JVC Network Card KS PD100 User Manual

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INTERFACE ADAPTER for iPod  
KS-PD100  
Thank you for purchasing a JVC product.  
Please read this manual carefully before operation, to ensure your complete  
understanding and to obtain the best possible performance from the unit.  
• iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.  
• For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.  
 
Getting started  
General information  
• This adapter supports only JVC’s car receivers which meet the following conditions:  
An MP3-compatible CD changer control is equipped  
CD Text, MP3 folder/file names, or ID3 Tag is displayed  
• By using this adapter, you can operate the iPod with your receiver as follows:  
– Playing tracks stored in the iPod  
– Selecting and playing tracks from “Playlists/Artists/Albums/Songs/Genres/Composers”  
– Changing playback modes  
• If your receiver shows “CD-CH (CD-Changer)” when the iPod is selected as the source:  
– You cannot activate both Repeat and Random (Shuffle) at the same time.  
– When connecting the iPod to this adapter while both “Repeat” and “Shuffle” are activated, only  
the “Repeat” setting takes effect.  
• While the iPod is connected to this adapter, all the buttons on the iPod do not function. Perform  
all operations using the receiver.  
• The text information of the tracks, categories, etc. is displayed on the receiver when operating the  
iPod through this adapter.  
– Text may not be displayed correctly depending on the characters, the condition of  
communication between the iPod and the receiver, etc.  
– The whole text may not be displayed if it is too long even if the receiver can scroll text  
information. The maximum number of characters displayed is different according to the  
receiver (up to a maximum of 40 characters).  
Checking the type of your iPod  
You can control the following types of iPods through this adapter.  
• The iPod shuffle is not controllable.  
Controllable iPod  
Software Version  
iPod with dock connector (3rd Generation)  
iPod with Click Wheel (4th Generation)  
iPod mini  
iPod software version 2.3  
iPod software version 3.1  
iPod mini software version 1.4  
iPod photo software version 1.2  
iPod nano software version 1.0  
iPod photo (5th Generation)  
iPod nano*  
You can check the software version of your iPod from “About” in the “Setting” menu on your iPod.  
If your iPod software version is older than those mentioned above, update your iPod.  
* When you connect the iPod nano to this adapter, make sure to disconnect the headphones; otherwise, no sound  
is played.  
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Setting your receiver  
Before using the iPod through this adapter, make sure to select CD changer as the external input  
setting.  
• For details, see the PSM setting section in the instructions supplied with your receiver.  
Connecting the iPod to the adapter  
Connect the iPod connection cable to the dock connector on the iPod.  
• Insert the connection cable until you hear a clicking sound.  
KS-PD100  
To the receiver  
The power supply to the iPod is linked to the receiver.  
Make sure to turn off the power on the receiver or turn off the vehicle’s ignition switch before  
connecting or disconnecting the iPod.  
• While the iPod is connected to this adapter, its battery is charged when the receiver is turned on.  
Starting playback  
Turn on the power of the receiver and select the source for CD changer or iPod*.  
The iPod starts playback from where it has been previously paused.  
* For receivers which do not show iPod as a source, select CD changer for the source.  
For details, see the instructions supplied with your receiver.  
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Checking the type of your receiver  
Operating procedures on the control panel and from the remote controller are different according to  
the type of the receiver.  
Check the type of your receiver by referring to the chart below.  
or consult your JVC car audio (IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT) dealer.  
Click the corresponding link (“From the control panel” or “From the remote controller”), so  
you can jump to the pages of operating procedures for your receiver.  
• If your answer is “yes,” follow  
• If your answer is “no,” follow  
.
.
Is your receiver equipped with a  
navigation system?  
Type A  
Does your receiver have 5 (up) and ∞  
(down) buttons?  
• From the control panel  
• From the remote controller  
Type B  
• From the control panel  
• From the remote controller  
Does your receiver have number (1 - 6)  
buttons?  
Type C  
• From the control panel  
• From the remote controller  
Type D (KD-NX901)  
• From the control panel  
• From the remote controller  
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Operations from the control panel—For Type A  
How the buttons on the control panel work as the iPod’s controls  
: functions after MODE is pressed. To restore the original function, press MODE again.  
During playback  
When selecting a track from the “Music” menu  
Functions the same as the iPod operation  
MENU (Enters the “Music” menu)  
Click Wheel (Selects the next items)  
MENU (Moves back to the previous layer)  
Functions the same as the iPod operation  
38 (Play/Pause)  
Click Wheeel (Selects the previous items)  
Select (Confirms the selection)  
Repeat*1  
Repeat*1  
Shuffle (Random)*1  
Shuffle (Random)*1  
Basic operation  
To select a track:  
Selecting playback modes*3  
Repeat play*4: After pressing MODE, press 5  
• Press ¢ to go to the next tracks.  
repeatedly to select a desired repeat mode.*1  
• Press 4 to go to the beginning of the current Track: Functions the same as “Repeat One” of  
track and the previous tracks.  
the iPod.  
Disc: Functions the same as “Repeat All” of the  
iPod.  
To cancel, select Off.  
Random play*4: After pressing MODE, press 6  
repeatedly to select a desired random mode.*1  
All or MAG: Functions the same as “Shuffle  
Songs” of the iPod.  
To fast-forward or reverse a track:  
• Press and hold ¢ to fast-forward.  
• Press and hold 4 to reverse.  
To pause or resume playback: After pressing  
MODE, press 4.  
