ENGLISH CD RECEIVER KD-G343/KD-G342/KD-G341 For canceling the display demonstration, see page 5. For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.
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; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. 3. CAUTION: Visible and/or invisible class 1M laser radiation when open.
Ex.: When number button 2 works as MO (monaural) button. CONTENTS Control panel — KD-G343/KD-G342/KD-G341 ............. 4 Getting started ................................ 5 ENGLISH 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. Basic operations ................................................... 5 Radio operations ............................. 6 FM RDS operations ....................
ENGLISH Control panel — KD-G343/KD-G342/KD-G341 Parts identification Display window 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 p q w e r t y u i o 0 (eject) button 4 /¢ buttons Loading slot (standby/on attenuator) button BAND button Display window T/P (traffic programme/programme type) button DISP (display) button 5(up)/∞(down) buttons (control panel release) button SRC (source) button Control dial SEL (select) button M MODE button EQ (equalizer) button MO (monaural) button SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) button Number
Getting started • See also “General settings — PSM” on pages 13 – 15. Basic operations ~ ENGLISH Basic settings Turn on the power. 1 2 Ÿ * You cannot select “CD” as the playback source if there is no disc in the unit. ! For FM/AM tuner ⁄ Adjust the volume. 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. Select “24H/12H,” then “24H” (hour) or “12H” (hour).
ENGLISH Radio operations When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive ~ Lights up when monaural mode is activated. Ÿ Reception improves, but the stereo effect will be lost. Lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength. ! To restore the stereo effect, repeat the same procedure. “MONO OFF” appears and the MO indicator goes off. Storing stations in memory Start searching for a station. You can preset six stations for each band.
1 FM RDS operations What you can do with RDS RDS (Radio Data System) allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular programme signals. ENGLISH Manual presetting Ex.: Storing the FM station of 92.5 MHz into preset number 4 of the FM1 band. 2 3 Preset number flashes for a while. Listening to a preset station 1 2 Select the preset station (1 – 6) you want.
ENGLISH ! 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. Preset programme types in the number buttons (1 to 6): 1 Select a PTY code (see pages 7 and 8). 2 Select the preset number (1 – 6) you want to store into.
To check the current clock time while listening to an FM RDS station Station name (PS) = Station Frequency = Programme type (PTY) = Clock = (back to the beginning) Tracing the same programme— Network-Tracking Reception When driving in an area where FM reception is not sufficient enough, this unit automatically tunes in to another FM RDS station of the same network, possibly broadcasting the same programme with stronger signals (see the illustration below).
ENGLISH To stop play and eject the disc • Press SRC to listen to another playback source. To fast-forward or reverse the track Other main functions Skipping tracks quickly during play • For MP3 or WMA discs, you can skip tracks within the same folder. Ex.
Selecting the playback modes You can use only one of the following playback modes at a time.
ENGLISH Sound adjustments Adjusting the sound You can select a preset sound mode suitable to the music genre (c-EQ: custom equalizer). You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference. 1 1 2 2 Preset values Indication (For) BAS TRE LOUD (bass) (treble) (loudness) Indication, [Range] USER (Flat sound) 00 00 OFF BAS*1 (bass), [–06 to +06] Adjust the bass. ROCK (Rock or disco music) +03 +01 ON TRE*1 (treble), [–06 to +06] Adjust the treble.
You can change PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) items listed in the table below, on page 14 and 15. ENGLISH General settings — PSM 3 Adjust the PSM item selected. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust other PSM items if necessary. 5 Finish the procedure. 1 2 Select a PSM item. Indications Item ( : Initial) Selectable settings, [reference page] DEMO Display demonstration • DEMO ON : The display demonstration will be activated automatically if no operation is done for about 20 seconds, [5]. : Cancels.
ENGLISH Indications Item ( : Initial) Selectable settings, [reference page] CLK ADJ *2 Clock adjustment • AUTO : The built-in clock is automatically adjusted using the CT (clock time) data in the RDS signal. : Cancels. • OFF AF-REG *2 Alternative frequency/ regionalization reception • AF • OFF : When the currently received signals become weak, the unit switches to another station (the programme may differ from the one currently received), [9, 17]. • The AF indicator lights up.
Item ( : Initial) Selectable settings, [reference page] AUX ADJ Auxiliary input level adjustment A.ADJ 00 — A.ADJ 05 : Adjust the auxiliary input level to avoid the sudden increase of the output level when changing the source from external component connected to the AUX input jack on the control panel. TAG DISP Tag display • TAG ON • TAG OFF : Shows the Tag information while playing MP3/WMA tracks, [11]. : Cancels.
To keep discs clean 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. 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.
• If you want to know more about RDS, visit . Basic operations Disc operations Turning on the power Caution for DualDisc playback • By pressing SRC on the unit, you can also turn on the power. If the source is ready, playback also starts. • 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.
ENGLISH • CD-RWs may require a longer readout time since the reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than that of regular CDs. • Do not use the following CD-Rs or CD-RWs: – Discs with stickers, labels, or protective seal stuck to the surface. – Discs on which labels can be directly printed by an ink jet printer. Using these discs under high temperature or high humidity may cause malfunctions or damage to the unit. Playing an MP3/WMA disc • This unit can play back MP3/WMA files with the extension code <.mp3> or <.
What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. FM/AM General Symptoms Remedies/Causes • 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). • SSM automatic presetting does not work. Store stations manually. • Static noise while listening to the radio. Connect the aerial firmly. • Disc cannot be played back.
MP3/WMA playback ENGLISH Symptoms Remedies/Causes • Disc cannot be played back. • Use a disc with MP3/WMA tracks recorded in a format compliant with ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, Romeo, or Joliet. • Add the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to the file names. • Noise is generated. Skip to another track or change the disc. (Do not add the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to non-MP3 or WMA tracks.) • A longer readout time is required (“READING” keeps flashing on the display).
AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION CD PLAYER 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 100 Hz Treble: ±12 dB at 10 kHz Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70 dB Line-Out Level/ 2.
Having TROUBLE with operation? Please reset your unit Refer to page of How to reset your unit Dear Customer, This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety.