JVC KD-G240 User Manual

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Thank you for purchasing a lVe product.
Please read all instructions carefully before operation, to ensure your complete understanding and to obtain the best
possible performance from the unit.
Installation/<onnection are .xplained atth.last section of this manual (r.v .... pag., indicated with
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KD-G240/KD-G140
CD RECEIVER: INSTRUCTIONS/INSTALLATION
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For customer Us.:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which
are located on the top or bonom of the cabinet.
Retain this information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
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© 2007 Victor Company of Japan, Limited
Stick-on label
Transparent or semi-transparent
parts on its recording area
Sticker and sticker residue
Atta<hing the control pan.1
Warning
If you need to operate the unit while driving, be sureto
look around carefully or you may be invoived 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.
To keep discs d.an ~
Wipe in a straight line from center of disc to
edge. Do not use liquid deaners, thinners, or
benzene.
To play new discs ~.
Remove any rough areas from the inner and
outer edges of the disc.
Warped disc
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d.monstration
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Deactivate the display
Adjust the hour. Adjuslthe minute.
demonstration.
C-thru Disc (semi-transparent disc)
Unusual shape
Ent.r PSM m.nu.
Adjust.
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SEC
CS) (Hold]
Select an it.m.
Do not use thefollowing discs:
Single CO-B em (3-3/16') disc
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How tofordbly .jed a disc:
o Finish
PREPARATIONS
Moistur. 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.
• Your preset adjustments will a'sa be erased.
• Be careful not to drop the disc when it ejects.
• If this does not work, reset your unit.
Forsaf.ty...
• 00 not raise the volume level too much, as this will block
outside sounds, making driving dangerous.
• Stop the car before performing any complicated
operations.
How todean theconnectors
Wipe the connectors with ~
a conon swab or doth .
moistened with aicohol.
Connectors
Temperature inside the <ar ...
If you have parked the car for along time in hot or cold
weather, wait until the temperature in the car becomes
normal before operating the unit.
How to resetyour unit Detaching thecontrol panel
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- There are improper recording conditions (missing data,
etc.) or media conditions (stained, scratched, warped,
.tc.).
• CO-RWs may require a longer readout time since the
reflectance ofCO-RWs is lower than that of regular COS.
Playing an MP3IWMA disc lfor KD-G240l
• This unit can play back MP3IWMA files with the
extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> (regardless ofthe
lener 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 MP3IWMA files meeting the
conditions below:
- Bit rate: B kbps - 320 kbps
- Sampling frequency:
4B kHz,44.1 kHz, 32 kHz (for MPEG-l)
24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 16 kHz (for MPEG-2)
- Disc format: iSO 9660 level 11 level 1, Romeo, Joliet,
Windows long file name
• The maximum number of characters for filelfolder names
vary depending on the disc format used (indudes 4
extension characters-<.mp3> or <.wma».
-1509660 level 1: upto 12 characters; 150%60 level 2:
up to 31 characters; Romeo: up to 64 characters; Joliet:
up to 32 characters; Windows iong file name: up to 126
characters
• This unit can recognize a total of 512 files, 100 folders,
and B hierarchical levels.
• This unrt can play back files recorded in VBR (variable bit
rate).
Files recorded in VBR have a discrepancy in the elapsed
tim. 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 112.
- 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, ATRAO, etc.
• Th. search function works but search speed is not
constant.
(European Union only)
MORE ABOUT 'QIIS
General
• This unit has been designed to reproduce COs/CO Texts,
and COoRs (Recordab)e)/CO-RWs (Rewritable) in audio CO
(CO-DA) and MP3IWMA formats (for KD-G240).
• After ejecting a disc, 'NO DISC" appears and you cannot
operate some of the bunons.lnsert another disc or pre"
SRC to select another playback source.
Playing a CD-R or CD-RW
• Use only 'finalized' COoRs or CO-RWs.
• This unit can play back multi-session discs; however,
unclosed sessions will be skipped while playing.
• Some COoRs or CO-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-RiCO-RW are wrinen using the
'Packet Write' m.thod.
INFORMATION (For U.S.A.l
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Cia" 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.lfthis 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 fullowing 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 deaier or an experienced radiolTV technician for help.
Caution
Changes or modifications not approved by lVC could void the users authority to operate the equipment.
• Disc operations
(autionfor DualDis< playback
•
The Non-DVD side of a "DualDise" 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.
• Tuner operations
• During SSM search ...
- All preViously stored stations are erased and the
stations are stored anew.
- Received stations are preset in NO.1 (towest
frequency) to No.6 (highest frequency).
- When SSM is over, the station stored in NO.1 will be
automatically tuned in.
IMPORTANT FOR lASER PRODUCTS
1. CLASS 1 lASER PRODUa
2. CAUTION: 00 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 da"lIlaser radiation when open. Do not stare into beam.
(For Canada) Visible and/or invisible dass 1M laser radiation when open. 00 not view directly with optical
instruments.
4. REPRODUGION OF LABEL: CAUTiON LABEl, PLACED OUTSIDE THE UNIT.
• Basic operations
• By pressing SRC on the unit, you can also tum on the
power. If the source is ready, playback also starts.
• If you tum off the power while listening to a disc, disc
play will start from where it had been stopped previou~y
next time you turn on the power.
• When no disc is loaded in the unit, you cannot select "CO"
as the playback source.
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JVC KD-G240 Specifications

