JVC KD-G731 manual

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    CD RECEIVER KD-G731 For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. INSTRUCTIONS GET0431-003A [EX/EU] For canceling the display demonstration, see page 4. Cover_KD-G731_003A_f.indd 1 12/20/06 9:23:22 AM[...]

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    ENGLISH 2 How to reset your unit • Your preset adjustments will also be erased (except the registered Bluetooth device, see page 14). How to forcibly eject a disc “PLEASE” and “EJECT” appear alternately on the display. • Be careful not to drop the disc when it ejects. • If this does not work, reset your unit. Thank you for purchasing [...]

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    ENGLISH 3 How to use functions mode If you press M MODE, the unit goes into functions mode, then the number buttons (except “4”) and 5 / ∞ buttons work as different function buttons. Caution on volume setting: Discs and connected USB devices produce very little noise compared with other sources. Lower the volume before playing to avoid damagi[...]

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    ENGLISH 4 INTRODUCTIONS Preparation Cancel the display demonstration and set the clock • See also page 26. ~ Turn on the power. Ÿ Enter the PSM settings. ! ] ⁄ Cancel the display demonstrations Select “DEMO,” then “DEMO OFF.” Set the clock Select “CLOCK H” (hour), then adjust the hour. Select “CLOCK M” (minute), then adjust the[...]

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    ENGLISH 5 OPERATIONS Basic operations Using the control panel 1 Select the source. FM/AM = DAB * = CD * = USB * = CD-CH * / IPOD * /D.PLAYER * (or EXT IN ) = BT-PHONE (Bluetooth Phone) * = BT-AUDIO (Bluetooth Audio) * = (back to the beginning) * You cannot select these sources if they are not ready or not connected. 2 Select the bands. 3 • Turn o[...]

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    ENGLISH 6 Before using the remote controller: • Aim the remote controller directly at the remote sensor on the unit. • DO NOT expose the remote sensor to bright light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting). Display window Using the remote controller (RM-RK50) Installing the lithium coin battery (CR2025) Remote sensor 1 Playback source indicat[...]

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    ENGLISH 7 OPERATIONS Warning: To prevent accidents and damage • Do not install any battery other than CR2025 or its equivalent. • Do not leave the remote controller in a place (such as dashboards) exposed to direct sunlight for a long time. • Store the battery in a place where children cannot reach. • Do not recharge, short, disassemble, he[...]

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    ENGLISH 8 When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive 1 2 Reception improves, but stereo effect will be lost. • MO indicator lights up. FM station automatic presetting — SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) You can preset up to six stations for each band. 1 2 Listening to the radio Change the display information ~ Select “FM/AM.” Ÿ Se[...]

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    ENGLISH 9 OPERATIONS Storing your favorite programme types You can store your favorite PTY codes into the number buttons. 1 Select a PTY code (see right column). 2 Select a preset number. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for storing other PTY codes. 4 Searching for FM RDS programme — PTY Search Change the display information Preset PTY codes in the number [...]

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    ENGLISH 10 Activating/deactivating TA/PTY Standby Reception TA Standby Reception Indicator PTY Standby Reception Indicator Press to activate. See page 26. The unit temporarily will switch to Traffic Announcement (TA), if available, from any source other than AM*. The volume changes to the preset TA volume level if the current level is lower than th[...]

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    ENGLISH 11 OPERATIONS Disc operations Open the control panel and insert the disc. Playback starts automatically. To stop play and eject the disc • Press SRC to listen to another playback source. Prohibiting disc ejection To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same procedure. Change the display information * 1 If the file does not have Tag informat[...]

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    ENGLISH 12 After pressing , press the following buttons to... Disc type Skip 10 tracks (within the same folder) TRK RPT : Repeat current track FLDR RPT : Repeat current folder FLDR RND : Randomly play all tracks of current folder, then tracks of next folders DISC RND : Randomly play all tracks Skip 10 tracks TRK RPT : Repeat current track DISC RND [...]

