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ENGLISH FRANÇAIS GET0705-003A [E/EU] EN, FR 1010DTSMDTJEIN © 2010 Victor Company of Japan, Limited KD-R521/KD-R422/ KD-R421/KD-R45 CD RECEIVER / RÉCEPTEUR CD For canceling the display demonstration, see page 4. / Pour annuler la démonstration des affichages, référez-vous à la page 4. INSTRUCTIONS MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS For installation and [...]
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2 ENGLISH Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries [European Union only] These symbols indicate that the product and the battery with this symbol should not be disposed as general household waste at its end-of-life. If you wish to dispose of this product and the battery, please do so in accordance with applicable national le[...]
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3 ENGLISH How to attach/detach the control panel 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 when it ejects. • If this does not work, reset your unit. Maintenance Cleaning the unit Wipe off the dirt on the panel with a dry silicon or soft cloth. Failure to ob[...]
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4 ENGLISH 1 Turn on the power. 2 3 1 Turn on the power. 2 3 Select <CLOCK>. 4 Select <CLOCK SET>. 5 Adjust the hour. 4 Select <DEMO OFF>. 5 6 Finish the procedure. Canceling the display demonstration (Initial setting) (Initial setting) [Hold] (Initial setting) (Initial setting) [Hold] [Hold] [Hold] Display demonstration will be ac[...]
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5 ENGLISH Basic operations Control dial Ejects the disc Loading slot Remote sensor (for KD-R521/KD-R422/KD-R421) You can control this unit with an optionally purchased remote control, RM-RK52 (page 15, 16). Display window Front auxiliary input jack Detaches the panel When you press or hold the following button(s)... Button General operation / SOURC[...]
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6 ENGLISH Improving the FM reception 1 2 ] <TUNER> ] <MONO> ] <MONO ON> Reception improves, but stereo effect will be lost. To restore the stereo effect, repeat the same procedure to select <MONO OFF>. Automatic presetting (FM)— SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) You can preset up to 18 stations for FM. While listening[...]
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7 ENGLISH Searching for your favourite FM Radio Data System programme— PTY Search You can tune in to a station broadcasting your favourite programme by searching for a PTY code. 1 The last selected PTY code appears. 2 ] Select one of your favourite programme types or a PTY code, and start searching. If there is a station broadcasting a programme [...]
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8 ENGLISH Listening to a disc Stopping playback and ejecting the disc If the ejected disc is not removed within 15 seconds, it will automatically reload into the loading slot. Basic operations Selects folder of the MP3/WMA. [Press] Selects track. [Hold] Fast-forwards or reverses the track. Changing the display information Disc title/Album name/perf[...]
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9 ENGLISH Connecting the other external components Listening to the other external components 3.5 mm stereo mini plug (with “L” shaped connector) (not supplied) You can connect an external component to the auxiliary input jack on the control panel (F-AUX) and/or on the rear side of the unit (R-AUX). Summary of using the external components thro[...]
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10 ENGLISH You can operate the USB device in the same way you operate the files on a disc. (page 8) • This unit can play MP3/WMA files stored in a USB mass storage class device (such as a USB memory, Digital Audio Player, etc.). ~ ] Turn on the power. Ÿ All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the source or disconnect the USB device[...]
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11 ENGLISH Cautions: • Avoid using the iPod/iPhone if it might hinder your safety driving. • Make sure all important data has been backed up to avoid losing the data. Selecting the control terminal ] <HEAD MODE / IPOD MODE / EXT MODE> • For details, see <IPOD SWITCH> setting on page 15. Basic operations Not applicable under <EX[...]
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12 ENGLISH Selecting the playback modes • You can use only one of the following playback modes at a time. • Not applicable under <IPOD MODE / EXT MODE>. 1 2 ] “REPEAT” j “RANDOM” 3 REPEAT ONE RPT : Functions the same as “Repeat One” of the iPod ALL RPT : Functions the same as “Repeat All” of the iPod RANDOM ALBUM RND : Fun[...]
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13 ENGLISH Continued... Storing your own sound mode You can store your own adjustments in memory. 1 2 ] <PRO EQ> ] <BASS/ MIDDLE/ TREBLE> [Hold] 3 Adjust the sound elements (see table below) of the selected tone. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust other tones. The adjustments made is automatically stored and changed to “USER.” Menu op[...]
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14 ENGLISH Menu item Selectable setting, [Initial: Underlined ] PRO EQ For settings, see page 13. AUDIO FADER * 4, * 5 R06 — F06 [ 00 ] : Adjusts the front and rear speaker output balance. BALANCE * 5 L06 — R06 [ 00 ] : Adjusts the left and right speaker output balance. LOUD ON : Boost low and high frequencies to produce a well-balanced sound a[...]
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15 ENGLISH Menu item Selectable setting, [Initial: Underlined ] IPOD SWITCH * 11 HEAD MODE : Controls iPod playback through the unit. / IPOD MODE : Controls iPod playback through the iPod/iPhone. / EXT MODE : The sound of any functions (musics, games, applications, etc.) running on the connected iPod/iPhone is emitted through the speakers connected[...]
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16 ENGLISH Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy/Cause General Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. Adjust the volume to the optimum level. / Make sure the unit is not muted/paused. (page 5) / Check the cords and connections. “MISWIRING CHK WIRING THEN RESET UNIT” appears on the display and no operations can be done. Check to be sure the terminals[...]
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17 ENGLISH Additional information • This unit can play back multi-session discs; however, unclosed sessions will be skipped while playing. • This unit can play back files with the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> (regardless of the letter case—upper/lower). • This unit can play back the files meeting the conditions below: – Bit[...]
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18 ENGLISH Using Bluetooth ® devices For Bluetooth operations, it is required to connect the Bluetooth adapter, KS-BTA100 (not supplied) to the auxiliary input jack (R-AUX/BT ADAPTER) on the rear of the unit. (page 9) • For details, refer also to the instructions supplied with the Bluetooth adapter and the Bluetooth device. • Operations may be[...]
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19 ENGLISH KD-R521: • “Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and [...]
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2 FRANÇAIS Informations relatives à l’élimination des appareils et des piles usagés, à l’intention des utilisateurs [Union européenne seulement] Ces symboles signifient que le produit et les piles ne doivent pas être éliminés en tant que déchet ménager à la fin de son cycle de vie. Si vous souhaitez éliminer ce produit et les piles[...]
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3 FRANÇAIS Comment attacher/détacher le panneau de commande Comment réinitialiser votre appareil Vos ajustements préréglés sont aussi effacés. Comment forcer l’éjection d’un disque • Faites attention de ne pas faire tomber le disque quand il est éjecté. • Si cela ne fonctionne pas, essayez de réinitialiser l’autoradio. Entretie[...]