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KD-A645 / KD-R640 / KD-R540 / KD-R440

CD RECEIVER Please read all instructions carefully before operation to obtain the
best possible performance from the unit.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL Por favor lea detenidamente este manual para comprender a fondo
RECEPTOR CON CD todas las instrucciones y obtener un máximo disfrute de esta unidad.
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Veuillez lires les instructions attentivement avant d’utiliser l’appareil
afin d’obtenir les meilleures performances possibles de l’appareil.
RÉCEPTEUR CD
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS

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.

GET0829-001A [J/JW]

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 CONTENTS BEFORE USE
BEFORE USE 2
Warning
Do not operate any function that takes your attention away from safe driving.
BASICS 3
Caution
GETTING STARTED 4
Volume setting:
• Adjust the volume so that you can hear sounds outside the car to prevent accident.
RADIO 5 • Lower the volume before playing digital sources to avoid damaging the speakers by the sudden increase of
the output level.
CD / USB / iPod 6 General:
• Avoid using the USB device or iPod/iPhone if it might hinder driving safety.
AUX 7 • Make sure all important data has been backed up. We shall bear no responsibility for any loss of recorded data.
• Never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit, to prevent a short circuit.
ILLUMINATION 7 • If a disc error occurs due to condensation on the laser lens, eject the disc and wait for the moisture to evaporate.
(KD-A645 / KD-R640 only)
Remote control (RM-RK52):
PANDORA® 8 • Do not leave the remote control in hot places such as on the dashboard.
(KD-A645 / KD-R640 / KD-R540 only) • The Lithium battery is in danger of explosion if replaced incorrectly. Replace it only with the same or
SiriusXM™ 8 equivalent type.
(KD-A645 / KD-R640 only) • The battery pack or batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
• Keep battery out of reach of children and in original package until ready to use. Dispose of used batteries
AUDIO SETTINGS 10 promptly. If swallowed, contact a physician immediately.
For USA-California Only:
MORE INFORMATION 11 This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material—special handling
may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
TROUBLESHOOTING 12
Maintenance
SPECIFICATIONS 13 Cleaning the unit: Wipe off dirt on the faceplate with a dry silicon or soft cloth.
Cleaning the connector: Detach the faceplate and clean the connector with a
INSTALLATION / CONNECTION 14
cotton swab gently, being careful not to damage the connector.
Handling discs:
How to read this manual • Do not touch the recording surface of the disc. Connector (on the reverse
• Operations explained mainly using • Do not stick tape etc. on the disc, or use a disc with tape stuck on it. side of the faceplate)
buttons on the faceplate of KD-R540 / • Do not use any accessories for the disc.
KD-R440. • Clean from the center of the disc and move outward.
• [XX] indicates the selected items. • Clean the disc with a dry silicon or soft cloth. Do not use any solvents.
• (« XX) indicates references are available • When removing discs from this unit, pull them out horizontally.
on the stated page number. • Remove burrs from the center hole and disc edge before inserting a disc.

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 BASICS
Faceplate Remote control (RM-RK52)
Volume knob Remote sensor
KD-A645 Attach
KD-R640 (turn/press) Loading slot Display window (Do not expose to bright sunlight.)

Detach

KD-R540
KD-R440
Pull out the insulation sheet
when using for the first time.
How to reset
How to replace the battery

Your preset adjustments will

Detach button KD-R440 also be erased.

To Do this (on the faceplate) Do this (on the remote control)

Turn on the power Press L SOURCE.
( not available )
• Press and hold to turn off the power.
Adjust the volume Turn the volume knob. Press VOL + or VOL –.
Press the volume knob to mute the sound or pause playback. Press to mute the sound or pause playback.
• Press again to cancel. • Press again to cancel.
Select a source • Press L SOURCE repeatedly. Press SOURCE repeatedly.
• Press L SOURCE, then turn the volume knob within 2 seconds.
Change the display Press DISP repeatedly. (« 11)
( not available )
information • Press and hold to scroll the current display information.

