JVC Kd-r303 Instruction Manual

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KD-R306/KD-R305/KD-R206/KD-R205
Installation/Connection Manual
Manual Pemasangan/Penyambungan
GET0564-009A
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J
Handles
Pegangan-pegangan F
Washer (ø5)
Perapat sambungan (ø5)G
Lock nut (M5)
Mur kunci (M5)H
Mounting bolt (M4 × 5 mm; M5 × 12.5 mm)
Baut bingkai (M4 × 5 mm; M5 × 12.5 mm) A / B
Hard case (for KD-R306/KD-R305)/Control panelKotak keras (untuk KD-R306/KD-R305)/Panel kontrolC
Sleeve
SelongsongD
Trim plate
Plat rapiE
Power cord
Kabel power
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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 purchased at JVC car audio dealers.
Parts list for installation and connection
The following parts are provided for this unit. If any item is missing, consult your JVC car audio dealer 
immediately.
K
Remote controller
Pengontrol jauhL
Battery
Baterai
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PRECAUTIONS on power supply and speaker connections:
• DO NOT connect the speaker leads of the power cord to the car battery; otherwise, the unit 
will be seriously damaged.
• BEFORE connecting the speaker leads of the power cord to the speakers, check the speaker wiring in 
your car.
© 2008 Victor Company of Japan, Limited
Heat sink / Pendingin
WARNINGS
To prevent short circuits, we recommend that you disconnect the battery’s negative terminal and make all 
electrical connections before installing the unit.
• Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s chassis again after installation.
Notes:
• Replace the fuse with one of the specified rating. If the fuse blows frequently, consult your JVC car audio 
dealer.
• It is recommended to connect speakers with a maximum power of more than 50 W (both at the rear and 
at the front, with an impedance of 4 Ω to 8 Ω). If the maximum power is less than 50 W, change “AMP 
GAIN” setting to prevent the speakers from being damaged (see page 14 of the INSTRUCTIONS).
• To prevent short circuits, cover the terminals of the UNUSED leads with insulating tape.
• The heat sink becomes very hot after use. Be careful not to touch it when removing this unit.
 INDONESIA
Unit ini didisain untuk beroperasi hanya pada 12 V DC, sistem listrik tanah NEGATIVE. Jika kendaraan 
anda tidak memiliki sistem ini, sebuah pembalik tegangan diperlukan, yang mana dapat dibeli di penyalur-
penyalur audio mobil JVC.
PERINGATAN
Untuk mencegah hubungan pendek, kami menyarankan anda memutuskan sambungan terminal negatif 
baterai dan membuat semua sambungan-sambungan listrik sebelum memasang unit.
•  Pastikan untuk mentanahkan unit ini ke casis mobil kembali setelah pemasangan.
Catatan:
• Ganti sekring dengan voltase yang sudah ditetapkan. Jika sekring sering meledak, konsultasikan pada 
penyalur audio mobil JVC anda.
• Disarankan untuk menghubungkan speaker-speaker dengan maksimum power lebih dari 50 W (keduanya 
di belakang dan di depan, dengan sebuah impedansi 4 Ω sampai 8 Ω). Jika maksimum power kurang 
dari 50 W, ganti pengaturan “AMP GAIN” (“PENAMBAH PENGUAT”) untuk mencegah speaker-speaker 
dari kerusakan (lihat halaman 14 dari BUKU PETUNJUK).
• Untuk mencegah hubungan pendek, tutup ujung-ujung terminal-terminal TIDAK DIGUNAKAN dengan 
pita isolasi.
• Pendingin menjadi sangat panas setelah digunakan. Hati-hati untuk tidak menyentuhnya ketika 
memindahkan unit ini.
TINDAKAN-TINDAKAN PENCEGAHAN pada suplai power dan 
sambungan-sambungan speaker:
•  JANGAN sambungkan ujung-ujung speaker dari kabel power ke baterai mobil; sebaliknya, 
unit tersebut akan secara serius rusak.
• SEBELUM menyambung ujung-ujung speaker dari kabel power ke speaker-speaker, cek perkabelan 
speaker dalam mobil anda.
Daftar bagian-bagian untuk pemasangan dan penyambungan
Bagian-bagian berikut disediakan untuk unit ini. Jika ada bagian yang hilang, segera hubungi dealer 
audio mobil JVC anda.
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Rubber cushion
Bantalan karet
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When using the optional stay / Ketika menggunakan 
penguat tambahan
Note : When installing the unit on the mounting bracket, make sure to use the 8 mm-long screws. If longer screws are 
used, they could damage the unit.
Catatan : Ketika memasang unit pada breket bingkai, pastikan untuk menggunakan sekrup-sekrup panjang–8 mm. Jika 
sekrup yang lebih panjang digunakan, maka dapat merusak unit.
Bracket*2
Breket *2
Pocket
KantongFlat head screws (M5 × 8 mm) 
*2
Sekrup kepala rata (M5 × 8 mm) *2
Screw (option)
Sekrup (tambahan) Stay (option)
Penguat (tambahan)
Fire wall
Dinding tahan api
Dashboard
Tempat alat pada bagian 
depan
Install the unit at an angle of less than 30˚.
Pasang unit pada suatu sudut kurang 
dari 30˚.
Removing the unit
Before removing the unit, release the rear section.
