Contents | JVC KD-G502 specs

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.

CONTENTS

	How to reset your unit	2	SOUND ADJUSTMENTS	27
	How to use the MODE button	2	Selecting preset sound modes
	LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS	4	(C-EQ: custom equalizer)	27
			Adjusting the sound	28
	Control panel	4
			OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS	29
	BASIC OPERATIONS	5
			Changing the general settings (PSM)	29
	Turning on the power	5
			Detaching the control panel	33
	Canceling the display demonstration	6
			CD CHANGER OPERATIONS	34
	Setting the clock	7
	RADIO OPERATIONS	8	Playing discs	34
			Selecting the playback modes	37
	Listening to the radio	8
			EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS	38
	Storing stations in memory	9
	Tuning in to a preset station	10	Playing an external component	38

RDS OPERATIONS	11
What you can do with RDS	11
Other convenient RDS functions and
adjustments	16
CD OPERATIONS	18
Playing a CD	18
Locating a track or a particular portion
on a CD	19
Selecting CD playback modes	20
Playing a CD Text	21
Prohibiting disc ejection	21
MP3 INTRODUCTION	22
What is MP3?	22
How are MP3 files recorded and
played back?	22
MP3 OPERATIONS	23
Playing an MP3 disc	23
Locating a file or a particular portion
on a disc	24
Selecting MP3 playback modes	26

DAB TUNER OPERATIONS	39
Tuning in to an ensemble and one of the
services	39
Storing DAB services in memory	40
Tuning in to a preset DAB service	41
What you can do more with DAB	42
USING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER	43
Location of the buttons	44
TROUBLESHOOTING	45
MAINTENANCE	48
Handling discs	48
SPECIFICATIONS	49

BEFORE USE

*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.

*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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JVC KD-G502 manual Contents

Contents

KD-G502 How to reset your unit How to use the Mode buttonPressing Mode again also clears the functions mode Contents ∞ down button Button Location of the ButtonsControl panel Display window Basic Operations Turning on the powerTo drop the volume in a moment To turn off the power To activate the display demonstration, repeat Canceling the display demonstrationFinish the setting To cancel the display demonstration, follow Setting the clock Searching for a station manually Manual search Radio OperationsListening to the radio Searching for a station automatically Auto search Select the FM band FM1 3 you want to store FM stations into FM station automatic preset SSMWhen an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive Storing stations in memory Tuning in to a preset station Manual presetPreset number flashes for a while RDS Operations What you can do with RDSTo use Network-Tracking Reception To deactivate the TA Standby Reception Using TA Standby ReceptionPress TP PTY again. The TP indicator disappears Press TP PTY to activate TA Standby Reception To deactivate the PTY Standby Reception Using PTY Standby Reception To search your favorite programme type, see Searching your favorite programmeTo store your favorite programme types To store your favorite programme types, see Press ¢ or 4to start PTY search for your favorite programme Ex. When Rock M is selected Turning the control dial clockwise Setting the TA volume levelAutomatic clock adjustment To activate programme search, follow the procedure below Same programme can be received on different frequencies PTY codes Insert a CD into the loading slot CD OperationsPlaying a CD Open the control panel To go to a particular track directly To stop play and eject the CDTo fast-forward or reverse the track To go to the next or previous tracks Track 36 \ 30 \ 20 \ How to use the +10 and -10 buttonsSelecting CD playback modes To play back tracks at random Disc Random Play Elapsed playing time Current track number Clock To cancel the prohibition and unlock the discPlaying a CD Text Prohibiting disc ejection Disc title/performer Track title Compatible with ID3 Tag What is MP3?MP3 Introduction How are MP3 files recorded and played back? Refer also to CD Operations on pages 18 to MP3 OperationsPlaying an MP3 disc Insert an MP3 disc into the loading slot To fast-forward or reverse the file Locating a file or a particular portion on a discTo stop play and eject the disc To change the display information To select a particular file in a folder, press To go to a particular folder directly20th, 30th File 36 \ 30 \ 20 \ To play back files at random Folder Random/Disc Random Play CanceledSelecting MP3 playback modes To skip to the next or previous folder Sound Adjustments Select the sound mode you wantIndication For Preset values Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust the other items Adjusting the soundSelect the item you want to adjust Adjust the setting Other Main Functions Changing the general settings PSMBasic Procedure Preferred Setting Mode PSM items Scroll mode VolumeDAB volume adjustment Dimmer mode To select the scroll mode-SCROLL To select the level meter-LEVELTo select the dimmer mode-DIMMER To select the telephone muting-TEL To select the external component to use High PWRYou can adjust the volume level from VOL 00 to VOLTo turn the tag display on or off To select the amplifier gain control Connectors Detaching the control panelAttaching the control panel Select the CD changer CD-CH CD CD-CH Selected disc number Folder indicator MP3 indicatorCD Changer Operations Playing discs To go to a particular disc directly To fast-forward or reverse the track/fileTo skip to the next or previous tracks/files Information reading capability To go to a track/file quickly +10 and -10 buttonsTo skip to the next or previous folder only for MP3 discs To show the disc information for CD Text and MP3 discs Canceled MAG RND Canceled Disc RPTSelecting the playback modes External Component Operations Playing an external componentSelect the external component Line Select the DAB band DAB1, DAB2, or DAB3 What is DAB system?DAB Tuner Operations Select the DAB tuner Storing DAB services in memory To restore the FM/AM tunerTo tune in to a particular ensemble without searching Tuning in to a preset DAB service To select the next service To select the previous serviceSelected preset number To use Alternative Reception To adjust the DAB volume levelWhile receiving a DAB service What you can do more with Installing the battery Using the Remote Controller RM-RK60 Location of the buttons Playback TroubleshootingSymptoms Causes Remedies General MP3 Playback About mistracking Changer Handling discs Maintenance LW Tuner SpecificationsFM Tuner MW Tuner Having Trouble with operation?