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CONTENTS
Thank you for purchasing a JVC product. Please read all instructions carefully before operation,
to ensure your complete understanding and to obtain the best possible performance from the unit.
How to reset your unit ............................... 2
How to use the MODE button ................... 2
LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS ............ 4
Control panel............................................. 4
Remote controller...................................... 5
Preparing the remote controller ................ 6
BASIC OPERATIONS....................... 7
Turning on the power ................................ 7
Canceling the display demonstration........ 8
Setting the clock........................................ 9
RADIO OPERATIONS ...................... 10
Listening to the radio................................. 10
Storing stations in memory ....................... 12
Tuning in to a preset station...................... 13
CD OPERATIONS........................... 14
Playing a CD............................................. 14
Locating a track or a particular portion
on a CD .................................................. 15
Selecting CD playback modes.................. 16
Playing a CD Text...................................... 17
Prohibiting disc ejection ............................ 17
MP3 INTRODUCTION...................... 18
What is MP3?............................................ 18
How are MP3 files recorded and played
back?...................................................... 18
MP3 OPERATIONS......................... 19
Playing an MP3 disc ................................. 19
Locating a file or a particular portion
on an MP3 disc....................................... 20
Selecting MP3 playback modes................ 22
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS................... 23
Selecting preset sound modes
(C-EQ: custom equalizer)....................... 23
Adjusting the sound .................................. 24
OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS ................ 25
Changing the general settings (PSM)....... 25
Detaching the control panel ...................... 27
CD CHANGER OPERATIONS
(only for KD-G455).................................. 28
Playing discs............................................. 28
Selecting the playback modes .................. 31
EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS
(only for KD-G455).................................. 32
Playing an external component................. 32
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................... 33
MAINTENANCE ............................. 36
Handling discs........................................... 36
SPECIFICATIONS........................... 37
BEFORE USE
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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.
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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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