Insert the two handles, then pull them as 
illustrated so that the unit can be removed.
Sisipkan kedua pemegang dan tarik pemegang 
seperti yang diilustrasikan hingga unit dapat 
dipindahkan.
Do the required electrical connections.
Lakukan penyambungan-penyambungan 
listrik yang diperlukan.
Bend the appropriate tabs to hold the 
sleeve firmly in place.
Bengkokkan pengait-pengait yang tepat 
untuk menahan selongsong secara kuat 
pada tempatnya.
INSTALLATION (IN-DASH MOUNTING)
The following illustration shows a typical installation. If you have any questions or require information 
regarding installation kits, consult your JVC car audio dealer or a company supplying kits.
• If you are not sure how to install this unit correctly, have it installed by a qualified technician.
When installing the unit without using the sleeve / Ketika memasang unit tanpa 
menggunakan selongsong
In a Toyota car for example, first remove the car radio and install the unit in its place.
Dalam sebuah kereta Toyota misalnya, pertama pindahkan radio mobil dan pasang unit tersebut ke dalam tempatnya.
*1 When you stand the unit, be careful not to damage the fuse on the rear.
*2 Not supplied for this unit.
PEMASANGAN (BINGKAI-DALAM DASH)
Ilustrasi berikut menunjukkan sebuah tipe pemasangan. Jika anda mempunyai suatu pertanyaan atau 
informasi yang diperlukan mengenai alat-alat pemasangan, konsultasikan pada penyalur audio mobil JVC 
atau sebuah perusahaan yang mensuplai alat-alat.
• Jika anda tidak yakin bagaimana memasang unit ini dengan benar, biarkan dipasang dengan teknisi yang 
berkualitas.
Memindahkan unit
Sebelum memindahkan unit, lepaskan seksi belakang.
Flat head screws (M5 × 8 mm) *2
Sekrup kepala rata (M5 × 8 mm) *2
Bracket *2
Breket *2
*1 Ketika anda memberdirikan unit, hati-hati untuk tidak merusak sekring di belakang.
*2 Tidak disediakan untuk unit ini.
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Untuk KD-R306/KD-R305
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A Typical connections / Ciri khas sambungan-sambungan
Before connecting:  Check the wiring in the vehicle carefully. Incorrect connection may cau\
se 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  Connect the colored leads of the power cord in the order specified in th\
e illustration below.
2 Connect the antenna cord.
3 Finally connect the wiring harness to the unit.
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
*1 Not supplied for this unit.*2 Before checking the operation of this unit prior to installation, this l\
ead must be connected, otherwise the 
power cannot be turned on. Rear line out (see diagram 
 )
Line out belakang (lihat diagram  ) Rear ground terminal
Terminal tanah belakang
15 A fuse
Sekring 15 A
Antenna terminal Terminal antena
  INDONESIA
Sebelum penyambungan:  Cek perkabelan dalam mobil dengan hati-hati. Penyambungan yang tidak 
benar mungkin menyebabkan kerusakan serius pada unit.
Ujung dari kabel power dan beberapa konektor dari bodi mobil mungkin ber\
beda dalam warna.
1  Sambungkan ujung berwarna dari kabel power dalam urutan spesifikasi pada\
 ilustrasi di bawah.
2 Sambungkan kabel antena.
3 Akhirnya sambungkan dudukan kabel ke unit.
SAMBUNGAN-SAMBUNGAN LISTRIK
To the metallic body or chassis of the car
Ke besi bodi atau casis dari mobil tersebut
To a live terminal in the fuse block connecting to the car battery 
(bypassing the ignition switch) (constant 12 V)
Ke sebuah tempat terminal dalam blok sekring disambungkan ke baterai 
mobil (abaikan saklar kontak) (konstant 12 V)
To an accessory terminal in the fuse block
Ke sebuah terminal aksesoris dalam blok sekring
Black
Hitam
Red
Merah Yellow 
*2
Kuning *2
Ignition switch
Saklar kontak
Fuse block
Blok sekring
Purple
Ungu
Purple with black stripe
Ungu dengan strip hitam
Green
Hijau
Green with black stripe
Hijau dengan strip hitam
Gray
Abu-abu
Gray with black stripe
Abu-abu dengan strip hitam
White
Putih
White with black stripe
Putih dengan strip hitam
Right speaker (rear)
Speaker kanan (belakang)
Left speaker (rear)
Speaker kiri (belakang)
Right speaker (front)
Speaker kanan (depan)
Left speaker (front)
Speaker kiri (depan)
*1 
Tidak disediakan untuk unit ini.*2 Sebelum pengecekan pengoperasian dari unit ini sebelum pemasangan, ujung\
 ini harus sudah dihubungkan, 
selain itu power tidak dapat dihidupkan.
Blue with white stripe
Biru dengan strip putih
To the remote lead of other equipment (200 mA max.)
Ke ujung jauh dari peralatan lain (maksimum 200 mA)
To the automatic antenna if any (250 mA max.)
Ke antena otomatis jika ada (maksimum 250 mA)
Blue
Biru
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 Connecting the external amplifier / Penyambungan penguat eksternal
You can connect an amplifier 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.
•  Disconnect the speakers from this unit, connect them to the amplifier. L\
eave the speaker  leads of this unit unused.