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 GETTING STARTED
Default: XX
CLOCK
CLOCK ADJ AUTO: The clock time is automatically set using the Clock Time (CT) data in FM Radio
Broadcast Data System signal. ; OFF: Cancels.
CLOCK DISP ON: The clock time is shown on the display even when the unit is turned off. ;
OFF: Cancels.
DIMMER
1 Cancel the demonstration DIMMER SET Selects the display and button illumination adjusted in the [BRIGHTNESS] setting.
AUTO: Changes between the day and night adjustments when you turn off or on the car
1 Press and hold MENU. headlights. *1 ; ON: Selects the night adjustments. ; OFF: Selects the day adjustments.
2 Press the volume knob to select [DEMO]. BRIGHTNESS Sets the display and button brightness for day and night separately.
3 Turn the volume knob to select [DEMO OFF], then press the knob. 1 DAY/ NIGHT: Select day or night.
4 Press MENU to exit. 2 BUTTON ZONE/ DISP ZONE: Select the zone for setting.
3 Set the brightness level (00 to 31). (Default: DAY: 31 ; NIGHT: 15)
2 Set the clock DISPLAY
1 Press and hold MENU. SCROLL *2 ONCE: Scrolls the display information once. ; AUTO: Repeats scrolling at 5-second
2 Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK], then press the knob. intervals. ; OFF: Cancels.
3 Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK SET], then press the knob. TAG DISPLAY ON: Shows the TAG information while playing MP3/WMA files. ; OFF: Cancels.
4 Turn the volume knob to select the day, then press the knob.
5 Turn the volume knob to adjust the hour, then press the knob. IPOD SWITCH *3 : For KD-A645 / KD-R640 / KD-R540 only
6 Turn the volume knob to adjust the minute, then press the knob. HEAD MODE: Controls music playback only from this unit. ; IPOD MODE: Controls music
7 Press MENU to exit. playback from both the unit and iPod/iPhone. ; EXT MODE: Controls music playback only
from the iPod/iPhone.
3 Set the basic settings SRC SELECT

1 Press and hold MENU. AM *4 ON: Enables AM in source selection. ; OFF: Disables.
2 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob. PANDORA *4 (For KD-A645 / KD-R640 / KD-R540 only)
• See the following table for selection. ON: Enables PANDORA in source selection. ; OFF: Disables.
3 Press MENU to exit. AUX *4 ON: Enables AUX in source selection. ; OFF: Disables. ; BT ADAPTER: Select when the
To return to the previous hierarchy, press G. KS-BTA100 Bluetooth adapter is connected to the AUX jack (« 7). The source name will
change to BT AUDIO.
*1 The illumination control wire connection is required. (« 15)
*2 Some characters or symbols will not be shown correctly (or will be blanked).
*3 Displayed only when the source is USB-IPOD.
*4 Not displayed when the corresponding source is selected.
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 RADIO
Other settings
“ST” lights up when
receiving an FM stereo 1 Press and hold MENU.
broadcast with sufficient 2 Turn the volume knob to select [TUNER], then press the knob.
signal strength. 3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the table below), then press
the knob.
4 Press MENU to exit.
Search for a station
Default: XX
1 Press L SOURCE to select FM or AM.
SSM SSM 01 – 06 / SSM 07 – 12 / SSM 13 – 18: Automatically presets up to 18
2 Press E / F (or 2 / 3 on RM-RK52) to search for a station automatically.
stations for FM. “SSM” stops flashing when the first 6 stations are stored. Select
(or) SSM 07 – 12 / SSM 13 – 18 to store the following 12 stations.
Press and hold E / F (or 2 / 3 on RM-RK52) until “M” flashes, then press
repeatedly to search for a station manually. AREA AREA US: For North/Central/South America, AM/FM intervals: 10 kHz/200 kHz. ;
AREA EU: For any other areas, AM/FM intervals: 9 kHz/50 kHz. ; AREA SA: For
Store a station some South American countries, AM/FM intervals: 10 kHz/50 kHz.
MONO Displayed only when the source is FM.
You can store up to 18 stations for FM and 6 stations for AM.
MONO ON: Improves the FM reception, but the stereo effect will be lost. ;
While listening to a station....
MONO OFF: Cancels.
Press and hold one of the number buttons (1 to 6) to store.
(or) IF BAND AUTO: Increases the tuner selectivity to reduce interference noises from adjacent
1 Press and hold the volume knob until “PRESET MODE” flashes. stations. (Stereo effect may be lost.) ; WIDE: Subjects to interference noises from
adjacent stations, but sound quality will not be degraded and the stereo effect will
2 Turn the volume knob to select a preset number, then press the knob.
remain.
The preset number flashes and “MEMORY” appears.
RADIO TIMER Turns on the radio at a specific time regardless of the current source.
Select a stored station 1 ONCE/ DAILY/ WEEKLY/ OFF: Select how often the timer will be turned on.
2 FM/ AM: Select the FM or AM band.
Press one of the number buttons (1 to 6).
3 01 to 18 (for FM)/ 01 to 06 (for AM): Select the preset station.
(or)
4 Set the activation day and time.
1 Press MENU. • “M” lights up when complete.
2 Turn the volume knob to select a preset number, then press the knob.
Radio Timer will not activate for the following cases.
Search for a your favorite program (PTY Search) • The unit is turned off.
• [OFF] is selected for [AM] in [SRC SELECT] after Radio Timer for AM is selected.
Available only for FM Radio Broadcast Data System stations. (« 4)
1 Press and hold G.
2 Turn the volume knob to select a PTY code (see the right column), then press PTY code: NEWS, INFORM (information), SPORTS, TALK, ROCK, CLS ROCK (classic rock), ADLT HIT
the knob to start searching. (adult hits), SOFT RCK (softrock), TOP 40, COUNTRY, OLDIES, SOFT, NOSTALGA (nostalgia), JAZZ,
If there is a station broadcasting a program of the same PTY code as you have CLASSICL (classical), R & B (rhythm and blues), SOFT R&B (soft rhythm and blues), LANGUAGE,
selected, that station is tuned in. REL MUSC (religious music), REL TALK (religious talk), PERSNLTY (personality), PUBLIC, COLLEGE,
HABL ESP (Spanish talk), MUSC ESP (Spanish music), HIP HOP, WEATHER
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 CD / USB / iPod
Start playback KD-A645 /
KD-R640
KD-A645 / KD-R640
CD KD-R540
Label side
: Applicable
— : Not applicable
To Do this CD USB iPod
The source changes to CD and playback starts.
• To eject a disc, press 0. Select a track/file Press E / F (or 2 / 3 on RM-RK52). *2

