JVC KD-R402: More about this unit

More about this unit

FM Radio Data System operations

Basic operations

• Network-Tracking Reception requires two types

Turning on the power

of Radio Data System signals—PI (Programme

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• By pressing SRC button on the unit, you can also turn

Identification) and AF (Alternative Frequency)

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

to work correctly. Without receiving these data

starts.

correctly, Network-Tracking Reception will not

operate correctly.

Turning off the power

• If a Traffic Announcement is received by TA Standby

• If you turn off the power while listening to a track,

Reception, the volume level automatically changes to

playback will start from where it had been stopped

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

previously next time you turn on the power.

than the preset level.

• When Alternative Frequency Reception is activated

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(with AF selected), Network-Tracking Reception is

• If you change the source while listening to a disc,

also activated automatically.

playback stops.

Next time you select “CD” as the playback source,

Disc operations

playback will start from where it had been stopped

Caution for DualDisc playback

previously.

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

• If no operation is done for about 30 seconds after

with the “Compact Disc Digital Audio” standard.

pressing MENU button, the operation will be

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

canceled.

this product may not be recommended.

Tuner operations

General

Storing stations in memory

• This unit has been designed to reproduce

• During SSM search...

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

– All previously stored stations are erased and the

(Rewritable) in audio CD (CD-DA), MP3/WMA

stations are stored anew.

formats.

– When SSM is over, the station stored in the lowest

• When a disc is inserted upside down, “PLEASE” and

preset number will be automatically tuned in.

“EJECT” appear alternately on the display. Press 0 to

• When storing a station manually, the previously

eject the disc.

preset station is erased when a new station is stored

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

in the same preset number.

used interchangeably) are recorded in “folders.”

• While fast-forwarding or reversing on an MP3 or

WMA disc, you can only hear intermittent sounds.

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Playing a CD-R or CD-RW

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

conditions below:

• Use only “finalized” CD-Rs or CD-RWs.

– Bit rate of MP3: 32 kbps — 320 kbps

• This unit can only play back files of the same type as

– Sampling frequency of MP3:

those detected first if a disc includes both audio CD

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

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

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

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

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– Bit rate of WMA: 32 kbps — 320 kbps

unclosed sessions will be skipped while playing.

– Sampling frequency of WMA: 22.05 kHz, 32 kHz,

• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not play back on this

44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

unit because of their disc characteristics, or for the

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

following reasons:

Joliet, Windows extension.

– Discs are dirty or scratched.

• The maximum number of characters for file/folder

– Moisture condensation has occurred on the lens

names vary depending on the disc format used

inside the unit.

(includes 4 extension characters—<.mp3> or

– The pickup lens inside the unit is dirty.

<.wma>).

– The files on the CD-R/CD-RW are written using the

– ISO 9660 Level 1: up to 12 characters

“Packet Write” method.

– ISO 9660 Level 2: up to 31 characters

– There are improper recording conditions (missing

– Romeo: up to 64 characters

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

– Joliet: up to 32 characters

warped, etc.).

– Windows extension: up to 64 characters

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

• This unit can recognize a total of 512 files,

reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than that of regular

255 folders, and 8 hierarchical levels.

CDs.

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

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

bit rate).

– Discs with stickers, labels, or a protective seal stuck

Files recorded in VBR have a discrepancy in the

to the surface.

elapsed time display, and do not show the actual

– Discs on which labels can be directly printed by an

elapsed time. In particular, this difference becomes

ink jet printer.

noticeable after performing the search function.

Using these discs under high temperature or high

• This unit cannot play back the following files:

humidity may cause malfunctions or damage to the

– MP3 files encoded in MP3i and MP3 PRO format.

unit.

– MP3 files encoded in an inappropriate format.

– MP3 files encoded with Layer 1/2.

Playing an MP3/WMA disc

– WMA files encoded in lossless, professional, and

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

voice format.

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

– WMA files which are not based upon Windows

the letter case—upper/lower).

Media ® Audio.

• This unit can show the names of albums, artists

– WMA files copy-protected with DRM.

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

– Files which have data such as AIFF, ATRAC3, etc.

2.4) for MP3 files and for WMA files.

• The search function works but search speed is not

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

constant.

other characters can be correctly displayed.

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REFERENCES

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Playing MP3/WMA tracks from a USB device

• This unit cannot recognize a USB device whose rating

is other than 5 V and exceeds 500 mA.

• While playing from a USB device, the playback order

• USB devices equipped with special functions such as

may differ from other players.

data security functions cannot be used with the unit.

• This unit may be unable to play back some USB

• Do not use a USB device with 2 or more partitions.

devices or some files due to their characteristics or

• This unit may not recognized a USB device connected

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recording conditions.

through a USB card reader.

• Depending on the shape of the USB devices and

• This unit may not play back files in a USB device

connection ports, some USB devices may not be

properly when using a USB extension cord.

attached properly or the connection might be loose.

• This unit cannot play back the following files:

• Connect one USB mass storage class device to the unit

– MP3 files encoded with MP3i and MP3 PRO format.

at a time. Do not use a USB hub.

– MP3 files encoded in an inappropriate format.

• If the connected USB device does not have the correct

– MP3 files encoded with Layer 1/2.

files, “CANNOT PLAY” appears.

– WMA files encoded in lossless, professional, and

• This unit can show Tag (Version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3, or

voice format.

2.4) for MP3 files and for WMA files.

– WMA files not based on Windows Media® Audio.

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

conditions below:

Ejecting a disc or removing a USB device

– Bit rate of MP3: 32 kbps — 320 kbps

– Sampling frequency of MP3:

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

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

it is automatically inserted into the loading slot again

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

to protect it from dust.

– Bit rate of WMA: 32 kbps — 320 kbps

• After ejecting a disc or removing a USB device,

– Sampling frequency of WMA: 22.05 kHz, 32 kHz,

“NO DISC” or “NO USB“ appears and you cannot

44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

operate some of the buttons. Insert another disc,

• This unit can play back MP3 files recorded in VBR

reattach a USB device, or press SRC to select another

(variable bit rate).

playback source.

• The maximum number of characters for:

– Folder names : 32 characters

Menu operations

– File names : 32 characters

• If you change the “AMP GAIN” setting from

– MP3 Tag : 64 characters

“HIGH POWER” to “LOW POWER” while

– WMA Tag : 32 characters

the volume level is set higher than “VOLUME 30,”

• This unit can recognize a total of 5 000 files, 255

the unit automatically changes the volume level to

folders (255 files per folder including folder without

“VOLUME 30.”

unsupported files), and of 8 hierarchies.

• This unit does not support SD card reader.

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