*
3  Firmly attach the ground wire to the metallic body or to the chassis of \
the car—to the place uncoated with 
paint (if coated with paint, remove the paint before attaching the wire\
). Failure to do so may cause damage to 
the unit.
Anda dapat menyambungkan penguat-penguat untuk meningkatkan sistem stere\
o mobil anda.
• Sambungkan ujung jauh (biru dengan strip putih) ke ujung jauh dari per\
alatan lain sehingga dapat 
dikontrol melalui unit ini.
•  Putuskan sambungan speaker-speaker dari unit ini, sambungkan ini ke peng\
uat. Biarkan  ujung speaker dari unit ini tidak digunakan.
B
Rear speakers
Speaker-speaker  belakang Remote lead
Ujung jauh
Remote lead (blue with white stripe)
Ujung jauh (biru dengan strip putih)To the remote lead of other equipment or automatic antenna if any
Ke ujung jauh dari peralatan lain atau antena otomatis jika adaY-connector (not supplied for this unit)
Konektor Y (tidak disediakan untuk unit ini)
Front speakers
Speaker-speaker depanJVC AmplifierPenguat JVC
TROUBLESHOOTING
•  The fuse blows.
*  Are the red and black leads connected correctly?
•  Power cannot be turned on.
*  Is the yellow lead connected?
•  No sound from the speakers.
*  Is the speaker output lead short-circuited?
• Sound is distorted.
*  Is the speaker output lead grounded?
*  Are the “–” terminals of L and R speakers grounded in common?
•  Noise interfere with sounds.
*  Is the rear ground terminal connected to the car’s chassis using shor\
ter and thicker cords?
•  This unit becomes hot.
*  Is the speaker output lead grounded?
*  Are the “–” terminals of L and R speakers grounded in common?
•  This unit does not work at all.
*  Have you reset your unit?
PEMECAHAN MASALAH
• Sekring putus.
*  Apakah ujung-ujung merah dan hitam tersambung dengan benar?
•  Power tidak dapat dihidupkan.
*  Apakah ujung kuning sudah tersambung?
•  Tidak ada suara dari speaker.
*  Apakah ujung keluaran speaker terhubung pendek?
• Suara terdistorsi.
*  Apakah ujung keluaran speaker sudah ditanahkan?
*  Apakah terminal-terminal “–” dari speaker-speaker L dan R sudah\
 ditanahkan secara umum?
•  Berisik yang mengganggu suara-suara.
*  Apakah terminal tanahan belakang tersambung ke casis mobil menggunakan k\
abel-kabel terpendek dan 
tertebal?
•  Unit menjadi panas.
*  Apakah ujung keluaran speaker sudah ditanahkan?
*  Apakah terminal-terminal “–” dari speaker-speaker L dan R sudah\
 ditanahkan secara umum?
•  Unit ini tidak bekerja secara keseluruhan.
*  Apakah anda sudah reset (memasang kembali) unit anda?
Signal cord (not supplied for this unit)
Kabel sinyal (tidak disediakan untuk unit ini)
*3  Pasangkan dengan kuat kabel tanah ke bodi besi atau ke casis dari mobil—\
pada tempat yang tidak dilapisi cat 
(jika dilapisi cat, hilangkan cat sebelum memasang kabel). Kegagalan m\
elakukan ini mungkin menyebabkan 
kerusakan pada unit tersebut.
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 ENGLISH
KD-R208
CD RECEIVER: INSTRUCTIONS/INSTALLATION
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© 2008 Victor Company of Japan, Limited
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.
Installation/connection are explained at the last section of this manual (reverse page, indicated with 
 symbol).
GET0558-001A[J]
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
Discs produce very little noise compared with other sources. 
Lower the volume before playing a disc to avoid damaging 
the speakers by the 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
Attaching the control panelHow to reset your unit
Reset the unit after installation is complete.
•  Your preset adjustments will also be erased.
How to forcibly eject a disc
•  Be careful not to drop the disc when it ejects.
•  If this does not work, reset your unit.
PREPARATIONS
Enter Menu operation. Select an item.
Basic settings
To keep discs clean
Wipe in a straight line from center of disc to 
edge. Do not use liquid cleaners, thinners, or 
benzene.
To play new discs
Remove any rough areas from the inner and 
outer edges of the disc.
MAINTENANCE
How to clean the connectors
Wipe the connectors with 
a cotton swab or cloth 
moistened with alcohol.
Moisture condensation
Moisture may condense on the lens inside the unit. Eject 
the disc and leave the unit turned on for a few hours until 
the moisture has evaporated.
1 Cancel the display demonstrations
 Select “DEMO,” then “DEMO OFF.”
2 Set the clock
 Select “CLOCK” = “CLOCK SET.”
 Adjust the hour, then press control dial once 
to proceed to adjust the minute.
•  To return to the previous menu, press BACK.
Connectors
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. However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference 
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to 
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
–  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
–  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
–  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
–  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution
Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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:  (For U.S.A.)  Visible and/or invisible class II laser radiation when open. Do not stare into beam.
  (For Canada)  Visible and/or invisible class 1M laser radiation when open. Do not view directly with optical 
instruments.
