KD-R402E - Car stereo JVC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL KD-R402E JVC

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Radio Data System

For canceling the display demonstration, see page 6.

For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.

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.

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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 legislation or other rules in your country and municipality.

By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to conserve natural resources and will help prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health.

Notice:

The sign Pb below the symbol for batteries indicates that this battery contains lead.

Warning:

If you need to operate the unit while driving, be sure to look around carefully or you may be involved in a traffic accident.

Caution on volume setting:

Digital devices (CD/USB) produce very little noise compared with other sources. Lower the volume before playing these digital sources to avoid damaging the speakers by sudden increase of the output level.

For safety...

• Do not raise the volume level too much, as this will block outside sounds, making driving dangerous.
• Stop the car before performing any complicated operations.

Temperature inside the car...

If you have parked the car for a long time in hot or cold weather, wait until the temperature in the car becomes normal before operating the unit.

Detaching the control panel

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Attaching the control panel

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How to reset your unit

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- Your preset adjustments will also be erased.

How to forcibly eject a disc

• You can forcibly eject the loaded disc even if the disc is locked. To lock/unlock the disc, see page 10.
• Be careful not to drop the disc when it ejects.
  • If this does not work, reset your unit.

CONTENTS

Detaching the control panel 3
Attaching the control panel 3
How to reset your unit 3
How to forcibly eject a disc 3

OPERATIONS

Basic operations 4
Preparation......6
Listening to the radio 7
Disc operations 10
Listening to the USB device 11

EXTERNAL DEVICES

Listening to the other external components....12
Using the remote controller—RM-RK50 ..... 13

SETTINGS

Selecting a preset sound mode 14
Menu operations 16
Color settings (for KD-R501) 19

REFERENCES

More about this unit 20
Troubleshooting....23
Maintenance 25
Specifications....26

This mark is used to indicate...

Turn the control dial to make a selection, then press to confirm the selection.

Basic operations

1 2 3 4 5 *1 6 7 8 9 JVC TIP USB AUX 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 JATT SRC MENU BACK. DISP

1 • FM/AM: Select preset station.

- CD/USB: Select folder.

2 • Turn on the power.

- Attenuate the sound (if the power is on).

- Turn off the power [Hold].

3 Select the source.

FM → CD * 2 → USB → AUX IN *3 → AM *3 → (back to the beginning)

4 • Enter list operations.

- Enter Menu setting [Hold].

5 • Control the volume * 4 or select items [Turn].

- Confirm the selection [Press].

• FM: Enter SSM preset mode [Hold].

• CD/USB: Enter playback mode [Hold].

Pause/resume playback *4 [Press].

6 Loading slot

7 Display window

8 Eject disc.

9 • Activate/deactivate TA Standby Reception.

- Enter PTY Searching mode [Hold].

10 Detach the panel.

11 Change the display information.

12 • FM/AM: Search for station.

- CD/USB: Select track.

13 Return to the previous menu.

14 Remote sensor

- You can control this unit with an optionally purchased remote controller. For details, see page 13.

15 AUX (auxiliary) input jack

16 USB (Universal Serial Bus) input jack

*1 Also known as "Control dial" in this manual.

*2 You cannot select "CD" as the playback source if no disc is in the unit.

*3 You cannot select these sources if they were disabled in the Menu (see "SRC SELECT" in "Menu operations" on page 19).

*4 You can still adjust the volume during pause when the selected source is CD/USB. Before resume playback, check to be sure that you have not raise the volume level too much.

KD-R501: You can change the display and button illumination (see "COLOR" on page 17).

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Tr 888 CLASSIC HIPHOP JAZZ ROCK POPS USER DISC RND RPT EQ LOUD TAG AF REG TP PTY STMO 8 9 10 11

1 Tr (track) indicator
2 Source display / Track number / Folder number / Time countdown indicator
3 DISC indicator
4 Sound mode indicators—CLASSIC, HIP HOP, JAZZ, ROCK, POPS, USER
5 Playback mode / item indicators— RND (random), (disc), (folder), RPT (repeat)
6 EQ (equalizer) indicator

7 LOUD (loudness) indicator
8 Disc information indicators— TAG (Tag information), (track/file), (folder)
9 Main display
10 Radio Data System indicators—AF, REG, TP, PTY
11 Tuner reception indicators—ST (stereo), MO (monaural)

Preparation

Canceling the display demonstration and setting the clock

• See also page 16.

1			Turn on the power.
2		[Hold]Press and hold until the main menu is called up.	Cancel the display demonstrationsSelect “DEMO,” then “DEMO OFF.”Set the clockSelect “CLOCK” → “CLOCK SET.”Adjust the hour, then press control dial once to proceed to adjust the minute.Select “24H/12H,” then “24 HOUR” or “12 HOUR.”To return to the previous menu, press BACK.
		[Turn] → [Press]Repeat this procedure.

Changing the display information

DISP

When the power is turned off: The current clock time is displayed if "CLOCK DISP" is set to "CLOCK OFF," (see page 16).

