JVC KD-G337: More about this unit

• If you want to know more about RDS, visit

More about this unit

<http://www.rds.org.uk>.

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

• CD-RWs may require a longer readout time since the

also activated automatically. On the other hand,

reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than that of regular

Network-Tracking Reception cannot be deactivated

CDs.

without deactivating Alternative Frequency

Reception. (See page 12.)

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

• This unit cannot play back the following files:

– Discs with stickers, labels, or protective seal stuck

– MP3 files encoded with MP3i and MP3 PRO format.

to the surface.

– MP3 files encoded in an inappropriate format.

– Discs on which labels can be directly printed by an

– MP3 files encoded with Layer 1/2.

ink jet printer.

– WMA files encoded with lossless, professional, and

Using these discs under high temperatures or high

voice format.

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humidities may cause malfunctions or damage to the

– WMA files which are not based upon Windows

unit.

Media

Audio.

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– WMA files copy-protected with DRM.

– Files which have the data such as WAVE, ATRAC3,

Playing an MP3/WMA disc

etc.

• This unit can play back MP3/WMA files with the

• The search function works but search speed is not

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

constant.

the letter case—upper/lower).

• This unit can show the names of albums, artists

Changing the source

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

2.4) for MP3 files and for WMA files.

• If you change the source, playback also stops

• This unit can display only one-byte characters. No

(without ejecting the disc).

other characters can be correctly displayed.

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

• This unit can play back MP3/WMA files meeting the

disc play starts from where it has been stopped

conditions below:

previously.

– Bit rate: 8 kbps — 320 kbps

– Sampling frequency:

Ejecting a disc

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

• If the ejected disc is not removed within 15 seconds,

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

the disc is automatically inserted again into the

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

loading slot to protect it from dust.

Joliet, Windows long file name

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

• The maximum number of characters for file/folder

cannot operate some of the buttons. Insert another

names vary among the disc format used (includes 4

disc or press SOURCE to select another playback

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

source.

– ISO 9660 Level 1: up to 12 characters

– ISO 9660 Level 2: up to 31 characters

General settings—PSM

– Romeo: up to 128 characters

• If you change the “AMP GAIN” setting from

– Joliet: up to 64 characters

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

– Windows long file name: up to 128 characters

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

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

changes the volume level to “VOL 30.”

folders, and of 8 hierarchies.

• This unit can play back files recorded in VBR (variable

bit rate).

Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered

Files recorded in VBR have a discrepancy in elapsed

trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation

time display, and do not show the actual elapsed

in the United States and/or other countries.

time. Especially, after performing the search function,

this difference becomes noticeable.

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