. Select a desired ensemble frequency.
Tuning in to a preset DAB service iPod / D. player operations This unit is ready for operating an Apple iPod or a JVC D. player from the control panel. Select the preset DAB service (primary) number (1 – 6) you want.
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Preparations: Selecting a track from the menu Make sure “CHANGER” is selected for the external input Enter the main menu. setting, see page 16. ∞ ¢ Now the buttons work as the menu selecting buttons*. Ÿ * The menu selecting mode will be canceled: –...
One” for the D. player. For connection, see Installation/Connection Manual (separate volume). ALL RPT For listening to the JVC DAB tuner, iPod, or D. player, Functions the same as “Repeat All” of the iPod or see pages 17 – 20. “Repeat Mode All”...
Ÿ Moisture condensation Turn on the connected component and Moisture may condense on the lens inside the unit in start playing the source. the following cases: • After starting the heater in the car. Adjust the volume. • If it becomes very humid inside the car. Should this occur, the unit may malfunction.
• When storing a station manually, the previously Do not use the following discs: preset station is erased when a new station is stored in the same preset number. Warped disc FM RDS operations • Network-Tracking Reception requires two types of Sticker Sticker residue RDS signals—PI (Programme Identification) and AF...
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Playing a CD-R or CD-RW • This unit can play back MP3/WMA files meeting the conditions below: • Use only “finalized” CD-Rs or CD-RWs. – Bit rate: 8 kbps — 320 kbps • This unit can play back only files of the same type –...
PWR” to “LOW PWR” while the volume level is set operations may not be performed correctly or as higher than “VOL 30,” the unit automatically changes intended. In this case, visit the following JVC web the volume level to “VOL 30.” site: For iPod users: <http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/...
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Symptoms Remedies/Causes • 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 skipped. • Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW with the component which you used for recording. •...
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Symptoms Remedies/Causes • “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). • “ANTENANG” appears on the display. Check the cords and connections.
Specifications 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 System: (semiconductor laser) Continuous Power Output (RMS): Number of Channels: 2 channels (stereo) Front/Rear: 19 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20 000 Hz than 0.8% total harmonic...
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