When the power is turned on: The display information of the current source changes as follows:

FM/AM	Station Frequency → Clock → (back to the beginning)
FM Radio Data System	Station name (PS) → Station Frequency → Programme type (PTY) → Clock → (back to the beginning)
CD	Audio CD/CD Text: Disc title/performer *1 → Track title *1 → Current track number with the elapsed playing time → Current track number with the clock time → (back to the beginning)
CD/USB	MP3/WMA: Album name/performer (folder name) *2 → Track title (file name) *2 → Current track number with the elapsed playing time → Current track number with the clock time → (back to the beginning)

*1 If the current disc is an audio CD, "NO NAME" appears.
*2 If an MP3/WMA file does not have Tag information or "TAG DISPLAY" is set to "TAG OFF" (see page 16), folder name and file name appear.

Listening to the radio

1	SRC		Select “FM” or “AM.”
2			Search for a station to listen—Auto Search.When a station is tuned in, searching stops. To stop searching, press the same button again.You can also search for a station manually—Manual Search. Hold either one of the buttons until “M” flashes on the display, then press it repeatedly.When receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength, the ST indicator lights up on the display.

Improving the FM reception

When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive, activate monaural mode for better reception.

• See also page 17.

graph TD
    A["MENU [Hold"]] --> B["[Turn"] → [Press]]
    B --> C["TUNER" → "MONO"]
    B --> D["MONO ON"]

Reception improves, but stereo effect will be lost.

• The MO indicator lights up on the display.

To restore the stereo effect, repeat the same procedure to select "MONO OFF." The M0 indicator goes off.

Storing stations in memory

Automatic presetting (FM)—SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory)

You can preset up to 18 stations for FM.

1 While listening to a station...

2 Select the preset number range you want to store.

[Turn] SSM 01-06 ↔ SSM 07-12 ↔ SSM 13-18

3 [Press] SSM

Local FM stations with the strongest signals are searched and stored automatically.

- To stop searching, press I ◀◀◀ /▶▶▶ I .

To preset other 6 stations, repeat from step 1 again.

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Manual presetting (FM/AM)

You can preset up to 18 stations for FM and 6 stations for AM.

Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.50 MHz into preset number "04."

1

92.50MHz

2 Select preset number "04."

graph LR
    A["MENU"] --> B["[Turn"]]

3

P04 MEMORY

Selecting preset station

graph TD
    A["Menu"] --> B["[Turn"] → [Press]]

The following features are available only for FM Radio Data System stations.

Searching for FM Radio Data System programme—PTY Search

You can tune in to a station broadcasting your favorite programme by searching for a PTY code.

1 The last selected PTY code [Hold] appears.

2 Select one of your favorite programme types or a PTY code.

[Turn]

3 Start searching for your favorite programme.

If a station is broadcasting a programme of the same PTY code as you have selected, that station is tuned in.

Using the standby receptions

TA Standby Reception

TA Standby Reception allows the unit to switch temporarily to Traffic Announcement (TA) from any source other than AM.

The volume changes to the preset TA volume level if the current level is lower than the preset level (see page 17).

To activate TA Standby Reception

The TP (Traffic Programme)

indicator either lights up or flashes.

• If the TP indicator lights up, TA Standby Reception is activated.
• If the TP indicator flashes, TA Standby Reception is not yet activated. (This occurs when you are listening to an FM station without the Radio Data System signals required for TA Standby Reception.)
  To activate the reception, tune in to another station providing these signals. The TP indicator will stop flashing and remain lit.

To deactivate the TA Standby Reception

The TP Indicator goes off.

PTY Standby Reception

PTY Standby Reception allows the unit to switch temporarily to your favorite PTY programme from any source other than AM.

To activate and select your favorite PTY code for PTY Standby Reception, see page 17.

The PTY indicator either lights up or flashes.

• If the PTY indicator lights up, PTY Standby Reception is activated.
• If the PTY indicator flashes, PTY Standby Reception is not yet activated.
  To activate the reception, tune in to another station providing these signals. The PTY indicator will stop flashing and remain lit.

To deactivate the PTY Standby Reception, select

"PTY OFF" for the PTY code (see page 17). The PTY indicator goes off.

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 Radio Data System station of the same network, possibly broadcasting the same programme with stronger signals (see the illustration below).

When shipped from the factory, Network-Tracking Reception is activated.

To change the Network-Tracking Reception setting, see "AF-REG" on page 17.

Programme A broadcasting on different frequency areas (01 – 05)

graph TD
    A["Car"] --> B["Sensor Input 01"]
    A --> C["Sensor Input 02"]
    A --> D["Sensor Input 03"]
    A --> E["Sensor Input 04"]
    A --> F["Sensor Input 05"]
    B --> G["Signal Path"]
    C --> G
    D --> G
    E --> G
    F --> G

Automatic station selection—Programme Search

Usually when you select a preset number, the station preset in that number is tuned in. If the signals from the FM Radio Data System preset station are not sufficient for good reception, this unit, using the AF data, tunes in to another frequency possibly broadcasting the same programme as the original preset station is broadcasting.

