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GET0189-001A
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INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS
CD RECEIVER
KD-AR400/KD-G400
ENGLISH
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AÑOL
FRANÇAIS
For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.
Para la instalación y las conexiones, refiérase al manual separado.
Pour l'installation et les raccordements, se référer au manuel séparé.
RECEPTEUR CD
KD-AR400/KD-G400
RECEPTOR CON CD
KD-AR400/KD-G400
For customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and
Serial No. which are located on
the top or bottom of the
cabinet. Retain this information
for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
· This unit is equipped with the display demonstration. To cancel it, see page 8.
· Esta unidad está equipada con demostración en la pantalla. Para cancelarla, consulte la página 8.
· Cet appareil est équipé d'une fonction de démonstration des affichages. Pour l'annuler, référez-
vous à la page 8.
KD-AR400
KD-G400
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KD-AR400
KD-G400
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How to reset your unit
After detaching the control panel, press the
reset button on the panel holder using a ball-
point 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.
INFORMATION (For U.S.A.)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
­ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
­ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
­ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
­ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
*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.
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.
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.
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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.
MP3 OPERATIONS ......................... 18
Playing an MP3 disc ................................. 18
Locating a file or a particular portion on
an MP3 disc ............................................ 19
Selecting MP3 playback modes ................ 21
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS ................... 22
Selecting preset sound modes
(C-EQ: custom equalizer) ....................... 22
Adjusting the sound .................................. 23
OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS ................ 24
Changing the general settings (PSM) ....... 24
Detaching the control panel ...................... 27
CD CHANGER OPERATIONS .............. 28
Playing discs ............................................. 28
Selecting the playback modes .................. 31
EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS ... 32
Playing an external component ................. 32
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................... 33
MAINTENANCE ............................. 36
Handling discs ........................................... 36
SPECIFICATIONS ........................... 37
How to reset your unit ...............................
2
How to use the MODE button ...................
3
LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS ............
4
Control panel .............................................
4
Remote controller ......................................
5
Preparing the remote controller ................
6
BASIC OPERATIONS .......................
7
Turning on the power ................................
7
Canceling the display demonstration ........
8
Setting the clock ........................................
9
RADIO OPERATIONS ...................... 10
Listening to the radio ................................. 10
Storing stations in memory ....................... 11
Tuning in to a preset station ...................... 12
CD OPERATIONS ........................... 13
Playing a CD ............................................. 13
Locating a track or a particular portion
on a CD .................................................. 14
Selecting CD playback modes .................. 15
Playing a CD Text ...................................... 16
Prohibiting disc ejection ............................ 16
MP3 INTRODUCTION ...................... 17
What is MP3? ............................................ 17
How are MP3 files recorded and
played back? .......................................... 17
Time countdown indicator
CONTENTS
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.
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.
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LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS
Display window
a Disc information indicators
TAG (ID3 Tag),
(folder),
(track/file)
s Main display
d EQ (equalizer) indicator
f Sound mode (C-EQ: custom equalizer)
indicators
ROCK, CLASSIC, POPS, HIP HOP, JAZZ, USER
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also works as level meter during play if
the level meter is activated (see page 25).
g Tuner reception indicators
ST (stereo), MO (monaural)
h MP3 indicator
j CH (CD changer) indicator
k CD indicator
l LOUD (loudness) indicator
/ Playback item/mode indicators
RND (random),
(disc),
(folder),
RPT (repeat)
z Source display
Volume level indicator
x Tr (track) indicator
Control panel
1 Control dial
2
(standby/on/attenuator) button
3 SEL (select) button
4 EQ (equalizer) button
5 FM/AM button
6 CD CD-CH (CD changer) button
7 Display window
8
0 (eject) button
9
5 (up) button
+10 button
p
(control panel release) button
q Number buttons
w Remote sensor
e MO (monaural) button
r SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) button
t RPT (repeat) button
y RND (random) button
u MODE button
i DISP (display) button
o
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buttons
;
(down) button
­10 button
Display window
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Remote controller
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3 · Selects the preset stations while listening to
the radio.
Each time you press the button, the preset
station number increases, and the selected
station is tuned in.
· Skips to the first file of the previous folder
while listening to an MP3 disc.
Each time you press the button, you can
move to the previous folder and start playing
the first file.
· While playing an MP3 disc on an MP3-
compatible CD changer;
­ Skips to the previous disc if pressed
briefly.
­ Skips to the previous folder if pressed and
held.
Note: While playing a CD on a CD changer, this
always skips to the previous disc.
4 Selects the sound mode (C-EQ: custom
equalizer).
Each time you press the button, the sound
mode (C-EQ) changes.
5 · Selects the band while listening to the radio.
Each time you press the button, the band
changes.
· Skips to the first file of the next folder while
listening to an MP3 disc.
Each time you press the button, you can
move to the next folder and start playing the
first file.
· While playing an MP3 disc on an MP3-
compatible CD changer;
­ Skips to the next disc if pressed briefly.
­ Skips to the next folder if pressed and
held.
Note: While playing a CD on a CD changer, this
always skips to the next disc.
6 Selects the source.
Each time you press the button, the source
changes.
7 Functions the same as the control dial on the
main unit.
Note: These buttons do not function for the
preferred setting mode adjustment.
1 · Turns on the unit if pressed when the unit is
turned off.
· Turns off the unit if pressed and held until
"SEE YOU" appears on the display.
· Drops the volume level in a moment if
pressed briefly.
Press again to resume the volume.
2 · Searches for stations while listening to the
radio.
· Fast-forwards or reverses the track/file if
pressed and held while listening to a disc.
· Skips to the beginning of the next track/file
or goes back to the beginning of the current
(or previous) tracks/files if pressed briefly
while listening to a disc.
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