JVC KD-SC402: More about this unit

To keep discs clean

More about this unit

A dirty disc may not play correctly.

If a disc does become dirty, wipe it with

Basic operations

a soft cloth in a straight line from center

Turning on the power

to edge.

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• Do not use any solvent (for example, conventional

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

record cleaner, spray, thinner, benzine, etc.) to clean

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

discs.

Turning off the power

To play new discs

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

New discs may have some rough spots

play will start from where playback has been stopped

around the inner and outer edges. If

previously, next time you turn on the power.

such a disc is used, this unit may reject

the disc.

Tuner operations

To remove these rough spots, rub the edges with a

Storing stations in memory

pencil or ball-point pen, etc.

• During SSM search...

– All previously stored stations are erased and

Do not use the following discs:

stations are stored newly.

– Received stations are preset in No. 1 (lowest

Warped disc

frequency) to No. 6 (highest frequency).

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

be automatically tuned in.

Sticker

Sticker residue

• When storing a station manually, the previously

preset station is erased when a new station is stored

in the same preset number.

Stick-on label

FM RDS operations

• Network-Tracking Reception requires two types of

Unusual shape

RDS signals—PI (Programme Identification) and AF

(Alternative Frequency) to work correctly. Without

receiving these data correctly, Network-Tracking

Single CD (8 cm disc)

Reception will not operate correctly.

• If a Traffic Announcement is received by TA Standby

Reception, the volume level automatically changes to

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

than the preset level.

• When Alternative Frequency Reception is activated

(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 13.)

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• If you want to know more about RDS, visit

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

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

– Discs with stickers, labels, or protective seal stuck

to the surface.

– Discs on which labels can be directly printed by an

Disc operations

ink jet printer.

Caution for DualDisc playback

Using these discs under high temperatures or high

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

humidities may cause malfunctions or damage to the

with the “Compact Disc Digital Audio” standard.

unit.

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

this product may not be recommended.

Playing an MP3/WMA disc

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

General

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

• This unit has been designed to reproduce CDs/CD

the letter case—upper/lower).

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

• This unit can show the names of albums, artists

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

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

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

2.4) for MP3 files and for WMA files.

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

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

eject the disc.

other characters can be correctly displayed.

• While fast-forwarding or reversing on an MP3 or

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

WMA disc, you can only hear intermittent sounds.

conditions below:

– Bit rate: 8 kbps — 320 kbps

Playing a CD-R or CD-RW

– Sampling frequency:

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

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

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

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

which are first detected if a disc includes both audio

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

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

Joliet, Windows long file name

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

• The maximum number of characters for file/folder

unclosed sessions will be skipped while playing.

names vary among the disc format used (includes 4

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

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

this unit because of their disc characteristics, or for

– ISO 9660 Level 1: up to 12 characters

the following reasons:

– ISO 9660 Level 2: up to 31 characters

– Discs are dirty or scratched.

– Romeo: up to 128 characters

– Moisture condensation occurs on the lens inside

– Joliet: up to 64 characters

the unit.

– Windows long file name: up to 128 characters

– The pickup lens inside the unit is dirty.

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

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

folders, and of 8 hierarchies.

“Packet Write” method.

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

– There are improper recording conditions (missing

bit rate).

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

Files recorded in VBR have a discrepancy in elapsed

warped, etc.).

time display, and do not show the actual elapsed

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

time. Especially, after performing the search function,

reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than that of regular CDs.

this difference becomes noticeable.

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• This unit cannot play back the following files:

iPod operations

– MP3 files encoded with MP3i and MP3 PRO format.

• When you turn on this unit, the iPod is charged

– MP3 files encoded in an inappropriate format.

through this unit.

– MP3 files encoded with Layer 1/2.

• While the iPod is connected, all operations from the

– WMA files encoded with lossless, professional, and

iPod are disabled. Perform all operations from this

voice format.

unit.

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– WMA files which are not based upon Windows

• The text information may not be displayed correctly.

Media

Audio.

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– Some characters such as accented letters cannot be

– WMA files copy-protected with DRM.

shown correctly on the display.

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

– Depends on the condition of communication

etc.

between the iPod and the unit.

• The search function works but search speed is not

• If the text information includes more than 8

constant.

characters, it scrolls on the display (see also page 14).

This unit can display up to 40 characters.

Changing the source

• If you change the source, playback also stops

(without ejecting the disc).

Notice:

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

When operating an iPod, some operations may not

disc play starts from where it has been stopped

be performed correctly or as intended. In this case,

previously.

visit the following JVC web site: <http://www.jvc.

co.jp/english/car/support/ks-pd100/index.html>

Ejecting a disc

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

the disc is automatically inserted again into the

loading slot to protect it from dust.

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

cannot operate some of the buttons. Insert another

disc or press SRC to select another playback source.

General settings—PSM

• If you change the “AMP GAIN” setting from

“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.”

DAB tuner operations

• Only primary DAB services can be presetted even

when you store a secondary service.

• A previously preset DAB service is erased when a new

DAB service is stored in the same preset number.

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