Page 2 - ENGLISH; How to forcibly eject a disc; IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS; How to reset your unit
2 ENGLISH How to forcibly eject a disc If a disc cannot be recognized by the receiver or cannot be ejected, ejects the disc as follows. “PLEASE” and “EJECT” appear alternately on the display. • If this does not work, try to reset your receiver. • Be careful not to drop the disc when it ejects. Thank...
Page 3 - Control panel; Contents
3 ENGLISH How to reset your unit ........................... 2How to forcibly eject a disc ................... 2How to read this manual ........................ 4How to use the M MODE button........... 4 Control panel — KD-G615/KD-G515 ................... 5 Parts identification ........................
Page 4 - How to read this manual; How to use the M MODE button; Caution on volume setting:
4 ENGLISH How to read this manual The following methods are used to made the explanations simple and easy-to-understand:• Some related tips and notes are explained in “More about this receiver” (see pages 26 and 27). • Button operations are mainly explained with the illustrations as follows: Press b...
Page 5 - Control panel —; Parts identification; Display window
5 ENGLISH Control panel — KD-G615/KD-G515 1 5 (up) / ∞ (down) buttons 2 E EQ (equalizer) button 3 D DISP (display) button 4 S SEL (select) button 5 • Control dial • (standby/on attenuator) button 6 Display window 7 Remote sensor • DO NOT expose the remote sensor to strong light (direct sunlight or a...
Page 6 - Remote controller —; Main elements and features; Installing the lithium coin battery
6 ENGLISH Remote controller — RM-RK50 Main elements and features 1 (standby/on/attenuator) button • Turns on and off the power and also attenuates the sound. 2 5 U (up) / D (down) ∞ buttons • 5 U: Changes the FM/AM bands. • D ∞ : Changes the preset stations. • Changes the folder of the MP3/WMA discs...
Page 7 - For FM/AM tuner only; Adjust the sound as you want.; To turn off the power; Getting started; Basic operations
7 ENGLISH ~ Ÿ You cannot select some sources if they are not ready.* Only for KD-G615. ! For FM/AM tuner only ⁄ Volume level appears. Volume level indicator @ Adjust the sound as you want. (See pages 18 and 19.) To drop the volume in a moment (ATT) To restore the sound, press it again. To turn off t...
Page 8 - Canceling the display; Finish the procedure.; To activate the display demonstration; Setting the clock; Set the hour and minute.
8 ENGLISH Canceling the display demonstrations If no operations are done for about 20 seconds, display demonstration starts. [Initial: DEMO ON]—see page 20. 1 2 3 4 Finish the procedure. To activate the display demonstration In step 3 above... Setting the clock 1 2 Set the hour and minute. 1 Select ...
Page 9 - To tune in to a station manually; Radio operations; Listening to the radio; Start searching for a station.
9 ENGLISH To tune in to a station manually In step ! on the left... 1 2 Select the desired station frequencies. Radio operations Listening to the radio ~ Ÿ Selected band appears. Lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength. ! Start searching for a station. When a ...
Page 10 - Storing stations in memory; FM station automatic presetting —; you want to store into.
10 ENGLISH Storing stations in memory You can preset six stations for each band. FM station automatic presetting — SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) 1 2 Select the FM band (FM1 – FM3) you want to store into. 3 4 “SSM” flashes, then disappears when automatic presetting is over. Local FM stations...
Page 11 - Listening to a preset station; or; Manual presetting
11 ENGLISH Listening to a preset station 1 2 3 Select the preset station (1 – 6) you want. or To check the current clock time while listening to an FM or AM station * Only for KD-G615: If no title is assigned to a station, “NO NAME” appears. To assign a title to a station, see page 22. Manual preset...
Page 12 - Disc operations; Playing a disc in the receiver; About MP3 and WMA discs; To stop play and eject the disc
12 ENGLISH Disc operations Playing a disc in the receiver About MP3 and WMA discs MP3 and WMA (Windows Media ® Audio) “tracks” (words “file” and “track” are used interchangeably) are recorded in “folders.” • When inserting an MP3 or a WMA disc: * 1 Either the MP3 or WMA indicator lights up depending...
Page 13 - Playing discs in the CD changer; About the CD changer
13 ENGLISH ~ * If you have changed “EXT IN” setting to “EXT IN” (see page 21), you cannot select the CD changer. Ÿ Select a disc. For disc number from 01 – 06: For disc number from 07 – 12: Playing discs in the CD changer About the CD changer It is recommended to use the JVC MP3-compatible CD change...