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    ENGLISH 13 OPERATIONS To stop play and detach the USB device Straightly pull it out from the unit. • Press SRC to listen to another playback source. Cautions: • Avoid using the USB device if it might hinder your safety driving. • Do not pull out and attach the USB device repeatedly while “CHECK” is flashing on the display. • Do not star[...]

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    ENGLISH 14 Using the Bluetooth ® devices For Bluetooth operations, it is required to connect the Bluetooth Adapter (KS-BTA200) to the CD changer jack on the rear of this unit. See also page 23. • Refer also to the instructions supplied with the Bluetooth adapter and the Bluetooth device. • Refer to the list (included in the box) to see the cou[...]

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    ENGLISH 15 EXTERNAL DEVICES 2 Select a device you want to connect. 3 Use “OPEN’ or “SEARCH’ to connect. To connect/disconnect a registered device 1 Select “BT-PHONE” or “BT-AUDIO.” 2 Select a registered device you want to connect/disconnect. 3 Select “CONNECT” or “DISCNNCT” to connect/ disconnect the selected device. You can[...]

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    ENGLISH 16 When a call comes in.... The source is automatically changed to “BT-PHONE.” When “AUTO ANS” (answer) is activated.... The unit answers the incoming calls automatically, see page 28. • When “AUTO ANS” (answer) is deactivated, press any button (except /control dial) to answer the incoming call. To end the call Hold any button[...]

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    ENGLISH 17 EXTERNAL DEVICES You can preset up to six phone numbers. 1 Display the Dial Menu. 2 Select “PH BOOK,“ “MISSED,” or “RECEIVED” whichever you want to use. 3 Select a phone number. 4 Making a call You can make a call using the following methods. Select “BT-PHONE,” then follow the following steps to make a call: 1 2 3 (unless[...]

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    ENGLISH 18 Using the Bluetooth audio player ~ Select “BT-AUDIO.” If playback did not start automatically, operate the Bluetooth audio player to start playback. • Refer also to page 15 for connecting/disconnecting/deleting a registered device. Bluetooth Information: If you wish to receive more information about Bluetooth, visit our JVC web sit[...]

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    ENGLISH 19 EXTERNAL DEVICES Preparation Make sure “CHANGER” is selected for the external input setting, see page 27. ~ Select “CD-CH.” Ÿ Select a disc to start playing. Press: For selecting disc number 1 – 6. Hold: For selecting disc number 7 – 12. Pressing (or holding) the following buttons allows you to... Disc type Press: Select tra[...]

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    ENGLISH 20 Listening to the DAB tuner Change the display information Select preset service. You can connect a JVC DAB tuner to the CD changer jack on the rear of the unit. See also page 23. ~ Select “DAB.” Ÿ Select the bands. ! Searching for an ensemble. Manual Search: Hold either one of the buttons until “MANU” flashes on the display, the[...]

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    ENGLISH 21 EXTERNAL DEVICES Listening to the iPod / D. player Change the display information 1 Enter the main menu. This mode will be canceled if no operations are done for about 5 seconds. 2 Select the desired menu. For iPod: PLAYLIST Ô ARTISTS Ô ALBUMS Ô SONGS Ô GENRES Ô COMPOSER Ô (back to the beginning) For D. player: PLAYLIST Ô ARTIST ?[...]

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    ENGLISH 22 Listening to the other external components You can connect an external component using the following adapters (separately purchased) to the CD changer jack on the rear of the unit. See also page 23. • Line Input Adapter —KS-U57 • AUX Input Adapter —KS-U58 Preparation Make sure “EXT IN” is selected for the external input setti[...]

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    ENGLISH 23 EXTERNAL DEVICES Concept diagram of the external device connection For connection, see Installation/Connection manual (separate volume). • Connection 1 (integrated connection) JVC CD changer, [18] Apple iPod, [21] JVC D. player, [21] Unit CD changer jack (see page 27 of the ”EXT IN” setting) (see page 27 of the ”EXT IN” setting[...]

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    ENGLISH 24 Selecting a preset sound mode Indication (For) BAS (bass) MID (mid-range) TRE (treble) LOUD (loudness) USER (Flat sound) 00 00 00 OFF ROCK (Rock or disco music) +03 00 +02 ON CLASSIC (Classical music) +01 00 +03 OFF POPS (Light music) +02 +01 +02 OFF HIP HOP (Funk or rap music) +04 –02 +01 ON JAZZ (Jazz music) +03 00 +03 OFF Preset val[...]