Each time you press 4 after pressing MODE,  
the playback pauses and resumes alternately.  
Folder: Functions the same as “Shuffle  
Albums” of the iPod.*5  
Selecting a track from the “Music” menu  
To cancel, select Off.  
1 After pressing MODE, press ¢ to enter the  
“Music” menu.*2  
*1 For some receivers, the number buttons for  
selecting playback modes are different. Refer to the  
instructions supplied with the receiver.  
2 Press MODE.  
3 Press ¢ or 4 to select an item.  
4 After pressing MODE, press 4 to confirm  
the selection.  
When the selected item has a next layer, you will  
enter the layer. To move back to the previous  
layer, press ¢ after pressing MODE.  
5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 until the desired track is  
confirmed.  
• You can also skip 10 items at a time by  
pressing and holding ¢ or 4.  
*2 The menu selecting mode will be canceled;  
– If no operations are done for about 5 seconds.  
– When you confirm the selection of a track.  
*3 For the receivers which show “CD-CH (CD-Changer)”  
when the iPod is selected as the source, you can use  
only one of the playback modes at the same time.  
*4 While any playback mode is selected, the  
corresponding indicator lights up on the display of  
the receiver.  
*5 This function works when you select “All” in “Albums”  
of the “Music” menu.  
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Operations from the control panel—For Type B  
How the buttons on the control panel work as the iPod’s controls  
: functions after MODE is pressed. To restore the original function, press MODE again.  
During playback  
When selecting a track from the “Music” menu  
MENU (Enters the “Music” menu)  
MENU (Moves back to the previous layer)  
Functions the same as  
the iPod operation  
Click Wheel (Selects  
the next items)  
Click Wheeel (Selects  
the previous items)  
38 (Play/Pause)  
Select (Confirms the selection)  
Repeat*1  
Shuffle (Random)*1  
Repeat*1  
Shuffle (Random)*1  
Basic operation  
To select a track:  
Selecting playback modes*3  
Repeat play*4: After pressing MODE, press 5  
• Press ¢ to go to the next tracks.  
repeatedly to select a desired repeat mode.*1  
• Press 4 to go to the beginning of the current Track: Functions the same as “Repeat One” of  
track and the previous tracks.  
the iPod.  
Disc: Functions the same as “Repeat All” of the  
iPod.  
To cancel, select Off.  
Random play*4: After pressing MODE, press 6  
repeatedly to select a desired random mode.*1  
All or MAG: Functions the same as “Shuffle  
Songs” of the iPod.  
To fast-forward or reverse a track:  
• Press and hold ¢ to fast-forward.  
• Press and hold 4 to reverse.  
To pause or resume playback: Press .  
Each time you press the button, the playback  
pauses and resumes alternately.  
Folder: Functions the same as “Shuffle  
Selecting a track from the “Music” menu  
Albums” of the iPod.*5  
1 Press 5 to enter the “Music” menu.*2  
To cancel, select Off.  
2 Press ¢ or 4 to select an item, then press  
to confirm the selection.  
When the selected item has a next layer, you  
will enter the layer. Repeat the procedure until  
the desired track is confirmed.  
• You can also skip 10 items at a time by  
pressing and holding ¢ or 4.  
• To move back to the previous layer, press 5.  
*1 For some receivers, the number buttons for  
selecting playback modes are different. Refer to the  
instructions supplied with the receiver.  
*2 The menu selecting mode will be canceled;  
– If no operations are done for about 5 seconds.  
– When you confirm the selection of a track.  
*3 For the receivers which show “CD-CH (CD-Changer)”  
when the iPod is selected as the source, you can use  
only one of the playback modes at the same time.  
*4 While any playback mode is selected, the  
corresponding indicator lights up on the display of  
the receiver.  
*5 This function works when you select “All” in “Albums”  
of the “Music” menu.  
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Operations from the control panel—For Type C  
How the buttons on the control panel work as the iPod’s controls  
: functions when you press and hold the button.  
During playback  
When selecting a track from the “Music” menu  
MENU (Enters the “Music” menu)  
MENU (Moves back to the previous layer)  
Functions the same as  
the iPod operation  
Click Wheel (Selects  
the next items)  
Skips next 10 items  
Click Wheell (Selects the  
previous items)  
Skips previous 10 items  
38 (Play/Pause)  
Select (Confirms the selection)  
Basic operation  
Selecting playback modes*2  
To select a track:  
• Refer to the operation of playback modes  
section of the instructions supplied with the  
receiver.  
Repeat play*3: Select one of the followings:  
Track: Functions the same as “Repeat One” of  
the iPod.  
Disc: Functions the same as “Repeat All” of the  
iPod.  
To cancel, select Off.  
• Press ¢ to go to the next tracks.  
• Press 4 to go to the beginning of the current  
track and the previous tracks.  
To fast-forward or reverse a track:  
• Press and hold ¢ to fast-forward.  
• Press and hold 4 to reverse.  
To pause or resume playback: Press .  
Each time you press the button, the playback  
pauses and resumes alternately.  
Random play*3: Select one of the followings:  
All or MAG: Functions the same as “Shuffle  
Songs” of the iPod.  
Selecting a track from the “Music” menu  
1 Press 5 to enter the “Music” menu.*1  
2 Press ¢ or 4 to select an item, then press  
to confirm the selection.  
When the selected item has a next layer, you  
will enter the layer. Repeat the procedure until  
the desired track is confirmed.  