4.  REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED OUTSIDE THE UNIT.
[European Union only]
Playing an MP3/WMA disc 
•  This unit can play back MP3/WMA files with the 
extension code  or  (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: 8 kbps — 320 kbps
 – Sampling frequency: 
  48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz (for MPEG-1)
  24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 16 kHz (for MPEG-2)
 –  Disc format: ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2, Romeo, Joliet, 
Windows long file name
•  The maximum number of characters for file/folder names 
vary depending on the disc format used (includes 4 
extension characters— or ).
 –  ISO 9660 Level 1: up to 12 characters; ISO 9660 Level 
2: up to 31 characters; Romeo: up to 128 characters; 
Joliet: up to 64 characters; Windows long file name: up 
to 128 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, in an 
inappropriate format, layer 1/2.
 –  WMA files: encoded in lossless, professional, and voice 
format; not based upon Windows Media® Audio; copy-
protected with DRM.
 –  Files which have data such as WAVE, ATRAC3, etc.
•  The search function works but search speed is not 
constant.
 Title assignment 
•  If you try to assign titles to more than 30 station 
frequencies, “NAME FULL” appears. Delete unwanted 
titles before assignment.
 Basic operations 
•  By pressing SRC on the unit, you can also turn on the 
power. If the source is ready, playback also starts.
•  If you turn off the power while listening to a disc, disc 
play will start from where it had been stopped previously 
next time you turn on the power.
•  If no operation is done for about 30 seconds after 
pressing MENU button, the operation will be canceled.
 Tuner operations
•  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.
 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) and MP3/WMA formats.
Playing a CD-R or CD-RW
•  Use only “finalized” CD-Rs or CD-RWs.
•  This unit can play back multi-session discs; however, 
unclosed sessions will be skipped while playing.
•  Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not be played back on this 
unit:
 –  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.
MORE ABOUT THIS UNIT
Do not use the following discs:
Warped disc Sticker and sticker residue Stick-on label
Unusual shape Single CD—8 cm (3-3/16”) disc
C-thru Disc (semi-transparent disc)Transparent or semi-transparent 
parts on its recording areaFor customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which 
are located on the top or bottom of the cabinet. 
Retain this information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
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 INSTRUCTIONS
Basic operations
Select the source.
•  Turn on the power.
•  Attenuate the sound (if the 
power is on).
•  Turn off the power [Hold].•  Control the volume or selection [Turn].
•  Confirm the selection [Press] .
• FM: Enter SSM preset mode [Hold] .
• CD: Enter playback mode [Hold] .
Detach the panel.
Check the current clock time/other information. 
See also “CLOCK DISP“ of “Menu operations.”
Control panel
Display window
Disc indicatorPlayback mode / item indicator
• ST:  Lights up when receiving an FM 
stereo broadcast with sufficient 
signal strength.
• MO:  Lights up in monaural mode. • Source display
• Track number
• Folder number
•  Time countdown indicator
Main display (time, 
playback information)EQ (equalizer) indicator
Sound mode indicator
LOUD (loudness) indicator
Disc information indicatorsTr (track) indicator
*1 You cannot select these sources if they were disabled in the Menu (See “Menu operations”).
*2 You cannot select “CD” as the playback source if no disc is in the unit.
OPERATIONS
When an FM stereo broadcast  is hard to receive
Reception improves, but the stereo effect will be lost. (MO indicator lights up.)
To restore the stereo effect, repeat the same procedure to select “MONO OFF.” The MO indicator goes off. 
FM station automatic presetting —SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory)
You can preset up to 18 stations for FM.
To preset other 6 stations, repeat from step 1 again.
Manual presetting (FM/AM)
You can preset up to 18 stations for FM and 6 stations for AM.
Example: Storing the FM station of 92.50 MHz into preset number “P04”.
Selecting preset station
Radio operations
 Select “FM” or “AM.”
 Search for a station—Auto Search.
Manual Search: Hold either one of the buttons until “M” flashes on the display, then press it repeatedly.
Select “TUNER” = “MONO” = 
“MONO ON”
(See also “Menu operations.”)
Select preset number “P04.”
Disc operations
 Turn on the power.
 Insert disc.
All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the source or eject the disc.Eject disc.
•  “NO DISC” appears.
Press SRC to listen to another 
playback source. • 
4  / ¢  [Press]  Go to the previous or next track.
 [Hold]  Reverse or fast-forward the track.
• 
5 / ∞ :  Go to the previous or next folder (for MP3/WMA discs).
Selecting the playback modes
Changing the display information
While playing an audio 
CD or CD TextWhile playing an MP3 or 
a WMA disc
A 
= B = Disc title/
performer *1 = Track 
title *1 = (back to the 
beginning)A 
= B = Album name/
performer (folder name *2) = Track title (file name *2) = (back to the beginning)
A :  The elapsed playing time with the current track 
number
B :  Clock with the current track number
*
1 If the current disc is an audio CD, “NO NAME” appears.
*2 If an MP3/WMA file does not have tags or “TAG 
DISPLAY” is set to “TAG OFF,” folder name and 
file name appear.
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.
Prohibiting disc ejection
To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same procedure.
Selecting a track/folder
•  For MP3/WMA disc, select the desired folder, then the 
desired track by performing the control dial.
•  To return to the previous menu, press BACK.
REPEAT∆RANDOM •  Adjusts the volume level.
or
3.5 mm (3/16”) stereo 
mini plug (not supplied)
Portable audio player, etc.Turn on the connected 
component and start 
playing the source.
