JVC Car Stereo System KD G396 User Manual

CD RECEIVER  
KD-G396/KD-G395/KD-G245  
KD-G396/KD-G395/KD-G245  
For canceling the display demonstration, see page 6.  
For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.  
INSTRUCTIONS  
GET0486-001A  
[U/UH]  
How to use the M MODE button  
CONTENTS  
If you press M MODE, the unit goes into functions mode,  
then the number buttons and 5/buttons will work  
as different function buttons.  
Control panel —  
KD-G396/KD-G395/KD-G245.................. 4  
Ex.: When number button 2 works as  
MO (monaural) button.  
Remote controller — RM-RK50........... 5  
Getting started................................ 6  
Basic operations...................................................  
6
Radio operations ............................. 7  
Disc operations................................ 8  
To use these buttons for their original functions  
again after pressing M MODE, wait for 5 seconds  
without pressing any of these buttons until the  
functions mode is cleared, or press M MODE again.  
Playing a disc in the unit .....................................  
8
Sound adjustments.......................... 10  
Other external component  
operations ................................... 11  
General settings — PSM .................. 11  
Maintenance ................................... 13  
More about this unit ........................ 14  
Troubleshooting.............................. 16  
Specifications.................................. 17  
Detaching the control panel  
For safety...  
Attaching the control panel  
• Do not raise the volume level too much, as this will  
block outside sounds, making driving dangerous.  
• Stop the car before performing any complicated  
operations.  
Temperature inside the car...  
If you have parked the car for a long time in hot or cold  
weather, wait until the temperature in the car becomes  
normal before operating the unit.  
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Control panel —  
KD-G396/KD-G395/KD-G245  
Parts identification  
Display window  
1 5 (up) / (down) buttons  
2 0 (eject) button  
; RND (random) button  
a AUX (auxiliary) input jack  
3
(standby/on attenuator) button  
s KD-G396/KD-G395: Disc information indicators—  
TAG (Tag information), (track/file), (folder)  
d DISC indicator  
4 KD-G396/KD-G395: Remote sensor  
DO NOT expose the remote sensor to strong light  
(direct sunlight or artificial lighting).  
5 Loading slot  
f Playback mode / item indicators—RND (random),  
(disc), KD-G396/KD-G395:  
RPT (repeat)  
(folder),  
6 Display window  
7 EQ (equalizer) button  
8 DISP (display) button  
g Tuner reception indicators—MO (monaural),  
ST (stereo)  
9
(control panel release) button  
h LOUD (loudness) indicator  
j EQ (equalizer) indicator  
k Tr (track) indicator  
l Source display / Track number / Folder number /  
Volume level indicator / Time countdown indicator  
/ Main display  
p SRC (source) button  
q 4 / ¢ buttons  
w Control dial  
e BAND button  
r SEL (select) button  
t M MODE button  
z Sound mode (iEQ: intelligent equalizer)  
indicators—JAZZ, ROCK, HIP HOP, CLASSIC, POPS,  
USER  
y MO (monaural) button  
u SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) button  
i Number buttons  
o RPT (repeat) button  
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Main elements and features  
Remote controller —  
RM-RK50  
RM-RK50 is supplied only for KD-G396/KD-G395.  
Installing the lithium coin battery  
(CR2025)  
1
(standby/on/attenuator) button  
• Turns the power on if pressed briefly or  
attenuates the sound when the power is on.  
• Turns the power off if pressed and held.  
Aim the remote controller directly at the remote  
sensor on the unit. Make sure there is no obstacle  
in between.  
2 5 U (up) / D (down) buttons  
• Changes the FM/AM bands with 5 U.  
• Changes the preset stations with D .  
• Changes the folder of the MP3/WMA discs.  
3 VOL – / VOL + buttons  
• Adjusts the volume level.  
4 SOUND button  
• Selects the sound mode (iEQ: intelligent  
equalizer).  
5 SOURCE button  
Warning:  
• Do not install any battery other than CR2025 or  
its equivalent; otherwise, it may explode.  
• Do not leave the remote controller in a place  
(such as the dashboard) exposed to direct  
sunlight for a long time; otherwise, it may  
explode.  
• Store the battery in a place where children  
cannot reach to avoid the risk of accidents.  
• To prevent the battery from over-heating,  
cracking, or starting a fire:  
• Selects the source.  
6 2 R (reverse) / F (forward) 3 buttons  
• Searches for stations if pressed briefly.  
• Fast-forwards or reverses the track if pressed and  
held.  
– Do not recharge, short, disassemble, heat the  
battery, or dispose of it in a fire.  
– Do not leave the battery with other metallic  
materials.  
• Changes the track if pressed briefly.  
– Do not poke the battery with tweezers or similar  
tools.  
– Wrap the battery with tape and insulate when  
throwing away or saving it.  
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Basic settings  
Getting started  
• See also “General settings — PSM” on pages 11 and  
12.  
Basic operations  
~ Turn on the power.  
1
2
Ÿ
1 Canceling the display demonstrations  
Select “DEMO,” then “DEMO OFF.”  
2 Setting the clock  
* You cannot select “CD” as the playback source if  
there is no disc in the unit.  
Select “CLOCK H” (hour), then adjust the hour.  
Select “CLOCK M” (minute), then adjust the  
minute.  
! For FM/AM tuner  
3 Finish the procedure.  
Adjust the volume.  
To check the current clock time while the  
power is turned off  
Volume level appears.  
Clock time is shown on the display for  
about 5 seconds. See also page 12.  
@ Adjust the sound as you want. (See  
page 10.)  
To drop the volume in a  
moment (ATT)  
To restore the sound, press the  
button again.  
