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CD RECEIVER KD-AR390/KD-G340 RECEPTOR CON CD KD-AR390/KD-G340 RÉCEPTEUR CD KD-AR390/KD-G340 For canceling the display demonstration, see page 4. Para cancelar la demostración en pantalla, consulte la página 4. Pour annuler la démonstration des affichages, référez-vous à la page 4. For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.
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– 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.
Discs produce very little noise compared with other sources. Lower the volume before playing a disc to The control panel illustrations used for avoid damaging the speakers by the sudden increase of explanation in this manual is of KD-AR390. the output level. EN02-07_KD-AR390[J]f.indd 3 9/24/07 4:37:14 PM...
Preparation Cancel the display demonstration and set the clock • See also page 22. Turn on the power. Enter the PSM settings. Cancel the display demonstrations Select “DEMO,” then “DEMO OFF.” Set the clock Select “CLOCK HOUR,” then adjust the hour. Select “CLOCK MIN”...
Basic operations Using the control panel • FM/AM: Select preset station. • BT-PHONE/BT-AUDIO: Select setting item/ • HD RADIO: Select channel. Registered device. • SIRIUS/XM: Select category. Select “AUX IN” directly if an external component is • CD/CD-CH: Select folder. connected to the AUX (auxiliary) input jack.
(direct sunlight or artificial lighting). Remote sensor For USA-California Only: This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material—special KD-AR390 is equipped with the steering wheel handling may apply. remote control function. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate • See the Installation/Connection Manual (separate volume) for connection.
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• Searches for stations if pressed briefly. • Fast-forwards or reverses the track if pressed and held. • Changes the tracks if pressed briefly. • While listening to the satellite radio: – Changes the channels if pressed briefly. – Changes the channels rapidly if pressed and held.
Listening to the radio Select “FM/AM.” Select the bands. Search for a station to listen—Auto Search. 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, “ST” lights up on the display.
Disc operations To stop play and eject the disc All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the source or eject the disc. • Press SRC to listen to another playback source. Prohibiting disc ejection To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same procedure.
Using the Bluetooth ® devices Registering using “OPEN” For Bluetooth operations, it is required to connect the Bluetooth Adapter (KS-BTA200) (separately Preparation: Operate the device to turn on its Bluetooth purchased) to the CD changer jack on the rear of this function.
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Connecting/disconnecting/deleting a Use the Bluetooth device to search and registered device connect. On the device to be connected, enter the same Select “BT-PHONE” or “BT-AUDIO.” PIN code you have just entered for this unit. “CONNECTED” appears on the display. Now connection is established and you can use the Select a registered device you want to device through the unit.
Hold any button (except When a text message comes in..If the cellular phone is compatible with text message (notified through JVC Bluetooth adapter) and “MSG Direct dialing: INFO” (message info) is set to “AUTO” (see page 24), the Select “NUMBER.”...
Bluetooth Information: * Displays only when your cellular phone is If you wish to receive more information about equipped with these functions and is compatible Bluetooth, visit our JVC web site. with this unit. EXTERNAL DEVICES EN08-13_KD-AR390[J]f.indd 13 10/16/07 5:28:34 PM...
Listening to the HD Radio ™ Broadcast Before operating, connect HD Radio tuner box, Searching for HD Radio stations KT-HD300 (separately purchased) to the CD changer only jack on the rear of the unit. What is HD Radio Technology? HD Radio Technology can deliver high-quality digital sound—AM digital will have FM-like quality (in stereo) and FM digital will have CD-like quality—with static- free and clear reception.
Listening to the CD changer It is recommended to use a JVC MP3-compatible CD changer (separately purchased) with your unit. You can connect a CD changer to the CD changer jack on the rear of the unit. • You can only play conventional CDs (including CD Text) and MP3 discs.
Before operating, connect either one of the following (separately purchased) to the CD changer jack on the rear of this unit. • JVC SIRIUS Satellite radio interface, KS-SRA100, for listening to the SIRIUS Satellite radio. • JVC Smart Digital Adapter, XMDJVC100, for listening to the XM Satellite radio.
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Select “SIRIUS” or “XM.” Select the bands. SIRIUS: Select a category. SIRIUS: If you select “ALL,” you can tune in to all the channels of all categories. Select a channel to listen. • Holding the button changes the channels rapidly. •...
