ENGLISH DEUTSCH CD RECEIVER CD-RECEIVER RECEPTEUR CD CD-RECEIVER FRANÇAIS KD-G302/KD-G301 NEDERLANDS KD-G302 KD-G301 • This unit is equipped with the display demonstration. To cancel it, see page 6. • Dieses Gerät ist mit einer Demonstrationsfunktion für das Display ausgestattet. Auf Seite 6 wird beschrieben, wie Sie diese Demonstrationsfunktion deaktivieren können. • Cet appareil est équipé d’une fonction de démonstration des affichages. Pour l’annuler, référez-vous à la page 6.
ENGLISH 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; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. 3. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. 4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED OUTSIDE THE UNIT.
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 2 LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS ............ 4 OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS ................ 23 Changing the general settings (PSM) ....... 23 Detaching the control panel ...................... 26 4 CD CHANGER OPERATIONS .
LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS ENGLISH Control panel Display window 1 (standby/on/attenuator) button 2 SEL (select) button 3 TP PTY (traffic programme/programme type) button 4 FM/AM DAB button 5 CD CD-CH (CD changer) button 6 Display window 7 0 (eject) button 8 5 (up) button +10 button 9 (control panel release) button p Control dial q Number buttons w EQ (equalizer) button e Remote sensor • You can control this receiver with an optionally purchased remote controller.
ENGLISH BASIC OPERATIONS 1 3 2 Turning on the power 1 Turn on the power. 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 indicator 4 Adjust the sound as you want. (See pages 21 and 22.) Select the source. To drop the volume in a moment To operate the tuner (FM or AM), see pages 8 – 17. To play a CD, see pages 18 – 20. To operate the CD changer, see pages 27 – 30.
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. To cancel the display demonstration, follow the procedure below: 1 Select “DEMO OFF.” DEMO OFF 4 DEMO ON Finish the setting.
ENGLISH Setting the clock 5 Finish the setting. You can also set the clock system to either 24 hours or 12 hours. 1 2 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (PSM: see pages 23 and 24.) Set the hour. 1 Select “CLOCK H” (hour) if not shown on the display. 2 Adjust the hour. 1 2 To check the current clock time or change the display mode Press DISP (display) repeatedly.
ENGLISH RADIO OPERATIONS Listening to the radio 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 stop searching before a station is received, press the same button you have pressed for searching. Searching for a station manually: Manual search 1 Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM). Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows: Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).
Tune in to a station you want while “M” (manual) is still flashing. To tune in to stations of higher frequencies Storing stations in memory ENGLISH 3 You can use one of the following two methods to store broadcasting stations in memory.
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: FM1 2 FM2 FM3 AM Tune in to a station (in this example, of 92.5 MHz).
RDS OPERATIONS RDS (Radio Data System) allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular programme signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well as information about what type of programme they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc. Another advantage of RDS function is called “Enhanced Other Networks.
ENGLISH 1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (PSM: see pages 23 and 24.) Using TA Standby Reception TA Standby Reception allows the unit to switch temporarily to Traffic Announcement (TA) from the current source (another FM station, CD, or other connected components). • TA Standby Reception will not work if you are listening to an AM station. 2 3 4 Press TP PTY to activate TA Standby Reception.
4 Finish the setting. PTY Standby Reception allows the unit to switch temporarily to your favorite programme (PTY: Programme Type) from the current source (another FM station, CD, or other connected components). • PTY Standby Reception will not work if you are listening to an AM station. You can select your favorite programme type for PTY Standby Reception. When shipped from the factory, PTY Standby Reception is turned off. (“OFF” is selected for PTY Standby Reception.
ENGLISH Searching your favorite programme 3 You can search any one of the PTY codes. In addition, you can store your 6 favorite programme types in the number buttons. When shipped from the factory, the following 6 programme types have been stored in the number buttons (1 to 6). Press and hold the number button for more than 2 seconds to store the PTY code selected into the preset number you want. To store your favorite programme types, see below. To search your favorite programme type, see page 15.
1 Press ¢ or 4 to start PTY search for your favorite programme. Press and hold TP PTY for more than 2 seconds while listening to an FM station. The last selected PTY code appears. 2 3 To select one of your favorite programme type ENGLISH To search your favorite programme type • If there is a station broadcasting a programme of the same PTY code as you selected, that station is tuned in.