To turn off the power  
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Storing stations in memory  
Radio operations  
You can preset six stations for each band.  
~
Ÿ
FM station automatic presetting—  
SSM (Strong-station Sequential  
Memory)  
Lights up when receiving an FM stereo  
broadcast with sufficient signal strength.  
1 Select the FM band (FM1 – FM3) you want to  
store into.  
2
3
! Start searching for a station.  
When a station is received,  
searching stops.  
To stop searching, press the  
same button again.  
“SSM” flashes, then disappears when automatic  
presetting is over.  
To tune in to a station manually  
In step ! above...  
1
Local FM stations with the strongest signals are  
searched and stored automatically in the FM band.  
Manual presetting  
Ex.: Storing the FM station of 92.5 MHz into preset  
number 4 of the FM1 band.  
2 Select a desired station frequency.  
1
2
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to  
receive  
3
Lights up when monaural mode is activated.  
Preset number flashes for a while.  
Reception improves, but the stereo effect will be lost.  
To restore the stereo effect, repeat the same  
procedure. “MONO OFF” appears and the MO indicator  
goes off.  
7
To fast-forward or reverse the track  
To go to the next or previous track  
Listening to a preset station  
1
2 Select the preset station (1 – 6) you want.  
or  
To go to the next or previous folder (for MP3/  
WMA discs in KD-G396/KD-G395)  
To check the other information while  
listening to an FM or AM station  
To locate a particular track (for CD) or folder  
(for MP3/WMA discs in KD-G396/KD-G395)  
directly  
Clock Ô Frequency  
To select a number from 01 – 06:  
Disc operations  
Playing a disc in the unit  
To select a number from 07 – 12:  
~ Turn on the power.  
• To use direct folder access on MP3/WMA discs, it  
is required that folders are assigned with 2-digit  
numbers at the beginning of their folder names—  
01, 02, 03, and so on.  
Ÿ
To select a particular track in a folder  
(for MP3/WMA disc):  
All tracks will be played repeatedly until you  
change the source or eject the disc.  
To stop play and eject the disc  
• Press SRC to listen to another  
playback source.  
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While playing an MP3 or a WMA track  
(for KD-G396/KD-G395)  
Other main functions  
Skipping tracks quickly during play  
• KD-G396/KD-G395: For MP3 or WMA discs, you can  
skip tracks within the same folder  
Ex.: To select track 32 while playing tracks whose  
number is a single digit (1 to 9)  
When “TAG DISP” is set to “TAG ON”  
(see page 12)  
A = Album name/performer (folder  
name*2) [  
name*2) [  
beginning)  
] = Track title (file  
] = B = (back to the  
1
2
When “TAG DISP” is set to “TAG OFF”  
A = Folder name [ ] = File name  
[
] = B = (back to the beginning)  
Each time you press the button, you can skip 10  
tracks.  
A
B
: Clock with the current track number  
: The elapsed playing time with the current track  
number  
• After the last track, the first track will be selected  
and vice versa.  
[ ] : Corresponding indicator lights up on the display  
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*1 If the current disc is an audio CD, “NO NAME” appears.  
*2 If an MP3/WMA file does not have Tag information,  
folder name and file name appear. In this case, the  
TAG indicator will not light up.  
Prohibiting disc ejection  
You can lock a disc in the loading slot.  
Selecting the playback modes  
You can use only one of the following playback modes  
at a time.  
1
To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same  
procedure.  
2 Select your desired playback mode.  
Changing the display information  
7 Repeat play  
Mode  
TRK RPT : The current track. [  
FLDR RPT * : All tracks of the current folder.  
Plays repeatedly  
]
While playing an audio CD or CD Text  
[
]
A = Disc title/performer*1 = Track  
title*1 [ ] = B = (back to the beginning)  
RPT OFF  
: Cancels.  
Continued on the next page  
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7 Random play  
Adjusting the sound  
You can adjust the sound characteristics to your  
preference.  
Mode  
Plays at random  
FLDR RND * : All tracks of the current folder,  
then the tracks of the next folder  
1
2
and so on. [  
]
ALL RND : All tracks of the current disc.  
[
]
RND OFF : Cancels.  
* KD-G396/KD-G395: Only while playing an MP3 or  
a WMA disc.  
[ ] : Corresponding indicator lights up on the  
display  
Indication, [Range]  
BAS *1 (bass), [–06 to +06]  
Adjust the bass.  
Sound adjustments  
You can select a preset sound mode suitable to the  
MID *1 (mid-range), [–06 to +06]  
Adjust the mid-range frequencies sound level.  
music genre (iEQ: intelligent equalizer).  
TRE *1 (treble), [–06 to +06]  
Adjust the treble.  
FAD *2 (fader), [R06 to F06]  
Adjust the front and rear speaker balance.  
Preset values  
BAS MID TRE LOUD  
Indication (For)  
BAL (balance), [L06 to R06]  
Adjust the left and right speaker balance.  
USER  
(Flat sound)  
LOUD *3 (loudness), [LOUD ON or LOUD OFF]  
Boost low and high frequencies to produce a  
well-balanced sound at a low volume level.  
00  
00  
00  
OFF  
ROCK  
(Rock or disco music)  
+03 00 +02 OFF  
+01 00 +03 OFF  
+02 +01 +02 OFF  
+04 –02 +01 OFF  
+03 00 +03 OFF  
VOL (volume), [00 to 50 or 00 to 30] *4  
Adjust the volume.  
CLASSIC  
(Classical music)  
POPS  
(Light music)  
*1 When you adjust the bass, mid-range, or treble, the  
adjustment you have made is stored for the currently  
selected sound mode (iEQ) including “USER.”  
*2 If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader  
level to “00.”  
