JVC KD-R538 CD Receiver Instruction Manual

June 17, 2024
JVC

JVC KD-R538 CD Receiver

Product Information

Specifications

  • Model Numbers: KD-R538, KD-A535, KD-R530, KD-R438, KD-R430
  • Laser Product Class: Class 1
  • Caution Label: Reproduction of CAUTION LABEL placed outside the unit

Product Usage Instructions

Preparation

  • Canceling the display demonstration
  • Setting the clock

Basic Operations

  • Radio
  • CD/USB
  • iPod/iPhone (KD-R538/KD-A535/KD-R530 only)

External Components

  • Bluetooth

Illumination Color Adjustments (KD-R538/KD-A535/KD-R530/KD-R438 only)

  • Brightness adjustments

Sound Adjustments

  • Remote controller
  • Menu operations

Additional Information

  • Troubleshooting

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q: How do I attach/detach the control panel?
To attach or detach the control panel, please refer to the user manual for detailed instructions.

Q: How do I reset my unit?
To reset your unit, follow these steps:

  1. Press and hold the (Hold) button.
  2. Your preset adjustments will be erased.

Q: How do I forcibly eject a disc?
To forcibly eject a disc, please refer to the user manual for detailed instructions.

For canceling the display demonstration, see page 4. /
Para cancelar la demostración en pantalla, consulte la página 4. /Pour annuler la démonstration des affichages, référez-vous à la page 4.
For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. Para la instalación y las conexiones, refiérase al manual separado. Pour l’installation et les raccordements, se référer au manuel séparé.

For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located on the top or bottom of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

  • Model No.
  • Serial No.

INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL

Thank you for purchasing a JVC product.
Please read all instructions carefully before operation, to ensure your complete understanding and to obtain the best possible performance from the unit.

INFORMATION (For U.S.A.)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution:
Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

  1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
  2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.
  3. CAUTION: (For U.S.A.) Visible and/or invisible class II laser radiation when open. Do not stare into beam. (For Canada) Visible and/or invisible class 1M laser radiation when open. Do not view directly with optical instruments.
  4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED OUTSIDE THE UNIT.

CAUTION
VISIBLE AND /OR INVISIBLE CLASS 1M LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS IEC60825-1:2001

Warning:
Stop the car before operating the unit.

Caution:
Adjust the volume so that you can hear sounds outside the car. Driving with the volume too high may cause an accident.
Avoid using the USB device or iPod/iPhone if it might hinder driving safety.

Caution on volume setting:
Digital devices (CD/USB) produce very little noise compared with other sources. Lower the volume before playing these digital sources to avoid damaging the speakers by the sudden increase of the output level.

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.

Condensation:
When the car is air-conditioned, moisture may collect on the laser lens. This may cause disc read errors. In this case, remove the disc and wait for the moisture to evaporate.

How to attach/detach the control panel

How to reset your unit

How to forcibly eject a disc

  • Be careful not to drop the disc when it ejects.
  • If this does not work, reset your unit.

How to read this manual:

  • This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on the control panel.
  • < > indicates the displays on the control panel.
  • [XX] indicates the initial setting of a menu item.

Maintenance

Cleaning the unit
Wipe off the dirt on the panel with a dry silicon or soft cloth. Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the unit.

Cleaning the connector
Wipe off dirt on the connector of the unit and panel. Use a cotton swab or cloth.

Preparation

Canceling the display demonstration

The display demonstration is always turned on unless you cancel it.

Setting the clock

Press MENU to exit.

Basic operations

Display information

Changes the display information. (Press) Scrolls the current display information. (Hold)

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  1. For KD-R538/KD-A535/KD-R530 only.
  2. For KD-A535/KD-R530 only.

Control panel

When you press or hold the following button(s)…

Radio

Searching for a station

  1. Select or .
  2. Auto search. (Press)
    Manual search. (Hold) “M” flashes, then press the button repeatedly.

“ST” lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength.

Storing stations in memory

Manual presetting
You can preset up to 18 stations for FM and 6 stations for AM.

  1. While listening to a station…
    The preset number flashes and “MEMORY” appears. The current station is stored to the selected number button (1 – 6).
    – – – – – – – – or – – – – – – – –

“PRESET MODE” flashes.

  1. Select preset number.
    The preset number flashes and “MEMORY” appears.

Auto presetting (FM only)
SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) You can preset up to 18 stations for FM.

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“SSM” flashes. When all the stations are stored, “SSM” stops flashing.
To preset <SSM 07 – 12>/<SSM 13 – 18>, repeat steps 1 and 2.

Selecting a preset station

Setting the Radio Timer
You can tune in to a preset station at a specific time regardless of the current source.

  • Select the preset station. JVC-KD-R538-CD-Receiver- \(18\)
  • Set the activation time.
  • Press MENU to exit.
    • lights up after the Radio Timer has been set.
    • Only one timer can be set. Setting a new timer will override the previous setting.
    • The Radio Timer will not activate if the unit is turned off or if is set to after selecting an AM station for the timer.