• The unit takes some time to tune in to another station using programme search.
  • See also page 17.

PTY codes

NEWS, AFFAIRS, INFO, SPORT, EDUCATE, DRAMA, CULTURE, SCIENCE, VARIED, POP M (music), ROCK M (music), EASY M (music), LIGHT M (music), CLASSICS, OTHER M (music), WEATHER, FINANCE, CHILDREN, SOCIAL, RELIGION, PHONE IN, TRAVEL, LEISURE, JAZZ, COUNTRY, NATION M (music), OLDIES, FOLK M (music), DOCUMENT

Disc operations

1		Turn on the power.
2		Insert a disc.All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the source or eject the disc.

Stop playing and ejecting the disc

- "NO DISC" appears. Press SRC to listen to another playback source.

Prohibiting disc ejection

• [Hold]
  

To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same procedure.

Selecting a track/folder

[Turn] → [Press]

• For MP3/WMA discs, select the desired folder, then the desired track by repeating the control dial procedures.
  • To return to the previous menu, press BACK.

Pressing (or holding) the following buttons allows you to...

[Press] Pause/resume playback.

MP3/WMA: Select folder

[Press]Selecttrack [Hold] Reverse/fast-forward track

Selecting the playback modes

You can use only one of the following playback modes at a time.

1 [Hold]

graph TD
    A["Start"] --> B["Turn"] --> C["Press"]
    D["REPEAT ↔ RANDOM"] --> E["End"]

3 [Turn] → [Press]

REPEAT

TRACK RPT : Repeats current track

FOLDER RPT : MP3/WMA: Repeats current folder

RANDOM

FOLDER RND : MP3/WMA: Randomly plays all tracks of current folder, then tracks of next folders

ALL RND : Randomly plays all tracks

• To cancel repeat play or random play, select "RPT OFF" or "RND OFF."
  • To return to the previous menu, press BACK.

Listening to the USB device

This unit can play MP3/WMA tracks stored in a USB device.

All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the source or detach the USB device.

USB input jack

USB memory

If a USB device has been attached...

SRC

Playback starts from where it has been stopped previously.

- If a different USB device is currently attached, playback starts from the beginning.

To stop play and detach the USB device

Straightly pull it out from the unit.

- Press SRC to listen to another playback source.

You can operate the USB device in the same way you operate the files on a disc. (See pages 10 and 11.)

Continued on the next page

Cautions:

• Avoid using the USB device if it might hinder your safety driving.
• Do not pull out and attach the USB device repeatedly while "READING" is shown on the display.
• Do not start the car engine if a USB device is connected.

• This unit may not be able to play the files depending on the type of USB device.
  • Operation and power supply may not work as intended for some USB devices.

• You cannot connect a computer to the USB input terminal of the unit.

• Make sure all important data has been backed up to avoid losing the data.
• Do not leave a USB device in the car, expose to direct sunlight, or high temperature to avoid deformation or cause damages to the device.
• Some USB devices may not work immediately after you turn on the power.
• For more details about USB operations, see page 22.

Listening to the other external components

You can connect an external component to AUX (auxiliary) input jack on the control panel.

Preparation: Make sure "AUX ON" is selected in the "SRC SELECT" → "AUX IN" setting, see page 19.

1	SRC	Select “AUX IN.”
2	—	Turn on the connected component and start playing the source.
3	[Turn]	Adjust the volume.
4	—	Adjust the sound as you want (see pages 14 and 15).

Connecting an external component to the AUX input jack

AUX 3.5 mm stereo mini plug (not supplied) Portable audio player, etc.

Using the remote controller — RM-RK50

This unit can be remotely controlled as instructed here (with an optionally purchased remote controller). We recommend that you use remote controller RM-RK50 with your unit.

Installing the lithium coin battery (CR2025)

① ③ ② CR2025

Caution:

• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like.

If the effectiveness of the remote controller decreases, replace the battery.

Before using the remote controller:

• Aim the remote controller directly at the remote sensor on the unit.
• DO NOT expose the remote sensor to bright light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting).

JVC Remote sensor

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1 • Turns the power on if pressed briefly or attenuates the sound when the power is on.
• Turns the power off if pressed and held.
2 • Changes the preset stations.
• Changes the folder of the MP3/WMA.
3 Adjusts the volume level.
4 Selects the sound mode.
5 Selects the source.
6 • Searches for stations if pressed briefly.
- Fast-forwards or reverses the track if pressed and held.
• Changes the tracks if pressed briefly.

Warning (to prevent accidents and damage):

• Do not install any battery other than CR2025 or its equivalent.
• Do not leave the remote controller in a place (such as dashboards) exposed to direct sunlight for a long time.
• Store the battery in a place where children cannot reach.
• Do not recharge, short, disassemble, heat the battery, or dispose of it in a fire.
• Do not leave the battery with other metallic materials.
• Do not poke the battery with tweezers or similar tools.
• Wrap the battery with tape and insulate when throwing away or saving it.