Page 14 - To fast-forward or reverse the track
14 ENGLISH To fast-forward or reverse the track Fast-forwards. Reverses. To go to the next or previous tracks To the following tracks. To the beginning of the current track, then the previous tracks. To go to the next or previous folders (only for MP3 or WMA discs) For MP3 discs: For WMA discs: To n...
Page 15 - Other main functions; Skipping a track quickly during play
15 ENGLISH To locate a particular track (for CD) or folder (for MP3 or WMA discs) directly To select a number from 01 – 06: To select a number from 07 – 12: • To use folder search on MP3/WMA discs, it is required that folders are assigned with 2-digits number at the beginning of their folder names—0...
Page 16 - Changing the display information; While playing an audio CD or a CD Text (
16 ENGLISH Changing the display information While playing an audio CD or a CD Text ( / ) * 1 For KD-G615: If no title is assigned to an audio CD, “NO NAME” appears. To assign a title to an audio CD, see page 22. For KD-G515: “NO NAME” appears. While playing an MP3 ( / ) or WMA ( ) disc • When “TAG D...
Page 17 - Selecting the playback modes; Select your desired playback mode.; Mode Plays; Mode
17 ENGLISH Selecting the playback modes You can use only one of the following playback modes at a time. 1 2 Select your desired playback mode. Repeat play Ex.: When “TRK RPT” is selected while playing an MP3 disc in the receiver Mode Plays repeatedly TRK RPT : The current track. • RPT lights up. FLD...
Page 18 - Sound adjustments; Selecting preset sound modes; Indication
18 ENGLISH Sound adjustments Selecting preset sound modes (C-EQ: custom equalizer) You can select a preset sound mode suitable to the music genre. ~ Ex.: When “ROCK” is selected Indication pattern for each sound mode: Indication For: Preset values BAS * 1 TRE * 2 LOUD * 3 USER (Flat sound) 00 00 OFF...
Page 19 - Adjusting the sound
19 ENGLISH Adjusting the sound You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference. 1 * Only for KD-G615. Ex.: When “TRE” is selected 2 Indication pattern changes as you adjust the level. Indication To do: Range BAS* 1 (bass) Adjust the bass. –06 (min.) to +06 (max.) TRE* 1 (treble) Adjust t...
Page 20 - General settings — PSM; Basic procedure; Indications
20 ENGLISH General settings — PSM Basic procedure You can change PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) items listed in the table that follows. 1 2 Select a PSM item. Ex.: When you select “DIMMER” 3 Adjust the PSM item selected. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other PSM items if necessary. 5 Finish the p...
Page 22 - Assigning titles to the sources; Sources; To erase the entire title
22 ENGLISH Assigning titles to the sources This section is only for KD-G615. You can assign titles to station frequencies and CDs (both in this receiver and in the CD changer). Sources Maximum number of characters FM/AM tuner Up to 8 characters (up to 30 station frequencies including both FM and AM)...
Page 23 - Detaching the control panel
23 ENGLISH Detaching the control panel When detaching or attaching the control panel, be careful not to damage the connectors on the back of the control panel and on the panel holder. Detaching the control panel Before detaching the control panel, be sure to turn off the power. Attaching the control...
Page 24 - External component operations; Playing an external component
24 ENGLISH External component operations Playing an external component For KD-G615: You can connect an external component to the CD changer jack on the rear using the Line Input Adapter KS-U57 (not supplied), and another to the AUX (auxiliary) input jack on the control panel. For KD-G515: You can co...
Page 25 - Maintenance; How to clean the connectors; To keep discs clean
25 ENGLISH Maintenance 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. Connector Moisture condensation Moistu...
Page 26 - More about this receiver
26 ENGLISH More about this receiver Basic operations Turning on the power • By pressing SOURCE on the receiver, you can also turn on the power. Turning off the power • If you turn off the power while listening to a disc, disc play will start from where playback has been stopped previously, next time...
Page 27 - Playing an MP3/WMA disc; Changing the source; General settings—PSM
27 ENGLISH Playing an MP3/WMA disc • This receiver can play back MP3/WMA files with the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> (regardless of the letter case—upper/lower). • This receiver can show the names of albums, artists (performer), and ID3 Tag (Version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3, or 2.4) for MP3...
Page 28 - Symptoms; Troubleshooting
28 ENGLISH Symptoms Causes Remedies General • Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. The volume level is set to the minimum level. Adjust it to the optimum level. Connections are incorrect. Check the cords and connections. • The receiver does not work at all. The built-in microcomputer may have fu...
