KD-AR800/KD-G800/KD-G700 RECEPTEUR CD KD-AR800/KD-G800/KD-G700 ENGLISH RECEPTOR CON CD ESPAÑOL KD-AR800/KD-G800/KD-G700 FRANÇAIS CD RECEIVER KD-AR800 SOUND ATT U R SOURCE F D VOL VOL KD-G800 SOUND ATT U R SOURCE F D VOL VOL KD-G700 SOUND ATT U R SOURCE F D VOL VOL • This unit is equipped with the display demonstration. To cancel it, see page 8. • Esta unidad está equipada con demostración en la pantalla. Para cancelarla, consulte la página 8.
ENGLISH INFORMATION (For U.S.A.) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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 ................... 2 3 LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS ............ 4 Control panel ............................................. Remote controller ...................................... Preparing the remote controller ................
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SOUND ATT U R SOURCE F D VOL VOL 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 or a WMA disc.
ENGLISH Preparing the remote controller Before using the remote controller: • Aim the remote controller directly at the remote sensor on the main unit. Make sure there is no obstacle in between. 3. Return the battery holder. Insert again the battery holder by pushing it until you hear a clicking sound. (back side) Remote sensor • Do not expose the remote sensor to strong light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting).
ENGLISH BASIC OPERATIONS 1 3 2 Turning on the power 1 3 Adjust the volume. Turn on the power. To increase the volume To decrease the volume Note on One-Touch Operation: When you select a source in step 2 below, the power automatically comes on. You do not have to press this button to turn on the power. 2 Volume level appears. Select the source. Volume level indicator 4 (For KD-AR800) (For KD-G800) Adjust the sound as you want. (See pages 23 – 25.
ENGLISH Canceling the display demonstration 3 When shipped from the factory, display demonstration has been activated, and starts automatically when no operations are done for about 20 seconds. • It is recommended to cancel the display demonstration before you use the unit for the first time. Select “DEMO OFF.
ENGLISH 4 Setting the clock 1 Finish the setting. Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (PSM: see pages 26 and 27.) Note: To show the clock time on the display, see page 28. 2 To check other information during play, press DISP (display). Set the hour. 1 Select “CLOCK HOUR” if not shown on the display. 2 Adjust the hour. 1 3 2 Each time you press the button, the other information will be shown on the lower part of the display.
ENGLISH RADIO OPERATIONS Listening to the radio 2 Start searching for a station. To search for stations of higher frequencies You can use either automatic searching or manual searching to tune in to a particular station. Searching for a station automatically: Auto search 1 To search for stations of lower frequencies When a station is received, searching stops. Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).
Tune in to a station you want while “M.SEEK” (manual seek) is still on the display. To tune in to stations of higher frequencies To tune in to stations of lower frequencies • If you release your finger from the button, the manual mode will automatically turns off after 5 seconds. • If you hold down the button, the frequency keeps changing (in 200 kHz intervals for FM and 10 kHz for AM) until you release the button.
ENGLISH 4 Manual preset You can preset up to 6 stations in each band (FM1, FM2, FM3, and AM) manually. Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.5 MHz into the preset number 1 of the FM1 band. 1 Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM) you want to store stations into (in this example, FM1). Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows: FM 1 (F1) 2 FM 2 (F2) FM 3 (F3) AM (A1) Tune in to a station (in this example, of 92.5 MHz).
ENGLISH CD OPERATIONS Refer to “MP3/WMA OPERATIONS” on pages 18 to 22 for operating MP3/WMA discs. The display changes to show the following: Playing a CD 1 Open the control panel.
ENGLISH To stop play and eject the CD Press 0. CD play stops and the control panel moves down. The CD automatically ejects from the loading slot. • If you change the source or turn the power off, CD play also stops (without ejecting the CD). Next time you select “CD” as the source, CD play starts from where playback has been stopped previously. To return the control panel to its previous position, press 0 again.
• Ex. 1: To select track number 32 while playing track number 6 To play back tracks repeatedly (Track Repeat Play) You can play back the current track repeatedly. 1 Press MODE to enter the functions mode while playing a CD. (Twice) (Three times) Track 6 \ 10 \ 20 \ 30 \ 31 \ 32 • Ex.