Selecting a preset sound mode

You can select a preset sound mode suitable to the music genre.

• See also page 16.

[Hold]

[Turn] [Press]

"EQ"

"USER/ROCK/CLASSIC/POPS/HIP HOP/JAZZ"

• See page 15 for "USER" settings.

Preset value setting for each sound mode

Sound mode	Preset value
	BASS MIDDLE TREBLE LOUD									(loudness)
	Freq. Level Q Freq. Level			Q Freq. Level Q
USER 60 Hz 00	Q1.25	1.0 kHz	00 Q1.0	10.0 kHz	00 —					OFF
ROCK 100 Hz	+03	Q1.0	1.0 kHz	00 Q1.25	10.0 kHz +02 —
CLASSIC	80 Hz	+01	Q1.25	1.0 kHz	00 Q1.25	10.0 kHz +03 —
POPS 100 Hz	+02	Q1.25	1.0 kHz	+01 Q1.25	10.0 kHz +02 —
HIP HOP	60 Hz	+04	Q1.0	1.0 kHz	-02	Q1.0	10.0 kHz	+01	—
JAZZ	80 Hz	+03	Q1.25	1.0 kHz	00 Q1.25	10.0 kHz +03 —

Freq.: Frequency Q: Q-slope

Storing your own sound mode

You can store your own adjustments in memory.

1 Select "USER" for "EQ."

graph TD
    A["MENU [Hold"]] --> B["↓"]
    B --> C["[Turn"] → [Press]]
    C --> D["EQ" "USER"]

2 While "USER" is shown on the display...

3 Select a tone.

graph LR
    A["Circle"] -->|[Turn] → [Press]| B["Rectangular Block"]
    B --> C["BASS ↔ MIDDLE ↔ TREBLE"]

4 Adjust the sound elements of the selected tone.

[Turn] → [Press]

1 Adjust the frequency.

2 Adjust the level.

3 Adjust the Q-slope.

Sound elements	Range/ selectable items
	BASS M	IDDLE TREBLE
Frequency 60 Hz	80 Hz	0.5 kHz	10.0 kHz
		1.0 kHz	12.5 kHz
	100 Hz	1.5 kHz	15.0 kHz
	200 Hz	2.5 kHz	17.5 kHz
Level -06 to +06	-06 to +06		-06 to +06
Q Q1.0	Q1.25	Q0.75	Fixed
		Q1.0
	Q1.5	Q1.25
	Q2.0

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust other sound characteristics.

The adjustment made will be stored automatically.

Menu operations

1 Call up the menu.

[Hold]

2 Select the desired item.

[Turn] → [Press]

3 Repeat step 2 if necessary.

• To return to the previous menu, press BACK.

• To exit from the menu, press DISP or MENU.

Initial: Underlined

Category	Menu items Selectable settings, [reference page]
DEMO	DEMODisplaydemonstration	· DEMO ON : Display demonstration will be activated automatically if no operation is done for about 20 seconds, [6].· DEMO OFF : Cancels.
CLOCK	CLOCK DISP *1Clock display	· CLOCK ON : Clock time is shown on the display at all times when the power is turned off.· CLOCK OFF : Cancels; pressing DISP will show the clock time for about 5 seconds when the power is turned off, [6].
	CLOCK SETClock setting	: Adjust the hour, then the minute, [6].(Initial: 0:00)
	24H/12HTime display mode	· 24 HOUR : See also page 6 for setting.· 12 HOUR
	CLOCK ADJ *2Clock adjustment	· AUTO : The built-in clock is automatically adjusted using the CT (clock time) data in the Radio Data System signal.· OFF : Cancels.
EQ	EQEqualizer	: Select a preset sound mode suitable to the music genre.USER, ROCK, CLASSIC, POPS, HIP HOP, JAZZ
DISPLAY	DIMMERDimmer	· DIMMER ON : Dims the display and button illumination.· DIMMER OFF : Cancels.
	SCROLL *3Scroll	· SCROLL ONCE : Scrolls the displayed information once.· SCROLL AUTO : Repeats scrolling (at 5-second intervals).· SCROLL OFF : Cancels.Pressing DISP for more than one second can scroll the display regardless of the setting.
	TAG DISPLAYTag display	· TAG ON : Shows the Tag information while playing MP3/WMA tracks.· TAG OFF : Cancels.

*1 If the power supply is not interrupted by turning off the ignition key of your car, it is recommended to select "CLOCK OFF" to save the car's battery.
*2 Takes effect only when CT data is received.
*3 Some characters or symbols will not be shown correctly (or will be blanked) on the display.

