Press briefly.

Press repeatedly.

Press either one.

Time countdown indicator
Press and hold until your desired response begins. Press and hold both buttons at the same time.
To use these buttons for original functions again after pressing M MODE, wait for 5 seconds without pressing any of these buttons until the functions mode is cleared. Pressing M MODE again also clears the functions mode.
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.
The following marks are used to indicate. : Built-in CD player operations. : External CD changer operations.
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Control panel

Parts identification

Display window
(up) / (down) buttons 2 T/P TP/PTY (traffic programme/programme type) button 3 D DISP (display) button 4 S SEL (select) button 5 Control dial (standby/on attenuator) button 6 Display window 7 Remote sensor DO NOT expose the remote sensor to strong light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting). (eject) button 4/ buttons 9 (control panel release) button p q SOURCE button w BAND button e Number buttons r EQ (equalizer) button t MO (monaural) button y SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) button u RPT (repeat) button i RND (random) button o M MODE button ; AUX (auxiliary) input jack Only for KD-G612/KD-G611. NOT compatible with digital signals.
a Disc information indicatorsTAG (ID3 (folder), (track/file) Tag), s Main display d Source display / Volume level indicator f EQ (equalizer) indicator g Sound mode (C-EQ: custom equalizer) indicatorsROCK, CLASSIC, POPS, HIP HOP, JAZZ, USER also works as the time countdown indicator and level meter during play (see page 23). h Disc type indicatorsWMA, MP3 j Tuner reception indicatorsST (stereo), MO (monaural) k RDS indicatorsTP, PTY, AF, REG l Playback source indicators CH: Lights up only when CD-CH is selected as the playback source. DISC: Lights up for the built-in CD player. / Playback mode / item indicators (disc), (folder), RND (random), RPT (repeat) z LOUD (loudness) indicator x Tr (track) indicator

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Remote controller

RM-RK50

RM-RK50 is supplied for KD-G612/KD-G611. KD-G511 can be remotely controlled as instructed here (with an optionally purchased remote controllerrecommended to use RM-RK50).
Main elements and features
Installing the lithium coin battery (CR2025)
1 When operating, aim the remote controller directly at the remote sensor on the receiver. Make sure there is no obstacle in between.
Store the battery in a place where children cannot reach to avoid risk of accident. To prevent the battery from over-heating, cracking, or starting a fire: Do not recharge, short, disassemble, or heat the battery or dispose of it in a fire. Do not leave the battery with other metallic materials. Do not poke the battery with tweezers or similar tools. Wrap the battery with tape and insulate when throwing away or saving it.

Caution:

(standby/on/attenuator) button Turns on and off the power and also attenuates the sound. 5 U (up) / D (down) buttons 5 U: Changes the FM/AM/DAB bands. D : Changes the preset stations (or services). Changes the folder of the MP3/WMA discs. While playing an MP3 disc on an MP3-compatible CD changer: Changes the disc if pressed briefly. Changes the folder if pressed and held. VOL / VOL + buttons Adjusts the volume level. SOUND button Selects the sound mode (C-EQ: custom equalizer). SOURCE button Selects the source. 2 R (reverse) / F (forward) 3 buttons Searches for stations (or services) if pressed briefly. Searches for ensembles if pressed and held. Fast-forwards or reverses the track if pressed and held. Changes the tracks of the disc.
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Getting started

Basic operations

* The control panel illustrations used for explanation in this manual is KD-G612/ KD-G611.

Volume level appears.

Volume level indicator
You cannot select some sources if they are not ready. * Only for KD-G612/KD-G611.
Adjust the sound as you want. (See pages 20 and 21.)

For FM/AM tuner only

To drop the volume in a moment (ATT)
To restore the sound, press it again.

For DAB tuner only

To turn off the power
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Canceling the display demonstrations

Start searching for your favorite programme.
The last selected PTY code appears.
Select one of your favorite programme type.
If there is a station broadcasting a programme of the same PTY code as you have selected, that station is tuned in.

PTY codes

or Select one of the twenty-nine PTY codes.
NEWS, AFFAIRS, INFO, SPORT, EDUCATE, DRAMA, CULTURE, SCIENCE, VARIED, POP M (music), ROCK M (music), EASY M (music), LIGHT M (music), CLASSICS, OTHER M (music), WEATHER, FINANCE, CHILDREN, SOCIAL, RELIGION, PHONE IN, TRAVEL, LEISURE, JAZZ, COUNTRY, NATION M (music), OLDIES, FOLK M (music), DOCUMENT
Ex.: When ROCK M is selected
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What you can do with RDS

RDS (Radio Data System) allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular programme signals. By receiving the RDS data, this receiver can do the following: Programme Type (PTY) Search (see page 11) Standby Reception of Traffic AnnouncementTA (see the following) or your favorite programme (PTY) (see pages 13 and 23) Tracing the same programme automatically Network-Tracking Reception (see page 13) Programme Search (see page 23)
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to store
other PTY codes into other preset numbers.
Using the standby receptions

TA Standby Reception

TA Standby Reception allows the receiver to switch temporarily to Traffic Announcement (TA) from any source other than AM. The volume changes to the preset TA volume level (see page 23).
Storing your favorite programmes
You can store six favorite programme types. Preset programme types in the number buttons (1 to 6):
To activate TA Standby Reception
The TP indicator either lights up or flashes.
1 Select a PTY code (see page 11). 2 Select the preset number (1 6) you

want to store into.