External component operations
You can connect an external component to the AUX (auxiliary) 
input jack on the control panel.
• Make sure “AUX ON” is selected in the “SRC SELECT” 
= “AUX IN” setting, see “Menu operations.”
Remote controller—RM-RK50
•  Turns the power on if pressed briefly or 
attenuates the sound when power is on.
•  Turns the power off if pressed and held.
•  Changes the preset stations.
•  Changes the folders of MP3/WMA discs. •  Selects the sound mode 
(iEQ: intelligent equalizer).
•  Selects the source.
•  Searches for stations if pressed briefly.
•  Fast-forwards or reverses the track if 
pressed and held.
•  Changes the track of the disc if pressed 
briefly.
7 Installing battery
Warning: To prevent accidents and damage
•  Do not install any battery other than CR2025 or its 
equivalent.
•  Store out of reach of children.
•  Do not recharge, short, or dismantle.
•  Do not dispose of in fire.
•  Do not carry around with other metallic materials. Lithium coin battery (CR2025)
For USA-California Only: This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material—
special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
7 Features
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. Remote sensor
DO NOT expose to strong light. Return to the 
previous menu.
Refer to table 
on right
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 INSTRUCTIONS
 Audio amplifier section
Power Output:
 20 W RMS × 4 Channels at 4 Ω and 
≤ 1% THD+N
Signal to Noise Ratio:
 80 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 Ω)
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
Line-Out Level/Impedance:  2.5 V/20 kΩ load (full scale)
Output Impedance:  1 kΩ
 Tuner section
Frequency Range:
 FM:  87.5 MHz to 107.9 MHz 
(with channel interval set to 100 kHz or 200 kHz)
  87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz 
(with channel interval set to 50 kHz)
 AM:  530 kHz to 1 710 kHz 
(with channel interval set to 10 kHz)
  531 kHz to 1 602 kHz 
(with channel interval set to 9 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: 35 dB
[AM Tuner]
Sensitivity/Selectivity:  20 μV/35 dB
If a kit is necessary for your car, consult your telephone 
directory for the nearest car audio speciality shop.
SPECIFICATIONS
 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:  93 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: 192 kbps
 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 (32°F to 104°F)
Dimensions (W × H × D):
 Installation Size (approx.):
  182 mm × 52 mm × 160 mm
  (7-3/16” × 2-1/16” × 6-5/16”)
 Panel Size (approx.):
  188 mm × 58 mm × 6 mm
  (7-7/16” × 2-5/16” × 1/4”) 
 Mass (approx.):
  1.3 kg (2.9 lbs) (excluding accessories)
Design and specifications are subject to change without 
notice.
Having TROUBLE with operation?
Please reset your unitStill having trouble??
Call 1-800-252-5722 (USA ONLY)
http://www.jvc.com
TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptoms Remedies/Causes
General
•  Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. •  Adjust the volume to the optimum level.
•  Check the cords and connections.
•  This unit does not work at all. Reset the unit.
•  “AUX IN” cannot be selected. Check the “SRC SELECT” 
= “AUX IN” setting (see “Menu 
operations”).
FM/AM
•  SSM automatic presetting does not work. Store stations manually.
•  Static noise while listening to the radio. Connect the antenna firmly.
•  “AM” cannot be selected. Check the “SRC SELECT” 
= “AM” setting (see “Menu 
operations”).
Disc playback
•  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 be neither played back nor 
ejected.•  Unlock the disc.
•  Eject the disc forcibly.
•  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 
0, 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  or  to the file names.
•  Noise is generated. Skip to another track or change the disc. (Do not add the extension 
code  or  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 are not played back in the order you 
have intended.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.
•  The correct characters are not displayed 
(e.g. album name).This unit can only display alphabets (upper case), numbers, and a 
limited number of symbols.
•  Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United 
States and/or other countries.
 Sound adjustments
*  You can change “USER” settings and store as your own sound mode (see below).
 Storing your own sound mode
 Title assignment
You can assign titles to 30 station frequencies (FM and AM) using 8 characters (maximum) for each title.
To erase the entire title
In step 2 above...
 Menu operations
Menu items Selectable settings
DEMO
DEMO• DEMO ON: The display demonstration will be activated automatically if no operation is done for 
about 20 seconds.
• DEMO OFF: Cancels.
CLOCK
CLOCK 
DISP *1• CLOCK ON: The 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.
CLOCK SET:  Adjust the hour, then the minute. [Initial: 1:00]
EQEQ:  Select a preset sound mode suitable to the music genre.
 USER, ROCK, CLASSIC, POPS, HIP HOP, JAZZ
DISPLAY
DIMMER• DIMMER ON: Dims the display and button illumination.
• DIMMER OFF: Cancels.
SCROLL*
2• 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 
DISPLAY• TAG ON: Shows the Tag information while playing MP3/WMA tracks.
• TAG OFF: Cancels.
TUNER
AREA• AREA US: When using in North/Central/South America. AM/FM intervals are set to 10 kHz/200 kHz.
• AREA EU: When using in any other areas. AM/FM intervals are set to 9 kHz/50 kHz (100 kHz during 
auto search).
• AREA SA: When using in South American countries where FM interval is 100 kHz. AM interval is set 
to 10 kHz.
MONO *
3• MONO ON: Activate monaural mode to improve FM reception, but stereo effect will be lost.