Category	Menu items Selectable settings, [reference page]
TUNER	AF-REG *4Alternative frequency/regionalization reception	· AF ON	: When the currently received signals become weak, the unit switches to another station (the programme may differ from the one currently received), [9].· The AF indicator lights up.· AF-REG ON	: When the currently received signals become weak, the unit switches to another station broadcasting the same programme.· The AF and REG indicators light up.· Cancels.
	PTY-STANDBY *4PTY standby	PTY OFF, PTY codes	: Activates PTY Standby Reception with one of the PTY codes, [9].
	TA VOLUME *4Traffic announcement volume	VOLUME 00– VOLUME 50(or VOLUME 00– VOLUME 30)*5	: (Initial: VOLUME 15)
	P-SEARCH *4Programme search	· SEARCH ON· SEARCH OFF	: Activates Programme Search, [9].· Cancels.
	MONO *6Monaural mode	· MONO ON· MONO OFF	: Activate monaural mode to improve FM reception, but stereo effect will be lost, [7].· Restore the stereo effect.
	IF BANDIntermediate frequency band	· AUTO· WIDE	: Increases the tuner selectivity to reduce interference noises between adjacent stations. (Stereo effect may be lost.)· Subject to interference noises from adjacent stations, but sound quality will not be degraded and the stereo effect will remain.
COLOR(for KD-R501)	COLOR 01– COLOR 29, USER	: Select one of the preset or user color for display and button (except T/P/ ⏻/ATT/▲) illumination.(For customize color settings, “USER,” see page 19.)
MENU COLOR(for KD-R501)	MENU COLORMenu color	· OFF· ON	: Cancels.· Changes the display and button (except T/P/ ⏻/ATT/▲) illumination during menu, list search and playback mode operations.

*4 Only for FM Radio Data System stations.
^*5 Depends on the amplifier gain control.
*6 Displayed only when the source is "FM."

Category	Menu items Selectable settings, [reference page]
AUDIO	FADER*7, *8Fader	R06 - F06: Adjust the front and rear speaker output balance. (Initial: 00)
	BALANCE *Balance	L06 - R06: Adjust the left and right speaker output balance. (Initial: 00)
	LOUD Loudness	LOUD OFF : Cancels.Loud ON : Boost low and high frequencies to produce a well-balanced sound at a low volume level.
	VOL ADJUST Volume adjust	VOL ADJ -05 : Preset the volume adjustment level of each source (except FM), compared to the FM volume level. The volume level will automatically increase or decrease when you change the source.VOL ADJ +05 (Initial: VOL ADJ 00) Before making an adjustment, select the source you want to adjust."VOL ADJ FIX" appears on the display if "FM" is selected as the source.
	L/O MODE Line output mode	SUB.W : Select if the REAR LINE OUT terminals are used for connecting a subwoofer (through an external amplifier).REAR : Select if the REAR LINE OUT terminals are used for connecting the speakers (through an external amplifier).
	SUB.W FREQ *9 Subwoofer cutoff frequency	LOW : Frequencies lower than 72 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.MID : Frequencies lower than 111 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.HIGH : Frequencies lower than 157 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
	SUB.W LEVEL *9 Subwoofer level	SUB.W 00 : Adjust the subwoofer output level.—SUB.W 08 (Initial: SUB.W 04)
	BEEP Key touch tone	BEEP OFF : Deactivates the key touch tone.BEEP ON : Activates the key touch tone.
	TEL MUTING Telephone muting	MUTING 1/ MUTING 2 : Select either one which mutes the sounds while using a cellular phone.MUTING OFF : Cancels.
	AMP GAIN *10 Amplifier gain control	LOW POWER : VOLUME 00 - VOLUME 30 (Select if the maximum power of each speaker is less than 50 W to prevent damaging the speaker.)HIGH POWER : VOLUME 00 - VOLUME 50

*7 If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader level to "00."
*8 This adjustment will not affect the subwoofer output.
*9 Displayed only when "L/O MODE" is set to "SUB.W."
*10 The volume level automatically changes to "VOLUME 30" if you change to "LOW POWER" with the volume level set higher than "VOLUME 30."

Category	Menu items Selectable settings, [reference page]
SRC SELECT	AM *1AM station	• AM OFF• AM ON	: Disable “AM” in source selection.: Enable “AM” in source selection, [4].
	AUX IN *2Auxiliary input	• AUX OFF• AUX ON	: Disable “AUX IN” in source selection.: Enable “AUX IN” in source selection, [4].

*11 Displayed only when any source other than "AM" is selected.

*12 Displayed only when any source other than "AUX IN" is selected.

Color settings (for KD-R501)

Creating your own color —USER Color

You can create your own colors—"DAY COLOR" or "NIGHT COLOR."

DAY COLOR: Used when "DIMMER" is set to "DIMMER OFF."

NIGHT COLOR: Used when "DIMMER" is set to "DIMMER ON."

