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    CD RECEIVER KD-G431 For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. INSTRUCTIONS GET0410-003A [EX/EU] For canceling the display demonstration, see page 5. Cover_KD-G431_003A_f.indd 1 9/25/06 2:52:51 PM[...]

  • Page 2

    2 ENGLISH Caution on volume setting: Discs produce very little noise compared with other sources. Lower the volume before playing a disc to avoid damaging the speakers by the sudden increase of the output level. How to reset your unit • Your preset adjustments will also be erased. How to forcibly eject a disc • Be careful not to drop the disc w[...]

  • Page 3

    ENGLISH 3 The following marks are used to indicate... : Built-in CD player operations. : External CD changer operations. : Indicator displayed for the corresponding operation. 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 work as different function buttons. Ex.: When[...]

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    4 ENGLISH Parts identification Control panel Display window 1 Control dial 2 0 (eject) button 3 Loading slot 4 T/P (traffic programme/programme type) button 5 DISP (display) button 6 4 / ¢ buttons 7 Display window 8 (standby/on attenuator) button 9 AUX (auxiliary) input jack p 5 (up) / ∞ (down) buttons q SEL (select) button w BAND button e SRC ([...]

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    ENGLISH 5 To drop the volume in a moment (ATT) To restore the sound, press the button again. To turn off the power 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. Sel[...]

  • Page 6

    6 ENGLISH Storing stations in memory You can preset six stations for each band. FM station automatic presetting — SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) 1 Select the FM band (FM1 – FM3) you want to store into. 2 3 “SSM” flashes, then disappears when automatic presetting is over. Local FM stations with the strongest signals are searched and [...]

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    7 ENGLISH Ÿ Select one of your favorite programme types. or Select one of the PTY codes (see page 9). ! Start searching for your favorite programme. If there is a station broadcasting a programme of the same PTY code as you have selected, that station is tuned in. Storing your favorite programme types You can store six favorite programme types. Pr[...]

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    8 ENGLISH To activate and select your favorite PTY code for PTY Standby Reception, see page 14. The PTY indicator either lights up or flashes. • If the PTY indicator lights up, PTY Standby Reception is activated. • If the PTY indicator flashes, PTY Standby Reception is not yet activated. To activate PTY Standby Reception, tune in to another sta[...]

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    9 ENGLISH Automatic station selection— Programme Search Usually when you press the number buttons, the preset station is tuned in. If the signals from the FM RDS preset station are not sufficient for good reception, this unit, using the AF data, tunes in to another frequency broadcasting the same programme as the original preset station is broadc[...]

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    10 ENGLISH To fast-forward or reverse the track To go to the next or previous tracks To go to the next or previous folders (only for MP3 or WMA discs) For MP3 discs: For WMA discs: To locate a particular track (for CD) or folder (for MP3 or WMA discs) directly To select a number from 01 – 06: To select a number from 07 – 12: • To use direct f[...]

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    11 ENGLISH Changing the display information While playing an audio CD or a CD Text While playing an MP3 or a WMA * 2 disc • When “TAG DISP” is set to “TAG ON” (see page 14) • When “TAG DISP” is set to “TAG OFF” : Elapsed playing time with the current track number : Clock with the current track number * 1 If the current disc is a[...]

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    12 ENGLISH Sound adjustments You can select a preset sound mode suitable to the music genre (iEQ: intelligent equalizer). 1 2 Indication (For) BAS * 1 MID* 2 TRE* 3 S.BS* 4 USER (Flat sound) 00 00 00 OFF ROCK (Rock or disco music) +03 00 +02 ON CLASSIC (Classical music) +01 00 +03 OFF POPS (Light music) +02 +01 +02 OFF HIP HOP (Funk or rap music) +[...]

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    13 ENGLISH Indications Item ( : Initial) Selectable settings, [reference page] DEMO Display demonstration • DEMO ON • DEMO OFF : Display demonstration will be activated automatically if no operation is done for about 20 seconds, [5]. : Cancels. CLK DISP * 1 Clock display • ON • OFF : Clock time is shown on the display at all times when the [...]

