JVC KD-G396 manual

ENGLISH For canceling the display demonstration, see page 6. For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. INSTRUCTIONS GET0486-001A [U/UH] KD-G396/KD-G395/KD-G245 CD RECEIVER KD-G396/KD-G395/KD-G245 Cover_KD-G396[U_UH]f.indd 1 8/21/07 4:34:09 PM[...]

2 ENGLISH 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. 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; [...]

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 KD-G396/KD-G395: Disc information indicators— TAG (Tag information), (track/file), (folder) d DISC indicator f Playback mode / item indicators—RND (random), (disc), KD-G396/KD-G395: (folder), RPT (repeat) g Tuner reception indicators—MO (monaural), ST (stereo) h LOUD (loudness) in[...]

ENGLISH 5 Remote controller — RM-RK50 RM-RK50 is supplied only for KD-G396/KD-G395. Installing the lithium coin battery (CR2025) Aim the remote controller directly at the remote sensor on the unit. Make sure there is no obstacle in between. Warning: • Do not install any battery other than CR2025 or its equivalent; otherwise, it may explode. •[...]

6 ENGLISH Basic settings • See also “General settings — PSM” on pages 11 and 12. 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. 3 Finish the procedure. To check the current clock t[...]

ENGLISH 7 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 [...]

8 ENGLISH To fast-forward or reverse the track To go to the next or previous track To go to the next or previous folder (for MP3/ WMA discs in KD-G396/KD-G395) To locate a particular track (for CD) or folder (for MP3/WMA discs in KD-G396/KD-G395) directly To select a number from 01 – 06: To select a number from 07 – 12: • To use direct folder[...]

9 ENGLISH Other main functions Skipping tracks quickly during play • KD-G396/KD-G395: For MP3 or WMA discs, you can skip tracks within the same folder Ex.: To select track 32 while playing tracks 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 se[...]

10 ENGLISH 7 Random play Mode Plays at random FLDR RND * : All tracks of the current folder, then the tracks of the next folder and so on. [ ] ALL RND : All tracks of the current disc. [ ] RND OFF : Cancels. * KD-G396/KD-G395: Only while playing an MP3 or a WMA disc. [ ] : Corresponding indicator lights up on the display Sound adjustments You can s[...]

11 ENGLISH General settings — PSM You can change PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) items listed in the table on page 12. 1 2 Select a PSM item. 3 Adjust the PSM item selected. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust other PSM items if necessary. 5 Finish the procedure. Continued on the next page Other external component operations You can connect an external[...]

12 ENGLISH Indications Item ( : Initial) Selectable settings, [reference page] DEMO Display demonstration • DEMO ON • DEMO OFF : The display demonstration will be activated automatically if no operation is done for about 20 seconds, [6]. : Cancels. CLK DISP * 1 Clock display • ON • OFF : The clock time is shown on the display at all times w[...]

13 ENGLISH 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 in the followin[...]

14 ENGLISH • KD-G396/KD-G395: MP3 and WMA “tracks” (words “file” and “track” are used interchangeably) are recorded in “folders.” • KD-G396/KD-G395: While fast-forwarding or reversing on an MP3 or WMA disc, you can only hear intermittent sounds. Playing a CD-R or CD-RW • Use only “finalized” CD-Rs or CD-RWs. • KD-G396/KD[...]

ENGLISH 15 • The search function works but search speed is not constant. Changing the source • If you change the source, playback also stops (without ejecting the disc). Next time you select “CD” for the playback source, disc play starts from where it has been stopped previously. Ejecting a disc • If the ejected disc is not removed within[...]

16 ENGLISH 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[...]

ENGLISH 17 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 at [...]

© 2007 Victor Company of Japan, Limited EN, TH 0807DTSMDTJEIN Having TROUBLE with operation? Please reset your unit Refer to page of How to reset your unit Rear_KD-G396[U_UH]f.indd 2 8/21/07 4:34:18 PM[...]

1 KD-G396/KD-G395/KD-G245 Installation/Connection Manual °“√μ‘¥μ—Èß/§ŸË¡◊Õ°“√μ‘¥μ—Èß GET0486-006A [ U/UH ] 0807DTSMDTJEIN EN, TH ENGLISH This unit is designed to operate on 12 V DC, NEGATIVE ground electrical systems . If your vehicle does not have this system, a voltage inverter is required, which can be purchase[...]

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3 Typical connections / °“√‡™◊ËÕ¡μËÕ·∫∫ª°μ Before connecting: Check the wirin g in the vehicle caref u lly. Incorrect connection may ca u se serio u s d ama g e to this u nit. The lea d s of the power cor d an d those of the connector from the car bo d y may be d ifferent in color. 1 Connect the colore d lea d s of the powe[...]

4 Connecting the external amplifier (only for KD-G396/KD-G395) / °“√‡™◊ËÕ¡μËÕ‡§√◊ËÕߢ¬“¬‡’¬ß¿“¬πÕ° ( ”À√—∫ KD-G396 À√◊ Õ KD-G395 ‡∑Ë “π —Èπ ) Yo u can connect an amplifier to u p g ra d e yo u r car stereo system. • Connect the remote lea d (bl u e with white stripe) to[...]