1

[Hold]

2 Select "COLOR" → "USER."

[Turn] → [Press]

3 While "USER" is shown on the display...

[Hold]

4

[Turn] → [Press]

5 Select a primary color.

[Turn] → [Press]

6 Adjust the level (00 to 31) of the selected primary color.

[Turn] → [Press]

If "00" is selected for all the primary colors, nothing appear on the display.

7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to adjust other primary colors.

8 Exit from the setting.

- If no operation is done for about 30 seconds, the operation will be canceled.

More about this unit

Basic operations

Turning on the power

- By pressing SRC button on the unit, you can also turn on the power. If the source is ready, playback also starts.

Turning off the power

- If you turn off the power while listening to a track, playback will start from where it had been stopped previously next time you turn on the power.

General

• If you change the source while listening to a disc, playback stops.
  Next time you select "CD" as the playback source, playback will start from where it had been stopped previously.
• If no operation is done for about 30 seconds after pressing MENU button, the operation will be canceled.

Tuner operations

Storing stations in memory

• During SSM search...
  – All previously stored stations are erased and the stations are stored anew.
• When SSM is over, the station stored in the lowest preset number will be automatically tuned in.
• When storing a station manually, the previously preset station is erased when a new station is stored in the same preset number.

FM Radio Data System operations

• Network-Tracking Reception requires two types of Radio Data System signals—PI (Programme Identification) and AF (Alternative Frequency) to work correctly. Without receiving these data correctly, Network-Tracking Reception will not operate correctly.
• If a Traffic Announcement is received by TA Standby Reception, the volume level automatically changes to the preset level (TA VOL) if the current level is lower than the preset level.
• When Alternative Frequency Reception is activated (with AF selected), Network-Tracking Reception is also activated automatically.

Disc operations

Caution for DualDisc playback

- 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.

General

• This unit has been designed to reproduce CDs/CD Texts, and CD-Rs (Recordable)/CD-RWs (Rewritable) in audio CD (CD-DA), MP3/WMA formats.
• When a disc is inserted upside down, "PLEASE" and "EJECT" appear alternately on the display. Press ▲ to eject the disc.
• MP3 and WMA "tracks" (words "file" and "track" are used interchangeably) are recorded in "folders."
• 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.
• This unit can only play back files of the same type as those detected first if a disc includes both audio CD (CD-DA) files and MP3/WMA files.
• This unit can play back multi-session discs; however, unclosed sessions will be skipped while playing.
• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not play back on this unit because of their disc characteristics, or for the following reasons:

– Discs are dirty or scratched.
- Moisture condensation has occurred on the lens inside the unit.
- The pickup lens inside the unit is dirty.
- The files on the CD-R/CD-RW are written using the "Packet Write" method.
– There are improper recording conditions (missing data, etc.) or media conditions (stained, scratched, warped, etc.).

- 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 a 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 <.wma> (regardless of the letter case—upper/lower).
• This unit can show the names of albums, artists (performer), and Tag (Version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3, or 2.4) for MP3 files and for WMA files.
• This unit can display only one-byte characters. No other characters can be correctly displayed.

- This unit can play back MP3/WMA files meeting the conditions below:

- Bit rate of MP3: 32 kbps — 320 kbps

- Sampling frequency of MP3: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz (for MPEG-1) 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz (for MPEG-2)

— Bit rate of WMA: 32 kbps — 320 kbps

- Sampling frequency of WMA: 22.05 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

- Disc format: ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, Romeo, Joliet, Windows extension.

- The maximum number of characters for file/folder names vary depending on the disc format used (includes 4 extension characters—<.mp3> or <.wma>).

– ISO 9660 Level 1: up to 12 characters

– ISO 9660 Level 2: up to 31 characters

– Romeo: up to 64 characters

— Joliet: up to 32 characters

- Windows extension: up to 64 characters

- This unit can recognize a total of 512 files, 255 folders, and 8 hierarchical levels.

- This unit can play back files recorded in VBR (variable bit rate).

Files recorded in VBR have a discrepancy in the elapsed time display, and do not show the actual elapsed time. In particular, this difference becomes noticeable after performing the search function.

• This unit cannot play back the following files:
• MP3 files encoded in MP3i and MP3 PRO format.
• MP3 files encoded in an inappropriate format.
• MP3 files encoded with Layer 1/2.
  – WMA files encoded in lossless, professional, and voice format.

- WMA files which are not based upon Windows Media® Audio.

— WMA files copy-protected with DRM.

– Files which have data such as AIFF, ATRAC3, etc.

- The search function works but search speed is not constant.

Playing MP3/WMA tracks from a USB device

- While playing from a USB device, the playback order may differ from other players.

- This unit may be unable to play back some USB devices or some files due to their characteristics or recording conditions.

- Depending on the shape of the USB devices and connection ports, some USB devices may not be attached properly or the connection might be loose.

- Connect one USB mass storage class device to the unit at a time. Do not use a USB hub.

- If the connected USB device does not have the correct files, "CANNOT PLAY" appears.

- This unit can show Tag (Version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3, or 2.4) for MP3 files and for WMA files.

