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CD RECEIVER

KD-G312

For canceling the display demonstration, see page 7.

INSTRUCTIONS
GET0260-015A
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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 forcibly eject a disc
If a disc cannot be recognized by the unit or
cannot be ejected, ejects the disc as follows.

How to reset your unit
• If this does not work, try to reset your unit.
• Be careful not to drop the disc when it
ejects.
• This will reset the microcomputer. Your
preset adjustments will also be erased.
• If a disc is loaded, it will eject. Be careful
not to drop the disc.

For security reasons, a numbered ID card is provided with this unit, and the same ID number is
imprinted on the unit’s chassis. Keep the card in a safe place, as it will help the authorities to
identify your unit if stolen.
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Contents
How to reset your unit ...........................
How to forcibly eject a disc ...................
How to read this manual ........................
How to use the MODE button ...............
How to detach/attach the control
panel ...................................................

Control panel —

2
2
4
4

Disc operations ...................... 12
Playing a disc ..................................... 12

Sound adjustments ................ 15
Selecting preset sound modes
(C-EQ: custom equalizer) .................. 15

KD-G312 .........

Parts identification .................................

Getting started ....................... 6
Basic operations ........................... 6
Canceling the display demonstrations ...
Setting the clock ....................................

7
7

Radio operations ................... 8
Listening to the radio........................... 8
Storing stations in memory ....................
Listening to a preset station ...................

8
9

FM RDS operations ................. 10
Searching for your favorite FM RDS
programme ....................................... 10
Storing your favorite programmes ......... 10
Using the standby receptions ................. 11
Tracking the same programme
—Network-Tracking Reception ........ 11

Changing the display information ......... 13
Selecting the playback modes................ 14

Adjusting the sound ............................... 15

General settings — PSM ......... 16
Basic procedure ..................................... 16

Using the remote controller
— RM-RK60 ............................ 18
Main elements and features ................... 18

Maintenance .......................... 19
More about this unit ............... 20
Troubleshooting ..................... 22
Specifications ......................... 23

For safety....

Temperature inside the car....

• 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.

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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How to read this manual
The following methods are used to make the
explanations simple and easy-to-understand:
• Some related tips and notes are explained in
“More about this unit” (see page 20).
• Button operations are mainly explained with
the illustrations as follows:

How to use the MODE button
If you press 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.

Press briefly.

Press repeatedly.

Press either one.

Press and hold until
your desired response
begins.
Press and hold both
buttons at the same
time.

Time countdown indicator

To use these buttons for original functions
again after pressing MODE, wait for
5 seconds without pressing any of these buttons
until the functions mode is cleared.
• Pressing MODE again also clears the
functions mode.

How to detach/attach the control panel

Detaching....
Attaching....

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Control panel —

KD-G312

Parts identification
Display window

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
p

q
w
e
r
t
y
u
i

+/– buttons
DISP (display) button
Loading slot
Display window
MODE button
0 (eject) button
¢/4
buttons
(standby/on/attenuator) button
SEL (select) button
Remote sensor
• You can control this unit with an
optionally purchased remote controller.
• DO NOT expose the remote sensor to
strong light (direct sunlight or artificial
lighting).
EQ (equalizer) button
MO (monaural) button
SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory)
button
CD button
FM/AM button
RPT (repeat) button
RND (random) button
T/P (traffic programme/programme type)
button

o
(control panel release) button
; Number buttons

Display window
a Tuner reception indicators—MO (monaural),
ST (stereo)
s WMA indicator
d RDS indicators—TP, PTY, AF, REG
f MP3 indicator
g CD indicator
h Playback mode / item indicators—
RND (random),
(disc),
(folder),
RPT (repeat)
j LOUD (loudness) indicator
k EQ (equalizer) indicator
l Sound mode (C-EQ: custom equalizer)
indicators—ROCK, CLASSIC, POPS,
HIP HOP, JAZZ, USER
•
also works as the time countdown
indicator.
/ Disc information indicators—TAG (ID3
Tag),
(folder), (track/file)
z Main display
x Source display / Volume level indicator
c Tr (track) indicator
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Getting started
Basic operations

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

To turn off the power

~
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.
You cannot select “CD” as the playback
source if there is no disc in the loading
slot.

!
Volume level appears.

Volume level indicator

⁄

Adjust the sound as you want.
(See page 15.)

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Canceling the display
demonstrations

Setting the clock
1

If no operations are done for about 20 seconds,
display demonstration starts.
[Initial: DEMO ON]—see page 16.

4 Finish the procedure.

2 Set the hour, minute, and clock
system.
1 Select “CLOCK H” (hour), then
adjust the hour.
2 Select “CLOCK M” (minute),
then adjust the minute.
3 Select “24H/12H,” then select
“24H” (hour) or “12H” (hour).