• You can also skip 10 items at a time by  
pressing and holding ¢ or 4.  
• To move back to the previous layer, press 5.  
Folder: Functions the same as “Shuffle  
Albums” of the iPod.*4  
To cancel, select Off.  
*1 The menu selecting mode will be canceled;  
– If no operations are done for about 5 seconds.  
– When you confirm the selection of a track.  
*2 For the receivers which show “CD-CH (CD-Changer)”  
when the iPod is selected as the source, you can use  
only one of the playback modes at the same time.  
*3 While any playback mode is selected, the  
corresponding indicator lights up on the display of  
the receiver.  
*4 This function works when you select “All” in “Albums”  
of the “Music” menu.  
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Operations from the control panel  
—For Type D (KD-NX901)  
How the buttons on the control panel work as the iPod’s controls  
: functions after OK is pressed. To restore the original function, press OK again.  
: functions when you press and hold the button.  
During playback (See also page 11.)  
Turn counterclockwise:  
4 (Goes to the previous track)  
38 (Play/Pause)  
Turn clockwise:  
¢ (Goes to the next track)  
MENU (Enters the “Music” menu)  
Changes the display information  
Scrolls the display information  
Changes the functions of the buttons (see  
below)  
Pressing MODE changes the function of the buttons as follows. Press the button before pressing  
the target button. Pressing MODE or DISP again restores the original function.*  
During playback (after pressing MODE) (See also page 11.)  
Restores the original functions of the  
buttons  
Repeat  
¢
4
Cancels the playback mode  
Shuffle (Random)  
* The buttons also restore the original functions if no operations are done for about 15 seconds.  
To be continued....  
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How the buttons on the control panel work as the iPod’s controls  
: functions after OK is pressed. To restore the original function, press OK again.  
: functions when you press and hold the button.  
When selecting a track from the “Music” menu (See also page 11.)  
Turn counterclockwise:  
Click Wheel (Selects the previous items)  
Select (Confirms the selection)  
Turn clockwise:  
Click Wheel (Selects the next items)  
MENU (Moves back to the previous layer)  
Changes the display information  
Scrolls the display information  
Changes the functions of the buttons (see  
below)  
Pressing MODE changes the function of the buttons as follows. Press the button before pressing  
the target button. Pressing MODE or DISP again restores the original function.*  
When selecting a track from the “Music” menu (after pressing MODE) (See also page 11.)  
Restores the original functions of the  
buttons  
Click Wheel (Selects the next items)  
Skips next 10 items  
Repeat  
Click Wheel (Selects the  
previous items)  
Cancels the playback mode  
Skips previous 10 items  
Shuffle (Random)  
* The buttons also restore the original functions if no operations are done for about 15 seconds.  
To be continued....  
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Basic operation  
To select a track:  
• Turn the control dial clockwise to go to the  
next tracks.  
• Turn the control dial counterclockwise to go  
to the beginning of the current track and the  
previous tracks.  
Selecting playback modes*2  
Repeat play*3: After pressing MODE, press 2  
repeatedly to select a desired repeat mode.  
Track: Functions same as “Repeat One” of the  
iPod.  
Disc: Functions same as “Repeat All” of the  
iPod.  
To cancel, press MODE, then press 6.  
To fast-forward or reverse a track:  
• After pressing MODE, press and hold 4 to  
fast-forward.  
• After pressing MODE, press and hold 1 to  
reverse.  
Random play*3: After pressing MODE, press 3  
repeatedly to select a desired random mode.  
All or MAG: Functions the same as “Shuffle  
Songs” of the iPod.  
Folder: Functions the same as “Shuffle  
To pause or resume playback:  
After pressing OK, turn the control dial  
counterclockwise to select pause or resume.  
Albums” of the iPod.*4  
To cancel, press MODE, then press 6.  
To scroll the display information:  
Press and hold DISP.  
*1 The menu selecting mode will be canceled;  
– If no operations are done for about 5 seconds.  
– When you confirm the selection of a track.  
*2 For the receivers which show “CD-CH (CD-Changer)”  
when the iPod is selected as the source, you can use  
only one of the playback modes at the same time.  
*3 While any playback mode is selected, the  
corresponding indicator lights up on the display of  
the receiver.  
To change the display information:  
Press DISP.  
Selecting a track from the “Music” menu  
1 After pressing OK, turn the control dial  
clockwise to enter the “Music” menu.*1  
2 Press OK.  
*4 This function works when you select “All” in “Albums”  
of the “Music” menu.  
3 Turn the control dial to select an item.  
4 After pressing OK, turn the control dial  
counterclockwise to confirm the selection.  
When the selected item has a next layer, you  
will enter the layer. To move back to the  
previous layer, press OK, then turn the control  
dial clockwise.  
5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 until the desired track is  
confirmed.  
• You can also skip 10 items at a time. After  
pressing MODE, press 4 to skip next 10  
items or 1 to skip previous 10 items.  
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Operations from the remote controller  
• From the remote controller, playback mode selection is not available. Perform the operation on  
the control panel to select a playback mode.  
You can control the iPod using the remote controller supplied with your receiver.  
Examples:  
RM-RK50  
RM-RK300  
RM-RK230  
How the buttons on the remote controller work as the iPod’s controls  
• The illustrations of RM-RK300 are used as examples.  