*3 The adjustment made (LOUD ON/LOUD OFF) will be  
applied to all sound modes.  
*4 Depending on the amplifier gain control setting. (See  
page 12 for details.)  
HIP HOP  
(Funk or rap music)  
JAZZ  
(Jazz music)  
BAS: Bass; MID: Mid-range; TRE: Treble; LOUD: Loudness  
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Other external component  
operations  
General settings — PSM  
You can change PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) items  
listed in the table on page 12.  
You can connect an external component to the  
AUX (auxiliary) input jack on the control panel.  
1
2 Select a PSM item.  
Portable audio player, etc  
3 Adjust the PSM item selected.  
Stereo mini plug  
(not supplied)  
~
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust other PSM  
Ÿ Turn on the connected component and  
items if necessary.  
start playing the source.  
! Adjust the volume.  
5 Finish the procedure.  
Adjust the sound as you want. (See  
page 10.)  
To check the other information while  
listening to an external component  
Clock Ô AUX IN  
Continued on the next page  
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Indications  
Item  
Selectable settings, [reference page]  
(
: Initial)  
DEMO  
Display demonstration  
DEMO ON  
: The display demonstration will be activated automatically if no  
operation is done for about 20 seconds, [6].  
DEMO OFF : Cancels.  
CLK DISP *1  
Clock display  
ON  
:
The clock time is shown on the display at all times when the power  
is turned off  
.
OFF  
: Cancels; pressing DISP will show the clock time for about 5 seconds  
when the power is turned off, [6].  
CLOCK H  
1 – 12  
[Initial: 1 (1:00)], [6]  
Hour adjustment  
CLOCK M  
00 – 59  
[Initial: 00 (1:00)], [6]  
Minute adjustment  
DIMMER  
Dimmer  
ON  
OFF  
: Dims the display and button illumination.  
: Cancels.  
SCROLL *2  
Scroll  
ONCE  
AUTO  
OFF  
: Scrolls the displayed information once.  
: Repeats scrolling (at 5-second intervals).  
: Cancels.  
• Pressing DISP for more than one second can scroll the display  
regardless of the setting.  
AUX ADJ  
Auxiliary input level  
adjustment  
A.ADJ 00  
– A.ADJ 05  
: Adjust the auxiliary input level to avoid the sudden increase of the  
output level when changing the source from external component  
connected to the AUX input jack on the control panel.  
TAG DISP *3  
Tag display  
TAG ON  
TAG OFF  
: Shows the Tag information while playing MP3/WMA tracks, [9].  
: Cancels.  
AMP GAIN  
Amplifier gain control  
LOW PWR  
: VOL 00 – VOL 30 (Select this if the maximum power of the speaker  
is less than 50 W to avoid damaging the speaker.)  
HIGH PWR : VOL 00 – VOL 50  
*1 If the power supply is not interrupted by turning off the ignition key of your car, it is recommended to select “OFF”  
that you save the car’s battery.  
*2 Some characters or symbols will not be shown correctly (or will be blanked) on the display.  
*3 For KD-G396/KD-G395.  
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To keep discs clean  
Maintenance  
A dirty disc may not play correctly.  
If a disc does become dirty, wipe it with  
a soft cloth in a straight line from center  
to edge.  
• Do not use any solvents (for example, conventional  
record cleaner, spray, thinner, benzine, etc.) to clean  
discs.  
How to clean the connectors  
Frequent detachment will deteriorate the connectors.  
To minimize this possibility, periodically wipe the  
connectors with a cotton swab or cloth moistened with  
alcohol, being careful not to damage the connectors.  
To play new discs  
New discs may have some rough spots  
around the inner and outer edges. If  
such a disc is used, this unit may reject  
the disc.  
Connectors  
To remove these rough spots, rub the edges with a  
pencil or ball-point pen, etc.  
Moisture condensation  
Moisture may condense on the lens inside the unit in  
the following cases:  
• After starting the heater in the car.  
• If it becomes very humid inside the car.  
Should this occur, the unit may malfunction. In this  
case, eject the disc and leave the unit turned on for a  
few hours until the moisture has evaporated.  
Do not use the following discs:  
Single CD (8 cm disc)  
Warped disc  
How to handle discs  
Sticker and  
sticker residue  
Stick-on label  
When removing a disc from its  
case, press down the center holder  
of the case and lift the disc out,  
holding it by the edges.  
• Always hold the disc by the edges. Do not touch its  
recording surface.  
Center holder  
C-thru Disc (semi-  
transparent disc)  
Unusual shape  
When storing a disc in its case, gently insert the  
disc around the center holder (with the printed surface  
facing up).  
Transparent or semi-transparent  
parts on its recording area  
• Make sure to store discs in cases after use.  
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• KD-G396/KD-G395: MP3 and WMA “tracks” (words  
“file” and “track” are used interchangeably) are  
recorded in “folders.”  
• KD-G396/KD-G395: While fast-forwarding or  
reversing on an MP3 or WMA disc, you can only hear  
intermittent sounds.  
More about this unit  
Basic operations  
Turning on the power  
• By pressing SRC on the unit, you can also turn on the  
power. If the source is ready, playback also starts.  
Playing a CD-R or CD-RW  
• Use only “finalized” CD-Rs or CD-RWs.  
• KD-G396/KD-G395 can only play back files of the  
same type as those which are detected first if a disc  
includes both audio CD (CD-DA) files and MP3/WMA  
files.  
Turning off the power  
• If you turn off the power while listening to a disc,  
disc play will start from where it had been stopped  
previously next time you turn on the power.  
• 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  
this unit because of their disc characteristics, or for  
the following reasons:  
– Discs are dirty or scratched.  
– Moisture condensation has occurred on the lens  
inside the unit.  
