JVC KD-G343 manual

ENGLISH CD RECEIVER KD-G343/KD-G342/KD-G341 For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. INSTRUCTIONS GET0484-003A [EX/EU] For canceling the display demonstration, see page 5.[...]

2 ENGLISH Warning: If you need to operate the unit while driving, be sure to look around carefully or you may be involved in a traffic accident. 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 dispose of th[...]

ENGLISH 3 How to use the M MODE button If you press M MODE, the unit goes into functions mode, then the number buttons and 5 / ∞ buttons will work as different function buttons. Ex.: When number button 2 works as MO (monaural) button. To use these buttons for their original functions again after pressing M MODE, wait for 5 seconds without pressin[...]

4 ENGLISH ; RND (random) button a AUX (auxiliary) input jack s Disc information indicators— TAG (Tag information), (track/file), (folder) d DISC indicator f Playback mode / item indicators—RND (random), (disc), (folder), RPT (repeat) g RDS indicators—AF, REG, TP, PTY h Tuner reception indicators—MO (monaural), ST (stereo) j LOUD (loudness) [...]

ENGLISH 5 Basic settings • See also “General settings — PSM” on pages 13 – 15. 1 2 1 Canceling the display demonstrations Select “DEMO,” then “DEMO OFF.” 2 Setting the clock Select “CLOCK H” (hour), then adjust the hour. Select “CLOCK M” (minute), then adjust the minute. Select “24H/12H,” then “24H” (hour) or “12[...]

6 ENGLISH When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive Reception improves, but the stereo effect will be lost. To restore the stereo effect, repeat the same procedure. “MONO OFF” appears and the MO indicator goes off. Storing stations in memory You can preset six stations for each band. FM station automatic presetting — SSM (Strong-station [...]

7 ENGLISH Manual presetting Ex.: Storing the FM station of 92.5 MHz into preset number 4 of the FM1 band. 1 2 3 Listening to a preset station 1 2 Select the preset station (1 – 6) you want. To check the current clock time while listening to an FM (non-RDS) or AM station • For FM RDS stations, see page 9. FM RDS operations What you can do with R[...]

8 ENGLISH Using the standby receptions TA Standby Reception TA Standby Reception allows the unit to switch temporarily to Traffic Announcement (TA) from any 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). To activate TA Standby Reception The TP (Traffic Progra[...]

9 ENGLISH To check the current clock time while listening to an FM RDS station PTY codes NEWS, AFFAIRS, INFO, SPORT, EDUCATE, DRAMA, CULTURE, SCIENCE, VARIED, POP M (music), ROCK M (music), EASY M (music), LIGHT M (music), CLASSICS, OTHER M (music), WEATHER, FINANCE, CHILDREN, SOCIAL, RELIGION, PHONE IN, TRAVEL, LEISURE, JAZZ, COUNTRY, NATION M (mu[...]

10 ENGLISH Other main functions Skipping tracks quickly during play • For MP3 or WMA discs, you can skip tracks within the same folder. Ex.: To select track 32 while playing a track whose number is a single digit (1 to 9) 1 2 Each time you press the button, you can skip 10 tracks. • After the last track, the first track will be selected and vic[...]

11 ENGLISH Changing the display information While playing an audio CD or CD Text A = B = Disc title/performer * 1 = Track title * 1 [ ] = (back to the beginning) While playing an MP3 or a WMA track • When “TAG DISP” is set to “TAG ON” (see page 15) A = B = Album name/performer (folder name * 2 ) [ ] = Track title (file name * 2 ) [ ] = (b[...]

12 ENGLISH Sound adjustments You can select a preset sound mode suitable to the music genre (c-EQ: custom equalizer). 1 2 Indication (For) BAS (bass) TRE (treble) LOUD (loudness) USER (Flat sound) 00 00 OFF ROCK (Rock or disco music) +03 +01 ON CLASSIC (Classical music) +01 –02 OFF POPS (Light music) +04 +01 OFF HIP HOP (Funk or rap music) +02 00[...]

13 ENGLISH You can change PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) items listed in the table below, on page 14 and 15. 1 2 Select a PSM item. General settings — PSM 3 Adjust the PSM item selected. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust other PSM items if necessary. 5 Finish the procedure. Indications Item ( : Initial) Selectable settings, [reference page] DEMO Dis[...]

14 ENGLISH Indications Item ( : Initial) Selectable settings, [reference page] CLK ADJ * 2 Clock adjustment • AUTO • OFF : The built-in clock is automatically adjusted using the CT (clock time) data in the RDS signal. : Cancels. AF-REG * 2 Alternative frequency/ regionalization reception • AF • AF REG • OFF : When the currently received s[...]

ENGLISH 15 Indications Item ( : Initial) Selectable settings, [reference page] AUX ADJ Auxiliary input level adjustment A.ADJ 00 — A.ADJ 05 : Adjust the auxiliary input level to avoid the sudden increase of the output level when changing the source from external component connected to the AUX input jack on the control panel. TAG DISP Tag display [...]

16 ENGLISH To keep discs clean A dirty disc may not play correctly. If a disc does become dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth in a straight line from center to edge. • Do not use any solvents (for example, conventional record cleaner, spray, thinner, benzine, etc.) to clean discs. To play new discs New discs may have some rough spots around the inne[...]

ENGLISH 17 More about this unit Basic operations Turning on the power • By pressing SRC on the unit, you can also turn on the power. If the source is ready, playback also starts. Turning off the power • If you turn off the power while listening to a disc, disc play will start from where it had been stopped previously next time you turn on the p[...]

18 ENGLISH • CD-RWs may require a longer readout time since the reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than that of regular CDs. • Do not use the following CD-Rs or CD-RWs: – Discs with stickers, labels, or protective seal stuck to the surface. – Discs on which labels can be directly printed by an ink jet printer. Using these discs under high tempe[...]

ENGLISH 19 Symptoms Remedies/Causes General • Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. • Adjust the volume to the optimum level. • Check the cords and connections. • The unit does not work at all. Reset the unit (see page 2). FM/AM • SSM automatic presetting does not work. Store stations manually. • Static noise while listening to the r[...]

20 ENGLISH Symptoms Remedies/Causes MP3/WMA playback • Disc cannot be played back. • Use a disc with MP3/WMA tracks recorded in a format compliant with ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, Romeo, or Joliet. • Add the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to the file names. • Noise is generated. Skip to another track or change the disc. (Do not [...]

ENGLISH 21 Specifications AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION Maximum Power Output: Front/Rear: 50 W per channel Continuous Power Output (RMS): Front/Rear: 19 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. Load Impedance: 4 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω allowance) Tone Control Range: Bass: ±12 dB at 100 Hz Treble: ±12 dB a[...]

EN 0807DTSMDTJEIN Having TROUBLE with operation? Please reset your unit Refer to page of How to reset your unit © 2007 Victor Company of Japan, Limited Dear Customer, This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety. European representative of Victor Com[...]