Page 31 - Specifications; AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION
31 ENGLISH Specifications AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION Maximum Power Output: Front: 50 W per channel Rear: 50 W per channel Continuous Power Output (RMS): Front: 19 W per channel into 4 Ω , 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. Rear: 19 W per channel into 4 Ω , 40 Hz to 20 00...
Page 32 - Having TROUBLE with operation?; Please reset your unit; Refer to page of How to reset your unit
© 2004 Victor Company of Japan, Limited EN, TH 1104DTSMDTJEIN Having TROUBLE with operation? Please reset your unit Refer to page of How to reset your unit Rear_KD-G615[U_UH]f.indd 2 Rear_KD-G615[U_UH]f.indd 2 11/23/04 11:40:57 AM 11/23/04 11:40:57 AM
Page 33 - Installation/Connection Manual; °“√μ‘¥μ—Èß/§ŸË¡◊Õ°“√μ‘¥μ—Èß; Parts list for installation and connection; INSTALLATION; √’‚¡μ§Õπ‚∑√≈; ·∫μ‡μÕ√; Removing the receiver; ‚«≈∑Ï À“°√∂¬πμÏ¢Õß§ÿ≥‰¡Ë‰; °“√∂Õ¥TMÿ¥a√–°Õ∫
KD-G615/KD-G515 Installation/Connection Manual °“√µ‘¥µ—Èß/§ŸË¡◊Õ°“√µ‘¥µ—Èß GET0265-004A [U/UH] 1104DTSMDTJEIN EN, TH 1 ENGLISH This receiver is designed to operate on 12 V DC, NEGATIVE ground electrical systems . If your vehicle does not have this system, a voltage inverter is required, which can be...
Page 34 - PRECAUTIONS on power supply and speaker connections:; When using the optional stay /; ‡¡◊ËÕ„TMÈμ—«¬÷¥·∫∫‡≈◊Õ°‰¥È; When installing the receiver without using the sleeve /; ‡¡◊ËÕμ‘¥μ—ÈßTMÿ¥a√–°Õ∫‚¥¬‰¡Ë„TMÈa≈Õ°ÀÿÈ¡; °“√‡TM◊ËÕ¡‚¥¬„TMÈ ‰øøÈ“; ¢ÈÕ§«√√–«—ß; °“√μ√«® Õ∫a—≠À“¢—¥¢ÈÕß
2 TROUBLESHOOTING • The fuse blows. * Are the red and black leads connected correctly?• Power cannot be turned on. * Is the yellow lead connected?• No sound from the speakers. * Is the speaker output lead short-circuited?• Sound is distorted. * Is the speaker output lead grounded?* Are the “–” termi...
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3 A Before connecting: Check the wiring in the vehicle carefully. Incorrect connection may cause serious damage to this receiver.The leads of the power cord and those of the connector from the car body may be different in color. 1 Connect the colored leads of the power cord in the order specified in...
Page 36 - External component /; Õÿa°√≥Ï¿“¬πÕ°; ́—∫«Ÿ‡øÕ√Ï; μ—Èß; “EXT IN”; ¢ÕߢÈÕ·π–π”¥È«¬; “¬μËÕ„ÀÈ¡“æ√ÈÕ¡‡§√◊ËÕ߇≈Ëπ ́’¥; Connecting the external components /; °“√μËÕ‡æ‘Ë¡‡μ‘¡‡¢È“°—∫Õÿa°√≥ÏÕ◊Ëπ Ê; ¥Ÿ√“¬≈–‡Õ’¬¥„πÀπÈ“; Connecting the external amplifier /; °“√μËÕ‡æ‘Ë¡‡μ‘¡‡¢È“°—∫Õÿa°√≥ÏÕ◊Ëπ; ∂Õ¥≈”‚æßÕÕ°®“°TMÿ¥a√–°Õ∫π’È ·≈È«μËÕ‡¢È“°—∫‡§√◊ËÕߢ¬“¬ ∑‘Èß “¬μ–°—Ë«≈”‚æß¢ÕßTMÿ¥a√–°Õ∫π’ȉ«È; ¢ÈÕμËÕ√Ÿaμ—«; CD Changer; CD; ‡§√◊ËÕ߇≈Ëπ ́’¥
4 External component / Õÿª°√≥Ï¿“¬πÕ° * 8 Line Input Adapter KS-U57 (not supplied for this receiver) * 8 Õ·¥ª‡µÕ√Ï “¬ —≠≠“≥‡¢È“ KS-U57 (‰¡Ë‰¥È„ÀÈ¡“°—∫™ÿ¥ª√– °Õ∫π’È) B You can connect amplifiers to upgrade your car stereo system.• Connect the remote lead (blue with white stripe) to the remote lead of ...