During playback  
When selecting a track from the “Music” menu  
MENU (Enters the “Music” menu)  
MENU (Moves back to the previous layer)  
Click Wheel (Selects  
the next items)  
Functions the same as  
the iPod operation  
Click Wheel (Selects  
the previous items)  
38 (Play/Pause)  
Select (Confirms the selection)  
Basic operation  
Selecting a track from the “Music” menu  
To select a track:  
1 Press 5 to enter the “Music” menu.  
• Now the buttons on remote controller work  
as the menu selecting buttons.*  
• Press ¢ (or 3) to go to the next tracks.  
• Press 4 (or 2) to go to the beginning of the  
current track and the previous tracks.  
2 Press ¢/4 (or 3/2) to select an item,  
then press to confirm the selection.  
When the selected item has a next layer, you  
will enter the layer. Repeat the procedure until  
the desired track is confirmed.  
• You can skip 10 items at a time by pressing  
and holding ¢/4 (or 3/2).  
• To move back to the previous layer, press 5.  
To fast-forward or reverse a track:  
• Press and hold ¢ (or 3) to fast-forward.  
• Press and hold 4 (or 2) to reverse.  
To pause or resume playback: Press .  
Each time you press the button, the playback  
pauses and resumes alternately.  
* The menu selecting mode will be canceled;  
– If no operations are done for about 5 seconds.  
– When you confirm the selection of a track.  
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Troubleshooting  
What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service  
center.  
Symptoms  
Causes  
Remedies  
• The iPod is not turned on.  
Connections are incorrect.  
Check the connecting cable and  
its connection.  
• Buttons do not work as  
intended.  
The functions of the buttons  
have been changed.  
Press MODE (or OK) before  
performing the operation.  
• The sound is distorted.  
The equalizer is activated on  
both the receiver and the iPod. on the receiver or the iPod.  
Deactivate the equalizer either  
• Playback stops.  
The headphones are Restart the playback operation  
disconnected during playback. using control panel.  
• No sound is played when  
connecting the iPod nano.  
The headphones are connected Disconnect the headphones  
to the iPod nano.  
from the iPod nano.  
• “NO MAG (Magazine),”  
“NO IPOD,” or “Disconnect”  
appears on the display of the  
receiver.  
Connections are incorrect.  
Check the connecting cable and  
its connection.  
• “NO FILES” appears on the  
display of the receiver.  
No tracks are stored in the  
iPod.  
Import tracks to the iPod.  
• “RESET 1 (R1)” – “RESET 7 Communication failure occurs Disconnect the adapter from  
(R7)” appears on the display between this adapter and the  
both the receiver and the iPod.  
Then, connect it again.  
of the receiver.  
iPod/the receiver.  
• “RESET 8 (R8)” appears on  
the display of the receiver.  
Communication failure occurs Check the connection between  
between this adapter and the  
receiver.  
this adapter and the receiver.  
• The iPod’s controls do not  
work after disconnecting  
from this adapter.  
Communication failure occurs Reset the iPod.  
between this adapter and the  
iPod.  
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Specifications  
GENERAL  
Power Requirement:  
Operating Voltage: DC 14.4 V (11 V to 16 V allowance)  
Grounding System: Negative ground  
Current consumption: 18 mA (200 mA while charging the iPod)  
Allowable Operating Temperature: 0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
Dimensions (W × H × D): 87 mm × 25 mm × 68 mm (3-7/16" × 1" × 2-11/16")  
Mass (approx.): 320 g (0.71 lbs) (excluding accessories)  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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EN  
© 2005 Victor Company of Japan, Limited  
 
D. PLAYER INTERFACE ADAPTER  
KS-PD500  
Thank you for purchasing a JVC product.  
Please read this manual carefully before operation, to ensure your complete  
understanding and to obtain the best possible performance from the unit.  
• For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.  
 
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.  
Warnings and precautions  
JVC bears no responsibility for any loss of data in the D. player while using this product.  
Warnings  
• USE WITH DC 12 V NEGATIVE GROUND VEHICLES.  
If your vehicle does not have this system, a voltage inverter is required, which can be purchased at  
a JVC car audio (IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT) dealer.  
• This adapter has been designed for exclusive use with JVC’s car receivers and JVC D. player. Do  
not use this adapter with any other car receiver or player.  
Precautions for safety  
• Do not raise the volume level too much, as this will block outside sounds, making driving  
dangerous.  
• Do not perform complicated operations while driving; otherwise, it may result in an accident.  
Precautions for handling the D. player  
• Do not leave the D. player in a vehicle for a long time, as it may be damaged by direct sunlight,  
high temperature, humidity, etc.  
• Do not place the D. player on an uneven surface or in a place subject to vibration; otherwise, it  
may fall over, obstructing safe driving.  
Notice:  
Depending on the receiver and/or the D. player connected to this adapter, some operations may  
not be performed correctly or as intended. In this case, see the following JVC web site:  
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Getting started  
General information  
• This adapter supports only JVC’s car receivers which meet the following conditions:  
An MP3-compatible CD changer control is equipped  
CD Text, MP3 folder/file names, or ID3 Tag is displayed  
• By using this adapter, you can operate the D. player with your receiver as follows:  
– Playing tracks stored in the D. player  
– Selecting and playing tracks from “Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/Track” on the Top Menu  
– Changing “Random Play” and “Repeat Mode” (except “Repeat Mode A-B”)  
• You cannot use “Time Play” and “Repeat Mode A-B” when connecting the D. player to this  
adapter.  