Tuner operations  
Storing stations in memory  
• During SSM search...  
– All previously stored stations are erased and the  
stations are stored anew.  
– Received stations are preset in No. 1 (lowest  
frequency) to No. 6 (highest frequency).  
– When SSM is over, the station stored in No. 1 will  
be automatically tuned in.  
– The pickup lens inside the unit is dirty.  
– The files on the CD-R/CD-RW are written using the  
“Packet Write” method.  
– There are improper recording conditions (missing  
data, etc.) or media conditions (stained, scratched,  
warped, etc.).  
• When storing a station manually, the previously  
preset station is erased when a new station is stored  
in the same preset number.  
• CD-RWs may require a longer readout time since the  
reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than that of regular  
CDs.  
• Do not use the following CD-Rs or CD-RWs:  
– Discs with stickers, labels, or protective seal stuck  
to the surface.  
– Discs on which labels can be directly printed by an  
ink jet printer.  
Using these discs under high temperature or high  
humidity may cause malfunctions or damage to the  
unit.  
Disc operations  
Caution for DualDisc playback  
• The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not comply  
with the “Compact Disc Digital Audio” standard.  
Therefore, the use of Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on  
this product may not be recommended.  
General  
• This unit has been designed to reproduce  
CDs/CD Texts, and CD-Rs (Recordable)/CD-RWs  
(Rewritable) in audio CD (CD-DA) formats. KD-G396/  
KD-G395 can also play back CD-Rs/CD-RWs in MP3/  
WMA formats.  
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• The search function works but search speed is not  
constant.  
KD-G396/KD-G395: Playing an MP3/WMA  
disc  
• This unit can play back MP3/WMA files with the  
extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> (regardless of  
the letter case—upper/lower).  
• This unit can show the names of albums, artists  
(performer), and Tag (Version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3, or  
2.4) for MP3 files and for WMA files.  
• This unit can display only one-byte characters. No  
other characters can be correctly displayed.  
• This unit can play back MP3/WMA files meeting the  
conditions below:  
Changing the source  
• If you change the source, playback also stops  
(without ejecting the disc).  
Next time you select “CD” for the playback source,  
disc play starts from where it has been stopped  
previously.  
Ejecting a disc  
• If the ejected disc is not removed within 15 seconds,  
it is automatically inserted into the loading slot again  
to protect it from dust.  
– Bit rate: 8 kbps — 320 kbps  
– Sampling frequency:  
48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz (for MPEG-1)  
24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 16 kHz (for MPEG-2)  
– Disc format: ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2, Romeo,  
Joliet, Windows long file name  
• 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.  
• The maximum number of characters for file/folder  
names vary depending on the disc format used  
(includes 4 extension characters—<.mp3> or  
<.wma>).  
– ISO 9660 Level 1: up to 12 characters  
– ISO 9660 Level 2: up to 31 characters  
– Romeo: up to 64 characters  
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.”  
– Joliet: up to 32 characters  
– Windows long file name: up to 126 characters  
• This unit can recognize a total of 512 files, 200  
folders, and 8 hierarchical levels.  
• This unit can play back files recorded in VBR (variable  
bit rate).  
Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered  
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation  
in the United States and/or other countries.  
Files recorded in VBR have a discrepancy in the  
elapsed time display, and do not show the actual  
elapsed time. In particular, this difference becomes  
noticeable after performing the search function.  
• This unit cannot play back the following files:  
– MP3 files encoded in MP3i and MP3 PRO format.  
– MP3 files encoded in an inappropriate format.  
– MP3 files encoded with Layer 1/2.  
– WMA files encoded in lossless, professional, and  
voice format.  
– WMA files not based on Windows Media® Audio.  
– WMA files copy-protected with DRM.  
– Files which have data such as WAVE, ATRAC3, etc.  
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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.  
• The unit does not work at all.  
Reset the unit (see page 2).  
Store stations manually.  
• SSM automatic presetting does not work.  
• Static noise while listening to the radio.  
• Disc cannot be played back.  
Connect the antenna firmly.  
Insert the disc correctly.  
• CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back.  
• Tracks on the CD-R/CD-RW cannot be  
skipped.  
• Insert a finalized CD-R/CD-RW.  
Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW with the component which you  
used for recording.  
• Disc can neither be played back nor ejected. • Unlock the disc (see page 9).  
• Eject the disc forcibly (see page 2).  
• 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.  
• “PLEASE” and ”EJECT” appear alternately 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 a 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  
Do not use too many hierarchical levels and folders.  
(“READING” keeps flashing on the display).  
• Tracks are not played back in the order you  
have intended.  
The playback order is determined when the files are  
recorded.  
• The elapsed playing time is not correct.  
This sometimes occurs during playback. This is caused by  
how the tracks are recorded on the disc.  
• The correct characters are not displayed (e.g. This unit can only display alphabets (upper case),  
album name). numbers, and a limited number of symbols.  
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Specifications  
AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION  
CD PLAYER SECTION  
Maximum Power Output:  
Type:  
Compact disc player  
Front/Rear:  
50 W per channel  
Signal Detection  
System:  
Non-contact optical pickup  
(semiconductor laser)  
Continuous Power Output (RMS):  
Number of Channels: 2 channels (stereo)  
Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20 000 Hz  
Front/Rear:  
19 W per channel into 4 Ω,  
40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more  
than 0.8% total harmonic  
distortion.  
