JVC KD-G531: Troubleshooting

Ejecting a disc

iPod or D. player operations

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

• When you turn on this unit, the iPod or D. player is

the disc is automatically inserted again into the

charged through this unit.

loading slot to protect it from dust. Playback starts

• While the iPod or D. player is connected, all

automatically.

operations from the iPod or D. player are disabled.

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

Perform all operations from this unit.

cannot operate some of the buttons. Insert another

• The text information may not be displayed correctly.

disc or press SRC to select another playback source.

– Some characters such as accented letters cannot be

shown correctly on the display.

– Depends on the condition of communication

General settings—PSM

between the iPod or D. player and the unit.

• “AUTO” setting for “DIMMER” may not work correctly

• If the text information includes more than 8

on some vehicles, particularly on those having a

characters, it scrolls on the display. This unit can

control dial for dimming.

display up to 40 characters.

In this case, change “DIMMER” setting to any other

than “AUTO.”

Notice:

• If you change the “AMP GAIN” setting from “HIGH

When connecting an iPod or a D. player, some

PWR” to “LOW PWR” while the volume level is set

operations may not be performed correctly or as

higher than “VOL 30,” the unit automatically changes

intended. In this case, visit the following JVC web

the volume level to “VOL 30.”

site:

For iPod users: <http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/

DAB tuner operations

car/support/ks-pd100/index.html>

• Only primary DAB services can be presetted even

For D. player users: <http://www.jvc.co.jp/

when you store a secondary service.

english/car/support/ks-pd500/index.html>

• A previously preset DAB service is erased when a new

DAB service is stored in the same preset number.

Troubleshooting

What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center.

Symptoms Remedies/Causes

• Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. • Adjust the volume to the optimum level.

• Check the cords and connections.

General

• The unit does not work at all. Reset the unit (see page 2).

• SSM automatic presetting does not work. Store stations manually.

FM/AM

• Static noise while listening to the radio. Connect the aerial firmly.

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Symptoms Remedies/Causes

• Disc cannot be played back. Insert the disc correctly.

• CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back.

• Insert a finalized CD-R/CD-RW.

• Tracks on the CD-R/CD-RW cannot be skipped.

• Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW with the component which

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you used for recording.

• Disc can neither be played back nor ejected. • Unlock the disc (see page 12).

• Eject the disc forcibly (see page 2).

Disc playback

• Disc sound is sometimes interrupted. • Stop playback while driving on rough roads.

• Change the disc.

• Check the cords and connections.

• “NO DISC” appears on the display. Insert a playable disc into the loading slot.

• Disc cannot be played back. • Use a disc with MP3/WMA tracks recorded in the

format compliant with ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2,

Romeo, or Joliet.

• Add the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to the

file names.

• Noise is generated. Skip to another track or change the disc. (Do not add the

extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to non-MP3 or

WMA tracks.)

• A longer readout time is required (“CHECK”

Do not use too many hierarchies and folders.

keeps flashing on the display).

• Tracks do not play back in the order you have

Playback order is determined when the files are recorded.

MP3/WMA playback

intended them to play.

• Elapsed playing time is not correct. This sometimes occurs during play. This is caused by how

the tracks are recorded on the disc.

• “PLEASE” and “EJECT” appear alternately on

Insert a disc that contains MP3/WMA tracks.

the display.

• Correct characters are not displayed (e.g.

This unit can only display letters (upper case), numbers,

album name).

and a limited number of symbols.

• “NO DISC” appears on the display. Insert a disc into the magazine.

• “NO MAG” appears on the display. Insert the magazine.

• “RESET 8” appears on the display. Connect this unit and the CD changer correctly and press

the reset button of the CD changer.

CD changer

• “RESET 1” – “RESET 7” appears on the display. Press the reset button of the CD changer.

• The CD changer does not work at all. Reset the unit (see page 2).

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