• If your receiver shows “CD-CH (CD-Changer)” when the D. player is selected as the source:  
– You cannot activate both Repeat play and Random play at the same time.  
– When connecting the D. player to this adapter while both “Repeat Mode” and “Random Play”  
are activated, only the “Repeat Mode” setting takes effect.  
• While the D. player is connected to this adapter, all the buttons on the D. player do not function.  
Perform all operations using the receiver.  
• The text information of the tracks, categories, etc. is displayed on the receiver when operating the  
D. player through this adapter.  
– Text may not be displayed correctly depending on the characters, the condition of  
communication between the D. player and the receiver, etc.  
– The whole text may not be displayed if it is too long, even if the receiver can scroll text  
information. The maximum number of characters displayed is different according to the  
receiver (up to a maximum of 40 characters).  
Notices on using this adapter  
• When operating the D. player through this adapter, the text information of the tracks, categories,  
etc. may not be correctly displayed on the receiver.  
• Folder/track numbers displayed on the receiver when setting the Random playback mode or  
operating the selecting menu may differ from the numbers displayed on the D. player.  
• Playback will stop and “STOP” appears on the display of the receiver when the D. player finishes  
playing back all tracks in the selected item (except when “Repeat Mode” is activated). To start  
playback again, perform the operation to play back, or select a track from the Top Menu.  
• If the selecting menu is not displayed properly, press the display button on the receiver.  
• It may take about 5 seconds until the playback mode you select is activated.  
• Names of tracks or information of categories may not be displayed properly when operating the  
selecting menu by using the ¢ or 4 button.  
• The list display function does not work properly for operating the D. player.  
• The D. player’s controls may not function properly depending on the status of the communication  
between this adapter and the D. player.  
• While connecting the D. player to this adapter, the settings on the D. player change as follows:  
(Those settings are restored when disconnecting the D. player from the adapter.)  
– “Sound Mode” settings (except “CC Converter”) do not take effect.  
– Beep sound does not come out from the car speakers, even if “Beep” is set to “On.”  
– “Auto Standby” takes effect only when the receiver is turned off.  
• Do not connect anything to the USB Mini B connector on the D. player, while connecting the  
D. player to this adapter.  
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Connectable D. player  
• You can control the D. player with the cradle connector through this adapter.  
For XA-HD500 (firmware version 1.00.0947) users:  
Before connecting the D. player to this adapter, update the firmware version of your D. player.  
Refer to “Update manual” for details about updating.  
Setting your receiver  
Before using the D. player through this adapter, make sure to select CD changer as the external input  
setting.  
• For details, see the PSM setting section in the instructions supplied with your receiver.  
Connecting the D. player to the adapter  
Connect the D. player connection cable to the cradle connector on the D. player.  
• Insert the connection cable until you hear a clicking sound.  
KS-PD500  
To the receiver  
The power supply to the D. player is linked to the receiver.  
Make sure to turn off the power on the receiver or turn off the vehicle’s ignition switch before  
connecting or disconnecting the D. player.  
• While the D. player is connected to this adapter, its battery is charged when the receiver is turned  
on.  
Starting playback  
Turn on the power of the receiver and select the source for CD changer or D. player*.  
The D. player starts playback from where it has been previously stopped.  
* For receivers which do not show D. player as a source, select CD changer for the source.  
For details, see the instructions supplied with your receiver.  
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Checking the type of your receiver  
Operating procedures on the control panel and from the remote controller are different according to  
the type of the receiver.  
Check the type of your receiver by referring to the chart below.  
or consult your JVC car audio (IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT) dealer.  
Click the corresponding link (“From the control panel,” “From the touch panel” or “From  
the remote controller”), so you can jump to the pages of operating procedures for your  
receiver.  
• If your answer is “yes,” follow  
• If your answer is “no,” follow  
.
.
Is your receiver equipped with a  
touch panel?  
It is recommended to use the remote  
controller for operating receivers whose  
control type is A, D, or E.  
Is your receiver equipped with a  
navigation system?  
Type A  
Does your receiver have 5 (up) and  
(down) buttons?  
• From the control panel  
• From the remote controller  
Type B  
• From the control panel  
• From the remote controller  
Does your receiver have number  
(1 - 6) buttons?  
Type C  
• From the control panel  
• From the remote controller  
Type D (KD-NX901)  
• From the control panel  
• From the remote controller  
Type E  
• From the touch panel  
• From the remote controller  
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Operations from the control panel—For Type A  
How the buttons on the control panel work as the D. player’s controls  
: functions after MODE is pressed. To restore the original function, press MODE again.  
During playback  
When selecting a track from the Top Menu  
3
(Selects the next items)  
(Enters the Top Menu)  
(Moves back to the previous layer)  
2
5 (Selects the previous items)  
ENTER (Confirms the selection)  
37 (Play/Stop)  
Repeat Mode*1  
Random Play*1  
Repeat Mode*1  
Random Play*1  
Basic operation  
Selecting playback modes*3  
To select a track:  
• Press ¢ to go to the next tracks.  
Repeat play*4: After pressing MODE, press 5  
repeatedly to select a desired repeat mode.*1  
• Press 4 to go to the beginning of the current Track: Functions the same as “Repeat Mode  
track and the previous tracks.  
One” of the D. player.  
Disc: Functions the same as “Repeat Mode  
All” of the D. player.  
To cancel, select Off.  
Random play*4: After pressing MODE, press  
6 repeatedly to select All or MAG, so that  
“Random Play” is activated.  