ENGLISH Playing a CD Text Prohibiting disc ejection In a CD Text, some information about the disc (its disc title, performer, and track title) is recorded. This CD Text information will be shown automatically when you play a CD Text. You can prohibit disc ejection and can lock a disc in the loading slot. To change the CD Text information manually, select text display mode while playing a CD Text. Press DISP (display) repeatedly.
What are MP3/WMA? MP3 is an abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group (or MPEG) Audio Layer 3. MP3 is simply a file format with a data compression ratio of 1:10 (128 Kbps*). WMA (Windows Media® Audio) is the digital audio compression format developed by Microsoft Corporation. * Bit rate is the average number of bits that one second of audio data will consume. The unit used is Kbps. To get a better audio quality, choose a higher bit rate. The most popular bit rate for encoding is 128 Kbps.
ENGLISH MP3/WMA OPERATIONS Refer also to “CD OPERATIONS” on pages 13 to 16. The display changes to show the following: Playing a disc 1 Open the control panel. Note on One-Touch Operation: When a disc is already in the loading slot, pressing CD/CD-CH LINE (for KD-AR800) or CD/CD-CH (for KD-G800) or CD (for KD-G700) turns on the unit and starts playback automatically. 2 Insert a disc into the loading slot.
Press 0. Playback stops and the control panel moves down. The disc automatically ejects from the loading slot. To change the display information While playing back an MP3/WMA file, you can change the disc information shown on the display. Press DISP (display) repeatedly.
ENGLISH To go to a particular file quickly within the current folder (+10 and –10 buttons) 1 Press MODE to enter the functions mode while playing a disc. 2 Press +10 or –10. To skip 10 files* forwards to the last file To skip 10 files* backwards to the first file * First time you press +10 or –10 button, the file skips to the nearest higher or lower file with a file number of multiple ten (ex. 10th, 20th, 30th).
Press 5 (up) while playing a disc to skip to the next folder. Each time you press the button consecutively, the next folder is located (and the first file in the folder starts playing, if recorded). Selecting the playback modes To play back files at random (Folder Random/Disc Random Play) You can play back all files of the current folder or all files on the disc at random. ENGLISH To skip to the next or previous folder 1 Press MODE to enter the functions mode while playing a disc.
ENGLISH To play back files repeatedly (Track Repeat/Folder Repeat Play) To play back only intros (Track Intro Scan/Folder Intro Scan) You can play back the current file or all the files in the current folder repeatedly. You can play back the first 15 seconds of each file sequentially. 1 Press MODE to enter the 1 Press MODE to enter the functions mode while playing a disc. functions mode while playing a disc.
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS level to “00.” You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference. 1 Select the item you want to adjust. Each time you press the button, the adjustable items change as follows: *2 This takes effect only when a subwoofer is connected. *3 Normally the control dial works as the volume control. So you do not have to select “VOL” to adjust the volume level. *4 Depending on the amplifier gain control setting. (See page 30 for details.
ENGLISH Selecting preset sound modes (iEQ: intelligent equalizer) You can select a preset sound mode (iEQ: intelligent equalizer) suitable to the music genre. • There is a time limit in doing the following procedure. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again. 1 Press MODE to enter the functions mode. To cancel the preset sound mode, select “FLAT” in step 3. Notes: • You can adjust the preset sound modes temporarily.
FREQ (LOW, HI): Select the center frequency to adjust. WIDTH (LOW, MID): Select the band width level. LEVEL (LOW, MID, HI): Adjust the enhancement level. You can adjust the sound modes to your preference and store your own adjustments in memory (USER 1, USER 2 and USER 3). * By pressing ¢ or 4 directly move as follows: • There is a time limit in doing the following procedure. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again. 1 2 Press MODE to enter the functions mode.
ENGLISH OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS Changing the general settings (PSM) 3 Adjust the PSM item selected. You can change the items listed in the table on page 27 by using the PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) control. Basic Procedure 1 2 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (See page 27.) Select the PSM item you want to adjust. Ex.: When you select “DIMMER MODE” 26 4 5 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other PSM items if necessary.
• For detailed operations of each PSM items, refer to the pages listed in the table.