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    14 ENGLISH Indications Item ( : Initial) Selectable settings, [reference page] PTY-STBY * 2 PTY standby OFF, PTY codes : Activates PTY Standby Reception with one of the PTY codes, [9]. TA VOL * 2 Traffic announcement volume VOL 00 – VOL 30 or 50 * 3 [Initial: VOL 15] P-SEARCH * 2 Programme search • ON • OFF : Activates Programme Search, [9]. [...]

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    ENGLISH 15 Indications Item ( : Initial) Selectable settings, [reference page] IF BAND Intermediate frequency band • AUTO • WIDE : Increases the tuner selectivity to reduce interference noises between close stations. (Stereo effect may be lost.) : Subject to the interference noises from adjacent stations, but sound quality will not be degraded [...]

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    16 ENGLISH Storing DAB services in memory You can preset six DAB services (primary) for each band. 1 Select a service you want (see steps ~ to ⁄ on page 15). 2 Select the preset number (1 – 6) you want to store into. Tuning in to a preset DAB service 1 2 Select the preset DAB service (primary) number (1 – 6) you want. If the selected primary [...]

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    ENGLISH 17 Preparations: Make sure “CHANGER” is selected for the external input setting, see page 14. ~ Ÿ Playback starts automatically from where it has been paused * 1 or stopped * 2 previously. ! Adjust the volume. ⁄ Adjust the sound as you want. (See page 12.) • Make sure the equalizer on the iPod or D. player is deactivated. To pause [...]

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    18 ENGLISH Selecting the playback modes 1 2 Select your desired playback mode. 7 Repeat play ONE RPT Functions the same as “Repeat One” of the iPod or “Repeat Mode = One” for the D. player. ALL RPT Functions the same as “Repeat All” of the iPod or “Repeat Mode = All” for the D. player. RPT OFF Cancels. 7 Random play ALBM RND * Funct[...]

  • Page 19

    ENGLISH 19 Warning: • Do not install any battery other than CR2025 or its equivalent; otherwise, it may explode. • Do not leave the remote controller in a place (such as dashboards) exposed to direct sunlight for a long time; otherwise, it may explode. • Store the battery in a place where children cannot reach to avoid risk of accident. • T[...]

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    20 ENGLISH Center holder Maintenance How to clean the connectors Frequent detachment will deteriorate the connectors. To minimize this possibility, periodically wipe the connectors with a cotton swab or cloth moistened with alcohol, being careful not to damage the connectors. Moisture condensation Moisture may condense on the lens inside the unit i[...]

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    ENGLISH 21 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 solvent (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 inner[...]

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    22 ENGLISH • If you want to know more about RDS, visit <http://www.rds.org.uk>. Disc operations Caution for DualDisc playback • The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not comply with the “Compact Disc Digital Audio” standard. Therefore, the use of Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on this product may not be recommended. General • This u[...]

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    ENGLISH 23 • This unit cannot play back the following files: – MP3 files encoded with MP3i and MP3 PRO format. – MP3 files encoded in an inappropriate format. – MP3 files encoded with Layer 1/2. – WMA files encoded with lossless, professional, and voice format. – WMA files which are not based upon Windows Media ® Audio. – WMA files c[...]

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    24 ENGLISH Troubleshooting What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. 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[...]

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    ENGLISH 25 Continued on the next page Symptoms Remedies/Causes MP3/WMA playback • Tracks are not played back in the order you have intended. Playback order is determined when the files are recorded. • Elapsed playing time is not correct. This sometimes occurs during play. This is caused by how the tracks are recorded on the disc. • “PLEASE?[...]

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    26 ENGLISH Symptoms Remedies/Causes iPod/D. player playback • The iPod or D. player does not turn on or does not work. • Check the connecting cable and its connection. • Update the firmware version. • Change the battery. • Buttons do not work as intended. The functions of the buttons have been changed. Press M MODE before performing the o[...]

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    ENGLISH 27 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 60 Hz Mid-range: ±12 dB[...]

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    EN, FR 1006DTSMDTJEIN Having TROUBLE with operation? Please reset your unit Refer to page of How to reset your unit © 2006 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[...]