• MONO OFF: Restore the stereo effect.
IF BAND• AUTO: Increases the tuner selectivity to reduce interference noises between adjacent stations. 
(Stereo effect may be lost.)
• WIDE: Subject to interference noises from adjacent stations, but sound quality will not be 
degraded and the stereo effect will remain.
AUDIO
FADER*4R06 – F06: Adjust the front and rear speaker output balance. [Initial: 00]
BALANCE  L06 – R06: Adjust the left and right speaker output balance. [Initial: 00]
LOUD• LOUD OFF: Cancels.
• LOUD ON: Boost low and high frequencies to produce a well-balanced sound at a low volume level.
AUX ADJUST AUX ADJ 00 – AUX ADJ 05: Adjust the auxiliary input level to avoid the sudden increase of the 
output level when changing the source to external component connected to the AUX input jack on 
the control panel.
*
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 Some characters or symbols will not be shown correctly (or will be blanked) on the display.
*3 Displayed only when the source is “FM.”
*4 If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader level to “00.”Preset values
SETTINGS
Select “EQ”
Indication (For)BASS
TREBLE
LOUD
USER (Flat sound) 00 00 OFF
ROCK (Rock or disco music) +03 +01 ON
CLASSIC (Classical music) +01 –02 OFF
POPS (Light music) +04 +01 OFF
HIP HOP (Funk or rap music) +02 00 ON
JAZZ (Jazz music) +02 +03 OFF
Select “USER” for “EQ”.
While “USER” 
is shown on 
the display...
This mode will be canceled if 
no operation is done for about 
30 seconds.
1 Select a tone.
 BASS Ô TREBLE2 Adjust the Level.
 –06 to +06
3 Repeat 1 and 2 for the 
other tone if necessary.
Select “FM” or “AM.”
Show the title entry screen.
Select a character.Move to the next (or previous) character 
position.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you finish entering 
the title.
Finish the procedure.
Menu items Selectable settings
AUDIO
BEEP• BEEP ON: Activates the keypress tone.
• BEEP OFF: Deactivates the keypress tone.
AMP GAIN *
5• HIGH POWER: VOLUME 00 – VOLUME 50
• LOW POWER: VOLUME 00 – VOLUME 30 (Select if the maximum power of each speaker is less 
than 50 W to prevent damaging the speaker.)
SRC SELECT
AM *6• AM OFF: Disable “AM” in source selection.
• AM ON: Enable “AM” in source selection.
AUX IN *
7• AUX OFF: Disable “AUX IN” in source selection.
• AUX ON: Enable “AUX IN” in source selection.
*
5 The volume level automatically changes to “VOLUME 30” if you change to “LOW POWER” with the volume level is set 
higher than “VOLUME 30.”
*
6 Displayed only when any source other than “AM” is selected.
*7 Displayed only when any source other than “AUX IN” is selected.Initial: Underlined
or
Initial: Underlined Repeat step 2 if necessary.
•  To return to the previous menu, press 
BACK.
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INSTALLATION / CONNECTION
In dash-mounting
Do the required electrical 
connections.
Bend the appropriate tabs 
to hold the sleeve firmly 
in place.When you stand the unit, be careful not 
to damage the fuse on the rear.
Removing the unit
Before removing the unit, release the rear section.
When using the optional stay
Install the unit at an angle of less 
than 30˚.Screw (option)Stay (option)
Fire wall
Dashboard
When installing the unit without using the sleeve
Flat type screws
—M5 × 8 mm (M5 × 3/8")*
Pocket
Flat type screws—M5 × 8 mm (M5 × 3/8")*
Bracket*
Bracket**  Not supplied for this unit.
In a Toyota car for example, first remove the car radio and install the unit in its place.
TROUBLESHOOTING
• The fuse blows.
*  Are the red and black leads connected correctly?
• Power cannot be turned on.
*  Is the yellow lead connected?
• No sound from the speakers.
*  Is the speaker output lead short-circuited?
• Sound is distorted.
*  Is the speaker output lead grounded?
*  Are the “–” terminals of L and R speakers grounded in common?
• Noise interfere with sounds.
*  Is the rear ground terminal connected to the car’s chassis using shorter and 
thicker cords?
• This unit becomes hot.
*  Is the speaker output lead grounded?
*  Are the “–” terminals of L and R speakers grounded in common?
• This unit does not work at all.
*  Have you reset your unit?
Å Control panel .......................................................................................... 1ı Sleeve ..................................................................................................... 1Ç Trim plate ............................................................................................... 1Î Power cord .............................................................................................. 1
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Purple Front speaker 
(left)
To the remote lead of other equipment or 
automatic antenna if any (200 mA max.) Blue with white 
stripe Red
To an accessory terminal 
in the fuse block To a live terminal in the 
fuse block connecting 
to the car battery 
(bypassing the ignition 
switch) (constant 12 V) Yellow 
*2
To the metallic body 
or chassis of the car BlackIgnition switch 15 A fuse
Fuse block
Rear speaker 
(left)
Rear speaker 
(right) Front speaker 
(right)White with black stripeRear ground terminal
Antenna 
terminal
Gray with black stripe
GreenGray
Green with black stripe
Purple with black stripeWhite
Typical connections
Use the front speaker lead if your speaker 
system is two-speaker system.