ENGLISH To set the clock display—CLOCK DISP To select the level meter—LEVELMETER You can set the clock to be shown on the lower part of the display when the unit is turned on. When shipped from the factory, the clock is set to be shown on the display. You can select the level meter display according to your preference. When shipped from the factory, this mode is set to “LEVEL 1.” • CLK DISP ON: Clock display is turned on. • CLK DISP OFF: Clock display is turned off.
To select the subwoofer cutoff frequency —WOOFER FREQ (Only for KD-AR800/KD-G800) You can deactivate the key-touch tone if you do not want it to beep each time you press a button. When shipped from the factory, the key-touch tone is activated. When a subwoofer is connected to this unit, select an appropriate cutoff frequency level for your subwoofer. When shipped from the factory, the subwoofer cutoff frequency is set to “FREQ MID.” • BEEP ON: Activates the key-touch tone.
ENGLISH To select the external component to use —EXTERNAL IN (only for KD-AR800/KD-G800) To select the amplifier gain control —AMP.GAIN You can connect the external component to the CD changer jack on the rear using an adapter specially designed for the external component. When shipped from the factory, CD changer is selected as the external component. You can change the maximum volume level of this unit.
3 You can assign names to station frequencies, CDs (both in this unit and in the CD changer), and external component (Line Input—only for KD-AR800). After assigning a name, it will appears on the display when you select the source.
ENGLISH Changing the control panel angle You can change the angle of the control panel in four positions. CAUTION: NEVER insert your finger in between the control panel and the unit, as it may get caught or hurt. Press (angle) repeatedly to adjust the angle of the control panel to the position you want. The control panel angles changes as follows: ANGLE 01 ANGLE 02 ANGLE 04 ANGLE 03 Note: If you turn the power off, the control panel automatically returns to the closed position.
You can detach the control panel when leaving the car. When detaching or attaching the control panel, be careful not to damage the connectors on the back of the control panel and on the panel holder. Attaching the control panel 1 Insert the left side of the control panel into the groove on the panel holder. ENGLISH Detaching the control panel Detaching the control panel Before detaching the control panel, be sure to turn off the power. 1 2 3 Unlock the control panel.
ENGLISH CD CHANGER OPERATIONS This section is only for KD-AR800/KD-G800. Playing discs We recommend that you use the JVC MP3compatible CD changer with your unit. Select the CD changer (CD-CH). By using this CD changer, you can play back your original CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) recorded either in audio CD format or in MP3 format. • You can also connect other CH-X series CD changers (except CH-X99 and CH-X100).
Note: Folder name appears on the display instead of “ROOT,” if an MP3 disc contains a folder. • When the current disc is a CD: Playback starts from the first track of the current disc. Selected disc number To go to a particular disc directly Press the number button corresponding to the disc number to start its playback (while the CD changer is playing). ENGLISH * When “CLOCK DISP” is set to “CLK DISP ON” (see page 28), the current indication will soon change to the clock time.
ENGLISH This operation is only possible when using JVC MP3-compatible CD changer (CH-X1500). To go to a track/file quickly (+10 and –10 buttons) 1 Press MODE to enter the functions mode while playing a disc. 2 To skip 10 tracks/files* forwards to the last track/file To skip 10 tracks/files* backwards to the first track/file * First time you press +10 or –10 button, the track/file skips to the nearest higher or lower track/file with a track/file number of multiple ten (ex. 10th, 20th, 30th).
To play back tracks/files at random (Folder Random/Disc Random/Magazine Random Play) 1 Press MODE to enter the functions mode while playing a disc. For MP3 discs: FLDR RND DISC RND Canceled MAG RND Plays at random FLDR RND* and RND All files of the indicators current folder, then light up. files of the next folder and so on. DISC RND and RND All tracks/files of the indicators current (or specified) light up. disc. MAG RND RND indicator All tracks/files of the lights up. inserted discs.
ENGLISH Active indicator Mode Plays repeatedly TRK RPT RPT indicator The current (or lights up. specified) track/file. FLDR RPT* and RPT indicators light up. DISC RPT All files of the current (or specified) folder of the current disc. and RPT All tracks/files of the indicators current (or specified) light up. disc. * “FLDR RPT” is only applicable for MP3 disc.