Dynamic Range:  
93 dB  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 98 dB  
Load Impedance:  
Tone Control Range:  
Bass:  
4 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω allowance)  
Wow and Flutter:  
Less than measurable limit  
For KD-G396/KD-G395:  
12 dB at 60 Hz  
12 dB at 1 kHz  
12 dB at 7.5 kHz  
MP3 Decoding Format: (MPEG1/2 Audio Layer 3)  
Mid-range:  
Treble:  
Max. Bit Rate:  
320 kbps  
WMA (Windows Media® Audio) Decoding Format:  
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70 dB  
For KD-G396/KD-G395:  
Max. Bit Rate:  
192 kbps  
GENERAL  
Power Requirement:  
Line-Out Level/  
Impedance:  
2.5 V/20 kΩ load (full scale)  
Operating Voltage: DC 14.4 V  
(11 V to 16 V allowance)  
Negative ground  
Output Impedance: 1 kΩ  
Other Terminal:  
AUX (auxiliary) input jack  
Grounding System:  
Allowable Operating 0°C to +40°C  
Temperature:  
TUNER SECTION  
Frequency Range:  
FM:  
Dimensions (W × H × D): (approx.)  
87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz  
531 kHz to 1 602 kHz  
Installation Size:  
Panel Size:  
182 mm × 52 mm × 160 mm  
AM:  
188 mm × 58 mm × 5 mm  
FM Tuner  
Usable Sensitivity:  
Mass:  
1.3 kg (excluding accessories)  
11.3 dBf (1.0 μV/75 Ω)  
16.3 dBf (1.8 μV/75 Ω)  
Design and specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
50 dB Quieting  
Sensitivity:  
Alternate Channel  
65 dB  
Selectivity (400 kHz):  
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 15 000 Hz  
Stereo Separation:  
30 dB  
AM Tuner  
Sensitivity/Selectivity: 20 μV/35 dB  
17  
Having TROUBLE with operation?  
Please reset your unit  
Refer to page of How to reset your unit  
EN, TH  
© 2007 Victor Company of Japan, Limited  
0807DTSMDTJEIN  
KD-G396/KD-G395/KD-G245  
Installation/Connection Manual  
°“√μ¥μß/§¡Õ°“√μ¥μß  
0807DTSMDTJEIN  
EN, TH  
© 2007 Victor Company of Japan, Limited  
GET0486-006A  
[U/UH]  
ENGLISH  
‰∑¬  
This unit is designed to operate on 12 V DC, NEGATIVE ground electrical systems. If your vehicle does  
ÿ¥ª√–°Õ∫π‰¥√∫°“√ÕÕ°·∫∫¡“‡æÕ„™ß“π°∫√–∫∫ °√–· ‰øø“ “¬¥π¢«≈∫°√–· μ√ß 12 ‚«≈∑ À“°√∂¬πμ¢Õߧÿ≥‰¡‰  
¥„™√–∫∫π μÕß„™‡§√Õß·ª≈ß°√–· ‰ø™«¬ ´ß “¡“√∂À“´Õ‰¥®“°√“π¢“¬‡§√Õ߇ ¬ß√∂¬πμ JVC  
not have this system, a voltage inverter is required, which can be purchased at JVC car audio dealers.  
§”‡μÕπ  
WARNINGS  
To prevent short circuits, we recommend that you disconnect the battery’s negative terminal and make all  
electrical connections before installing the unit.  
‡æÕªÕß°π°“√‡°¥‰øø“≈¥«ß®√¢Õ·π–π”„Àª≈¥¢«·∫μ‡μÕ√≈∫ÕÕ°·≈«®ßμÕ “¬‰ø°Õπμ¥μ߇§√Õß  
μ√«® Õ∫„À·π„®«“‰¥‡¥π “¬¥πμÕ√–À«“߇§√Õß°∫μ«∂ß √∂¬πμ„À¡·≈«À≈ß®“°μ¥μß  
Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s chassis again after installation.  
À¡“¬‡Àμ:  
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Notes:  
„™æ°¥®”‡æ“–·∑πø« À“°ø« ¢“¥∫Õ¬ „Àª√°…“√“ π¢“¬‡§√Õ߇ ¬ß√∂¬πμ JVC  
Replace the fuse with one of the specified rating. If the fuse blows frequently, consult your JVC car audio  
dealer.  
It is recommended to connect to the speakers with maximum power of more than 50 W (both at  
the rear and at the front, with an impedance of 4 Ω to 8 Ω). If the maximum power is less than  
50 W, change “AMP GAIN” setting to prevent the speakers from being damaged (see page 12 of the  
INSTRUCTIONS).  
¢Õ·π–π”„ÀμÕ≈”‚æß ∑¡°”≈ߢ∫ ß  
ÿ
∂“°”≈ߢ∫μ”°«“ 50 W „À‡ª≈¬π§“ “AMP GAIN” ‡æÕªÕß°π‰¡„À≈”‚æß™”√  
ÿ
°“√ªÕß°π°“√≈¥«ß®√ ®–μÕßæ㛮 “¬μ–°« ˉ¡Ë„™·≈«¥«¬‡∑ ªæ𠓬‰ø  
·ºπ√–∫“¬§«“¡√Õπ®–√Õπ¡“°À≈ß®“°„™ √–¡¥√–«ßÕ¬“‰ª ¡º ‡¡Õ∂Õ¥™ÿ¥ª√–°Õ∫π  
To prevent short-circuit, cover the terminals of the UNUSED leads with insulating tape.  
The heat sink becomes very hot after use. Be careful not to touch it when removing this unit.  
Heat sink / ·ºπ√–∫“¬§«“¡√Õπ  
PRECAUTIONS on power supply and speaker connections:  
¢Õ§«√√–«ß ”À√∫°“√μÕ·À≈ß®“¬°”≈ß·≈–≈”‚æß:  
DO NOT connect the speaker leads of the power cord to the car battery; otherwise, the unit  
will be seriously damaged.  
