JVC KD-G332: More about this unit

More about this unit: JVC KD-G332

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Basic operations

Disc operations

Turning on the power

Caution for DualDisc playback

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By pressing SOURCE on the unit, you can also turn on

The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not comply

the power. If the source is ready, playback also starts.

with the “Compact Disc Digital Audio” standard.

Therefore, the use of Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on

Turning off the power

this product may not be recommended.

If you turn off the power while listening to a disc, disc

play will start from where playback has been stopped

General

previously, next time you turn on the power.

This unit has been designed to reproduce CDs/CD

Texts, and CD-Rs (Recordable)/CD-RWs (Rewritable)

Tuner operations

in audio CD (CD-DA), MP3 and WMA formats.

MP3 and WMA “tracks” (words “file” and “track” are

Storing stations in memory

used interchangeably) are recorded in “folders.”

During SSM search...

While fast-forwarding or reversing on an MP3 or

All previously stored stations are erased and

WMA disc, you can only hear intermittent sounds.

stations are stored newly.

Received stations are preset in No. 1 (lowest

Playing a CD-R or CD-RW

frequency) to No. 6 (highest frequency).

When SSM is over, the station stored in No. 1 will

Use only “finalized” CD-Rs or CD-RWs.

be automatically tuned in.

This unit can play back only files of the same type

When storing a station manually, the previously

which are first detected if a disc includes both audio

preset station is erased when a new station is stored

CD (CD-DA) files and MP3/WMA files.

in the same preset number.

This unit can play back multi-session discs; however,

unclosed sessions will be skipped while playing.

Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not be played back on

FM RDS operations

this unit because of their disc characteristics, or for

Network-Tracking Reception requires two types of

the following reasons:

RDS signals—PI (Programme Identification) and AF

Discs are dirty or scratched.

(Alternative Frequency) to work correctly. Without

Moisture condensation occurs on the lens inside

receiving these data correctly, Network-Tracking

the unit.

Reception will not operate correctly.

The pickup lens inside the unit is dirty.

If a Traffic Announcement is received by TA Standby

CD-R/CD-RW on which the files are written with

Reception, the volume level automatically changes to

“Packet Write” method.

the preset level (TA VOL) if the current level is lower

There are improper recording conditions (missing

than the preset level.

data, etc.) or media conditions (stained, scratched,

When Alternative Frequency Reception is activated

warped, etc.).

(with AF selected), Network-Tracking Reception is

also activated automatically. On the other hand,

Network-Tracking Reception cannot be deactivated

without deactivating Alternative Frequency

Reception. (See page 12.)

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CD-RWs may require a longer readout time since the

This unit can play back files recorded in VBR (variable

reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than that of regular

bit rate).

CDs.

Files recorded in VBR have a discrepancy in elapsed

Do not use the following CD-Rs or CD-RWs:

time display, and do not show the actual elapsed

Discs with stickers, labels, or protective seal stuck

time. Especially, after performing the search function,

to the surface.

this difference becomes noticeable.

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Discs on which labels can be directly printed by an

This unit cannot play back the following files:

ink jet printer.

MP3 files encoded with MP3i and MP3 PRO format.

Using these discs under high temperatures or high

MP3 files encoded in an inappropriate format.

humidities may cause malfunctions or damage to the

MP3 files encoded with Layer 1/2.

unit.

WMA files encoded with lossless, professional, and

voice format.

WMA files which are not based upon Windows

Playing an MP3/WMA disc

Media

Audio.

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This unit can play back MP3/WMA files with the

WMA files copy-protected with DRM.

extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> (regardless of

Files which have the data such as WAVE, ATRAC3,

the letter case—upper/lower).

etc.

This unit can show the names of albums, artists

The search function works but search speed is not

(performer), and Tag (Version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3, or

constant.

2.4) for MP3 files and for WMA files.

This unit can display only one-byte characters. No

Changing the source

other characters can be correctly displayed.

This unit can play back MP3/WMA files meeting the

If you change the source, playback also stops

conditions below:

(without ejecting the disc).

Bit rate: 8 kbps — 320 kbps

Next time you select “DISC” for the playback source,

Sampling frequency:

disc play starts from where it has been stopped

48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz (for MPEG-1)

previously.

24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 16 kHz (for MPEG-2)

Disc format: ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2, Romeo,

Ejecting a disc

Joliet, Windows long file name

If the ejected disc is not removed within 15 seconds,

The maximum number of characters for file/folder

the disc is automatically inserted again into the

names vary among the disc format used (includes 4

loading slot to protect it from dust.

extension characters—<.mp3> or <.wma>).

After ejecting a disc, “NO DISC” appears and you

ISO 9660 Level 1: up to 12 characters

cannot operate some of the buttons. Insert another

ISO 9660 Level 2: up to 31 characters

disc or press SOURCE to select another playback

Romeo: up to 128 characters

source.

Joliet: up to 64 characters

Windows long file name: up to 128 characters

General settings—PSM

This unit can recognize a total of 512 files, of 200

If you change the “AMP GAIN” setting from

folders, and of 8 hierarchies.

“HIGH PWR” to “LOW PWR” while the volume level

is set higher than “VOL 30,” the unit automatically

changes the volume level to “VOL 30.”

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