ENGLISH Other convenient RDS functions and adjustments Automatic selection of the station when using the number buttons Usually when you press the number button, the preset station is tuned in. However, when the preset station is an RDS station, something different will happen. If the signals from that 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 broadcasting.
NEWS: AFFAIRS: News Topical programmes expanding on current news or affairs INFO: Programmes which impart advice on a wide variety of topics SPORT: Sport events EDUCATE: Educational programmes DRAMA: Radio plays CULTURE: Programmes on national or regional culture SCIENCE: Programmes on natural science and technology VARIED: Other programmes like comedies or ceremonies POP M: Pop music ROCK M: Rock music EASY M: Easy-listening music LIGHT M: Light music CLASSICS: Classical music OTHER M: Other music WEATHER
ENGLISH CD OPERATIONS Playing a CD 1 The display changes to show the following: Current source indication Open the control panel. CD indicator Note on One-Touch Operation: When a CD is already in the loading slot, pressing CD CD-CH turns on the unit and starts playback automatically. 2 Insert a CD into the loading slot. The unit turns on, draws the CD and starts playback automatically.
To go to a particular track directly Press 0. CD play stops and the control panel flips down. The CD automatically ejects from the loading slot. The source changes to the previously selected source. • If you change the source, 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. Press the number button corresponding to the track number to start its playback.
ENGLISH How to use the +10 and –10 buttons To play back tracks repeatedly (Track Repeat Play) • Ex. 1: To select track number 32 while playing track number 6 You can play back the current track repeatedly. 1 Press MODE to enter the functions mode while playing a CD. Track 6 (Three times) \ 10 \ 20 \ 30 (Twice) \ 31 \ 32 • Ex.
Selecting preset sound modes (C-EQ: custom equalizer) Indication pattern changes for each sound mode except for “USER.” You can select a preset sound mode (C-EQ: custom equalizer) suitable to the music genre. Ex.: When you select “ROCK” • There is a time limit in doing the following procedure. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.
ENGLISH Adjusting the sound *1 When you adjust the bass, treble, or loudness, the 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: BAS TRE (bass) (treble) (fader) VOL LOUD BAL (volume) (loudness) (balance) Indication To do: FAD 2 Adjust the bass. –06 (min.) | +06 (max.) TRE*1 Adjust the treble. –06 (min.) | +06 (max.
OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS Adjust the PSM item selected. ENGLISH 3 Changing the general settings (PSM) You can change the items listed in the table below and on page 24 by using the PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) control. Basic Procedure 1 2 4 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (See below and page 24.) 5 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other PSM items if necessary. Finish the setting. Select the PSM item you want to adjust.
ENGLISH Indications Selectable values/items Factory-preset See settings page 29 programme types (see page 17) PTY-STBY PTY standby TA VOL Traffic announcement volume P-SEARCH Programme search DAB AF*3 Alternative frequency search DAB VOL*3 DAB volume adjustment VOL –12 — VOL 12 LEVEL Level display OFF DIMMER Dimmer mode OFF VOL 00 — VOL 30 or 50*2 OFF 13 VOL 20 16 OFF ON OFF 16 AF OFF AF ON AF ON 35 VOL 00 35 ON 25 AUTO 25 OFF 25 ON AUTO OFF ON TEL Telephone mu
You can activate or deactivate the level meter according to your preference. When shipped from the factory, level meter is activated. • ON: • OFF: Shows the audio level indicator. Cancels the audio level indicator; sound mode indicator is shown. To select the external component to use —EXT IN You can connect the external component to the CD changer jack on the rear using the Line Input Adapter KS-U57 (not supplied).
ENGLISH Detaching the control panel 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 right side of the control panel into the groove on the panel holder. Detaching the control panel Before detaching the control panel, be sure to turn off the power. 1 Unlock the control panel.
ENGLISH CD CHANGER OPERATIONS We recommend that you use the JVC MP3compatible CD changer with your unit. About MP3 discs 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). However, they are not compatible with MP3 discs, so you cannot play back MP3 discs. • You cannot use the KD-MK series CD changers with this unit.