Õ¬“μÕ “¬μ–°«‡§‡∫≈°”≈ߢÕß≈”‚æ߇¢“°∫·∫μ‡μÕ√√∂¬πμ ¡©–ππ ™ÿ  
°Õπ∑®–μÕ “¬μ–°«‡§‡∫≈°”≈ߢÕß≈”‚æ߇¢“°∫≈”‚æß „Àμ√«® Õ∫°“√‡¥π “¬‰ø≈”‚æß„π√∂¢Õߧ  
ÿ
BEFORE connecting the speaker leads of the power cord to the speakers, check the speaker wiring in  
your car.  
Parts list for installation and connection  
The following parts are provided for this unit. If any item is missing, consult your JVC car audio dealer  
immediately.  
√“¬°“√ «πª√–°Õ∫ ”À√∫μ¥μß·≈–‡™Õ¡μÕ°π  
«πª√–°Õ∫μÕ‰ªπ„À¡“°∫™¥ÿ ª√–°Õ∫π À“°¡ ß„¥‰¡§√∫ °√ÿ≥“ª√°…“μ«·∑π®”À𓬇§√Õ߇ ¬ßμ¥√∂¬πμ JVC ‚¥¬∑π∑  
A / B  
C
D
Hard case (for KD-G396/KD-G395)/Control panel  
Sleeve  
Trim plate  
≈ß∫√√® ( ”À√∫ KD-G396 À√Õ KD-G395)/À𓪥  
ÿ
ª≈Õ°À  
ÿ
·ºπ‚≈À–¢Õ∫·μß  
E
F
G
H
Power cord  
“¬‡§‡∫≈°”≈ß  
Washer (ø5)  
ª√–‡°π«ß·À«π (ø5)  
Lock nut (M5)  
πÕμ≈Õ§ (M5)  
Mounting bolt  
(M4 × 5 mm; M5 × 15 mm)  
≈°μ¥  
(M4 × 5 ¡¡.; M5 × 15 ¡¡.)  
For KD-G396/KD-G395 / ”À√∫ KD-G396 À√Õ KD-G395  
I
J
K
L
Rubber cushion  
¬“ß°π°√–·∑°  
Handles  
§π∫ߧ∫  
Remote controller  
√‚¡μ§Õπ‚∑√≈  
Battery  
·∫μ‡μÕ√  
1
°“√μ¥μß  
(
°“√ª√–°Õ∫·ºßÀπ“ª∑¡‡¢“  
)
INSTALLATION (IN-DASH MOUNTING)  
The following illustration shows a typical installation. If you have any questions or require information  
regarding installation kits, consult your JVC car audio dealer or a company supplying kits.  
If you are not sure how to install this unit correctly, have it installed by a qualified technician.  
¿“æμ«Õ¬“ßμÕ‰ªπ· ¥ß∂ß°“√μ¥μß·∫∫∑«‰ª À“°§  
ÿ
ÿ
ÿ
¬ß√∂¬πμ JVC ¢Õß∑“πÀ√Õ∫√…  
ÿ¥ª√–°Õ∫ ∂“§ÿ≥‰¡·π„®«“μ¥μß™ÿ¥ª√–°Õ∫π∂°μÕßÀ√Õ‰¡ „ÀÀ“™“ߺ‡™¬«™“≠‡ªπºμ¥μß  
Do the required electrical connections.  
μÕ “¬‰øμ“¡∑°”À𥉫∑ßÀ¡¥  
For KD-G396/KD-G395 /  
”À√∫ KD-G396 À√Õ KD-G395  
Bend the appropriate tabs to hold the  
sleeve firmly in place.  
ßÕ·ºπ‡æÕ¬¥ª≈Õ°„ÀμÕ°π‡¢“∑  
Removing the unit  
Before removing the unit, release the rear section.  
°“√∂Õ¥™ÿ¥ª√–°Õ∫  
°Õπ®–∂Õ¥™ÿ¥ª√–°Õ∫ „Àª≈¥Àπ“μ¥ «π∑“¬°Õπ  
Insert the two handles, then pull them as  
illustrated so that the unit can be removed.  
„ §π∫ߧ2 Õπ≈ß„π√Õß ”À√∫„™æπ≈«¥¥ß¿“殓°ππ  
„À‡≈Õπ™  
ÿ¥ª√–°Õ∫ÕÕ°π¢≥–∑§Õ¬Ê¥ß§π∫ߧ∫∑ß Õß  
ÕπÕÕ°®“°°π  
When using the optional stay / ‡¡Õ„™μ«¬¥·∫∫‡≈Õ°‰¥  
When installing the unit without using the sleeve / ‡¡Õμ¥μß™  
ÿ
ÿ
In a Toyota car for example, first remove the car radio and install the unit in its place.  
μ«Õ¬“߇™π „π√∂¬πμ‚μ‚¬μ“ „À∂Õ¥«∑¬ÿμ¥√∂¬πμÕÕ°°Õπ ·≈«®ßμ¥μ߇§√Õßπ‡¢“·∑π∑  
Stay (option)  
쫬¥ (‡≈Õ°‰¥)  
Fire wall  
Flat type screws (M5 × 8 mm)*2  
°√À«‡√¬∫ (M5 × 8 ¡¡.)*2  
ºπß°π‰ø  
Dashboard  
·ºßÀπ“ª∑¡  
Bracket*2  
·∑π√Õß√∫*2  
Screw (option)  
°√ (‡≈Õ°‰¥)  
Flat type screws (M5 × 8 mm)*2  
°√À«‡√¬∫ (M5 × 8 ¡¡.)*2  
Pocket  
°–‡ª“–  
Bracket*2  
·∑π√Õß√∫*2  
Note  
: When installing the unit on the mounting bracket, make sure to use the 8 mm-long screws. If longer screws are  
used, they could damage the unit.  
