JVC KD-R438 user manual

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ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
KD-R538/KD-A535/KD-R530
KD-R438/KD-R430
CD RECEIVER / RECEPTOR CON CD / RÉCEPTEUR CD
For canceling the display demonstration, see page 4. /
Para cancelar la demostración en pantalla, consulte la página 4. /
Pour annuler la démonstration des affichages, référez-vous à la page 4.
For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. For Customer Use:
Para la instalación y las conexiones, refiérase al manual separado. Enter below the
Pour l’installation et les rac

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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. INFORMATION (For U.S.A.) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, u

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Warning: Contents Stop the car before operating the unit. Preparation ............................................................ 4 Caution: Canceling the display demonstration Adjust the volume so that you can hear sounds Setting the clock outside the car. Driving with the volume too high may cause an accident. Basic operations ................................................... 4 Avoid using the USB device or iPod/iPhone if it Radio ...........................................................

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Preparation Preparation Canceling the display Setting the clock demonstration 1 (Hold) The display demonstration is always turned on unless you cancel it. 1 2 Select . (Hold) 2 3 Select . (Initial setting) 3 Select . 4 Adjust the hour. 4 Press MENU to exit. 5 Adjust the minute. 6 Press MENU to exit. Basic operations Display information Changes the display information. (Press) Scrolls the current display information. (Hold) Source Display Radio Frequency Clock CD/USB

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Basic operations Control panel Remote controller Control dial Display window Loading slot Ejects the disc Detaches the panel Front AUX input jack USB input terminal Remote sensor DO NOT expose to bright sunlight. When you press or hold the following button(s)... Remote Control panel General function controller Turns on. Turns off. (Hold) — /SOURCE Press the /SOURCE button on the control panel and turn the control dial within 2 seconds to select the source. SOURCE Press repeatedly to select

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Radio Radio Searching for a station B A Select or . Auto search. (Press) Manual search. (Hold) “M” flashes, then press the button repeatedly. “ST” lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength. Storing stations in memory Selecting a preset station Manual presetting You can preset up to 18 stations for FM and 6 stations for AM. - - - - - - - - or - - - - - - - - While listening to a station... (Hold) The preset number flashes and “MEMORY” You can al

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CD/USB CD/USB Playing a CD/USB device USB input terminal Label side USB 2.0 cable (not supplied) The source changes to “CD” and playback starts. The source changes to “USB” and playback starts. This unit can play MP3/WMA files stored in CD-R, CD-RW, and USB mass storage device (such as a USB memory and Digital Audio Player). Make sure all important data has been backed up. We shall bear no responsibility for any loss of data in USB mass storage class device while using this system. Ejected d

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iPod/iPhone KD-R538/KD-A535/KD-R530 only Playing an iPod/iPhone USB input terminal USB 2.0 cable (accessory of the iPod/iPhone) The source changes to “USB” “USB-IPOD” and playback starts. 3 Select the desired track. Selecting the control mode // Repeat this step until the desired track is selected. If the selected menu contains many tracks, you HEAD Controls iPod playback through this can fast search for the desired track by turning MODE unit. the control dia

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iPod/iPhone Searching the registered station Pandora internet radio from the list KD-A535/KD-R530 only 1 Preparation 1 Search for “Pandora” in the Apple iTunes 2 App Store to find and install the most Select the station list display mode. current version of the Pandora application onto your device. 2 In the application on your device, log in and create an account with Pandora. If BY DATE According to the registration date you are not already a registered user, an A - Z Alphabetical order acco

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External components External components For details, refer also to the instructions supplied with the external components. Playing an external component from Front/Rear AUX 1 Connect to F-AUX on the control panel and/or R-AUX on the rear panel. 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini plug (not supplied) 2 Set the source as necessary. (Hold) Portable audio / player, etc. or Press MENU to exit. 3 Select or . 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini plug

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Illumination color adjustments KD-R538/KD-A535/KD-R530/KD-R438 only All zone: Includes both Button zone and Button zone Display zone Display zone. All zone Selecting the preset color Storing your own adjustments You can select a preset color for , , and and separately. separately. 1 (Hold) 1 (Hold) 2 Select . 2 Select . 3 3 Select a primary BUTTON color

