CD RECEIVER KD-G502 This unit is equipped with the display demonstration. To cancel it, see page 6. INSTRUCTIONS GET0193-011A [B] 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 invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. 4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED OUTSIDE THE UNIT. How to reset your unit After detaching the control panel, press the reset button on the panel holder using a ballpoint pen or a similar tool. This will reset the built-in microcomputer. Note: Your preset adjustments--such as preset channels or sound adjustments--will also be erased. How to use the MODE button If you press MODE, the unit goes into functions mode, then the number buttons and 5/ buttons work as different function buttons. Ex.: When number button 2 works as MO (monaural) button. Time countdown indicator To use these buttons for original functions again after pressing MODE, wait for 5 seconds without pressing any of these buttons until the functions mode is cleared. · Pressing MODE again also clears the functions mode. Note: 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. 2 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. CONTENTS How to reset your unit ............................... How to use the MODE button ................... Control panel ............................................. Turning on the power ................................ Canceling the display demonstration ........ Setting the clock ........................................ 2 2 4 5 6 7 SOUND ADJUSTMENTS ................... 27 Selecting preset sound modes (C-EQ: custom equalizer) ....................... 27 Adjusting the sound .................................. 28 LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS ............ 4 BASIC OPERATIONS ....................... 5 OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS ................ 29 Changing the general settings (PSM) ....... 29 Detaching the control panel ...................... 33 CD CHANGER OPERATIONS .............. 34 Playing discs ............................................. 34 Selecting the playback modes .................. 37 RADIO OPERATIONS ...................... 8 Listening to the radio ................................. 8 Storing stations in memory ....................... 9 Tuning in to a preset station ...................... 10 EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS ... 38 Playing an external component ................. 38 RDS OPERATIONS ......................... 11 What you can do with RDS ....................... 11 Other convenient RDS functions and adjustments ............................................ 16 DAB TUNER OPERATIONS ................ 39 Tuning in to an ensemble and one of the services .................................................. Storing DAB services in memory .............. Tuning in to a preset DAB service ............. What you can do more with DAB .............. 39 40 41 42 CD OPERATIONS ........................... 18 Playing a CD ............................................. Locating a track or a particular portion on a CD .................................................. Selecting CD playback modes .................. Playing a CD Text ...................................... Prohibiting disc ejection ............................ 18 19 20 21 21 USING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER ..... 43 Location of the buttons .............................. 44 TROUBLESHOOTING ...................... 45 MAINTENANCE ............................. 48 Handling discs ........................................... 48 MP3 INTRODUCTION ...................... 22 What is MP3? ............................................ 22 How are MP3 files recorded and played back? .......................................... 22 SPECIFICATIONS ........................... 49 MP3 OPERATIONS ......................... 23 Playing an MP3 disc ................................. 23 Locating a file or a particular portion on a disc ................................................. 24 Selecting MP3 playback modes ................ 26 BEFORE USE *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. 3 LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS Control panel Display window s d f g hj 12 3 4 k 5 l/ 6 z xcv 7 8 9 pq we r t y u i o ; a 1 (standby/on/attenuator) button 2 SEL (select) button 3 TP PTY (traffic programme/programme type) button 4 FM/AM DAB button 5 CD CD-CH (CD changer) button 6 Display window 7 0 (eject) button 8 5 (up) button +10 button 9 (control panel release) button p Control dial q Number buttons w EQ (equalizer) button e Remote sensor · You can control this unit with an optionally purchased remote controller. r MO (monaural) button t SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) button y RPT (repeat) button u RND (random) button i MODE button o DISP (display) button ; 4/¢ buttons a (down) button ­10 button Display window s Disc information indicators--TAG (ID3 Tag), (folder), (track/file) d Main display f EQ (equalizer) indicator g Sound mode (C-EQ: custom equalizer) indicators--ROCK, CLASSIC, POPS, HIP HOP, JAZZ, USER · also works as level meter during play if the level meter is activated (see page 31). h MP3 indicator j Tuner reception indicators--ST (stereo), MO (monaural) k RDS indicators--TP, PTY, AF, REG l CD indicator / CH (CD changer) indicator z Playback mode/item indicators--RND (random), (disc), (folder), RPT (repeat) x LOUD (loudness) indicator c Source display Volume level indicator v Tr (track) indicator 4 BASIC OPERATIONS 1 3 2 Volume level appears. Turning on the power 1 Turn on the power. Volume level indicator Note on One-Touch Operation: When you select a source in step 2 below, the power automatically comes on. You do not have to press this button to turn on the power. 4 Adjust the sound as you want. (See pages 27 and 28.) 