Install the unit at an angle of less than 30˚.  
μ¥μß™ÿ¥ª√–°Õ∫∑¡ÿ¡μ”°«“ 30˚ Õß»“  
À¡“¬‡Àμ  
:
‡¡Õμ¥μß™¥ÿ ª√–°Õ∫≈ß„π·∑π√Õß√∫‰« „À„™ °√¬“«¢π“¥ 8 ¡¡. ∂“„™ °√¬“«°«“πÕ“®∑”„À™ÿ¥ª√–°Õ∫‡ ¬À“¬‰¥  
1
2
*
*
When you stand the unit, be careful not to damage the fuse on the rear.  
Not supplied for this unit.  
*1 ‡¡Õ§  
*2 ‰¡‰¥„À¡“°∫™  
ÿ≥μß™ÿ  
ÿ
2
ENGLISH  
‰∑¬  
°“√‡™Õ¡‚¥¬„øø“  
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS  
A
Typical connections / °“√‡™Õ¡μÕ·∫∫ª°μ  
Before connecting: Check the wiring in the vehicle carefully. Incorrect connection may cause serious  
damage to this unit.  
The leads of the power cord and those of the connector from the car body may be different in color.  
°Õ•∑”°“•‡™•Õ¡μÕ: μ•«®†Õ•°“•‡¥•†“¬‰ø„•••¬•μÕ¬“ß•–¡¥•–«Õ¬“„Àº¥æ•“¥„•°“•‡™•Õ¡μÕ™  
ÿ
ÿ
°“•‡™•Õ¡μÕº¥æ•“¥Õ“®∑”„À‡°¥§«“¡‡†¬À“¬•“¬·•ß°•™ÿ¥ª•–  
°Õ••‰¥“•μ–°«¢Õ߆“¬‰ø ·•–¢ÕßÕ  
ÿ
1 Connect the colored leads of the power cord in the order specified in the illustration below.  
2 Connect the antenna cord.  
1 μÕ “¬‰ø μ“¡≈”¥∫∑√–∫  
ÿ
2 ‡™Õ¡μÕ°∫“¬Õ“°“»  
3 Finally connect the wiring harness to the unit.  
3
ÿ¥∑“¬ μÕ «π§«∫§ÿ¡°“√‡¥π “¬‰ø‡¢“°∫™ÿ¥ª√–°Õ∫™ÿ¥π  
Line out (see diagram ) — only for KD-G396/KD-G395  
“¬ÕÕ° (¥·ºπ¿¡ ) ”À√∫ KD-G396 À√Õ KD-G395 ‡∑“ππ  
Rear ground terminal  
®ÿ¥‡™Õ¡μÕ “¬¥π¥“πÀ≈ß  
Antenna terminal  
15 A fuse  
ø« ¢π“¥ 15 A  
¢« “¬Õ“°“»  
Ignition switch  
«∑™®ÿ¥√–‡∫¥  
Black  
¥”  
To the metallic body or chassis of the car  
μÕ°∫‚§√ß‚≈À–À√Õ‡™ ´ ¢Õß√∂¬πμ  
Yellow *2  
‡À≈Õß *2  
To a live terminal in the fuse block connecting to the car battery  
(bypassing the ignition switch) (constant 12 V)  
μÕ°∫¢«∑¡°√–· ‰øø“„π·ºßø« ´ßμÕ°∫·∫μ‡μÕ√√∂¬πμ  
( ‚¥¬‰¡μÕß„™ «∑™®ÿ¥√–‡∫¥) (12 ‚«≈∑§ß∑)  
Fuse block  
·ºßø«  
Red  
·¥ß  
To an accessory terminal in the fuse block  
μÕ°∫¢« «πª√–°Õ∫„π·ºßø«  
Blue  
»ø“  
To the automatic antenna if any (250 mA max.)  
‡ “Õ“°“»‰øø“Õμ‚π¡μ À“°¡ (¢π“¥ ß ¥ 250 mA)  
Blue with white stripe  
π”‡ßπ≈“¬¢“«  
To the remote lead of other equipment (200 mA max.) — only for KD-G396/KD-G395  
μÕ‡¢“°∫Õª°√≥Õπ (¢π“¥ ß ¥ 200 mA) ”À√∫ KD-G396 À√Õ KD-G395 ‡∑“ππ  
White with black stripe  
White  
Gray with black stripe  
Gray  
Green with black stripe  
Green  
Purple with black stripe  
Purple  
¢“«·∂∫¥”  
¢“«  
‡∑“·∂∫¥”  
‡∑“  
‡¢¬«·∂∫¥”  
‡¢¬«  
¡«ß·∂∫¥”  
¡«ß  
Right speaker (front)  
Left speaker (rear)  
Right speaker (rear)  
Left speaker (front)  
≈”‚æߢ«“ (Àπ“)  
≈”‚æß´“¬ (À≈ß)  
≈”‚æߢ«“ (À≈ß)  
≈”‚æß´“¬ (Àπ“)  
1
2
1
*
*
Not supplied for this unit.  
*
*
‰¡‰¥„À¡“°∫™ÿ¥ª√–°Õ∫π  
2
Before checking the operation of this unit prior to installation, this lead must be connected, otherwise the power  
cannot be turned on.  
°Õπ°“√μ√«® Õ∫°“√∑”ß“π¢Õß™  
ÿ¥ª√–°Õ∫π°Õπ∑®–μ¥μß μÕßμÕ “¬μ–°«π°Õπ  
¡©–ππ®–‰¡ “¡“√∂‡ª¥‡§√Õ߉¥  
3
Connecting the external amplifier (only for KD-G396/KD-G395) / °“√‡™Õ¡μÕ‡§√Õߢ¬“¬‡ ¬ß¿“¬πÕ° ( ”À√∫ KD-G396 À√Õ KD-G395 ‡∑“ππ)  
B
You can connect an amplifier to upgrade your car stereo system.  
