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JVC KD-G501 Instructions Manual

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CD RECEIVER
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KD-G501
• This unit is equipped with the display demonstration. To cancel it, see page 6.
• Dieses Gerät ist mit einer Demonstrationsfunktion für das Display ausgestattet. Auf
Seite 6 wird beschrieben, wie Sie diese Demonstrationsfunktion deaktivieren können.
• Cet appareil est équipé d'une fonction de démonstration des affichages. Pour l'annuler,
référez-vous à la page 6.
• Dit toestel heeft een display-demonstratiefunctie. Zie bladzijde 6 voor het annuleren van
deze functie.
For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.
Für den Einbau und die Anschlüsse siehe das eigenständige Handbuch.
Pour l'installation et les raccordements, se référer au manuel séparé.
Bijzonderheden over de installatie en aansluiting van het apparaat vindt u in de
desbetreffende handleiding.
INSTRUCTIONS
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
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  • Page 1 CD RECEIVER CD-RECEIVER RECEPTEUR CD CD-RECEIVER KD-G501 • This unit is equipped with the display demonstration. To cancel it, see page 6. • Dieses Gerät ist mit einer Demonstrationsfunktion für das Display ausgestattet. Auf Seite 6 wird beschrieben, wie Sie diese Demonstrationsfunktion deaktivieren können. •...

  • Page 2: How To Reset Your 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 invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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. CONTENTS SOUND ADJUSTMENTS ....27 How to reset your unit .......

  • Page 4: Location Of The Buttons

    LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS Control panel Display window a ∞ (down) button (standby/on/attenuator) button 2 SEL (select) button –10 button 3 TP PTY (traffic programme/programme type) Display window button 4 FM/AM DAB button s Disc information indicators—TAG (ID3 Tag), 5 CD CD-CH (CD changer) button (folder), (track/file) 6 Display window...

  • Page 5: Basic Operations

    BASIC OPERATIONS Turning on the power Volume level appears. Turn on the power. Volume level indicator Note on One-Touch Operation: When you select a source in step 2 below, the Adjust the sound as you want. (See power automatically comes on. You do not have pages 27 and 28.) to press this button to turn on the power.

  • Page 6: Canceling The Display Demonstration

    Canceling the display Select “DEMO OFF.” demonstration When shipped from the factory, display DEMO OFF DEMO ON demonstration has been activated, and starts automatically when no operations are done for about 20 seconds. • It is recommended to cancel the display demonstration before you use the unit for the first time.

  • Page 7: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock Finish the setting. You can also set the clock system to either 24 hours or 12 hours. Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. To check the current clock time or change the (PSM: see pages 29 and 30.) display mode...

  • Page 8: Radio Operations

    RADIO OPERATIONS Listening to the radio To stop searching before a station is received, press the same button you have pressed for searching. You can use either automatic searching or manual searching to tune in to a particular station. Searching for a station manually: Manual search Searching for a station automatically: Auto search...

  • Page 9: Storing Stations In Memory

    Storing stations in memory Tune in to a station you want while “M” (manual) is still flashing. You can use one of the following two methods to To tune in to stations of store broadcasting stations in memory. higher frequencies •...

  • Page 10: Tuning In To A Preset Station

    Manual preset Repeat the above procedure to store other stations into other preset You can preset up to 6 stations in each band numbers. (FM1, FM2, FM3, and AM) manually. Notes: Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.5 MHz into the •...

  • Page 11: Rds Operations

    RDS OPERATIONS What you can do with RDS To use Network-Tracking Reception You can select the different modes of network- RDS (Radio Data System) allows FM stations to tracking reception to continue listening to the send an additional signal along with their regular same programme in its finest reception.

  • Page 12: Using Ta Standby Reception

    Using TA Standby Reception Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the TA Standby Reception allows the unit to switch PSM items appears on the display. temporarily to Traffic Announcement (TA) from (PSM: see pages 29 and 30.) the current source (another FM station, CD, or other connected components).
  • Page 13 Using PTY Standby Reception Finish the setting. PTY Standby Reception allows the unit to switch temporarily to your favorite programme (PTY: Programme Type) from the current source (another FM station, CD, or other connected components). • PTY Standby Reception will not work if you are 7 When the current source is FM, the PTY listening to an AM station.
  • Page 14 Searching your favorite programme Press and hold the number button for more than 2 seconds to store the You can search any one of the PTY codes. PTY code selected into the preset In addition, you can store your 6 favorite programme types in the number buttons.
  • Page 15 To search your favorite programme type Press ¢ 4 to start PTY search for your favorite programme. Press and hold TP PTY for more than 2 seconds while listening to an FM station. • If there is a station broadcasting a programme of the same PTY code as you selected, that The last selected PTY code appears.