If the TP indicator lights up, TA Standby Reception is activated. If the TP indicator flashes, TA Standby Reception is not yet activated. (This occurs when you are listening to an FM station without the RDS signals required for TA Standby Reception.) To activate TA Standby Reception, tune in to another station providing these signals. The TP indicator will stop flashing and remain lit.
To deactivate the TA Standby Reception
The TP indicator goes off.
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PTY Standby Reception allows the receiver to switch temporarily to your favorite PTY programme from any source other than AM. To activate and select your favorite PTY code for PTY Standby Reception, see page 23. The PTY indicator either lights up or flashes. If the PTY indicator lights up, PTY Standby Reception is activated. If the PTY indicator flashes, PTY Standby Reception is not yet activated. To activate PTY Standby Reception, tune in to another station providing these signals. The PTY indicator will stop flashing and remain lit. To deactivate the PTY Standby Reception, select OFF for the PTY code (see page 23). The PTY indicator goes off.

Tracking the same programme Network-Tracking Reception
When driving in an area where FM reception is not sufficient enough, this receiver automatically tunes in to another FM RDS station of the same network, possibly broadcasting the same programme with stronger signals (see the illustration below). When shipped from the factory, NetworkTracking Reception is activated. To change the Network-Tracking Reception setting, see AF-REG on page 23.
Programme A broadcasting on different frequency areas (01 05)
To check the current clock time while listening to an FM RDS station
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PTY Standby Reception

Disc operations

Playing a disc in the receiver
All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the source or eject the disc.

About MP3 and WMA discs

MP3 and WMA (Windows Media Audio) tracks (words file and track are used interchangeably) are recorded in folders.
When inserting an audio CD or a CD Text disc:
Total playing time Total track number of the inserted disc of the inserted disc
When inserting an MP3 or a WMA disc:

Total folder number

Total track number
CD Text: Disc title/performer = Track title appears automatically (see page 18).
Elapsed playing time Current track number
Disc information appears automatically (see page 18).
To stop play and eject the disc

Selected folder number

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Playing discs in the CD changer

About the CD changer

It is recommended to use the JVC MP3compatible CD changer with your receiver. You can also connect other CH-X series CD changers (except CH-X99 and CH-X100). However, they are not compatible with MP3 discs, so you cannot play back MP3 discs. You cannot use the KD-MK series CD changers with this receiver. Disc text information recorded in the CD Text can be displayed when a JVC CD Text compatible CD changer is connected. Before operating your CD changer: Refer also to the Instructions supplied with your CD changer. You cannot control and play any WMA disc in the CD changer.
* If you have changed EXT IN setting to EXT IN (see page 24), you cannot select the CD changer.

Selected disc number

Select a disc.
For disc number from 01 06:

All tracks of the inserted discs in the magazine will be played repeatedly until you change the source or eject the magazine from the CD changer. For disc number from 07 12:
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When the current disc is an MP3 disc:
To fast-forward or reverse the track

Folder name* Reverses.

Fast-forwards.
To go to the next or previous tracks
Elapsed playing Current track time number To the following tracks. To the beginning of the current track, then the previous tracks.
* ROOT appears if no folder is included in the disc.
To go to the next or previous folders (only for MP3 or WMA discs)
For MP3 discs: For WMA discs:
When the current disc is an audio CD or a CD Text disc:
Elapsed playing Current track time number
To next folders. To previous folders.
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To select a number from 01 06:
To select a number from 07 12:
First time you press +10 or 10 button, the track skips to the nearest higher or lower track with a track number of multiple ten (ex. 10th, 20th, 30th). Then each time you press the button, you can skip 10 tracks. After the last track, the first track will be selected and vice versa.
To use folder search on MP3/WMA discs, it is required that folders are assigned with 2-digits number at the beginning of their folder names01, 02, 03, and so on. To select a particular track in a folder (for MP3 or WMA disc) after selecting a folder:
Prohibiting disc ejection
You can lock a disc in the loading slot.

Other main functions

Skipping a track quickly during play
For MP3 or WMA disc, you can skip a track within the same folder. Ex.: To select track 32 while playing track 6 To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same procedure.
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To locate a particular track (for CD) or folder (for MP3 or WMA discs) directly
Changing the display information
While playing an audio CD or a CD Text (
*1 For KD-G612/KD-G611: If no title is assigned to an audio CD, NO NAME appears. To assign a title to an audio CD, see page 25. For KD-G511: NO NAME appears.

While playing an MP3 (

) or WMA (

) disc

When TAG DISP is set to TAG ON (see page 24)
*2 If an MP3/WMA file does not have ID3 tags, folder name and file name appear. In this case, the TAG indicator will not light up. When TAG DISP is set to TAG OFF
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Selecting the playback modes
You can use only one of the following playback modes at a time.
2 Select your desired playback mode.

