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ENGLISH

*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.

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.

How to reset your unit

While holding SEL (select), press

(standby/on attenuator) for more than 2 seconds.

This will reset the built-in microcomputer.

Notes:

• Your preset adjustments—such as preset channels or sound adjustments—will also be erased.
• If a disc is in the unit, it will eject when you reset the unit. Be careful not to drop the disc.

SEL (select)

(standby/on attenuator)

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.

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.

EN02-03_KD-G255[U]f.p65

12/24/03, 12:38 PM

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Page 1: ...tallation and connections refer to the separate manual ÿ Ÿ ŸË Õ Ë µË ßÀ π µ µ Èß ËÕ µËÕ ËÕß Ëπ CD KD G255 CD KD G255 This unit is equipped with the display demonstration To cancel it see page 8 8 ËÕßπ È È µ µ Èß µ æª Õ À µÈÕß ª Ÿ ÀπÈ 8 SOUND VOL VOL SOURCE R F U D ATT ...

Page 2: ... 2 seconds This will reset the built in microcomputer Notes Your preset adjustments such as preset channels or sound adjustments will also be erased If a disc is in the unit it will eject when you reset the unit Be careful not to drop the disc SEL select standby on attenuator IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 1 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2 CAUTION Do not open the top cover There are no user serviceable part...

Page 3: ...g CD ejection 15 CONTENTS How to use the MODE button If you press MODE the unit goes into functions mode then the number buttons and 5 buttons work as different function buttons Ex When number button 2 works as MO monaural button 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 Pressin...

Page 4: ...ustom equalizer indicators ROCK CLASSIC POPS HIP HOP JAZZ USER Main display z Source display Volume level indicator x Tr track indicator Control panel 1 standby on attenuator button 2 SEL select button 3 FM AM button 4 CD CD CH CD changer button 5 Loading slot 6 Display window 7 0 eject button 8 Remote sensor 9 EQ equalizer button p 5 up button 10 button q Control dial w Number buttons e MO monaur...

Page 5: ...ress the button the source changes 7 Searches for stations while listening to the radio Fast forwards or reverses the track file if pressed and held while listening to a disc Skips to the beginning of the next track file or goes back to the beginning of the current or previous tracks files if pressed briefly while listening to a disc 1 Turns on the unit if pressed when the unit is turned off Turns...

Page 6: ...the battery holder Insert again the battery holder by pushing it until you hear a clicking sound WARNING Store the battery in a place where children cannot reach If a child accidentally swallows the battery consult a doctor immediately Do not recharge short disassemble or heat the battery or dispose of it in a fire Doing any of these things may cause the battery to give off heat crack or start a f...

Page 7: ...e Setting Discs produce very little noise compared with other sources If the volume level is adjusted for the tuner for example the speakers may be damaged by the sudden increase in the output level Therefore lower the volume before playing a disc and adjust it as required during playback Turning on the power 1 Turn on the power Note on One Touch Operation When you select a source in step 2 below ...

Page 8: ... demonstration before you use the unit for the first time To cancel the display demonstration follow the procedure below 1 Press and hold SEL select for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display PSM see page 18 2 Select DEMO if not shown on the display 3 Select DEMO OFF 4 Finish the setting To activate the display demonstration repeat the same procedure and select DEM...

Page 9: ...clock time or change the display mode Press DISP display repeatedly Each time you press the button the display changes as follows During tuner operation During CD operation During CD changer operation When the current disc is an MP3 disc When the current disc is a CD During external component operation During power off The power turns on and the clock time is shown for 5 seconds then the power tur...

Page 10: ...d searching stops To search for stations of higher frequencies To search for stations of lower frequencies Selected band appears Lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength To stop searching before a station is received press the same button you have pressed for searching Searching for a station manually Manual search 1 Select the band FM1 3 AM Each time you pre...

Page 11: ...ollowing two methods to store broadcasting stations in memory Automatic preset of FM stations SSM Strong station Sequential Memory Manual preset of both FM and AM stations FM station automatic preset SSM You can preset 6 local FM stations in each FM band FM1 FM2 and FM3 1 Select the FM band FM1 3 you want to store FM stations into Each time you press the button the band changes as follows 2 Press ...

Page 12: ...lows 2 Select the number 1 6 for the preset station you want Note You can also use the 5 up or down button on the unit to select the next or previous preset stations Each time you press the 5 up or down button the next or previous preset station is tuned in Preset number flashes for a while Manual preset You can preset up to 6 stations in each band FM1 FM2 FM3 and AM manually Ex Storing FM station...

Page 13: ...the display To stop play and eject the CD Press 0 CD play stops and the CD automatically ejects from the loading slot The source changes to the previously selected source If you change the source CD play also stops without ejecting the CD Next time you select CD as the source CD play starts from where playback has been stopped previously Notes If the ejected CD is not removed for about 15 seconds ...

Page 14: ...k To skip 10 tracks backwards to the first track Locating a track or a particular portion on a CD To fast forward or reverse the track To go to the next or previous tracks To go to a particular track directly Press the number button corresponding to the track number to start its playback To select a track number from 1 6 Press 1 7 6 12 briefly To select a track number from 7 12 Press and hold 1 7 ...