2 Select the source. To drop the volume in a moment Press briefly while listening to any source. "ATT" starts flashing on the display, and the volume level will drop in a moment. To resume the previous volume level, press the button briefly again. · If you turn the control dial, you can also restore the sound. To operate the tuner (FM or AM), see pages 8 ­ 17. To play a CD, see pages 18 ­ 21. To play an MP3 disc, see pages 23 ­ 26. To operate the CD changer, see pages 34 ­ 37. To operate the external component (LINE IN), see page 38. To operate the DAB tuner, see pages 39 ­ 42. To turn off the power Press and hold for more than one second. "SEE YOU" appears, then the unit turns off. · If you turn off the power while listening to a disc, disc play will start from where playback has been stopped previously, next time you turn on the power. 3 Adjust the volume. To increase the volume To decrease the volume CAUTION on Volume Setting: Discs produce very little noise compared with other sources. If the volume level is adjusted for the tuner, for example, the speakers may be damaged by the sudden increase in the output level. Therefore, lower the volume before playing a disc and adjust it as required during playback. 5 Canceling the display demonstration When shipped from the factory, display demonstration has been activated, and starts automatically when no operations are done for about 20 seconds. · It is recommended to cancel the display demonstration before you use the unit for the first time. To cancel the display demonstration, follow the procedure below: 3 Select "DEMO OFF." DEMO OFF DEMO ON 4 Finish the setting. 1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (PSM: see pages 29 and 30.) To activate the display demonstration, repeat the same procedure and select "DEMO ON" in step 3. 2 Select "DEMO" if not shown on the display. 6 Setting the clock You can also set the clock system to either 24 hours or 12 hours. 5 Finish the setting. 1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (PSM: see pages 29 and 30.) To check the current clock time or change the display mode Press DISP (display) repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: 2 Set the hour. 1 Select "CLOCK H" (hour) if not shown on the display. 2 Adjust the hour. 1 2 · During AM and FM non-RDS Station operation: Frequency Clock · During FM RDS Station operation: Station name Clock Station frequency Programme type · During disc operation: 3 Set the minute. 1 Select "CLOCK M" (minute). 2 Adjust the minute. 1 2 Elapsed playing time Track title Clock Disc title / performer 4 Set the clock system. 1 Select "24H/12H." 2 Select "24H" or "12H." 1 2 Notes: · While playing a conventional CD, "NO NAME" appears for the disc title/performer and the track title. · For indication change while playing a CD Text or an MP3 disc, see also pages 21 and 24. · During external component operation: LINE IN Clock · During power off: The power turns on and the clock time is shown for 5 seconds, then the power turns off. 7 RADIO OPERATIONS Listening to the radio You can use either automatic searching or manual searching to tune in to a particular station. To stop searching before a station is received, press the same button you have pressed for searching. Searching for a station automatically: Auto search Searching for a station manually: Manual search 1 1 Select the band (FM1 ­ 3, AM). Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows: Select the band (FM1 ­ 3, AM). Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows: FM1 FM2 FM3 AM FM1 FM2 FM3 AM Note: This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2, FM3). You can use any one of them to listen to an FM broadcast. Selected band appears. 2 Lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength. Press and hold ¢ or 4 until "M" (manual) starts flashing on the display. Note: This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2, FM3). You can use any one of them to listen to an FM broadcast. 2 Start searching for a station. To search for stations of higher frequencies To search for stations of lower frequencies When a station is received, searching stops. 8 3 Tune in to a station you want while "M" (manual) is still flashing. To tune in to stations of higher frequencies Storing stations in memory You can use one of the following two methods to store broadcasting stations in memory. · Automatic preset of FM stations: SSM (Strongstation Sequential Memory) · Manual preset of both FM and AM stations To tune in to stations of lower frequencies FM station automatic preset: SSM · If you release your finger from the button, the manual mode will automatically turns off after 5 seconds. · If you hold down the button, the frequency keeps changing (in 50 kHz intervals for FM and 9 kHz for AM--MW/LW) until you release the button. You can preset 6 local FM stations in each FM band (FM1, FM2, and FM3). 1 Select the FM band (FM1 ­ 3) you want to store FM stations into. Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows: When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive: 1 Press MODE to enter the functions mode while listening to an FM stereo broadcast. FM1 FM2 FM3 AM 2 Press MODE to enter the functions mode. 2 Press MO (monaural), while "MODE" is still flashing on the display, so that "MONO" appears on the display. Each time you press the button, monaural mode turns on and off alternately. 3 Press and hold SSM for about 2 seconds. MO (monaural) indicator When the MO indicator is lit on the display, the sound you hear becomes monaural but the reception will be improved. "SSM" flashes, then disappears when automatic preset is over. Local FM stations with the strongest signals are searched and stored automatically in the band number you have selected (FM1, FM2, or FM3). These stations are preset in the number buttons --No.1 (lowest frequency) to No.6 (highest frequency). When automatic preset is over, the station stored in number button 1 will be automatically tuned in. 9 Manual preset You can preset up to 6 stations in each band (FM1, FM2, FM3, and AM) manually. Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.5 MHz into the preset number 1 of the FM1 band. 4 ...