Repeat play Mode

TRK RPT:

Plays repeatedly

The current track. RPT lights up. FLDR RPT*1: All tracks of the current folder. and RPT light up. DISC RPT*2: All tracks of the current disc. and RPT light up. RPT OFF: Cancels.
Ex.: When TRK RPT is selected while playing an MP3 disc in the receiver

Random play

Plays at random
Ex.: When DISC RND is selected while playing an MP3 disc in the receiver
FLDR RND*1: All tracks of the current folder, then tracks of the next folder and so on. RND and light up. DISC RND: All tracks of the current disc. RND and light up. MAG RND*2: All tracks of the inserted discs. RND lights up. RND OFF: Cancels. / ) or WMA ( ). ) disc.
*1 Only while playing an MP3 (
*2 Only while playing discs in the CD changer (
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Sound adjustments
Selecting preset sound modes (C-EQ: custom equalizer)
You can select a preset sound mode suitable to the music genre.

Indication

USER ROCK
(Flat sound) Rock or disco music Classical music Light music Funk or rap music Jazz music
Preset values BAS*1 TRE*2 LOUD*3
00 +03 +01 +04 +02 ++++03 OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF
CLASSIC POPS HIP HOP JAZZ
Ex.: When ROCK is selected
*1 BAS: Bass *2 TRE: Treble *3 LOUD: Loudness
Indication pattern for each sound mode:
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Adjusting the sound
You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference.
BAS*1 (bass) TRE*1 (treble) FAD*2 (fader)

To do:

Adjust the bass.
06 (min.) to +06 (max.) 06 (min.) to +06 (max.) R06 (Rear only) to F06 (Front only) L06 (Left only) to R06 (Right only) LOUD ON LOUD OFF

Adjust the treble.

Adjust the front and rear speaker balance.
Ex.: When TRE is selected

BAL (balance)

Adjust the left and right speaker balance.

LOUD*1 (loudness)

Indication pattern changes as you adjust the level.
Boost low and high frequencies to produce a wellbalanced sound at low volume level. Adjust the subwoofer output level. Adjust the volume.
SUB. W*3 (subwoofer) VOL*4 (volume)
00 (min.) to 08 (max.) 00 (min.) to 30 or 50 (max.)*5
*1 When you adjust the bass, treble, or loudness, the adjustment you have made is stored for the currently selected sound mode (C-EQ) including USER. *2 If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader level to 00. *3 Only for KD-G612/KD-G611: This takes effect only when a subwoofer is connected. *4 Normally the control dial works as the volume control. So you do not have to select VOL to adjust the volume level. *5 Depending on the amplifier gain control setting. (See page 24 for details.) 21

1 Select the sources.

For a CD in this receiver: Insert a CD. For CDs in the CD changer: Select CD-CH, then select a disc number.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you finish entering the title.
2 Enter the title assignment mode.
To erase the entire title

In step 2 on the left.

Ex.: When you select CD as the source
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3 Assign a title.
Detaching the control panel
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.
Attaching the control panel
Before detaching the control panel, be sure to turn off the power.
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External component operations
Playing an external component

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Portable MD player, etc. For KD-G612/KD-G611: You can connect an external component to the CD changer jack on the rear using the Line Input Adapter KS-U57 (not supplied), and another to the AUX (auxiliary) input jack on the control panel. For KD-G511: You can connect an external component to the CD changer jack on the rear using the Line Input Adapter KS-U57 (not supplied). For connection, see Installation/Connection Manual (separate volume). For KD-G511:
If EXT IN does not appear, see page 24 and select the external input (EXT IN).
Turn on the connected component and start playing the source. Adjust the volume.

For KD-G612/KD-G611:

AUX IN: For selecting the external component connected to the AUX input jack. EXT IN: For selecting the external component connected to the CD changer jack on the rear using KS-U57 (see page 24 for selecting the external inputEXT IN).
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DAB tuner operations

Listening to the DAB tuner
Start searching for an ensemble.
2 Select the desired ensemble frequencies.

What is DAB system?

DAB can deliver CD quality sound without any annoying interference and signal distortion. Furthermore, it can carry text, pictures, and data. When transmitting, DAB combines several programmes (called services) to form one ensemble. In addition, each servicecalled primary servicecan also be divided into its components (called secondary service). A typical ensemble has six or more programmes (services) broadcast at the same time. By connecting the DAB tuner, this receiver can do the following: Tracing the same programme automatically Alternative Reception (see DAB AF on page 23). It is recommended to use DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) tuner KT-DB1000 with your receiver. If you have another DAB tuner, consult your JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT dealer. Refer also to the Instructions supplied for your DAB tuner.
When an ensemble is received, searching stops. To stop searching, press the same button again.
Select a service (either primary or secondary) to listen to.
To tune in to an ensemble manually

In step ! above. 1

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Storing DAB services in memory
You can preset six DAB services (primary) for each band.
Tracing the same programme Alternative Reception
You can keep listening to the same programme by activating the Alternative Reception. While receiving a DAB service: When driving in an area where a service cannot be received, this receiver automatically tunes in to another ensemble or FM RDS station, broadcasting the same programme. While receiving an FM RDS station: When driving in an area where a DAB service is broadcasting the same programme as the FM RDS station is broadcasting, this receiver automatically tunes in to the DAB service. When shipped from the factory, Alternative Reception is activated. To deactivate the Alternative Reception, see page 23.
1 Perform steps ~ to on page 28, to
select a service you want.
2 Select the preset number (1 6) you
Tuning in to a preset DAB service
To change the display information while tuning in to an ensemble
3 Select the preset DAB service
(primary) number (1 6) you want.
If the selected primary service has some secondary services, press the same button again will tune in to the secondary services.
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Maintenance
ENGLISH How to clean the connectors
Frequent detachment will deteriorate the connectors. To minimize this possibility, periodically wipe the connectors with a cotton swab or cloth moistened with alcohol, being careful not to damage the connectors.