To fast-forward or reverse a track:  
• Press and hold ¢ to fast-forward.  
• Press and hold 4 to reverse.  
To stop or start playback: After pressing  
MODE, press 4.  
Each time you press 4 after pressing MODE,  
the playback stops and resumes alternately.  
To cancel, select Off.  
Selecting a track from the Top Menu  
*1 For some receivers, the number buttons for  
selecting playback modes are different. Refer to the  
instructions supplied with the receiver.  
1 After pressing MODE, press ¢ to enter the  
Top Menu.*2  
*2 The menu selecting mode will be canceled;  
– If no operations are done for about 5 seconds.  
– When you confirm the selection of a track.  
*3 For the receivers which show “CD-CH (CD-Changer)”  
when the D. player is selected as the source, you can  
use only one of the playback modes at the same time.  
*4 While any playback mode is selected, the  
corresponding indicator lights up on the display of  
the receiver.  
2 Press MODE.  
3 Press ¢ or 4 to select an item.  
4 After pressing MODE, press 4 to confirm  
the selection.  
When the selected item has a next layer, you will  
enter the layer. To move back to the previous  
layer, press ¢ after pressing MODE.  
5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 until the desired track is  
confirmed.  
• You can also skip 10 items at a time by  
pressing and holding ¢ or 4.  
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Operations from the control panel—For Type B  
How the buttons on the control panel work as the D. player’s controls  
: functions after MODE is pressed. To restore the original function, press MODE again.  
During playback  
When selecting a track from the Top Menu  
(Enters the Top Menu)  
(Moves back to the previous layer)  
(Selects the  
2
3
next items)  
5 (Selects the  
previous items)  
37 (Play/Stop)  
ENTER (Confirms the selection)  
Repeat Mode*1  
Random Play*1  
Repeat Mode*1  
Random Play*1  
Basic operation  
To select a track:  
Selecting playback modes*3  
Repeat play*4: After pressing MODE, press 5  
• Press ¢ to go to the next tracks.  
repeatedly to select a desired repeat mode.*1  
• Press 4 to go to the beginning of the current Track: Functions the same as “Repeat Mode  
track and the previous tracks.  
One” of the D. player.  
Disc: Functions the same as “Repeat Mode  
All” of the D. player.  
To cancel, select Off.  
Random play*4: After pressing MODE, press  
6 repeatedly to select All or MAG, so that  
“Random Play” is activated.  
To fast-forward or reverse a track:  
• Press and hold ¢ to fast-forward.  
• Press and hold 4 to reverse.  
To stop or start playback: Press .  
Each time you press the button, the playback  
stops and resumes alternately.  
To cancel, select Off.  
Selecting a track from the Top Menu  
1 Press 5 to enter the Top Menu.*2  
2 Press ¢ or 4 to select an item, then press  
to confirm the selection.  
When the selected item has a next layer, you  
will enter the layer. Repeat the procedure until  
the desired track is confirmed.  
• You can also skip 10 items at a time by  
pressing and holding ¢ or 4.  
• To move back to the previous layer, press 5.  
*1 For some receivers, the number buttons for  
selecting playback modes are different. Refer to the  
instructions supplied with the receiver.  
*2 The menu selecting mode will be canceled;  
– If no operations are done for about 5 seconds.  
– When you confirm the selection of a track.  
*3 For the receivers which show “CD-CH (CD-Changer)”  
when the D. player is selected as the source, you can  
use only one of the playback modes at the same time.  
*4 While any playback mode is selected, the  
corresponding indicator lights up on the display of  
the receiver.  
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Operations from the control panel—For Type C  
How the buttons on the control panel work as the D. player’s controls  
: functions when you press and hold the button.  
During playback  
When selecting a track from the Top Menu  
(Moves back to the previous layer)  
(Enters the Top Menu)  
(Selects the next  
items)  
Skips next 10 items  
2
3
5 (Selects the previous  
items)  
Skips previous 10 items  
37 (Play/Stop)  
ENTER (Confirms the selection)  
Basic operation  
Selecting playback modes*2  
To select a track:  
• Refer to the operation of playback modes  
section of the instructions supplied with the  
receiver.  
Repeat play*3: Select one of the followings:  
Track: Functions the same as “Repeat Mode  
One” of the D. player.  
Disc: Functions the same as “Repeat Mode  
All” of the D. player.  
To cancel, select Off.  
• Press ¢ to go to the next tracks.  
• Press 4 to go to the beginning of the current  
track and the previous tracks.  
To fast-forward or reverse a track:  
• Press and hold ¢ to fast-forward.  
• Press and hold 4 to reverse.  
To stop or start playback: Press .  
Each time you press the button, the playback  
stops and resumes alternately.  
Random play*3: Select All or MAG to activate  
“Random Play.”  
To cancel, select Off.  
Selecting a track from the Top Menu  
1 Press 5 to enter the Top Menu.*1  
2 Press ¢ or 4 to select an item, then press  
to confirm the selection.  
*1 The menu selecting mode will be canceled;  
– If no operations are done for about 5 seconds.  
– When you confirm the selection of a track.  
*2 For the receivers which show “CD-CH (CD-Changer)”  
when the D. player is selected as the source, you can  
use only one of the playback modes at the same time.  
*3 While any playback mode is selected, the  
corresponding indicator lights up on the display of  
the receiver.  
When the selected item has a next layer, you  
will enter the layer. Repeat the procedure until  
the desired track is confirmed.  