Page 15: ...r the functions mode while playing a CD 2 Press RPT repeat while MODE is still flashing on the display so that TRK RPT appears on the display Each time you press the button track repeat play mode turns on and off alternately When track repeat play is turned on the RPT indicator lights up on the display The current track starts playing repeatedly RND and disc indicators RPT indicator Prohibiting CD...

Page 16: ...ur preference Once you make an adjustment it is automatically stored for the currently selected sound mode See Adjusting the sound on page 17 Selecting preset sound modes C EQ custom equalizer You can select a preset sound mode C EQ custom equalizer suitable to the music genre Select the sound mode you want Each time you press the button the sound modes change as follows Ex When you select ROCK In...

Page 17: ...ou have made is stored for the currently selected sound mode C EQ including USER 2 If you are using a two speaker system set the fader level to 00 3 Normally the control dial works as the volume control So you do not have to select VOL to adjust the volume level 4 Depending on the amplifier gain control setting See page 19 for details 2 Adjust the setting 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust the other...

Page 18: ...NE IN CHANGER Displayed only when one of the following sources is selected FM AM and CD 8 19 DEMO ON 1 1 00 9 LOW PWR HIGH PWR HIGH PWR 19 OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS Changing the general settings PSM You can change the items listed in the table below by using the PSM Preferred Setting Mode control Basic Procedure 1 Press and hold SEL select for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on...

Page 19: ...ernal component CHANGER To use the CD changer LINE IN To use the external component other than CD changer Note For connecting the Line Input Adapter KS U57 and the external component refer to the Installation Connection Manual separate volume To select the amplifier gain control AMP GAIN You can change the maximum volume level of this unit When the maximum power of the speakers is less than 50 W s...

Page 20: ...ors with a cotton swab or cloth moistened with alcohol being careful not to damage the connectors Detaching the control panel You can detach the control panel when leaving the car When detaching or attaching the control panel be careful not to damage the connectors on the back of the control panel and on the panel holder Detaching the control panel Before detaching the control panel be sure to tur...

Page 21: ...ppens remove the magazine and set the discs correctly If no magazine is loaded in the CD changer NO MAG appears on the display If this happens insert the magazine in the CD changer If RESET 1 RESET 8 appears on the display something is wrong with the connection between this unit and the CD changer If this happens check the connection and make sure the cords are connected firmly Then press the rese...

Page 22: ... power If you change the source CD changer play also stops Next time you select the CD changer as the source CD changer play starts from where playback has been stopped previously To go to a particular disc directly Press the number button corresponding to the disc number to start its playback while the CD changer is playing To select a disc number from 1 6 Press 1 7 6 12 briefly To select a disc ...

Page 23: ...elapsed playing time also changes intermittently on the display To skip to the next or previous tracks files This operation is only possible when using JVC MP3 compatible CD changer CH X1500 To go to a track file quickly 10 and 10 buttons 1 Press MODE to enter the functions mode while playing a disc 2 Press 10 or 10 Press and hold 4 during play to reverse the track file Press briefly during play t...

Page 24: ...up specified disc Ex When you select TRK RPT RPT indicator Selecting the playback modes To play back tracks files at random Disc Random Magazine Random Play 1 Press MODE to enter the functions mode during play 2 Press RND random while MODE is still flashing on the display Each time you press the button the random play mode changes as follows Note MP3 indicator also lights up if the current playing...

Page 25: ...the external component using the following procedure select the external input correctly See To select the external component to use EXT IN on page 19 1 Select the external component LINE IN If LINE IN does not appear on the display see page 19 and select the external input LINE IN Note on One Touch Operation When you press CD CD CH the power automatically comes on You do not have to press to turn...

Page 26: ...ords and connections Insert a CD into the loading slot Insert the CD correctly Causes The volume level is set to the minimum level Connections are incorrect The built in microcomputer may have functioned incorrectly due to noise etc Signals are too weak The antenna is not connected firmly CD is inserted upside down CD R CD RW is not finalized CD is locked The CD player may have functioned incorrec...

Page 27: ...ger Press the reset button of the CD changer While holding SEL select press standby on attenuator for more than 2 seconds to reset the unit Your preset adjustments will also be erased See page 2 Causes No disc is in the magazine Discs are inserted upside down The current disc does not contain any MP3 files No magazine is loaded in the CD changer This unit is not connected to the CD changer correct...

Page 28: ...Rs or CD RWs read their instructions or cautions carefully Use only finalized CD Rs or CD RWs Some CD Rs or CD RWs may not be played back on this unit because of their disc characteristics and for the following reasons Discs are dirty or scratched Moisture condensation on the lens inside the unit The pickup lens inside the unit is dirty CD RWs may require a longer readout time since the reflectanc...

Page 29: ...itivity 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 35 dB Capture Ratio 1 5 dB AM Tuner Sensitivity 20 µV Selectivity 35 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 Ran...

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Page 33: ...ock connecting to the car battery bypassing the ignition switch constant 12 V 012 12 V µËÕ È Ë øøÈ π ºßø Ï ËßµËÕ µ µÕ Ë πµ ËµÈÕß È Ï ÿ 12 Ï ß Ë To metallic body or chassis of the car µËÕ ß À À Õ Õß πµÏ 1 Not included with this unit 1 1 Ë È ÀÈ ÿ ª Õ π Black To an accessory terminal in the fuse block µËÕ È Ë πª Õ π ºßø Gray with black stripe White White with black stripe Green with black stripe Gray...

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