To keep discs clean

A dirty disc may not play correctly. If a disc does become dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth in a straight line from center to edge. Do not use any solvent (for example, conventional record cleaner, spray, thinner, benzine, etc.) to clean discs.

To play new discs

New discs may have some rough spots around the inner and outer edges. If such a disc is used, this receiver may reject the disc. To remove these rough spots, rub the edges with a pencil or ball-point pen, etc.

Connector

Moisture condensation
Moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD player in the following cases: After starting the heater in the car. If it becomes very humid inside the car. Should this occur, the CD player may malfunction. In this case, eject the disc and leave the receiver turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates.

How to handle discs

When removing a disc from Center holder its case, press down the center holder of the case and lift the disc out, holding it by the edges. Always hold the disc by the edges. Do not touch its recording surface. When storing a disc into its case, gently insert the disc around the center holder (with the printed surface facing up). Make sure to store discs into the cases after use. Do not use the following discs:
Warped disc Sticker Sticker residue Disc Stick-on label
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More about this receiver

Turning on the power

By pressing SOURCE on the receiver, you can also turn on the power. Network-Tracking Reception requires two types of RDS signalsPI (Programme Identification) and AF (Alternative Frequency) to work correctly. Without receiving these data correctly, NetworkTracking Reception will not operate. If a Traffic Announcement is received, the volume level (TA VOL) automatically changes to the preset level. If a DAB tuner is connected and Alternative Reception for DAB services (DAB AF) is activated, Network-Tracking Reception (AF-REG) is also activated automatically. On the other hand, Network-Tracking Reception cannot be deactivated without deactivating Alternative Reception. (See page 23.)

Playing an MP3/WMA disc

This receiver can play back MP3/WMA files with the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> (regardless of the letter caseupper/lower). This receiver can show the names of albums, artists (performer), and ID3 Tag (Version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3, or 2.4) for MP3 files and for WMA files. This receiver can display only one-byte characters. No other characters can be correctly displayed. This receiver 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 among the disc format used (includes 4 extension characters<.mp3> or <.wma>). ISO 9660 Level 1: up to 12 characters ISO 9660 Level 2: up to 31 characters Romeo*: up to 128 (72) characters Joliet*: up to 64 (36) characters Windows long file name*: up to 128 (72) characters * The parenthetic figure is the maximum number of characters for file/folder names in case the total number of files and folders is 313 or more.
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This receiver can recognize the total of 512 files, of 200 folders, and of 8 hierarchies. This receiver can play back the files recorded in VBR (variable bit rate). The files recorded in VBR have a discrepancy in elapsed time display, and do not show the actual elapsed time. Especially, after performing the search function, this difference becomes noticeable. This receiver cannot play back the following files: MP3 files encoded with MP3i and MP3 PRO format. MP3 files encoded in an unappropriated format. MP3 files encoded with Layer 1/2. WMA files encoded with lossless, professional, and voice format. WMA files which are not based upon Windows Media Audio. WMA files copy-protected with DRM. Files which have the data such as WAVE, ATRAC3, etc. The search function works but search speed is not constant.
If the ejected disc is not removed within 15 seconds, the disc is automatically inserted again into the loading slot to prevent it from dust. (Disc will not play this time.)

General settingsPSM

If you change the AMP GAIN setting from HIGH PWR to LOW PWR while the volume level is set higher than VOL 30, the receiver automatically changes the volume level to VOL 30.
Other main functions (only for KD-G612/KD-G611)
If you try to assign a title to a 31st disc, NAMEFULL flashes on the display. Delete unwanted titles before assignment. Titles assigned to discs in the CD changer can also be shown if you playback the disc from the receiver.
Only primary DAB services can be presetted even when you store a secondary service. A previously preset DAB service is erased when a new DAB service is stored in the same preset number.

Changing the source

If you change the source, playback also stops (without ejecting the disc). Next time you select CD for the playback source, disc play starts from where it has been stopped previously.
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Ejecting a disc

Troubleshooting

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

Symptoms

Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. General

Causes

The volume level is set to the minimum level. Connections are incorrect.