Listening to the iPod Before operating, connect the Interface adapter for iPod, KS-PD100 (separately purchased) to the CD changer jack on the rear of the unit. Preparation: Make sure “CHANGER” is selected for the external input setting, see page 23. Select “IPOD.”...
Listening to the other external components You can connect an external component to: • CD changer jack on the rear of this unit using the following adapters: – Line Input Adapter, KS-U57 (separately purchsed) – AUX Input Adapter, KS-U58 (separately purchsed) Preparation: Make sure “EXT INPUT”...
Selecting a preset sound mode You can select a preset sound mode suitable to the music genre (iEQ: intelligent equalizer). Preset value setting for each sound mode Preset value Sound BASS (bass) MID (mid-range) TRE (treble) LOUD mode (loudness) Freq. Level Freq.
Range/selectable items FADER * R06 to F06 Sound Adjust the front and rear speaker elements BASS output balance. Frequency 60 Hz 500 Hz 7.5 kHz BALANCE * L06 to R06 80 Hz 1.0 kHz 10.0 kHz Adjust the left and right speaker 100 Hz 1.5 kHz 12.5 kHz...
General settings — PSM You can change PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) items Adjust the PSM item selected. listed in the table below and on page 23. Enter the PSM settings. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust other PSM Select a PSM item. items if necessary.
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: Frequencies lower than 180 Hz are sent to the subwoofer. EXT INPUT * • CHANGER : To connect a JVC CD changer, [15], or an Apple iPod, [18]. External input • EXT INPUT : To connect portable audio player to the CD changer jack, [19].
MIC SET (microphone setting) connected and it is compatible with text message Only for the device being connected for “BT-PHONE.” (notified through JVC Bluetooth adapter). Adjust microphone volume connected to the Bluetooth Bluetooth Audio: Shows only “Version.” adapter, [LEVEL 01/02/03].
Title assignment More about this unit You can assign titles to 30 station frequencies (FM and Basic operations AM) using 8 characters (maximum) for each title. Turning on the power • When HD Radio tuner box is connected, this feature •...
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Disc operations • Do not use the following CD-Rs or CD-RWs: – Discs with stickers, labels, or a protective seal stuck Caution for DualDisc playback to the surface. • The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not comply – Discs on which labels can be directly printed by an with the “Compact Disc Digital Audio”...
• While driving, do not perform complicated operation Satellite radio such as dialing the numbers, using phone book, etc. • You can also connect the JVC SIRIUS radio PnP When you perform these operations, stop your car in (Plug and Play), using the JVC SIRIUS radio adapter, a safe place.
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Troubleshooting What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. Symptoms Remedies/Causes • Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. • Adjust the volume to the optimum level. • Check the cords and connections. •...
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Symptoms Remedies/Causes • Tracks do not play back in the order you The playback order is determined when the files are have intended them to play. 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.
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Symptoms Remedies/Causes • Sound quality changes when receiving Fix the reception mode either to “DIGITAL” or “ANALOG” HD Radio stations. (see page 14). • No sound can be heard. • “ANALOG” is selected when receiving all digital broadcast of HD Radio station. Select “DIGITAL” or “AUTO”...
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Symptoms Remedies/Causes • “NO (information)*” scrolls on the display No text information for the selected channel. while listening to the SIRIUS Satellite radio. • “---” appears on the display while listening to the XM Satellite radio. • “---” appears on the display for about Selected channel is no longer available or is 2 seconds, then returns to the previous unauthorized.
Maintenance How to clean the connectors To keep discs clean Frequent detachment will deteriorate the connectors. A dirty disc may not play correctly. To minimize this possibility, periodically wipe the If a disc does become dirty, wipe it with connectors with a cotton swab or cloth moistened with a soft cloth in a straight line from center alcohol, being careful not to damage the connectors.
Output Impedance: 1 kΩ Other Terminal: AUX (auxiliary) input jack, CD changer jack, Steering wheel remote input (only for KD-AR390), Antenna TUNER SECTION Frequency Range: with channel interval set to 100 kHz 87.5 MHz to 107.9 MHz or 200 kHz with channel interval set to 50 kHz 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz...
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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.
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