• You can also skip 10 items at a time by  
pressing and holding ¢ or 4.  
• To move back to the previous layer, press 5.  
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Operations from the control panel  
—For Type D (KD-NX901)  
How the buttons on the control panel work as the D. player’s controls  
: functions after OK is pressed. To restore the original function, press OK again.  
: functions when you press and hold the button.  
During playback (See also page 11.)  
Turn counterclockwise:  
2 (Goes to the previous track)  
37 (Play/Stop)  
Turn clockwise:  
3 (Goes to the next track)  
(Enters the Top Menu)  
Changes the display information  
Scrolls the display information  
Changes the functions of the buttons (see  
below)  
Pressing MODE changes the function of the buttons as follows. Press the button before pressing  
the target button. Pressing MODE or DISP again restores the original function.*  
During playback (after pressing MODE) (See also page 11.)  
Restores the original functions of the  
buttons  
Repeat Mode  
3
2
Cancels the playback mode  
Random Play  
* The buttons also restore the original functions if no operations are done for about 15 seconds.  
To be continued....  
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How the buttons on the control panel work as the D. player’s controls  
: functions after OK is pressed. To restore the original function, press OK again.  
: functions when you press and hold the button.  
When selecting a track from the Top Menu (See also page 11.)  
Turn counterclockwise:  
5 (Selects the previous items)  
ENTER (Confirms the selection)  
Turn clockwise:  
(Selects the next items)  
(Moves back to the previous layer)  
Changes the display information  
Scrolls the display information  
Changes the functions of the buttons (see  
below)  
Pressing MODE changes the function of the buttons as follows. Press the button before pressing  
the target button. Pressing MODE or DISP again restores the original function.*  
When selecting a track from the Top Menu (after pressing MODE) (See also page 11.)  
Restores the original functions of the  
buttons  
(Selects the next items)  
Repeat Mode  
Skips next 10 items  
5 (Selects the previous  
items)  
Cancels the playback mode  
Skips previous 10 items  
Random Play  
* The buttons also restore the original functions if no operations are done for about 15 seconds.  
To be continued....  
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Basic operation  
To select a track:  
• Turn the control dial clockwise to go to the  
next tracks.  
• Turn the control dial counterclockwise to go  
to the beginning of the current track and the  
previous tracks.  
Selecting playback modes*2  
Repeat play*3: After pressing MODE, press 2  
repeatedly to select a desired repeat mode.  
Track: Functions the same as “Repeat Mode  
One” of the D. player.  
Disc: Functions the same as “Repeat Mode  
All” of the D. player.  
To cancel, press MODE, then press 6.  
To fast-forward or reverse a track:  
• After pressing MODE, press and hold 4 to  
fast-forward.  
• After pressing MODE, press and hold 1 to  
reverse.  
Random play*3: After pressing MODE, press  
3 repeatedly to select All or MAG, so that  
“Random Play” is activated.  
To cancel, press MODE, then press 6.  
To stop or start playback:  
After pressing OK, turn the control dial  
counterclockwise to select stop or resume.  
*1 The menu selecting mode will be canceled;  
– If no operations are done for about 5 seconds.  
– When you confirm the selection of a track.  
*2 For the receivers which show “CD-CH (CD-Changer)”  
when the D. player is selected as the source, you can  
use only one of the playback modes at the same time.  
*3 While any playback mode is selected, the  
corresponding indicator lights up on the display of  
the receiver.  
To scroll the display information:  
Press and hold DISP.  
To change the display information:  
Press DISP.  
Selecting a track from the Top Menu  
1 After pressing OK, turn the control dial  
clockwise to enter the Top Menu.*1  
2 Press OK.  
3 Turn the control dial to select an item.  
4 After pressing OK, turn the control dial  
counterclockwise to confirm the selection.  
When the selected item has a next layer, you  
will enter the layer. To move back to the  
previous layer, press OK, then turn the control  
dial clockwise.  
5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 until the desired track is  
confirmed.  
• You can also skip 10 items at a time. After  
pressing MODE, press 4 to skip next 10  
items or 1 to skip previous 10 items.  
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Operations from the touch panel—For Type E  
How the key icons on the touch panel work as the D. player’s controls  
• There are different types of the touch panel displays. Select the example similar to your receiver  
from the following.  
: functions when you press and hold the key icon.  
Example 1:  
During playback  
When selecting a track from the Top Menu  
(Moves back to the  
(Enters the Top Menu)*  
(Selects the next  
items)  
previous layer)*  
3
Skips next 10 items  
2
5 (Selects the previous  
items)  
Skips previous 10 items  
37 (Play/Stop)*  
ENTER (Confirms  
the selection)*  
Example 2:  
During playback  
When selecting a track from the Top Menu  
(Enters the  
Top Menu)*  
ENTER (Confirms  
the selection)*  
(Moves back to the  
previous layer)*  
37 (Play/Stop)*  
2
3
5 (Selects the previous  
items)  
(Selects the next  
items)  
Skips previous 10 items  
Skips next 10 items  
* The receiver equipped with Voice support system will announce “Folder up” or “Folder down” when you press  
these key icons.  
To be continued....  
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Basic operation  
Selecting playback modes*2  
To select a track:  
• Refer to the operation of playback modes  
section of the instructions supplied with the  
receiver.  
Repeat play*3: Select one of the followings:  
Track: Functions the same as “Repeat Mode  
One” of the D. player.  