Remedies

Adjust it to the optimum level. Check the cords and connections. Reset the receiver (see page 2). Store stations manually. Connect the aerial firmly. Insert the disc correctly. Insert a finalized CD-R/ CD-RW. Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW with the component which you used for recording. Unlock the disc (see page 17). Eject the disc forcibly (see page 2). Stop playback while driving on rough roads. Change the disc. Check the cords and connections. Insert the disc correctly.
The receiver does not work at all. SSM automatic presetting does not work. Static noise while listening to the radio. Disc cannot be played back. CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back. Tracks on the CD-R/ CD-RW cannot be skipped. Disc playback Disc can be neither played back nor ejected.
The built-in microcomputer may have functioned incorrectly due to noise, etc. Signals are too weak. The aerial is not connected firmly. Disc is inserted upside down. CD-R/CD-RW is not finalized.
Disc is locked. The CD player may have functioned incorrectly.

GENERAL

Power Requirement: Operating Voltage: DC 14.4 V (11 V to 16 V allowance) Grounding System: Negative ground Allowable Operating Temperature: 0C to +40C Dimensions (W H D): Installation Size (approx.): 182 mm 52 mm 150 mm Panel Size (approx.): 188 mm 58 mm 11 mm Mass (approx.): 1.5 kg (excluding accessories)

TUNER SECTION

Frequency Range: FM: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz AM: (MW) 522 kHz to kHz (LW) 144 kHz to 279 kHz [FM Tuner] Usable Sensitivity: 11.3 dBf (1.0 V/75 ) 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: 16.3 dBf (1.8 V/75 ) Alternate Channel Selectivity (400 kHz): 65 dB Frequency Response: 40 Hz to Hz Stereo Separation: 35 dB Capture Ratio: 1.5 dB [MW Tuner] Sensitivity: 20 V Selectivity: 35 dB [LW Tuner] Sensitivity: 50 V
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. 37
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AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION

CD PLAYER SECTION
Having TROUBLE with operation?

Please reset your unit

Refer to page of How to reset your unit
Vous avez des PROBLMES de fonctionnement?
Rinitialisez votre appareil
Rfrez-vous la page intitule Comment rinitialiser votre appareil
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CD RECEIVER

KD-G162/KD-G161

KD-G162

KD-G161

For canceling the display demonstration, see page 5.
For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.

INSTRUCTIONS

GET0334-003A

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ENGLISH
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.
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. 4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED OUTSIDE THE UNIT.

Warning:

If you need to operate the unit while driving, be sure to look ahead carefully or you may be involved in a traffic accident.
How to detach/attach the control panel

How to reset your unit

Detaching.
Your preset adjustments will also be erased.
How to forcibly eject a disc

Attaching.

If this does not work, reset your unit. Be careful not to drop the disc when it ejects. Note: Only for [EX] model users in UK and European countries For security reasons, a numbered ID card is provided with this unit, and the same ID number is imprinted on the units chassis. Keep the card in a safe place, as it will help the authorities to identify your unit if stolen.
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How to read this manual

Button operations are mainly explained with the illustrations in the table below. is used to indicate an indicator is displayed for the correspnding operation. Some related tips and notes are explained in More about this unit (see pages 14 and 15).

CONTENTS

Control panel KD-G162 and KD-G161. 4 Getting started.. 5

Basic operations.. 5

Press briefly.
Radio operations.. 6 FM RDS operations.. 7
Searching for your favorite FM RDS programme. 7

Disc operations.. 9

Press repeatedly.
Playing a disc in the unit.. 9
Press either one. Press and hold until your desired response begins. Press and hold both buttons at the same time.
Sound adjustments.. 10 General settings PSM. 11 Maintenance. 13 More about this unit.. 14 Troubleshooting. 16 Specifications.. 17
How to use the M MODE button
If you press M MODE, the unit goes into functions mode, then the number buttons work as different function buttons. Ex.: When number button 2 works as MO (monaural) button.
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.

Time countdown indicator

To use these buttons for their original functions again after pressing M MODE, wait for 5 seconds without pressing any of these buttons until the functions mode is cleared or press M MODE again.
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.
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Control panel KD-G612/KD-G611/KD-G511 KD-G162 and KD-G161
ENGLISH Parts identification

Display window

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(standby/on/attenuator) button SOURCE button BAND button Loading slot Display window 0 (eject) button TP/PTY (traffic programme/programme type) button /4 buttons Control dial SEL (select) button DISP (display) button EQ (equalizer) button MO (monaural) button SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) button Number buttons RPT (repeat) button RND (random) button
i M MODE button o (control panel release) button
; a s d f g DISC indicator RND (disc random) indicator RPT (repeat) indicator LOUD (loudness) indicator EQ (equalizer) indicator Sound mode (C-EQ: custom equalizer) indicatorsJAZZ, CLASSIC, HIP HOP, POPS, ROCK, USER Source display / Volume level indicator / Time countdown indicator Main display RDS indicatorsTP, PTY, AF, REG Tuner reception indicatorsST (stereo), MO (monaural)

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Getting started

Basic operations

Basic settings

See also General settings PSM on pages 11 and 12.

Turn on the power.

* You cannot select DISC as the playback source if there is no disc in the unit.
1 Canceling the display demonstrations
Select DEMO, then DEMO OFF.

For FM/AM tuner

2 Setting the clock
Select CLOCK H (hour), then adjust the hour. Select CLOCK M (minute), then adjust the minute. Select 24H/12H, then 24H (hour) or 12H (hour).