3 Finish the procedure.

To check the current clock time when the
power is turned off

To activate the display demonstration
In step 3 above...

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Radio operations
Listening to the radio

When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to
receive
1

Lights up when monaural mode is activated.

Lights up when receiving an FM stereo
broadcast with sufficient signal strength.

Reception improves, but stereo effect will
be lost.
Selected band appears.

To restore the stereo effect, repeat the same
procedure so that the MO indicator goes off.

Start searching for a station.

Storing stations in memory
You can preset six stations for each band.
When a station is received, searching
stops.
To stop searching, press the same
button again.

To tune in to a station manually

FM station automatic presetting—
SSM (Strong-station Sequential
Memory)
1 Select the FM band (FM1 – FM3)
you want to store into.

In step Ÿ above...
1

2
2 Select the desired station frequencies.

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Listening to a preset station
1
“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.

2 Select the preset station (1 – 6) you
want.

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

To check the current clock time while
listening to an FM (non-RDS) or AM station

• For FM RDS stations, see page 11.

Preset number flashes for a while.

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FM RDS operations
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 favourite programme, see the
following.

~
The last selected PTY
code appears.

Select one of your favorite
programme type.

or
Select one of the twenty-nine PTY
codes.

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 left
column)
• Temporarily switches to Traffic
Announcement—TA Standby Reception
(see page 11)
• Temporarily switches to your favorite
programme—PTY Standby Reception (see
pages 11 and 17)
• Tracing the same programme automatically
—Network-Tracking Reception (see page 11)
• Programme Search (see page 17)

Storing your favorite programmes
You can store six favorite programme types.
Preset programme types in the number buttons
(1 to 6):

1 Select a PTY code (see page 11).
2 Select the preset number (1 – 6) you
want to store into.

Start searching for your favorite
programme.

Ex.: When “ROCK M” is selected

If there is a station broadcasting a
programme of the same PTY code as you
have selected, that station is tuned in.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to store
other PTY codes into other preset
numbers.

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4 Finish the procedure.

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 (see page 17).

To activate TA Standby Reception
The TP 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.

• 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 17).
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 unit automatically
tunes in to another FM RDS station of the
same network, possibly broadcasting the same
programme with stronger signals.
When shipped from the factory, NetworkTracking Reception is activated.
To change the Network-Tracking Reception
setting, see “AF-REG” on page 17.

To check the current clock time while
listening to an FM RDS station

To deactivate the TA Standby Reception
The TP indicator goes off.

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
17.
The PTY indicator either lights up or flashes.

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

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Disc operations
Playing a disc

• When inserting an audio CD or a CD Text
disc:

Total playing time of Total track number
the inserted disc
of the inserted disc

All tracks will be played repeatedly until you
change the source or eject the disc.

CD Text: Disc title/performer =
Track title appears automatically
(see page 13).

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 MP3 or a WMA disc:

Elapsed playing
time

Current track
number

To stop play and eject the disc

To fast-forward or reverse the track
Total folder
number

Total file
number

Disc information appears
automatically (see page 13).

To go to the next or previous tracks

Selected folder number

Elapsed
playing time

Current track
number

To go to the next or previous folders
(only for MP3 or WMA discs)

* Either the MP3 or WMA indicator lights up
depending on the detected file.

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To locate a particular track (for CD) or
folder (for MP3 or WMA discs) directly

Changing the display information

To select a number from 01 – 06:

To select a number from 07 – 12:

• To use folder search on MP3/WMA discs, it
is required that folders are assigned with
2-digit numbers at the beginning of their
folder names—01, 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

While playing an audio CD or a CD
Text

While playing an MP3 or WMA disc
• When “TAG DISP” is set to
“TAG ON” (see page 17)

• When “TAG DISP” is set to
“TAG OFF”

You can lock a disc in the loading slot.

A : Clock and Current track/file number
B : Elapsed playing time and Current track/
file number
To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same
procedure.

*1 If the current disc is an audio CD,
“NO NAME” appears.
*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.

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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

Plays repeatedly

TRK RPT

: The current track.
• RPT lights up.
FLDR RPT* : All tracks of the current folder.
•
and RPT light up.
RPT OFF : Cancels.

Ex.: When “TRK RPT” is selected while
playing an MP3 disc

Random play

Mode

Plays at random

FLDR RND*: 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.
RND OFF : Cancels.
Ex.: When “DISC RND” is selected while
playing an MP3 disc

* Only while playing an MP3 or WMA disc.

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Sound adjustments
Selecting preset sound modes

(C-EQ: custom equalizer)
Indication pattern changes
as you adjust the level.

You can select a preset sound mode suitable to
the music genre.