• Press ¢ to go to the next tracks.  
• Press 4 to go to the beginning of the current  
track and the previous tracks.  
To fast-forward or reverse a track:  
• Press and hold ¢ to fast-forward.  
• Press and hold 4 to reverse.  
Disc: Functions the same as “Repeat Mode All”  
of the D. player.  
To stop or start playback: Press DISC –/  
or FOLDER –/  
Each time you press the key icon, the playback  
stops and resumes alternately.  
.
To cancel, select Off.  
Random play*3: Select All or MAG to activate  
“Random Play.”  
To cancel, select Off.  
Selecting a track from the Top Menu  
1 Press DISC +/  
or FOLDER +/ to  
*1 The menu selecting mode will be canceled;  
– If no operations are done for about 5 seconds.  
– When you confirm the selection of a track.  
*2 For the receivers which show “CD-CH (CD-Changer)”  
when the D. player is selected as the source, you can  
use only one of the playback modes at the same time.  
*3 While any playback mode is selected, the  
corresponding indicator lights up on the display of  
the receiver.  
enter the Top Menu.*1  
2 Press ¢ or 4 to select an item, then press  
DISC –/  
the selection.  
When the selected item has a next layer, you  
will enter the layer. Repeat the procedure until  
the desired track is confirmed.  
• You can also skip 10 items at a time by  
pressing and holding ¢ or 4.  
or FOLDER –/ to confirm  
• To move back to the previous layer, press  
DISC +/  
or FOLDER +/  
.
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Operations from the remote controller  
• From the remote controller, playback mode selection is not available. Perform the operation on  
the control panel to select a playback mode.  
You can control the D. player using the remote controller supplied with your receiver.  
Examples:  
RM-RK50  
RM-RK300  
RM-RK230  
How the buttons on the remote controller work as the D. player’s controls  
• The illustrations of RM-RK300 are used as examples.  
During playback  
When selecting a track from the Top Menu  
(Enters the Top Menu)  
(Moves back to the previous layer)  
(Selects the next  
items)  
2
3
5 (Selects the  
previous items)  
37 (Play/Stop)  
ENTER (Confirms the selection)  
Basic operation  
Selecting a track from the Top Menu  
To select a track:  
1 Press 5 to enter the Top Menu.*  
• Press ¢ (or 3) to go to the next tracks.  
• Press 4 (or 2) to go to the beginning of the  
current track and the previous tracks.  
2 Press ¢/4 (or 3/2) to select an item,  
then press to confirm the selection.  
When the selected item has a next layer, you  
will enter the layer. Repeat the procedure until  
the desired track is confirmed.  
• You can skip 10 items at a time by pressing  
and holding ¢/4 (or 3/2).  
• To move back to the previous layer, press 5.  
To fast-forward or reverse a track:  
• Press and hold ¢ (or 3) to fast-forward.  
• Press and hold 4 (or 2) to reverse.  
To stop or start playback: Press .  
Each time you press the button, the playback  
stops and resumes alternately.  
* The menu selecting mode will be canceled;  
– If no operations are done for about 5 seconds.  
– When you confirm the selection of a track.  
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Troubleshooting  
What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service  
center.  
Symptoms  
Causes  
Remedies  
• The D. player does not turn  
on, or does not work.  
Firmware version needs to be  
updated.  
Update the firmware version of  
your D. player.  
• The D. player does not turn  
on.  
The battery of the D. player has Charge the battery of the D.  
run out.  
player.  
• Buttons do not work as  
intended.  
The functions of the buttons  
have been changed.  
Press MODE (or OK) before  
performing the operation.  
• The sound is distorted.  
The equalizer is activated on  
both the receiver and the D.  
player.  
Deactivate the equalizer either  
on the receiver or the D. player.  
• No sound is played. (“Not  
Connected” appears on the  
display of the D. player.)  
Connections are incorrect, or  
Disconnect the adapter from  
communication failure occurs the D. player. Then, connect it  
between this adapter and the D. again.  
player.  
• “ERROR 01” appears on the  
display of the receiver.  
• “NO MAG (Magazine),” “NO Connections are incorrect.  
DP,” or “Disconnect” appears  
Check the connecting cable and  
its connection.  
on the display of the receiver.  
• “NO TRACK” appears on the No tracks are stored in the D.  
Import tracks to the D. player.  
display of the receiver.  
player.  
• “RESET 1 (R1)” – “RESET 7 Communication failure occurs Disconnect the adapter from  
(R7)” appears on the display between this adapter and the D. both the receiver and the D.  
of the receiver.  
player/the receiver.  
player. Then, connect it again.  
• “RESET 8 (R8)” appears on  
the display of the receiver.  
Communication failure occurs Check the connection between  
between this adapter and the  
receiver.  
this adapter and the receiver.  
• The D. player’s controls do  
Communication failure occurs Reset the D. player.  
not work after disconnecting between this adapter and the D.  
from this adapter. player.  
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Specifications  
GENERAL  
Power Requirement:  
Operating Voltage: DC 14.4 V (11 V to 16 V allowance)  
Grounding System: Negative ground  
Current consumption: 18 mA (400 mA while charging the D. player)  
Allowable Operating Temperature: 0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
Dimensions (W × H × D): 87 mm × 25 mm × 68 mm (3-7/16" × 1" × 2-11/16")  
Mass (approx.): 300 g (0.67 lbs) (excluding accessories)  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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© 2005 Victor Company of Japan, Limited  
 

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