Adjust the volume.

Volume level appears.

Finish the procedure.

To check the current clock time while. The power is turned off

Volume level indicator

Adjust the sound as you want. (See page 10.)

Listening to.

An FM (non-RDS) or AM station: Frequency Clock An FM RDS station: Station name (PS) = Station Frequency = Programme type (PTY) = Clock = (back to the beginning)
To drop the volume in a moment (ATT)
To restore the sound, press it again.

To turn off the power

Listening to a disc.
Elapsed playing time with track number Clock
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Radio operations
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive
Lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength. Lights up when monaural mode is activated. Reception improves, but stereo effect will be lost. To restore the stereo effect, repeat the same procedure. MONO OFF appears and the MO indicator goes off. Selected band appears.
Start searching for a station.
When a station is received, searching stops. To stop searching, press the same button again.
Storing stations in memory
You can preset six stations for each band.
To tune in to a station manually

In step ! above. 1

FM station automatic presetting SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory)
Select the FM band (FM1 FM3) you want to store into.
2 Select the desired station frequencies.
SSM flashes, then disappears when automatic presetting is over. Local FM stations with the strongest signals are searched and stored automatically in the FM band.
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Manual presetting

Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.5 MHz into preset number 4 of the FM1 band.

FM RDS operations

What you can do with RDS
RDS (Radio Data System) allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular programme signals. By receiving the RDS data, this unit can do the following: Programme Type (PTY) Search (see the following) TA (Traffic Announcement) and PTY Standby Receptions (see pages 8 and 12) Tracing the same programme automatically Network-Tracking Reception (see page 9) Programme Search (see page 12)

Preset number flashes for a while.
Searching for your favorite FM RDS programme
Listening to a preset station
Select the preset station (1 6) you want.
You can tune in to a station broadcasting your favorite programme by searching for a PTY code. To store your favorite programme types, see page 8.
The last selected PTY code appears.
Select one of your favorite programme types.
or Select one of the PTY codes (see page 15).

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Start searching for your favorite programme.
If there is a station broadcasting a programme of the same PTY code as you have selected, that station is tuned in.
Using the standby receptions

TA Standby Reception

TA Standby Reception allows the unit to switch temporarily to Traffic Announcement (TA) from any source other than AM. The volume changes to the preset TA volume level if the current level is lower than the preset level (see page 12).
Storing your favorite programme types
You can store six favorite programme types. Preset programme types in the number buttons (1 to 6):
To activate TA Standby Reception
The TP (Traffic Programme) indicator either lights up or flashes. If the TP indicator lights up, TA Standby Reception is activated. If the TP indicator flashes, TA Standby Reception is not yet activated. (This occurs when you are listening to an FM station without the RDS signals required for TA Standby Reception.) To activate TA Standby Reception, tune in to another station providing these signals. The TP indicator will stop flashing and remain lit.
Select a PTY code (see page 7). Select the preset number (1 6) you want to store into.
To deactivate the TA Standby Reception
The TP indicator goes off.
Ex.: When ROCK M is selected

PTY Standby Reception

PTY Standby Reception allows the unit to switch temporarily to your favorite PTY programme from any source other than AM. To activate and select your favorite PTY code for PTY Standby Reception, see page 12. The PTY indicator either lights up or flashes. If the PTY indicator lights up, PTY Standby Reception is activated. If the PTY indicator flashes, PTY Standby Reception is not yet activated. To activate PTY Standby Reception, tune in to another station providing these signals. The PTY indicator will stop flashing and remain lit. To deactivate the PTY Standby Reception, select OFF for the PTY code (see page 12). The PTY indicator goes off.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to store other PTY codes into other preset numbers. Finish the procedure.
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When driving in an area where FM reception is not sufficient enough, this unit automatically tunes in to another FM RDS station of the same network, possibly broadcasting the same programme with stronger signals (see the illustration on page 15). When shipped from the factory, NetworkTracking Reception is activated. To change the Network-Tracking Reception setting, see AF-REG on page 11.
To select a number from 07 12:
Prohibiting disc ejection
You can lock a disc in the loading slot.

Disc operations

Playing a disc in the unit
To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same procedure.
Selecting the playback modes
All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the source or eject the disc. You can use only one of the following playback modes at a time.
Select your desired playback mode.

7 Repeat play

To stop play and eject the disc To fast-forward or reverse the track

Plays repeatedly

: The current track. : Cancels.
To go to the next or previous tracks

TRK RPT RPT OFF

7 Random play

DISC RND RND OFF

Plays at random
: All tracks of the current disc. : Cancels.
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Tracing the same programme Network-Tracking Reception
To locate a particular track
To select a number from 01 06:

Sound adjustments

You can select a preset sound mode suitable to the music genre (C-EQ: custom equalizer).

Adjusting the sound

You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference.