• Connect the remote lead (blue with white stripe) to the remote lead of the other equipment so that it  
can be controlled through this unit.  
§ÿ≥ “¡“√∂μÕ°∫·Õ¡æ≈ø“¬‡ÕÕ√ ‡æՇ桧ÿ≥ ¿“æ‡ ¬ß„À°∫√–∫∫ ‡μÕ√‚Õ¢Õß√∂¬πμ  
μÕ “¬μ–°«√–¬–‰°≈ ( π”‡ßπ≈“¬¢“«) ‡¢“°∫ “¬μ–°«√–¬–‰°≈¢ÕßÕªÿ °√≥Õπ Ê ‡æÕ®– “¡“√∂§«∫§ÿ¡‚¥¬™ÿ¥ª√–  
°Õ∫π‰¥  
Disconnect the speakers from this unit, connect them to the amplifier. Leave the speaker  
leads of this unit unused.  
∂Õ¥≈”‚æßÕÕ°®“°™  
ÿ
¥ª√–°Õ∫π‰«  
Remote lead  
Y-connector (not supplied for this unit)  
“¬μ–°«•–¬–‰°•  
¢ÕμÕ√ªμ« Y ( ‰¡‰¥„À¡“°∫™ÿ¥ª√–°Õ∫π)  
Remote lead (blue with white stripe)  
“¬μ–°«•–¬–‰°• ( π”‡ßπ≈“¬¢“«)  
To the remote lead of other equipment or automatic antenna if any  
μÕ “¬°∫Õÿª°√≥ÕπÀ√Õ‡ “Õ“°“»Õμ‚π¡μ∂“¡  
Rear speakers  
JVC Amplifier  
‡§√Õߢ¬“¬‡ ¬ß JVC  
≈”‚æßÀ≈ß  
Signal cord (not supplied for this unit)  
“¬‡§‡∫≈ ≠≠“≥ ( ‰¡‰¥„À¡“°∫™ÿ¥ª√–°Õ∫π)  
Front speakers  
≈”‚æßÀπ“  
3
3
*
Firmly attach the ground wire to the metallic body or to the chassis of the car—to the place uncoated with  
paint (if coated with paint, remove the paint before attaching the wire). Failure to do so may cause damage to  
the unit.  
*
μÕ≈«¥ “¬¥π„À·ππ‡¢“°∫μ«∂߇À≈° À√Õμ«∂ß√∂  
μ√ß «π ∑‰¡¡ ‡§≈Õ∫ (À“°¡ ‡§≈Õ∫Õ¬ „À¢¥ ÕÕ°°Õπ °ÕπμÕ≈«¥ “¬¥π)  
À“°‰¡ªØ∫μμ“¡§”·π–π”𠇧√ÕßÕ“®™”√¥À√Õ‡ ¬À“¬‰¥  
ÿ
°“√μ√«® Õ∫ª≠À“¢¥¢Õß  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
The fuse blows.  
ø« ¢“¥  
* Are the red and black leads connected correctly?  
* ¡°“√‡™Õ¡ “¬μ–°« ¥”·≈– ·¥ßÕ¬“ß∂°μÕßÀ√Õ‰¡  
Power cannot be turned on.  
* Is the yellow lead connected?  
‰¡ “¡“√∂‡ª¥‡§√Õ߉¥  
* ¡°“√‡™Õ¡ “¬μ–°« ‡À≈ÕßÀ√Õ‰¡  
No sound from the speakers.  
* Is the speaker output lead short-circuited?  
‰¡¡‡ ¬ßÕÕ°®“°≈”‚æß  
* “¬μ–°« «π∑ÕÕ°∑“ß≈”‚æ߇°¥‰øø“≈¥«ß®√À√Õ‰¡  
Sound is distorted.  
* Is the speaker output lead grounded?  
* Are the “–” terminals of L and R speakers grounded in common?  
‡ ¬ß‡æ¬π  
* “¬μ–°« «π∑ÕÕ°∑“ß≈”‚æßμÕ≈ߥπÀ√Õ‰¡  
* “¬¢«≈∫ “–” ¢Õß≈”‚æߥ“π´“¬·≈–¢«“μÕ≈ߥπμ“¡ª°μÀ√Õ‰¡  
Noise interfere with sounds.  
* Is the rear ground terminal connected to the car’s chassis using shorter and thicker cords?  
This unit becomes hot.  
‡ ¬ß√∫°«π  
* Is the speaker output lead grounded?  
* Are the “–” terminals of L and R speakers grounded in common?  
* ¡°“√„™ “¬ πÊ À√ÕÀπ“Ê μÕ®“°‡§√Õß «π∑μ¥μß ‰«∫πæπ¥“πÀ≈ß°∫μ«∂ß√∂¬πμÀ√Õ‰¡  
This unit does not work at all.  
ÿ¥ª√–°Õ∫√Õπ¢π  
* Have you reset your unit?  
* “¬μ–°« «π∑ÕÕ°∑“ß≈”‚æßμÕ≈ߥπÀ√Õ‰¡  
* “¬¢«≈∫ “–” ¢Õß≈”‚æߥ“π´“¬·≈–¢«“μÕ≈ߥπμ“¡ª°μÀ√Õ‰¡  
‡§√Õß√∫π∑”ß“π‰¡  
* ∑“π‰¥μ߇§√Õß„À¡·≈«À√Õ¬ß  
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