Indication

~
Ÿ
Indication

Ex.: When “TRE” is selected

For:

USER
ROCK

(Flat sound)
Rock or
disco music
CLASSIC Classical
music
POPS
Light music
HIP HOP Funk or rap
music
JAZZ
Jazz music

Preset values
BAS*1 TRE*2 LOUD*3
00
+03

00
+01

OFF
ON

+01

–02

OFF

+04
+02

+01
00

OFF
ON

+02

+03

OFF

*1 BAS: Bass; *2 TRE: Treble;
*3 LOUD: Loudness

Adjusting the sound
You can adjust the sound characteristics to your
preference.

Range

BAS*4 (bass)
Adjust the bass.

–06 (min.) to
+06 (max.)

TRE*4 (treble)
Adjust the treble.

–06 (min.) to
+06 (max.)

FAD*5 (fader)
Adjust the front and rear
speaker balance.

R06 (Rear only)
to
F06 (Front only)

BAL (balance)
Adjust the left and right
speaker balance.

L06 (Left only)
to
R06 (Right only)

LOUD*4 (loudness)
Boost low and high
frequencies to produce a
well-balanced sound at low
volume level.

LOUD ON

VOL*6 (volume)
Adjust the volume.

00 (min.) to
30 or 50 (max.)*7

LOUD OFF

*4 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.”
*5 If you are using a two-speaker system, set
the fader level to “00.”
*6 Normally the +/– buttons work as the volume
control. So you do not have to select “VOL”
to adjust the volume level.
*7 Depending on the amplifier gain control
setting. (See page 17 for details.)

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General settings — PSM
3 Adjust the PSM item selected.

Basic procedure
You can change PSM (Preferred Setting Mode)
items listed in the table that follows.

1
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the
other PSM items if necessary.

5 Finish the procedure.

2 Select a PSM item.

Ex.: When you select “DIMMER”

Indications

Selectable settings, [reference page]

DEMO
Display demonstration

DEMO ON : [Initial]; Display demonstration will be activated
automatically if no operation is done for about
20 seconds, [7].
DEMO OFF : Cancels.

CLOCK H
Hour adjustment

0 – 23 (1 – 12), [7]
[Initial: 0 (0:00)]

CLOCK M
Minute adjustment

00 – 59, [7]
[Initial: 00 (0:00)]

24H/12H
24 hours or 12 hours
time display

12H O 24H, [7]
[Initial: 24H]

CLK ADJ
Clock adjustment

AUTO
OFF

: [Initial]; The built-in clock is automatically adjusted
using the CT (clock time) data in the RDS signal.
: Cancels.

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Indications

Selectable settings, [reference page]

AF-REG
Alternative frequency/
regionalization
reception

When the received signals from the current station become weak...
AF
: [Initial]; Switches to another station (the programme
may differ from the one currently received), [11].
• The AF indicator lights up.
AF REG
: Switches to another station broadcasting the same
programme.
• The AF and REG indicators light up.
OFF
: Cancels.

PTY-STBY
PTY standby

Activates PTY Standby Reception with one of the 29 PTY codes, [11].
OFF [Initial] = 29 PTY codes, [11] = (back to the beginning)

TA VOL
Traffic announcement
volume

[Initial: VOL 20]; VOL 00 – VOL 30 or 50*1, [11].

P-SEARCH
Programme search

OFF

: 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.

DIMMER
Dimmer

ON
OFF

: Activates dimmer.
: [Initial]; Cancels.

TEL
Telephone muting

MUTING 1/MUTING 2: Select either one which mutes the sounds
while using the cellular phone.
OFF
: [Initial]; Cancels.

SCROLL*2
Scroll

ONCE
: [Initial]; Scrolls the disc information once.
AUTO
: Repeats scrolling (5-second intervals in between).
OFF
: Cancels.
• Pressing DISP for more than one second can scroll the display
regardless of the setting.

TAG DISP
Tag display

TAG ON
TAG OFF

AMP GAIN
Amplifier gain control

: [Initial]; Shows the ID3 tag while playing
MP3/WMA tracks, [13].
: 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 50 W to prevent them from
damaging the speaker.)
HIGH PWR : [Initial]; VOL 00 – VOL 50

*1 Depends on the amplifier gain control.
*2 Some characters or symbols will not be shown (and will be blanked) on the display.
(Ex. “ABCå!d#” ]“ABCA D ”.)
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Using the remote controller —
This unit can be remotely controlled as
instructed here (with an optionally purchased
remote controller). We recommend that you use
remote controller RM-RK60 with your unit.
• When operating, aim the remote controller
directly at the remote sensor on the unit.
Make sure there is no obstacle in between.

RM-RK60

Main elements and features

Installing the lithium coin battery
(CR2025)

Warning:
• Do not install any battery other than
CR2025 or its equivalent; otherwise, it
may explode.
• 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.