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Brightness adjustments Brightness adjustments You can select your preferred brightness for

, separately. 1 2 Brightness button is only available for KD-R438/ BUTTON ZONE BUTTON 00 to 31 KD-R430. DISP ZONE DISP 00 to 31 For KD-R538/KD-A535/KD-R530, page 14. 3 Press MENU to exit. Sound adjustments Pro Equalizer Selecting the preset sound 1 You can select a preset sound mode, for each (Hold) individual source, suitable for the music genre. 2 **//

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Remote controller Remote controller Warning: Preparing Do not install any battery other than CR2025 or When you use the remote controller for the first its equivalent. time, pull out the insulation sheet. Do not leave the remote controller in places (such as dashboards) exposed to direct sunlight for a long time. Store the battery in places out of reach of Insulation sheet children. For USA-California Only: Do not recharge, short, disassemble, heat the This product contains a CR Coin Cell Li

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Menu operations Menu operations 1 3 Repeat step 2 if necessary. (Hold) To return to the previous menu, press . To exit from the menu, press DISP or MENU. If no operation is done for about 60 seconds, the operation will be canceled. 2 Menu item Selectable setting (Initial: [XX]) DEMO For settings, page 4. CLOCK COLOR For settings, page 11. (KD-R538/KD-A535/KD-R530/KD-R438 only) COLOR SETUP DIMMER SET Selects the display and button illumination adjusted in the / sett

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Menu operations Menu item Selectable setting (Initial: [XX]) SUB. W *6 OFF: Cancels. (Subwoofer) [ON]: Turns on the subwoofer output. SUB.W LPF *7 LOW 55Hz/MID 85Hz/[HIGH 120Hz]: Audio signals with frequencies (Subwoofer low- lower than 55 Hz/85 Hz/120 Hz are sent to the subwoofer. pass filter) SUB.W LEVEL *7 00 — 08 [08]: Adjusts the subwoofer output level. (Subwoofer level) HPF *7 ON: Activates the High Pass Filter. Low frequency signals are cut off from (High-pass filter) the front/rear speak

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Additional information Additional information Sampling frequency: About discs MP3: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 16 kHz, 12 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 8 kHz This unit can only play the following CDs: WMA: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz Variable bit rate (VBR) files. (The elapsed time for VBR files will not be displayed correctly.) This unit can play back multi-session discs; Unplayable files however, unclosed sessions will be skipped MP3 files: during playback. - encoded in MP3i and MP3 PRO fo

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Additional information This unit may not recognize a memory card It is not possible to browse video files on the inserted into the USB card reader. “Videos” menu in . This unit may not play back files in a USB The song order displayed on the selection device properly when using a USB extension menu of this unit may differ from that of the cord. iPod. Depending on the shape of the USB devices When operating an iPod/iPhone, some and connection ports, some USB devices may operation

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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy/Cause General No sound, sound interrupted or Check the cords, antenna and cable connections. static noise. Check the condition of the disc, connected device and recorded tracks. “MISWIRING CHK WIRING THEN Ensure the terminals of the speaker leads are properly insulated RESET UNIT”/“WARNING CHK with tape before resetting the unit. ( page 3) WIRING THEN RESET UNIT” If the message does not disappear, consult your JVC car audio appears on the display

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Specifications Specifications AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION Power Output 20 W RMS x 4 Channels at 4Ω and ≤ 1% THD+N Load Impedance 4Ω (4Ω to 8Ω allowance) Frequency Response 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz Signal-to-Noise Ratio 80 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4Ω) Line-Out, Subwoofer-Out Level/Impedance 2.5 V/20 kΩ load (full scale) Output Impedance ≤ 600Ω TUNER SECTION FM Frequency Range 200 kHz step: 87.9 MHz to 107.9 MHz 50 kHz step: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz Usable Sensitivity 9.3 dBf (0.8 μV/75Ω) 50 dB Quieting Sensit

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Having TROUBLE with operation? Please reset your unit Refer to page of How to reset your unit Still having trouble?? USA ONLY Call 1-800-252-5722 http://www.jvc.com We can help you! EN, SP, FR 0911DTSSANJEIN © 2011 JVC KENWOOD Corporation