ENGLISH EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS This section is only for KD-AR800/KD-G800. 1 Playing an external component Select the external component (LINE IN/SIRIUS). For KD-AR800: Press CD/CD-CH LINE repeatedly. For KD-AR800: You can connect an external components to the LINE IN plugs on the rear. • You can also connect the SIRIUS tuner to the CD changer jack on the rear and select it as the external component. CD CD-CH (or SIRIUS) To select LINE IN, press and hold CD/CD-CH LINE.
ENGLISH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Sound modes (preset frequency level settings) The list below shows the preset frequency level settings for each sound mode.
What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. Symptoms General FM/AM Remedies The volume level is set to the minimum level. Adjust it to the optimum level. Connections are incorrect. Check the cords and connections. • This unit does not work at all. The built-in microcomputer may have functioned incorrectly due to noise, etc. Press the reset button on the control panel.
ENGLISH Symptoms • Disc cannot be played back. Causes Remedies No MP3/WMA files are recorded on the disc. Change the disc. MP3/WMA files do not have the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> in their file names. Add the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to their file names. MP3/WMA Playback MP3/WMA files are not Change the disc. recorded in the format (Record MP3/WMA files using a compliant with ISO 9660 Level compliant application.) 1, Level 2, Romeo, or Joliet. 42 • Noise is generated.
• “NO DISC” appears on the display. Causes Remedies No disc is in the magazine. Insert discs into the magazine. Discs are inserted upside down. Insert discs correctly. • “NO MAG” appears on the display. No magazine is loaded in the CD changer. Insert the magazine. • “RESET 8” appears on the display. This unit is not connected to the CD changer correctly. Connect this unit and the CD changer correctly and press the reset button of the CD changer. • “RESET 1” – “RESET 7” appears on the display.
ENGLISH MAINTENANCE Handling discs When playing a CD-R or CD-RW This unit has been designed to reproduce CDs, CD-Rs (Recordable), CD-RWs (Rewritable), and CD Texts. • This unit is also compatible with MP3 and WMA discs. How to handle discs Center holder When removing a disc from its case, press down the center holder of the case and lift the disc out, holding it by the edges. • Always hold the disc by the edges. Do not touch its recording surface.
AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION CD PLAYER SECTION Maximum Power Output: Front: 50 W per channel Rear: 50 W per channel Continuous Power Output (RMS): Front: 19 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. Rear: 19 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion.
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KD-AR800/KD-G800/KD-G700 GET0197-002A [J] Installation/Connection Manual Manual de instalación/conexión Manuel d’installation/raccordement ENGLISH 1203KKSMDTJEIN EN, SP, FR ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS Esta unidad está diseñada para funcionar con 12 V de CC, con sistemas eléctricos de masa NEGATIVA. Si su vehículo no posee este sistema, será necesario un inversor de tensión, que puede ser adquirido en los concesionarios de JVC de equipos de audio para automóviles.
When using the optional stay / Cuando emplea un soporte opcional / Lors de l’utilisation du hauban en option In a Toyota for example, first remove the car radio and install the unit in its place. En un Toyota por ejemplo, primero retire la radio del automóvil y luego instale la unidad en su lugar. Par exemple dans une Toyota, retirer d’abord l’autoradio et installer l’appareil à la place.
ENGLISH A ESPAÑOL Typical Connections / Conexiones tipicas / Raccordements typiques Before connecting: Check the wiring in the vehicle carefully. Incorrect connection may cause serious damage to this unit. The leads of the power cord and those of the connector from the car body may be different in color. 1 2 3 FRANÇAIS Connect the colored leads of the power cord in the order specified in the illustration below. Connect the antenna cord. Finally connect the wiring harness to the unit.
B Connections Adding Other Equipment / Conexiones para añadir otros equipos / Raccordement pour ajouter d’autres appareils Amplifier / Amplificador / Amplificateur You can connect an amplifier and other equipment to upgrade your car stereo system. • Connect the remote lead (blue with white stripe) to the remote lead of the other equipment so that it can be controlled through this unit. • For amplifier only: – Disconnect the speakers from this unit, connect them to the amplifier.