Indication, [Range]

Ex.: When ROCK is selected BAS*1 (bass), [06 to +06] Adjust the bass. TRE*1 (treble), [06 to +06] Adjust the treble. FAD*2 (fader), [R06 to F06] Adjust the front and rear speaker balance. BAL (balance), [L06 to R06] Adjust the left and right speaker balance. LOUD*1 (loudness), [LOUD ON or LOUD OFF] Boost low and high frequencies to produce a well-balanced sound at low volume level. VOL (volume), [00 to 30 or 50*3] Adjust the volume. *1 When you adjust the bass, treble, or loudness, the adjustment you have made is stored for the currently selected sound mode (C-EQ) including USER. *2 If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader level to 00. *3 Depending on the amplifier gain control setting. (See page 12 for details.)
Preset values BAS TRE LOUD (bass) (treble) (loudness) Indication (For)

USER (Flat sound) ROCK (Rock or disco music) CLASSIC (Classical music) POPS (Light music) HIP HOP (Funk or rap music) JAZZ (Jazz music) 00 +03 +01 +04 +02 ++++03 OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF
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General settings PSM

You can change PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) items listed in the table below.
Adjust the PSM item selected.

Select a PSM item.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust other PSM items if necessary. Finish the procedure.

Indications

DEMO Display demonstration
Selectable settings, [reference page]
DEMO ON : [Initial]; Display demonstration will be activated automatically if no operation is done for about 20 seconds, [5]. DEMO OFF : Cancels. (1 12), [5] [Initial: 0 (0:00)] 00 59, [5] [Initial: 00 (0:00)] 12H O 24H, [5] [Initial: 24H] AUTO OFF : [Initial]; The built-in clock is automatically adjusted using the CT (clock time) data in the RDS signal. : Cancels.
CLOCK H Hour adjustment CLOCK M Minute adjustment 24H/12H Time display mode CLK ADJ Clock adjustment
When the received signals from the current FM RDS station become AF-REG weak. Alternative frequency/ : [Initial]; Switches to another station (the programme regionalization reception AF may differ from the one currently received), [9]. The AF indicator lights up. AF REG : Switches to another station broadcasting the same programme. The AF and REG indicators light up. OFF : Cancels. To be continued.
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Activates PTY Standby Reception with one of the PTY codes, [8]. OFF [Initial] = PTY codes, [15] = (back to the beginning) [Initial: VOL 15]; VOL 00 VOL 30 or 50*, [8]
PTY-STBY PTY standby TA VOL Traffic announcement volume P-SEARCH Programme search
OFF TEL Telephone muting AMP GAIN Amplifier gain control
: Using the AF data, the unit tunes in to another frequency broadcasting the same programme as the original preset RDS station is if the preset station signals are not sufficient. : [Initial]; Cancels.

MUTING 1/MUTING 2 : Select either one which mutes the sounds while using a cellular phone. OFF : [Initial]; Cancels. You can change the maximum volume level of this unit. LOW PWR : VOL 00 VOL 30 (Select this if the maximum power of the speaker is less than 45 W to prevent them from damaging the speaker.) HIGH PWR : [Initial]; VOL 00 VOL 50 AUTO : [Initial]; Increase the tuner selectivity to reduce interference noises between close stations. (Stereo effect may be lost.) : Subject to the interference noises from adjacent stations, but sound quality will not be degraded and maintains the stereo effect.
IF BAND Intermediate frequency band
* Depends on the amplifier gain control.
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Maintenance

How to clean the connectors
Frequent detachment will deteriorate the connectors. To minimize this possibility, periodically wipe the connectors with a cotton swab or cloth moistened with alcohol, being careful not to damage the connectors.

To keep discs clean

A dirty disc may not play correctly. If a disc does become dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth in a straight line from center to edge. Do not use any solvent (for example, conventional record cleaner, spray, thinner, benzine, etc.) to clean discs.

To play new discs

New discs may have some rough spots around the inner and outer edges. If such a disc is used, this unit may reject the disc. To remove these rough spots, rub the edges with a pencil or ball-point pen, etc.

Connector

Moisture condensation
Moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD player in the following cases: After starting the heater in the car. If it becomes very humid inside the car. Should this occur, the CD player may malfunction. In this case, eject the disc and leave the unit turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates.
Do not use the following discs: Warped disc

Sticker

Sticker residue

How to handle discs

When removing a disc from Center holder its case, press down the center holder of the case and lift the disc out, holding it by the edges. Always hold the disc by the edges. Do not touch its recording surface. When storing a disc into its case, gently insert the disc around the center holder (with the printed surface facing up). Make sure to store discs into the cases after use.

Stick-on label

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More about this unit

Turning on the power

By pressing SOURCE on the unit, you can also turn on the power. If the source is ready, playback also starts.
When Alternative Frequency Reception is activated (with AF selected), NetworkTracking Reception is also activated automatically. On the other hand, NetworkTracking Reception cannot be deactivated without deactivating Alternative Frequency Reception. (See page 11.) If you want to know more about RDS, visit http://www.rds.org.uk.

Turning off the power

If you turn off the power while listening to a disc, disc play will start from where playback has been stopped previously, next time you turn on the power.
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 NonDVD side of a DualDisc on this product may not be recommended.

Selecting the sources

When no disc is loaded in the unit, DISC cannot be selected.