- This unit can play back MP3/WMA files meeting the conditions below:

— Bit rate of MP3: 32 kbps — 320 kbps

- Sampling frequency of MP3: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz (for MPEG-1) 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz (for MPEG-2)

— Bit rate of WMA: 32 kbps — 320 kbps

- Sampling frequency of WMA: 22.05 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

- This unit can play back MP3 files recorded in VBR (variable bit rate).

• The maximum number of characters for:

– Folder names : 32 characters

– File names : 32 characters

- MP3 Tag : 64 characters

- WMA Tag : 32 characters

- This unit can recognize a total of 5 000 files, 255 folders (255 files per folder including folder without unsupported files), and of 8 hierarchies.

- This unit does not support SD card reader.

• This unit cannot recognize a USB device whose rating is other than 5 V and exceeds 500 mA.
• USB devices equipped with special functions such as data security functions cannot be used with the unit.
• Do not use a USB device with 2 or more partitions.
• This unit may not recognize a USB device connected through a USB card reader.
• This unit may not play back files in a USB device properly when using a USB extension cord.
• This unit cannot play back the following files:
• MP3 files encoded with MP3i and MP3 PRO format.
• MP3 files encoded in an inappropriate format.
• MP3 files encoded with Layer 1/2.
  – WMA files encoded in lossless, professional, and voice format.
• WMA files not based on Windows Media® Audio.

Ejecting a disc or removing a USB device

• If the ejected disc is not removed within 15 seconds, it is automatically inserted into the loading slot again to protect it from dust.
• After ejecting a disc or removing a USB device, "NO DISC" or "NO USB" appears and you cannot operate some of the buttons. Insert another disc, reattach a USB device, or press SRC to select another playback source.

Menu operations

- If you change the "AMP GAIN" setting from "HIGH POWER" to "LOW POWER" while the volume level is set higher than "VOLUME 30," the unit automatically changes the volume level to "VOLUME 30."

Troubleshooting

What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center.

	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 3).
	“AUX IN” cannot be selected.	Check the “SRC SELECT” → “AUX IN” setting (see page 19).
	KD-R501: Nothing appear on the display. KD-R501: Check the USER Color settings (see page 19)
FM/AM	SSM automatic presetting does not work. Store stations manually.
	Static noise while listening to the radio. Connect the aerial firmly.
	“AM” cannot be selected. Check the “SRC SELECT” → “AM” setting (see page 19).
Discs in general	Disc cannot be played back. Insert the disc correctly.
	CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back.Tracks on the CD-R/CD-RW cannot be skipped.	Insert a finalized CD-R/CD-RW.Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW with the component which you used for recording.
	Disc can neither be played back nor ejected.	Unlock the disc (see page 10).Eject the disc forcibly (see page 3).
	Disc sound is sometimes interrupted. Stop playback while driving on rough roads.Change the disc.Check the cords and connections.
	“NO DISC” appears on the display. Insert a playable disc into the loading slot.
	“PLEASE” and “EJECT” appear alternately on the display.	Press ▲, then insert a disc correctly.
MP3/WMA playback	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.

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	Symptoms Remedies/Causes
MP3/WMA playback	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).	Do not use too many hierarchical levels and folders.
	Tracks do not play back in the order you have intended them to play.	The playback order is determined when the files are recorded.
	The elapsed playing time is not correct. This sometimes occurs during playback. This is caused by how the tracks are recorded on the disc.
	"NO FILE" appears on the display. Selected folder is an empty folder*. Select another folder that contains MP3/WMA tracks.* Folder that is physically empty or folder that contains data but does not contain valid MP3/WMA track.
	The correct characters are not displayed (e.g. album name).	This unit can only display letters (upper case), numbers, and a limited number of symbols.
USB device playback	Noise is generated. The track played back is not an MP3/WMA track. Skip to another file. (Do not add the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to non-MP3 or WMA tracks.)
	"READING" keeps flashing on the display. Readout time varies depending on the USB device.Do not use too many hierarchy or folders.Turn off the power then on again.Reattach the USB device again.
	"NO FILE" appears on the display. Selected folder is an empty folder*. Select another folder that contains MP3/WMA tracks.* Folder that is physically empty or folder that contains data but does not contain valid MP3/WMA track.
	Tracks/folders are not played back in the order you have intended.	The playback order is determined by the write-in time stamp. The first track/folder written into the USB device will be the first track/folder for playback.
	"CANNOT PLAY" flashes on the display."NO USB" appears on the display.The unit cannot detect the USB device.	Attach a USB device that contains tracks encoded in an appropriate format.Reattach the USB device again.
	Correct characters are not displayed (e.g. album name).	This unit can only display alphabets (upper case), numbers, and a limited number of symbols.
	While playing a track, sound is sometimes interrupted.	The MP3/WMA tracks have not been properly copied into the USB device.Copy MP3/WMA tracks again into the USB device, and try again.

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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.