  • Page 16: Other Convenient Rds Functions And Adjustments

    Other convenient RDS Setting the TA volume level functions and adjustments You can preset the volume level for TA Standby Reception. When a traffic programme is received, the volume level automatically changes to the Automatic selection of the station preset level. when using the number buttons •...
  • Page 17 PTY codes NEWS: News SOCIAL: Programmes on social AFFAIRS: Topical programmes expanding activities on current news or affairs RELIGION: Programmes dealing with any INFO: Programmes which impart aspect of belief or faith, or the advice on a wide variety of topics nature of existence or ethics SPORT: Sport events...

  • Page 18: Cd Operations

    CD OPERATIONS Refer “MP3 OPERATIONS” on pages 23 to 26 for The display changes to show the following: operating MP3 discs. Current source indication Playing a CD Open the control panel. CD indicator Total playing time Total track number of the inserted disc of the inserted disc Note on One-Touch Operation: When a CD is already in the loading slot,...

  • Page 19: Locating A Track Or A Particular Portion On A Cd

    To stop play and eject the CD To go to a particular track directly Press 0. Press the number button corresponding to the CD play stops and the control panel flips down. track number to start its playback. The CD automatically ejects from the loading slot.

  • Page 20: Selecting Cd Playback Modes

    To play back tracks repeatedly How to use the +10 and –10 buttons (Track Repeat Play) • Ex. 1: To select track number 32 while You can play back the current track repeatedly. playing track number 6 Press MODE to enter the functions mode while playing a Press RPT (repeat), while (Three times)

  • Page 21: Playing A Cd Text

    Playing a CD Text Prohibiting disc ejection In a CD Text, some information about the disc (its You can prohibit disc ejection and can lock a disc disc title, performer, and track title) is recorded. in the loading slot. This CD Text information will be shown automatically when you play a CD Text.

  • Page 22: Mp3 Introduction

    MP3 INTRODUCTION What is MP3? How are MP3 files recorded and played back? MP3 is an abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group (or MPEG) Audio Layer 3. MP3 is simply a MP3 “files (tracks)” can be recorded in “folders” file format with a data compression ratio of 1:10 —in PC terminology.

  • Page 23: Mp3 Operations

    MP3 OPERATIONS Refer also to “CD OPERATIONS” on pages The display changes to show the following: 18 to 21. Current source indication Playing an MP3 disc Open the control panel. CD indicator Note on One-Touch Operation: When a disc is already in the loading slot, Total folder Total file pressing CD CD-CH turns on the unit and starts...

  • Page 24: Locating A File Or A Particular Portion On A Disc

    To stop play and eject the disc Notes: • The display shows up to 8 characters at a time and Press 0. scrolls if there are more than 8 characters. Playback stops and the control panel flips down. See also “To select the scroll mode—SCROLL” on The disc automatically ejects from the loading slot.
  • Page 25 To go to a particular file quickly within the To go to a particular folder directly current folder (+10 and –10 buttons) IMPORTANT: Press MODE to enter the functions mode To directly select the folders using the number while playing a disc. button(s), it is required that folders are assigned 2 digit numbers at the beginning of their folder names.

  • Page 26: Selecting Mp3 Playback Modes

    To skip to the next or previous folder Active Mode Plays at random indicator Press 5 (up) while playing an MP3 FLDR RND RND and All files of the disc to skip to the next folder. indicators current folder, then Each time you press the button light up.

  • Page 27: Sound Adjustments

    SOUND ADJUSTMENTS Selecting preset sound modes Indication pattern changes for each sound mode except for “USER.” (C-EQ: custom equalizer) You can select a preset sound mode (C-EQ: custom equalizer) suitable to the music genre. Ex.: When you select “ROCK” • There is a time limit in doing the following procedure.

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Sound

    Adjusting the sound When you adjust the bass, treble, or loudness, the adjustment you have made is stored for the currently selected sound mode (C-EQ) including You can adjust the sound characteristics to your “USER.” preference. If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader level to “00.”...

  • Page 29: Other Main Functions

    OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS Changing the general settings Adjust the PSM item selected. (PSM) You can change the items listed in the table below and on page 30 by using the PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) control. Basic Procedure Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the Press and hold SEL (select) for more other PSM items if necessary.
  • Page 30 Factory-preset See Indications Selectable values/items settings page 29 programme types PTY STBY PTY standby (see page 17) TA VOL Traffic announcement VOL 00 — VOL 30 or 50 VOL 20 volume P-SEARCH Programme search DAB AF Alternative frequency AF OFF AF ON AF ON search...
  • Page 31 To select the level meter—LEVEL To select the telephone muting—TEL You can activate or deactivate the level meter This mode is used when a cellular phone system according to your preference. is connected. Depending on the phone system When shipped from the factory, level meter is used, select either “MUTING 1”...
  • Page 32 To select the external component to use To select the amplifier gain control —EXT IN —AMP GAIN You can connect the external component to the You can change the maximum volume level of CD changer jack on the rear using the Line Input this unit.

