JVC KDS29 CD Receiver User Manual

JVC KDS29 CD Receiver

How to attach/detach the control panel

How to reset your unit

Your preset adjustments will also be erased.

How to forcibly eject a disc

Be careful not to drop the disc when it ejects.
If this does not work, reset your unit.

Canceling the display demonstration

The display demonstration is always turned on unless you cancel it.

Select the demo off
Press MENU to exit.

Setting the clock

Select Clock
Select Clock Set
Adjust the hour
Adjust the minute.
Press MENU to exit.

Display information

Changes the display information. (Press) Scrolls the current display information. (Hold)

Control panel

Remote controller

When you press or hold the following button(s)…

RADIO

Searching for a station

Select or. FM OR AM
Auto search. (Press) Manual search. (Hold)

Storing stations in memory

Manual presetting

You can preset up to 18 stations for FM and 6 stations for AM. While listening to a station…

The preset number flashes and “MEMORY” appears. The current station is stored in the
selected number button (1 – 6).

“PRESET MODE” flashes
Select a preset number

CD/USB

Playing a CD/USB device

This unit can play MP3/WMA files stored on CD-R, CD-RW, and USB mass storage devices (such as a USB memory and a Digital Audio Player).
Make sure all important data has been backed up. We shall bear no responsibility for any loss of data in a USB mass storage class device while using this system.
Ejected disc not removed within 15 seconds will reload automatically.
If the disc cannot be ejected, ‘ page 3.

Selecting a folder/track

Selects track. (Press)
Fast-forwards or reverses the track. (Hold)

Selecting a track/folder from the list

Select a folder.
Select a track.

Selecting the playback modes

You can select one of the following playback modes at a time.

External component

Playing an external component from the Front/Rear AUX

Connect to F-AUX on the control panel and/or R-AUX on the rear panel.
Set the source as necessary.
Select <F-AUX> or <R-AUX>
Turn on the connected component and start playing the source

Bluetooth

For Bluetooth operations, it is required to connect the Bluetooth adapter, KS-BTA100
(separately purchased) to the auxiliary input jack (R-AUX/BT ADAPTER) on the rear of
the unit. (‘ Installation/Connection Manual)

KS-BTA100 is not available in some countries. Please contact your dealer where you purchased this unit.
Operations may be different depending on the connected Bluetooth device. For
details, refer also to the instructions supplied with the device.

Preparation

Register (pair) a Bluetooth device with KS-BTA100
Change the settings of this unit
Press MENU to exit.

Brightness adjustments

You can select your preferred brightness for

Sound adjustments

Selecting the preset sound

You can select a preset sound mode for each source, suitable for the music genre.

Pro Equalizer

Menu Operations

The illumination control lead connection is required. (See “Installation/Connection Manual.) This setting may not work correctly on some vehicles (particularly on those having a control dial for dimming). In this case, change the setting to something other than.
Some characters or symbols will not be shown correctly (or will be blanked) on the display.
If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader level to “00”.
This adjustment will not affect the subwoofer output.

Remote Controller

Preparing

When you use the remote controller for the first time, pull out the insulation sheet

Replacing the lithium coin battery

If the effectiveness of the remote controller decreases, replace the battery

Warning:

Do not install any battery other than CR2025 or its equivalent.
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 children.
Do not recharge, short, disassemble, heat the battery, or dispose of it in a fire.
Do not place the battery with other metallic materials.
Do not poke the battery with tweezers or similar tools.
Insulate the battery by wrapping it with tape when disposing of or storing it.

Additional information

About discs

This unit can only play the following CDs:

This unit can play back multi-session discs; however, unclosed sessions will be skipped
during playback

Unplayable discs

Discs that are not round.
Discs with coloring on the recording surface or discs that are dirty.
Recordable/Rewritable disc that has not been finalized. (For details on disc finalization, refer to your disc writing software and your disc recorder instruction manual.)
8 cm (3 inch) CD. Attempting to insert using an adapter can cause a malfunction. There may also be problems ejecting the disc if inserted.

Handling discs

Do not touch the recording surface of the disc.
Do not stick tape, etc., on the disc, or use a disc with tape stuck on it.
Do not use any accessories for the disc.
Clean from the center of the disc and move outwards.
Clean the disc with a dry silicon or soft cloth. Do not use any solvents.
When removing discs from this unit, pull them out horizontally.
Remove any burrs from the center hole and disc edge before inserting a disc.

DualDisc playback
The non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not comply with the “Compact Disc Digital Audio” standard. Therefore, the use of the non-DVD side of a DualDisc on this product may not be recommended.

About audio files

Playable files

File extensions: MP3(.mp3), WMA(.wma)
Bit rate: MP3: 8 kbps – 320 kbps, WMA: 32 kbps – 192 kbps
Sampling frequency: MP3: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 16 kHz, 12 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 8 kHz WMA: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz
Variable bit rate (VBR) files. (The elapsed time for VBR files will not be displayed correctly.)

Unplayable files

MP3 files:
- – encoded in MP3i and MP3 PRO format
- – encoded in an inappropriate format
- – encoded with Layer 1/2
WMA files:
- – encoded in lossless, professional, and voice format
- – not based upon Windows Media® Audio
- – copy-protected with DRM
Files that include data such as AIFF, ATRAC3, etc.

About the USB device

When connecting a USB cable, use the USB 2.0 cable.
You cannot connect a computer or portable HDD to the USB input terminal of the unit.
Connect only one USB device to the unit at a time. Do not use a USB hub.
USB devices equipped with special functions, such as data security functions, cannot be used with the unit.
Do not use a USB device with 2 or more partitions.
This unit cannot recognize a USB device whose rating is other than 5 V and exceeds 1 A.
This unit may not recognize a memory card inserted into the USB card reader.
This unit may not play back files in a USB device properly when using a USB extension cord.
Depending on the shape of the USB devices and connection ports, some USB devices may not be attached properly, or the connection might be loose.
Operation and power supply may not work as intended for some USB devices

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