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Connectors

Moisture condensation

Moisture may condense on the lens inside the unit in the following cases:

• After starting the heater in the car.
• If it becomes very humid inside the car.
Should this occur, the unit may malfunction. In this case, eject the disc and leave the unit turned on for a few hours until the moisture has evaporated.

How to handle discs

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.

Center holder

• Always hold the disc by the edges. Do not touch its recording surface.

When storing a disc in its case, gently insert the disc around the center holder (with the printed surface facing up).

• Make sure to store discs in cases after use.

To keep discs clean

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.

- Do not use any solvents (for example, conventional record cleaner, spray, thinner, benzine, etc.) to clean discs.

To play new discs

New discs may have some rough spots around the inner and outer edges. If such a disc is used, this unit may reject the disc.

To remove these rough spots, rub the edges with a pencil or ball-point pen, etc.

Do not use the following discs:

Single CD (8 cm disc) Warped disc

Sticker and sticker residue Stick-on label

Unusual shape

C-thru Disc (semi-transparent disc)

Transparent or semi-transparent parts on its recording area

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 (60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 200 Hz)		Q1.0, Q1.25, Q1.5, Q2.0
		Middle: ±12 dB (0.5 kHz, 1.0 kHz, 1.5 kHz, 2.5 kHz) Q0.75, Q1.0, Q1.25
		Treble: ±12 dB (10.0 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 15.0 kHz, 17.5 kHz) Q = Fixed
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70 dB
Line-Out Level/Impedance: 2.5 V/20 kΩ load (full scale)
Output Impedance: 1 kΩ
Subwoofer-Out Level/Impedance: 2.5 V/20 kΩ load (full scale)
Other Terminal: USB input jack, AUX (auxiliary) input jack

TUNER SECTION
Frequency Range: FM: $7.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz
		AM: MW: 522 kHz to 1 620 kHzLW: 144 kHz to 279 kHz
FM Tuner	Usable Sensitivity:	11.3 dBf (1.0 μV/75 Ω)
	50 dB Quieting Sensitivity:	16.3 dBf (1.8 μV/75 Ω)
	Alternate Channel Selectivity (400 kHz):	65 dB
	Frequency Response:	40 Hz to 15 000 Hz
	Stereo Separation:	30 dB
MW Tuner	Sensitivity:	20 μV
	Selectivity:	35 dB
LW Tuner	Sensitivity:	50 μV

CD PLAYER SECTION
Type: Compact disc player
Signal Detection System: Non-contact optical pickup	(semiconductor laser)
Number of Channels: 2 channels (stereo)
Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Dynamic Range: 96 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 98 dB
Wow and Flutter: Less than measurable limit
MP3 Decoding Format: (MPEG1/2 Audio Layer 3) Max. Bit Rate: 320 kbps
WMA (Windows Media® Audio) Decoding Format: Max. Bit Rate: 320 kbps

USB SECTION
USB Standard: USB 1.1, USB 2.0
Data Transfer Rate (Full Speed): Max. 12 Mbps
Compatible Device: Mass storage class
Compatible File System:	FAT 32/16/12
Playable Audio Format:	MP3/WMA
Max. Current: DC 5 V	--- 500 mA

GENERAL
Power Requirement: Operating Voltage	DC 14.4 V (11 V to 16 V allowance)
Grounding System: Negative ground
Allowable Operating Temperature:		0°C to +40°C
Dimensions (W × H × D): (approx.)	Installation Size:	182 mm × 52 mm × 160 mm
	Panel Size:	188 mm × 58 mm × 12 mm
Mass:		1.3 kg (excluding accessories)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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"USER/ROCK/CLASSIC/POPS/HIP HOP/JAZZ"

Klangmodus	Vorwahlwert
	BASS MIDDLE TREBLE LOUD									(Loudness)
	Freq.	Pegel Q	Freq.	Pegel Q	Freq.	Pegel Q
USER 60 Hz 00 Q	1,25	1,0	kHz 00 Q1	10,0 kHz	00 —					OFF
ROCK	100 Hz	+03	Q1,0	1,0 kHz	00	Q1,25	10,0 kHz	+02	—
CLASSIC	80 Hz	+01	Q1,25	1,0 kHz	00	Q1,25	10,0 kHz	+03	—
POPS	100 Hz	+02	Q1,25	1,0 kHz	+01	Q1,25	10,0 kHz	+02	—
HIP HOP	60 Hz	+04	Q1,0	1,0 kHz	-02	Q1,0	10,0 kHz	+01	—
JAZZ	80 Hz	+03	Q1,25	1,0 kHz	00	Q1,25	10,0 kHz	+03	—

Freq.: Frequenz Q: Q-slope

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Anschlüsse

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"USER/ROCK/CLASSIC/POPS/HIP HOP/JAZZ"

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Разъемы

Конденсация влаги

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"USER/ROCK/CLASSIC/POPS/HIP HOP/JAZZ"

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Having TROUBLE with operation?

Please reset your unit

Refer to page of How to reset your unit

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