2
3

(standby/on attenuator) button
• Turns on and off the power and also
attenuates the sound.
SRC (source) button
• Selects the source.
R (reverse) / F (forward) buttons
• Searches for stations if pressed briefly.
• Fast-forwards or reverses the track if
pressed and held.
• Changes the tracks of the disc.
SOUND button
• Selects the sound mode (C-EQ: custom
equalizer).
U (up) / D (down) buttons
• U (up): Changes the FM/AM bands.
• D (down): Changes the preset stations.
• Changes the folder of the MP3/WMA
discs.
VOLUME +/– buttons
• Adjusts the volume level.

Caution:
KD-G312 is equipped with the steering wheel
remote control function.
If your car is equipped with the steering remote
controller, you can operate the unit using the
controller.

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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.

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 unit
Basic operations

General

Turning on the power

• This unit has been designed to reproduce
CDs/CD Texts, and CD-Rs (Recordable)/
CD-RWs (Rewritable) in audio CD (CD-DA),
MP3 and WMA format.
• When a disc has been loaded, selecting “CD”
for the playback source starts disc play.

• By pressing CD or FM/AM on the unit, you
can also turn on the power.

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.

Tuner operations
Storing stations in memory
• 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, a previously
preset station is erased when a new station is
stored in the same preset number.

FM RDS operations
• Network-Tracking Reception requires two
types of RDS signals—PI (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 Volume) automatically
changes to the preset level.

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 NonDVD side of a DualDisc on this product may
not be recommended.

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.

Playing a disc
• While fast-forwarding or reversing on an MP3
or WMA disc, you can only hear intermittent
sounds.

Playing a CD-R or CD-RW
• Use only “finalized” CD-Rs or CD-RWs.
• This unit can play back only the files of the
same type which is first detected if a disc
includes both audio CD (CD-DA) files and
MP3/WMA files.
• 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, and 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
(stain, scratch, warp, etc.).
• CD-RWs may require a longer readout time
since the reflectance of CD-RWs is lower
than that of regular CDs.

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• 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
damages to discs.

Playing an MP3/WMA disc
• This unit can play back MP3/WMA files
with the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma>
(regardless of the letter case—upper/lower).
• This unit 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 unit can handle only one-byte characters.
No other characters can be correctly
displayed.
• This unit 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.
• This unit can recognize the total of 512 files,
of 200 folders, and of 8 hierarchies.

• This unit 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 unit 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.

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.

Ejecting a disc
• 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 settings—PSM
• 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.”

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

MP3/WMA playback

Disc playback

FM/AM

General

Symptoms

Remedies

• 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).

• SSM automatic presetting does not
work.

Store stations manually.

• Static noise while listening to the
radio.

Connect the aerial firmly.

• Disc automatically ejects.

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
• Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW with the component
be skipped.
which you used for recording.
• Disc can be neither played back nor
ejected.

• Unlock the disc (see page 13).
• Eject the disc forcibly (see page 2).

• Disc sound is sometimes interrupted.

• Stop playback while driving on rough roads.
• Use an unscratched disc.
• Check the cords and connections.

• “NO DISC” appears on the display.

• Insert a disc into the loading slot correctly.

• 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 not
add the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to nonMP3 or WMA tracks.)

• A longer readout time is required
(“CHECK” keeps flashing on the
display).

Do not use too many hierarchies and folders.

• Tracks cannot be played back as you
have intended them to play.

⇒ Playback order is determined when the 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.

• “NO FILES” appears on the display.

Insert a disc that contains MP3/WMA tracks.

• Correct characters are not displayed
(e.g. album name).

⇒ This unit can only display alphabets (capital:
A – Z), numbers, and a limited number of
symbols.

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Specifications
AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION
Maximum Power Output:
Front: 50 W per channel
Rear: 50 W per channel
Continuous Power Output (RMS):
Front: 19 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz
to 20 000 Hz at no more than 0.8%
total harmonic distortion.
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: ±10 dB at 100 Hz
Treble: ±10 dB at 10 kHz
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70 dB
Line-Out Level/Impedance:
2.5 V/20 kΩ load (full scale)
Output Impedance: 1 kΩ
Other Terminal: Steering wheel remote input

TUNER SECTION
Frequency Range:
FM: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz
AM: (MW) 522 kHz to 1 620 kHz
(LW) 144 kHz to 279 kHz
[FM Tuner]
Usable Sensitivity: 11.3 dBf (1.0 µV/75 Ω)
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity:
16.3 dBf (1.8 µV/75 Ω)
Alternate Channel Selectivity (400 kHz): 65 dB
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 15 000 Hz
Stereo Separation: 30 dB
Capture Ratio: 1.5 dB

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. Bit Rate: 320 kbps
WMA (Windows Media® Audio) Decoding
Format:
Max. Bit Rate: 192 kbps

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

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

[MW Tuner]
Sensitivity: 20 µV
Selectivity: 35 dB
[LW Tuner]
Sensitivity: 50 µV

• Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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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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