Rear line out
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 Connect the colored leads of the power cord in the order specified in the illustration below.
2 Connect the antenna cord.
3 Finally connect the wiring harness to the unit.
*1 Not supplied for this unit.
*2 Before checking the operation of this unit prior to installation, this lead must be connected, otherwise the power cannot 
be turned on.
*
3 Firmly attach the ground wire to the metallic body or to the chassis of the car—to the place uncoated with paint (if 
coated with paint, remove the paint before attaching the wire). Failure to do so may cause damage to the unit.
Rear 
speakersRemote lead
Remote lead (blue with white stripe)
To the remote lead of 
other equipment or 
automatic antenna 
if any Y-connector 
*1
JVC Amplifier
Connecting the external amplifier or subwoofer
Front speakers Signal cord 
*1
PRECAUTIONS on power supply and speaker connections
PREPARATION
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 purchased at JVC car audio dealers.
INSTALLATION
The following illustration shows a typical installation. If you have any questions or require information regarding installation 
kits, consult your JVC car audio dealer or a company supplying kits.
•  If you are not sure how to install this unit correctly, have it installed by a qualified technician.
Parts list for installation and connection
È Handles ................................................................................................... 2Ô Remote controller ................................................................................... 1 Battery .................................................................................................... 1
‰ Washer (ø5) ............................................................................................ 1Ï Lock nut (M5) .......................................................................................... 1Ì Mounting bolt—M4 x 5 mm (M4 x 1/4"); M5 x 12.5 mm (M5 x 1/2") .... 1Ó Rubber cushion ....................................................................................... 1
WARNINGS
To prevent short circuits, we recommend that you disconnect the battery’s 
negative terminal and make all electrical connections before installing the unit.
•  Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s chassis again after installation.
Notes:
•  Replace the fuse with one of the specified rating. If the fuse blows frequently, 
consult your JVC car audio dealer.
•  It is recommended to connect to the speakers with maximum power of more 
than 50 W (both at the rear and at the front, with an impedance of 4 Ω to 8 Ω). 
If the maximum power is less than 50 W, change “AMP GAIN” setting to 
prevent the speakers from being damaged (see 
“Menu operations”).
•  To prevent short-circuit, cover the terminals of 
the UNUSED leads with insulating tape.
•  The heat sink becomes very hot after use. Be 
careful not to touch it when removing this unit.
Heat sink
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KD-RC301
CD RECEIVER: INSTRUCTIONS/INSTALLATION
0709DTSMDTJEIN
EN
© 2009 Victor Company of Japan, Limited
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.
Installation/connection are explained at the last section of this manual (reverse page, indicated with 
 symbol).
GET0646-001A[A]
•  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; an 
inappropriate format; layer 1/2.
 –  WMA files: encoded in lossless, professional, and voice 
format; not based upon Windows Media® Audio; copy-
protected with DRM.
 –  Files which have data such as AIFF, ATRAC3, etc.
•  The search function works but search speed is not 
constant.
 Title assignment 
•  If you try to assign titles to more than 30 station 
frequencies, “NAME FULL” appears. Delete unwanted 
titles before assignment.
 Basic operations 
•  By pressing SRC on the unit, you can also turn on the 
power. If the source is ready, playback also starts.
•  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.
•  If no operation is done for about 30 seconds after 
pressing MENU button, the operation will be canceled.
 Tuner operations
•  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.
 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.
MORE ABOUT THIS UNIT
To keep discs clean
Wipe in a straight line from center of disc to 
edge. Do not use liquid cleaners, thinners, or 
benzene.
To play new discs
Remove any rough areas from the inner and 
outer edges of the disc.
MAINTENANCE
How to clean the connectors
Wipe the connectors with a 
cotton swab or cloth moistened 
with alcohol.
Moisture condensation
Moisture may condense on the lens inside the unit. Eject 
the disc and leave the unit turned on for a few hours until 
the moisture has evaporated.
Connectors
Do not use the following discs:
Warped disc Sticker and sticker residue Stick-on label
Unusual shape Single CD (8 cm disc)
C-thru Disc (semi-transparent disc)Transparent or semi-transparent 
parts on its recording area
How to reset your unit
Reset the unit after installation is complete.
•  Your preset adjustments will also be erased.
How to forcibly eject a disc
•  Be careful not to drop the disc when it ejects.
•  If this does not work, reset your unit.
PREPARATIONS
Attaching the control panel
Detaching the control panel
CANCELING THE DISPLAY DEMONSTRATIONS
SETTING THE CLOCK
 Turn on the power.
 
 
 Select “DEMO OFF.”
 
 Finish the procedure.
(Initial setting)
 Turn on the power.
 
 Select “CLOCK.”
 Select “CLOCK SET.”
 Adjust the hour.
 Adjust the minute.
 Finish the procedure.
(Initial setting)
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
Discs produce very little noise compared with other sources. 
Lower the volume before playing a disc to avoid damaging 
the speakers by the 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.
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. Do not view directly with optical instruments.
4.  REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED OUTSIDE THE UNIT.
[European Union only]
General
•  This unit has been designed to reproduce CDs/CD Texts, 
and CD-Rs (Recordable)/CD-RWs (Rewritable) in audio 
CD (CD-DA) and MP3/WMA formats.