General

Brand	JVC
Model	KD-G240
Category	Car Receiver
Language	English

Summary

MAINTENANCE

How to Clean Connectors

Wipe connectors with a cotton swab or cloth moistened with alcohol for maintenance.

Moisture Condensation Management

Eject disc and leave unit on for hours to evaporate moisture from internal lens.

PREPARATIONS

Resetting the Unit

Reset the unit after installation is complete; preset adjustments will also be erased.

Detaching Control Panel

Instructions for detaching the control panel from the main unit.

Attaching Control Panel

Instructions for re-attaching the control panel to the main unit.

Forcible Disc Ejection

Procedure to forcibly eject a disc if normal ejection fails, with safety warning.

Basic Settings and PSM Menu

Steps to enter the PSM menu, select items, adjust settings, and finish.

OPERATIONS

Control Panel Overview

Details on buttons like power, source, volume, and detach panel.

Display Window Indicators

Explanation of indicators like DISC, Tr, Source, Track number, and volume.

Remote Controller Functions

Usage instructions for the RM-RK50 remote controller.

Radio Operations

Covers band selection, auto/manual search, and FM stereo reception.

Disc Operations Overview

General disc operations including ejection and source selection.

Playback Mode Selection

Options like track repeat, folder repeat, folder random, and all random playback.

Display Information Options

How to cycle through display modes for CD Text and MP3/WMA files.

Prohibiting Disc Ejection

Method to lock a disc in the loading slot to prevent accidental ejection.

SETTINGS

Sound Adjustments Overview

Covers preset sound modes and individual sound parameter adjustments.

Adjusting Sound Parameters

Details on adjusting bass, mid-range, treble, fader, balance, loudness, and subwoofer.

General Settings (PSM Menu)

Configuration options like demo mode, clock display, dimmer, and input level adjustments.

TROUBLESHOOTING

General Troubleshooting

Common issues like no sound, buttons not working, or unit not working at all.

Disc Playback Troubleshooting

Problems related to disc playback, including unplayable discs and skipping issues.

MP3/WMA Playback Troubleshooting

Specific issues related to playing MP3 and WMA files, including display and playback order.

PREPARATION

Preparation Before Installation

Important steps and warnings to follow before proceeding with unit installation.

INSTALLATION

In-Dash Mounting Procedure

Step-by-step guide for mounting the unit into the dashboard.

Removing the Unit

Instructions on how to safely remove the unit from its installation.

Using Optional Stay for Installation

Guidance on installing the unit using an optional stay, often for firewall mounting.

Installation Without Sleeve

Steps for installing the unit directly into a vehicle dashboard slot.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Typical Electrical Connections

Illustrates standard wiring for power, antenna, and speakers.

External Amplifier/Subwoofer Connection

Diagrams for connecting external audio components like amplifiers and subwoofers.