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    ENGLISH 25 SETTINGS Continued on the next page General settings — PSM You can change PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) items listed in the table on pages 26 and 27. 1 Enter the PSM settings. 2 Select a PSM item. 3 Select or adjust the selected PSM item. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust other PSM items if necessary. 5 Finish the procedure. Adjusting th[...]

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    ENGLISH 26 Indication Item ( : Initial) Setting, [reference page] DEMO Display demonstration • DEMO ON • DEMO OFF : Display demonstration will be activated automatically if no operation is done for about 20 seconds, [4]. : Cancels. CLK DISP * 1 Clock display • ON • OFF : Clock time is shown on the display at all times when the power is turn[...]

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    ENGLISH 27 SETTINGS Indication Item ( : Initial) Setting, [reference page] DAB AF * 4 Alternative frequency reception • AF ON • AF OFF : Traces the programme among DAB services and FM RDS stations, [20]. : Cancels. DAB VOL * 4 DAB volume adjustment VOL –12 — VOL +12 : Initial: VOL 00; You can adjust the volume level of DAB tuner to match th[...]

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    ENGLISH 28 SETTINGS Setting menu ( : Initial) AUTO CNT (connect) When the unit is turned on, the connection is established automatically with.... OFF : No Bluetooth device. LAST : The last connected Bluetooth device. ORDER : The available registered Bluetooth device found at first. AUTO ANS (answer) Only for the device being connected for “BT-PHO[...]

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    ENGLISH 29 REFERENCES 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 following[...]

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    ENGLISH 30 General Turning on the power • By pressing SRC on the unit, you can also turn on the power. If the source is ready, playback also starts. 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. FM/AM/RDS Storing[...]

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    ENGLISH 31 REFERENCES – 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, wa[...]

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    ENGLISH 32 Playing MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV tracks from a USB device • Connecting a USB device automatically changes the source to “USB.” • While playing from a USB device, the playback order may differ from other players. • This unit may be unable to play back some USB devices or some files due to their characteristics or recording conditions. ?[...]

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    ENGLISH 33 REFERENCES Detaching a USB device • After removing a USB device, “NO USB“ appears and you cannot operate some of the buttons. Reattach a USB device or press SRC to select another playback source. Bluetooth operations General • While driving, do not perform complicated operation such as dialing the numbers, using phone book, etc. [...]

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    ENGLISH 34 Troubleshooting What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. Symptom Remedy/Cause 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 pag[...]

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    ENGLISH 35 REFERENCES Symptom Remedy/Cause MP3/WMA/AAC • Tracks do not play back in the order you have intended them to play. Playback order is determined when files are recorded. • Elapsed playing time is not correct. This sometimes occurs during play. This is caused by how the tracks are recorded on the disc. • “PLEASE” and “EJECT” [...]

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    ENGLISH 36 Symptom Remedy/Cause Bluetooth * • Bluetooth device does not detect the unit. The unit can be connected with one Bluetooth cellular phone and one Bluetooth audio device at a time. While connecting a device, this unit cannot be detected from another device. Disconnect currently connected device and search again. • The unit does not de[...]

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    ENGLISH 37 REFERENCES Symptom Remedy/Cause DAB • “noSIGNAL” appears on the display. Move to an area with stronger signals. • “RESET 08” appears on the display. Connect this unit and the DAB tuner correctly and reset the unit (see page 2). • The DAB tuner does not work at all. Reconnect this unit and the DAB tuner correctly. Then, rese[...]

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    ENGLISH 38 Specifications AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION Maximum Power Output: Front and rear: 50 W per channel Continuous Power Output (RMS): Front and 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 60 Hz Mid-range:[...]

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    ENGLISH 39 REFERENCES 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 Lay[...]

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    EN, FR 0107DTSMDTJEIN Having TROUBLE with operation? Please reset your unit Refer to page of How to reset your unit © 2007 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[...]