  • Page 33: Detaching The Control Panel

    Attaching the control panel Detaching the control panel Insert the right side of the control You can detach the control panel when leaving panel into the groove on the panel the car. holder. When detaching or attaching the control panel, be careful not to damage the connectors on the back of the control panel and on the panel holder.

  • Page 34: Cd Changer Operations

    CD CHANGER OPERATIONS Playing discs We recommend that you use the JVC MP3- compatible CD changer with your unit. Select the CD changer (CD-CH). By using this CD changer, you can play back your original CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs CD-CH* (Rewritable) recorded either in audio CD format or in MP3 format.
  • Page 35 To go to a particular disc directly • When the current disc is a CD: Playback starts from the first track of the Press the number button corresponding to the current disc. disc number to start its playback (while the CD changer is playing).
  • Page 36 To skip 10 tracks/files* and MP3 discs backwards to the first track/file This is possible only when connecting a JVC CD * First time you press +10 or –10 button, the changer equipped with CD Text and/or MP3 disc track/file skips to the nearest higher or lower information reading capability.

  • Page 37: Selecting The Playback Modes

    Selecting the playback modes To play back tracks/files repeatedly (Track Repeat/Folder Repeat/Disc Repeat Play) To play back tracks/files at random (Folder Random/Disc Random/Magazine Press MODE to enter the Random Play) functions mode during play. Press MODE to enter the functions mode during play. Press RPT (repeat), while “MODE”...

  • Page 38: External Component Operations

    EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS Playing an external component Turn on the connected component and start playing the source. You can connect the external component to the CD changer jack on the rear using the Line Input Adjust the volume. Adapter KS-U57 (not supplied). Preparations: •...

  • Page 39: Dab Tuner Operations

    We recommend that you use DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) tuner KT-DB1500 or KT-DB1000 one of the services with your unit. If you have another DAB tuner, consult your JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT dealer. A typical ensemble has 6 or more programmes (services) broadcast at the same time. After •...

  • Page 40: Storing Dab Services In Memory

    To tune in to a particular ensemble Start searching for an ensemble. without searching To search for ensembles of Before you start..higher frequency Press FM/AM DAB briefly if CD, CD changer, or external component is the current source. Press and hold FM/AM DAB to select DAB To search for ensembles of lower frequency tuner as the source.

  • Page 41: Tuning In To A Preset Dab Service

    Tuning in to a preset DAB Tune in to an ensemble you want. service You can easily tune in to a preset DAB service. Remember that you must store services first. If Select a service of the ensemble you you have not stored them yet, see “Storing DAB want to listen to.

  • Page 42: What You Can Do More With Dab

    What you can do more with To adjust the DAB volume level You can adjust the volume level of DAB tuner and store it in memory. By adjusting the volume level properly to match it to the FM sound level, Tracing the same programme automatically you will not need to adjust the volume level each (Alternative Reception)

  • Page 43: Using The Remote Controller

    USING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER This unit can be remotely controlled as instructed . Return the battery holder. here (with an optionally purchased remote Insert again the battery holder by pushing it controller). We recommend that you use remote until you hear a clicking sound. controller RM-RK50 or RM-RK60 with your unit.

  • Page 44: Location Of The Buttons

    Location of the buttons 3 • Selects the preset stations (or services) while listening to the radio (or the DAB tuner). RM-RK60 Each time you press the button, the preset station (or service) number increases, and the selected station (or service) is tuned in. •...

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. Symptoms Causes Remedies • Sound cannot be heard The volume level is set to the Adjust it to the optimum level. from the speakers.
  • Page 46 Symptoms Causes Remedies • Disc cannot be played back. No MP3 files are recorded on Change the disc. the disc. MP3 files do not have the Add the extension code <.mp3> extension code <.mp3> in to their file names. their file names. MP3 files are not recorded in Change the disc.
  • Page 47 Symptoms Causes Remedies • “NO DISC” appears on the No disc is in the magazine. Insert discs into the display. magazine. Discs are inserted upside down. Insert discs correctly. • “NO MAG” appears on the No magazine is loaded in the Insert the magazine.

  • Page 48: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Handling discs When playing a CD-R or CD-RW Before playing back CD-Rs or CD-RWs, read This unit has been designed to reproduce CDs, their instructions or cautions carefully. CD-Rs (Recordable), CD-RWs (Rewritable), and • Use only “finalized” CD-Rs or CD-RWs. CD Texts.

  • Page 49: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION CD PLAYER SECTION Maximum Power Output: Type: Compact disc player Front: 50 W per channel Signal Detection System: Non-contact optical Rear: 50 W per channel pickup (semiconductor laser) Continuous Power Output (RMS): Number of channels: 2 channels (stereo) 19 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz Front: Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20 000 Hz...

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