Playing a CD-R or CD-RW
•  Use only “finalized” CD-Rs or CD-RWs.
•  This unit can play back multi-session discs; however, 
unclosed sessions will be skipped while playing.
•  Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not be played back on this 
unit:
 –  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.
Playing an MP3/WMA disc
•  This unit can play back MP3/WMA files with the 
extension code  or  (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: 8 kbps — 320 kbps
 – Sampling frequency: 
  48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz (for MPEG-1)
  24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 16 kHz (for MPEG-2)
 –  Disc format: ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2, Romeo, Joliet, 
Windows long file name
•  The maximum number of characters for file/folder names 
vary depending on the disc format used (includes 4 
extension characters— or ).
 –  ISO 9660 Level 1: up to 12 characters; ISO 9660 Level 
2: up to 31 characters; Romeo: up to 128 characters; 
Joliet: up to 64 characters; Windows long file name: up 
to 128 characters
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 INSTRUCTIONS
Basic operations
Select the source.
•  Turn on the power.
•  Attenuate the sound (if the 
power is on).
•  Turn off the power [Hold].•  Control the volume or selection [Turn].
•  Confirm the selection [Press] .
• FM: Enter SSM preset mode [Hold] .
• CD: Enter playback mode [Hold] .
Detach the panel.
Check the current clock time/other information. 
See also “CLOCK DISP“ of “Menu operations.”
Control panel
Display window
Disc indicatorPlayback mode / item indicator
• ST:  Lights up when receiving an FM 
stereo broadcast with sufficient 
signal strength.
• MO:  Lights up in monaural mode. • Source display
• Track number
• Folder number
•  Time countdown indicator
Main display (time, 
playback information)EQ (equalizer) indicator
Sound mode indicator
LOUD (loudness) indicator
Disc information indicators Tr (track) indicator
*1 You cannot select these sources if they were disabled in the Menu (See “Menu operations”).
*2 You cannot select “CD” as the playback source if no disc is in the unit.
OPERATIONS
When an FM stereo broadcast  is hard to receive
Reception improves, but the stereo effect will be lost. (MO indicator lights up.)
To restore the stereo effect, repeat the same procedure to select “MONO OFF.” The MO indicator goes off. 
FM station automatic presetting —SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory)
You can preset up to 18 stations for FM.
To preset other 6 stations, repeat from step 1 again.
Manual presetting (FM/AM)
You can preset up to 18 stations for FM and 6 stations for AM.
Example: Storing the FM station of 92.50 MHz into preset number “04”.
Selecting preset station
Radio operations
 Select “FM” or “AM.”
 Search for a station—Auto Search.
Manual Search: Hold either one of the buttons until “M” flashes on the display, then press it repeatedly.
Select “TUNER” = “MONO” = 
“MONO ON”
(See also “Menu operations.”)
Select preset number “04.”
Disc operations
 Turn on the power.
 Insert disc.
All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the source or eject the disc.Eject disc.
•  “NO DISC” appears.
Press SRC to listen to another 
playback source. • 
4  / ¢  [Press]  Go to the previous or next track.
 [Hold]  Reverse or fast-forward the track.
• 
5 / ∞ :  Go to the previous or next folder (for MP3/WMA discs).
Selecting the playback modes
Changing the display information
While playing an audio 
CD or CD TextWhile playing an MP3 or 
a WMA disc
A 
= B = Disc title/
performer *1 = Track 
title *1 = (back to the 
beginning)A 
= B = Album name/
performer (folder name *2) = Track title (file name *2) = (back to the beginning)
A :  The elapsed playing time with the current track 
number
B :  Clock with the current track number
*
1 If the current disc is an audio CD, “NO NAME” appears.
*2 If an MP3/WMA file does not have tags or “TAG 
DISPLAY” is set to “TAG OFF,” folder name and 
file name appear.
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.
Prohibiting disc ejection
To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same procedure.
Selecting a track/folder
•  For MP3/WMA disc, select the desired folder, then the 
desired track by performing the control dial.
•  To return to the previous menu, press BACK.
REPEAT∆RANDOM •  Adjusts the volume level.
or
3.5 mm stereo mini 
plug (not supplied)
Portable audio player, etc.Turn on the connected 
component and start 
playing the source.
External component operations
You can connect an external component to the AUX (auxiliary) 
input jack on the control panel.
•  Make sure “AUX ON” is selected in the “SRC SELECT” 
= “AUX IN” setting, see “Menu operations.”
Remote controller—RM-RK50
•  Turns the power on if pressed briefly or 
attenuates the sound when power is on.
•  Turns the power off if pressed and held.
•  Changes the preset stations.
•  Changes the folders of MP3/WMA discs. •  Selects the sound mode 
(iEQ: intelligent equalizer).
• Selects the source.
•  Searches for stations if pressed briefly.
•  Fast-forwards or reverses the track if 
pressed and held.
•  Changes the track of the disc if pressed 
briefly.
7 Installing battery
Warning: To prevent accidents and damage
•  Do not install any battery other than CR2025 or its 
equivalent.
•  Store out of reach of children.
•  Do not recharge, short, or dismantle.
•  Do not dispose of in fire.
•  Do not carry around with other metallic materials. Lithium coin battery (CR2025)
7 Features
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. Remote sensor
DO NOT expose to strong light. Return to the 
previous menu.
Refer to table 
on right
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