JVC KD-G405SU - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

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CD RECEIVER

KD-G455/KD-G405

INSTRUCTIONS

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KD-G455

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How to reset your unit

While holding SEL (select), press

(standby/on attenuator) for more than 2 seconds.

This will reset the built-in microcomputer.

Notes:

· Your preset adjustments--such as preset channels or sound adjustments--will also be erased.

· If a disc is in the unit, it will eject when you reset the unit. Be careful not to drop the disc.

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.

SEL (select)

(standby/on attenuator)

Time countdown indicator

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.

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CONTENTS

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.

How to reset your unit ...............................

How to use the MODE button ...................

LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS ............

Control panel .............................................

Remote controller ......................................

Preparing the remote controller ................

BASIC OPERATIONS .......................

Turning on the power ................................

Canceling the display demonstration ........

Setting the clock ........................................

RADIO OPERATIONS ...................... 10

Listening to the radio ................................. 10

Storing stations in memory ....................... 12

Tuning in to a preset station ...................... 13

CD OPERATIONS ........................... 14

Playing a CD ............................................. 14

Locating a track or a particular portion

on a CD .................................................. 15

Selecting CD playback modes .................. 16

Playing a CD Text ...................................... 17

Prohibiting disc ejection ............................ 17

MP3 INTRODUCTION ...................... 18

What is MP3? ............................................ 18

How are MP3 files recorded and played

back? ...................................................... 18

MP3 OPERATIONS ......................... 19

Playing an MP3 disc ................................. 19

Locating a file or a particular portion

on an MP3 disc ....................................... 20

Selecting MP3 playback modes ................ 22

SOUND ADJUSTMENTS ................... 23

Selecting preset sound modes

(C-EQ: custom equalizer) ....................... 23

Adjusting the sound .................................. 24

OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS ................ 25

Changing the general settings (PSM) ....... 25

Detaching the control panel ...................... 27

CD CHANGER OPERATIONS

(only for KD-G455) ..................................

Playing discs ............................................. 28

Selecting the playback modes .................. 31

EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS

(only for KD-G455) ..................................

Playing an external component ................. 32

TROUBLESHOOTING ...................... 33

MAINTENANCE ............................. 36

Handling discs ........................................... 36

SPECIFICATIONS ........................... 37

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.

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KD-G455

KD-G405

LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS

(down) button

10 button

Display window

s Tuner reception indicators

MO (monaural), ST (stereo)

d MP3 indicator

f CH (CD changer) indicator

· Only for KD-G455: Lights up only when

connecting to a CD changer.

g CD indicator

h Playback item/mode indicators

RND (random),

(disc),

(folder),

RPT (repeat)

j LOUD (loudness) indicator

k EQ (equalizer) indicator

l Sound mode (C-EQ: custom equalizer)

indicators

ROCK, CLASSIC, POPS, HIP HOP, JAZZ,

USER

/ Disc information indicators

TAG (ID3 Tag),

(folder),

(track/file)

z Main display

x Source display

Volume level indicator

c Tr (track) indicator

Control panel

(standby/on attenuator) button

2 SEL (select) button

3 FM/AM button

4 · For KD-G455

CD CD-CH (CD changer) button

· For KD-G405

CD button

5 Loading slot

6 Display window

0 (eject) button

8 EQ (equalizer) button

9 Remote sensor

5 (up) button

+10 button

q Control dial

w Number buttons

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

4/¢

buttons

;

(control panel release) button

Display window

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Remote controller

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.

· For KD-G455:

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 Functions the same as the control dial on the

main unit.

Note: These buttons do not function for the

preferred setting mode (PSM) adjustment.

5 Selects the sound mode (C-EQ: custom

equalizer).

Each time you press the button, the sound

mode (C-EQ) changes.

6 Selects the source.

Each time you press the button, the source

changes.

7 · 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.

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 · 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.

· For KD-G455:

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.

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