CD/USB

Playing a CD/USB device

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The source changes to “CD” and playback starts.
The source changes to “USB” and playback starts.

  • This unit can play MP3/WMA files stored in CD-R, CD-RW, and USB mass storage device (such as a USB memory and Digital Audio Player).
  • Make sure all important data has been backed up. We shall bear no responsibility for any loss of data in USB mass storage class device while using this system.
  • Ejected disc not removed within 15 seconds will reload automatically.
  • If the disc cannot be ejected .

Selecting a folder/track

Selecting a track/folder from the list

For MP3/WMA
If the disc contains many folders or tracks, you can fast search for desired folder or track by turning the control dial quickly.

Selecting the playback modes
You can select one of the following playback modes at a time.

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REPEAT

RPT OFF Cancels repeat playback.
TRACK RPT Repeats current track.
FOLDER RPT * Repeats current folder.

RANDOM

RND OFF Cancels random playback.

FOLDER RND *

| Randomly plays all tracks of current folder, then tracks of next folders.
ALL RND| Randomly plays all tracks.

  • For MP3/WMA

iPod/iPhone

KD-R538/KD-A535/KD-R530 only

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Selecting the control mode

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HEAD MODE Controls iPod playback through this unit.
IPOD MODE Controls iPod playback from the iPod/iPhone.
EXT MODE Allows any audio signals from iPod/ iPhone.

You can also change the setting using in the menu.

Selecting a track
Applicable under <HEAD MODE/IPOD MODE> only.

  • Selects track/chapter. (Press)
  • Fast-forwards or reverses the track. (Hold)

Selecting a track from the list
Applicable under only.

PLAYLISTS ARTISTS ALBUMS SONGS PODCASTS GENRES COMPOSERS (back to the beginning)
3 Select the desired track. Repeat this step until the desired track is selected.

  • If the selected menu contains many tracks, you can fast search for the desired track by turning the control dial quickly.

Selecting the playback modes
Applicable under only. You can select one of the following playback modes at a time.

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REPEAT

ONE RPT Functions the same as “Repeat One” of the iPod.
ALL RPT Functions the same as “Repeat All” of the iPod.

RANDOM

RND OFF Cancels random playback.
SONG RND Functions the same as “Shuffle Songs” of the iPod.
ALBUM RND Functions the same as “Shuffle Albums” of the iPod.
  •  “ALBUM RND” is not applicable for some iPod/ iPhone.

Pandora internet radio
KD-A535/KD-R530 only

Preparation

  1. Search for “Pandora” in the Apple iTunes App Store to find and install the most current version of the Pandora application onto your device.
  2. In the application on your device, log inand create an account with Pandora . If you are not already a registered user, an account can also be created at www.pandora.com.
    • Pandora  is only available in the US.
    • Because Pandora  is a third-party service, the specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Accordingly, compatibility may be impaired or some or all of the services may become unavailable.
    • Some functions of Pandora  cannot be operated from this unit.

For issues using the application, please contact Pandora at pandora- support@pandora.com.

Listening to
Pandora  internet radio

  1. Open the Pandora application on your device.
  2. Connect the device to the USB terminal. The source switches and broadcast starts automatically from your current station.

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Searching the registered station from the list

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To bookmark song/artist information
While receiving a song…

BOOKMARKED” appears and the song/artist information is stored to the iPod/iPhone.

  • This unit allows you to bookmark songs and/or artists in your personalized Pandora account. The bookmarks will not be available for review on the unit but will be available in your Pandora account.

External ccomponents
For details, refer also to the instructions supplied with the external components.

Playing an external component from Front/Rear AUX

  1. Connect to F-AUX on the control panel and/or R-AUX on the rear panel.
  2. Set the source as necessary.
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  4. Turn on the connected component and start playing the source.

Recommended to use a 3-terminal plug head stereo mini plug for optimum audio output. Otherwise, sound may be interrupted or unclear while listening to an external component.

Bluetooth

For Bluetooth operations, it is required to connect the Bluetooth adapter, KS- BTA100 (separately purchased) to the auxiliary input jack (R-AUX/BT ADAPTER) on the rear of the unit. (Installation/Connection Manual)

  • KS-BTA100 is not available in some countries. Please contact your dealer where you purchased this unit.
  • Operations may be different depending on the connected Bluetooth device. For details, refer also to the instruction supplied with the device.

Preparation

For details on registering and using the Bluetooth device, refer to the instructions manual supplied with KS-BTA100.

  1. Register (pair) a Bluetooth device with KS-BTA100.
  2. Change the settings of this unit.
  3. Press MENU to exit.

Illumination color adjustments

KD-R538/KD-A535/KD-R530/KD-R438 only

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You can select a preset color for

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