JVC KD-G331 manual

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    CD RECEIVER KD-G333/KD-G332/KD-G331 For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. INSTRUCTIONS GET0406-003A [EX/EU] For canceling the display demonstration, see page 5. Cover_KD-G333_003A_f.indd 1 8/29/06 3:24:44 PM[...]

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    2 ENGLISH 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. How to reset your unit • Your preset adjustments will also be erased. How to forcibly eject a disc • Be careful not to drop the disc w[...]

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    ENGLISH 3 How to use the M MODE button If you press M MODE, the unit goes into functions mode, then the number buttons and ¢ / 4 buttons work as different function buttons. Ex.: When number button 2 works as MO (monaural) button. To use these buttons for their original functions again after pressing M MODE, wait for 5 seconds without pressing any [...]

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    4 ENGLISH o (control panel release) button ; Disc information indicators— TAG (Tag information), (track/file), (folder) a DISC indicator s Playback mode / item indicators—RND (random), (disc), (folder), RPT (repeat) d RDS indicators—AF, REG, TP, PTY f Tuner reception indicators—MO (monaural), ST (stereo) g LOUD (loudness) indicator h EQ (eq[...]

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    ENGLISH 5 Basic settings • See also “General settings — PSM” on pages 12 and 13. 1 2 1 Canceling the display demonstrations Select “DEMO,” then “DEMO OFF.” 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 “12[...]

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    6 ENGLISH To restore the stereo effect, repeat the same procedure. “MONO OFF” appears and the MO indicator goes off. Storing stations in memory You can preset six stations for each band. FM station automatic presetting — SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) 1 Select the FM band (FM1 – FM3) you want to store into. 2 3 “SSM” flashes, th[...]

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    7 ENGLISH Searching for your favorite FM RDS programme You can tune in to a station broadcasting your favorite programme by searching for a PTY code. • To store your favorite programme types, see the following. ~ The last selected PTY code appears. Ÿ Select one of your favorite programme types. or Select one of the PTY codes (see page 9). ! Star[...]

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    8 ENGLISH 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 13. The PTY indicator either lights up or flashes. • If the PTY indicator lights up, PTY Standby Reception is ac[...]

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    9 ENGLISH Automatic station selection— Programme Search Usually when you press the number buttons, the preset station is tuned in. If the signals from the FM RDS preset station are not sufficient for good reception, this unit, using the AF data, tunes in to another frequency broadcasting the same programme as the original preset station is broadc[...]

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    10 ENGLISH To select a particular track in a folder (for MP3 or WMA disc): Prohibiting disc ejection You can lock a disc in the loading slot. To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same procedure. Changing the display information While playing an audio CD or a CD Text While playing an MP3 or a WMA disc • When “TAG DISP” is set to “TAG ON” [...]

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    11 ENGLISH Sound adjustments You can select a preset sound mode suitable to the music genre (C-EQ: custom equalizer). 1 2 Indication (For) BAS (bass) TRE (treble) LOUD (loudness) 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[...]

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    12 ENGLISH Indications Item ( : Initial) Selectable settings, [reference page] DEMO Display demonstration • DEMO ON • DEMO OFF : Display demonstration will be activated automatically if no operation is done for about 20 seconds, [5]. : Cancels. CLK DISP * 1 Clock display • ON • OFF : Clock time is shown on the display at all times when the [...]

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    ENGLISH 13 Indications Item ( : Initial) Selectable settings, [reference page] PTY-STBY * 2 PTY standby OFF, PTY codes Activates PTY Standby Reception with one of the PTY codes, [9]. TA VOL * 2 Traffic announcement volume VOL 00 – VOL 30 or 50 * 3 [Initial: VOL 15] P-SEARCH * 2 Programme search • ON • OFF : Activates Programme Search, [9]. : [...]

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    14 ENGLISH 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. Moisture condensation Moisture may condense on the lens inside the unit in the followin[...]

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    ENGLISH 15 • If you want to know more about RDS, visit <http://www.rds.org.uk>. 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 u[...]

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    16 ENGLISH • 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 tempe[...]

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    ENGLISH 17 Symptoms Remedies/Causes General • Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. • Adjust the volume to the optimum level. • Check the cords and connections. • The unit does not work at all. Reset the unit (see page 2). FM/AM • SSM automatic presetting does not work. Store stations manually. • Static noise while listening to the r[...]

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    18 ENGLISH Symptoms Remedies/Causes MP3/WMA playback • Disc cannot be played back. • Use a disc with MP3/WMA tracks recorded in the format compliant with ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, Romeo, or Joliet. • Add the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to the file names. • Noise is generated. Skip to another track or change the disc. (Do no[...]

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    ENGLISH 19 Specifications AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION Maximum Power Output: Front/Rear: 50 W per channel Continuous Power Output (RMS): Front/Rear: 19 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. Load Impedance: 4 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω allowance) Tone Control Range: Bass: ±12 dB at 100 Hz Treble: ±12 dB a[...]

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    EN, FR 0906DTSMDTJEIN Having TROUBLE with operation? Please reset your unit Refer to page of How to reset your unit © 2006 Victor Company of Japan, Limited Dear Customer, This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety. European representative of Victor[...]