ENGLISH Playing discs Select the CD changer (CD-CH). CD • When the current disc is a CD: Playback starts from the first track of the current disc. CD-CH* * If you have changed “EXT IN” setting to “LINE IN” (see page 25), you cannot select the CD changer. Selected disc number • When the current disc is an MP3 disc: Playback starts from the first folder of the current disc once file check is completed.
Press and hold ¢ , during play, to fast-forward the track/file. Press and hold the track/file. 4, during play, to reverse Note: During this operation, you can only hear intermittent sounds. (The elapsed playing time also changes intermittently on the display.) To go to the next or previous tracks/files Press ¢ briefly during play, to skip ahead to the beginning of the next track/file. Each time you press the button consecutively, the beginning of the next tracks/files is located and played back.
ENGLISH Selecting the playback modes To play back tracks/files repeatedly (Track Repeat/Disc Repeat Play) To play back tracks/files at random (Disc Random/Magazine Random Play) 1 Press MODE to enter the functions mode during play. 1 Press MODE to enter the functions mode during play. 2 Press RPT (repeat), while “MODE” is still flashing on the display. Each time you press the button, the repeat play mode changes as follows: 2 Press RND (random), while “MODE” is still flashing on the display.
ENGLISH EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS Playing an external component 2 You can connect the external components to the CD changer jack on the rear using the Line Input Adapter KS-U57 (not supplied). Preparations: • For connecting the Line Input Adapter KS-U57 and the external component, refer to the Installation/ Connection Manual (separate volume). • Before operating the external component using the following procedure, select the external input correctly.
ENGLISH DAB TUNER OPERATIONS We recommend that you use DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) tuner KT-DB1500 or KT-DB1000 with your unit. If you have another DAB tuner, consult your JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT dealer. • Refer also to the Instructions supplied for your DAB tuner. What is DAB system? DAB is one of the digital radio broadcasting systems available today. It can deliver CD quality sound without any annoying interference and signal distortion. Furthermore, it can carry text, pictures, and data.
Start searching for an ensemble. To search for ensembles of higher frequency To search for ensembles of lower frequency To tune in to a particular ensemble without searching Before you start.... Press FM/AM DAB briefly if CD, CD changer, or external component is the current source. ENGLISH 3 1 Press and hold FM/AM DAB to select DAB tuner as the source. When an ensemble is received, searching stops. To stop searching before an ensemble is received, press the same button you have pressed for searching.
ENGLISH 3 4 Tune in to an ensemble you want. Select a service of the ensemble you want to listen to. To select the next service To select the previous service 5 Press and hold the number button (in this example, 1) for more than 2 seconds to store the selected service into the preset number you want. Tuning in to a preset DAB service You can easily tune in to a preset DAB service. Remember that you must store services first.
Tracing the same programme automatically (Alternative Reception) You can keep listening to the same programme. • While receiving a DAB service: When driving in an area where a service cannot be received, this unit automatically tunes in to another ensemble or FM RDS station, broadcasting the same programme.
ENGLISH USING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER This unit can be remotely controlled as instructed here (with an optionally purchased remote controller). We recommend that you use remote controller RM-RK50 or RM-RK60 with your unit. (Ex.: When you are using RM-RK60) 3. Return the battery holder. Insert again the battery holder by pushing it until you hear a clicking sound. (back side) Before using the remote controller: • Aim the remote controller directly at the remote sensor on the main unit.
RM-RK60 3 • Selects the preset stations (or services) while listening to the radio (or the DAB tuner). Each time you press the button, the preset station (or service) number increases, and the selected station (or service) is tuned in. • While playing an MP3 disc on an MP3compatible CD changer; – Skips to the previous disc if pressed briefly. – Skips to the previous folder if pressed and held. Note: While playing a CD on a CD changer, this always skips to the previous disc.
What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. Symptoms Causes • Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. CD Playback FM/AM General ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING 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.
Remedies No disc is in the magazine. Insert discs into the magazine. Discs are inserted upside down. Insert discs correctly. The current disc does not contain any MP3 files. Insert a disc that contains MP3 files. • “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.
ENGLISH MAINTENANCE Handling discs When playing a CD-R or CD-RW This unit has been designed to reproduce CDs, CD-Rs (Recordable), and CD-RWs (Rewritable). • This unit is not compatible with MP3 discs, but can operate a JVC MP3-compatible CD changer. How to handle discs When removing a disc Center holder 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.