General

Tuner operations
During SSM search. All previously stored stations are erased and stations are stored newly. Received stations are preset in No. 1 (lowest frequency) to No. 6 (highest frequency). When SSM is over, the station stored in No. 1 will be automatically tuned in. When storing a station manually, the previously preset station is erased when a new station is stored in the same preset number.
This unit has been designed to reproduce CDs, and CD-Rs (Recordable)/CD-RWs (Rewritable) in audio CD (CD-DA format). When a disc has been loaded, selecting DISC for the playback source starts disc play.

Inserting a disc

When a disc is inserted upside down, the disc automatically ejects. Do not insert 8 cm discs (single CD) and unusual shape discs (heart, flower, etc.) into the loading slot.
Network-Tracking Reception requires two types of RDS signalsPI (Programme Identification) and AF (Alternative Frequency) to work correctly. Without receiving these data correctly, NetworkTracking Reception will not operate correctly. If a Traffic Announcement is received, the volume level automatically changes to the preset level (TA VOL) if the current level is lower than the preset level.
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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 play back on this unit because of their disc characteristics, or for the following causes: Discs are dirty or scratched. Moisture condensation occurs on the lens inside the unit. The pickup lens inside the unit is dirty. CD-R/CD-RW on which the files are written with Packet Write method. There are improper recording conditions (missing data, etc.) or media conditions (stained, scratched, warped, etc.). CD-RWs may require a longer readout time since the reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than that of regular CDs. Do not use the following CD-Rs or CD-RWs: Discs with stickers, labels, or protective seal stuck to the surface. Discs on which labels can be directly printed by an ink jet printer. Using these discs under high temperatures or high humidities may cause malfunctions or damage to the unit.

General settingsPSM

PTY codes
NEWS, AFFAIRS, INFO, SPORT, EDUCATE, DRAMA, CULTURE, SCIENCE, VARIED, POP M (music), ROCK M (music), EASY M (music), LIGHT M (music), CLASSICS, OTHER M (music), WEATHER, FINANCE, CHILDREN, SOCIAL, RELIGION, PHONE IN, TRAVEL, LEISURE, JAZZ, COUNTRY, NATION M (music), OLDIES, FOLK M (music), DOCUMENT
Network-Tracking Reception
Programme A broadcasting on different frequency areas (01 05)

Changing the source

If you change the source, playback also stops (without ejecting the disc). Next time you select DISC for the playback source, disc play starts from where it has been stopped previously.

Ejecting a disc

If the ejected disc is not removed within 15 seconds, the disc is automatically inserted again into the loading slot to protect it from dust. (Disc will not play this time.)
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If you change the AMP GAIN setting from HIGH PWR to LOW PWR while the volume level is set higher than VOL 30, the unit automatically changes the volume level to VOL 30.

Troubleshooting

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

Symptoms

Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. The unit does not work at all. SSM automatic presetting does not work.

Remedies/Causes

Adjust the volume to the optimum level. Check the cords and connections. Reset the unit (see page 2). Store stations manually.
Static noise while listening to the radio. Connect the aerial firmly. Disc cannot be played back. Insert the disc correctly.
CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back. Insert a finalized CD-R/CD-RW. Tracks on the CD-R/CD-RW cannot be Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW with the component which you used for recording. skipped.

Disc playback

Disc can be neither played back nor ejected. Disc sound is sometimes interrupted.
Unlock the disc (see page 9). Eject the disc forcibly (see page 2). Stop playback while driving on rough roads. Change the disc. Check the cords and connections. Insert a playable disc into the loading slot.
NO DISC appears on the display.
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Specifications

AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION
Maximum Power Output: Front: 45 W per channel Rear: 45 W per channel Continuous Power Output (RMS): Front: 17 W per channel into 4 , 40 Hz to Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. Rear: 17 W per channel into 4 , 40 Hz to Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. Load Impedance: 4 (4 to 8 allowance) Tone Control Range: Bass: 10 dB at 100 Hz Treble: 10 dB at 10 kHz Frequency Response: 40 Hz to Hz Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70 dB Line-Out Level/Impedance: 2.0 V/20 k load (full scale) Output Impedance: 1 k

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 Hz Dynamic Range: 96 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 98 dB Wow and Flutter: Less than measurable limit

GENERAL

Power Requirement: Operating Voltage: DC 14.4 V (11 V to 16 V allowance) Grounding System: Negative ground Allowable Operating Temperature: 0C to +40C Dimensions (W H D): Installation Size (approx.): 182 mm 52 mm 150 mm Panel Size (approx.): 188 mm 58 mm 11 mm Mass (approx.): 1.2 kg (excluding accessories)

TUNER SECTION

Frequency Range: FM: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz AM: (MW) 522 kHz to kHz (LW) 144 kHz to 279 kHz

[FM Tuner]

Usable Sensitivity: 11.3 dBf (1.0 V/75 ) 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: 16.3 dBf (1.8 V/75 ) Alternate Channel Selectivity (400 kHz): 65 dB Frequency Response: 40 Hz to Hz Stereo Separation: 30 dB Capture Ratio: 1.5 dB

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

[MW Tuner]

Sensitivity: 20 V Selectivity: 35 dB

[LW Tuner]

Sensitivity: 50 V
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Having TROUBLE with operation?

Please reset your unit

Refer to page of How to reset your unit
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