USB Select a folder Press 1 ∞ / 2 5 (or 5 / ∞ on RM-RK52).

—
USB input terminal USB 2.0 cable*1 (MP3/WMA)
(commercially available)
Reverse/Fast-forward Press and hold E / F (or 2 / 3 on RM-RK52). *2

Select a track/file 1 Press MENU

from a list 2 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob.
The source changes to USB and playback • MP3/WMA file: Select the desired folder, then a file.
starts. • iPod or JVC Playlist Creator (JPC) / JVC Music Control (JMC) file*3: Select
iPod/iPhone (KD-A645 / KD-R640 / the desired file from the list (PLAYLISTS, ARTISTS, ALBUMS, SONGS, *5
KD-R540 only) PODCASTS*4, GENRES, COMPOSERS*4).
USB input terminal • To return to the previous hierarchy, press G.
• To cancel, press MENU.
Note: Turn the volume knob quickly to fast-search.

Repeat play Press 6 B repeatedly to make a selection.

USB 2.0 cable*1 • Audio CD or JPC / JMC file: TRACK RPT, RPT OFF *5
(accessory of the iPod/iPhone) • MP3/WMA file: TRACK RPT, FOLDER RPT, RPT OFF
The source changes to USB-IPOD and • iPod: ONE RPT, ALL RPT
playback starts.
• You can also change the source from the Random play Press 5 A repeatedly to make a selection.
other source to iPod by pressing iPod. • Audio CD: ALL RND, RND OFF *5
Press 4 iPod MODE repeatedly to select • MP3/WMA file or JPC / JMC file: FOLDER RND, ALL RND, RND OFF
the control mode ([HEAD MODE] / [IPOD • iPod: SONG RND, ALBUM RND*6, RND OFF
MODE] / [EXT MODE]) directly. *2 Applicable under [HEAD MODE] and [IPOD MODE] only. (« 4) *4 Only for iPod.
• See also [IPOD SWITCH]. (« 4) *3 Only for files registered in the database created with JPC / JMC. *5 Applicable under [HEAD MODE] only. (« 4)
*1 Do not leave the cable inside the car (« 11) *6 Not applicable for some iPod/iPhone.
when not using.

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 AUX ILLUMINATION (KD-A645 / KD-R640 only)
Use a portable audio player
1 Connect a portable audio player (commercially available).
3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini plug with “L”
shaped connector (commercially available)
Portable audio player

Auxiliary input jack 1 Press and hold MENU.

2 Turn the volume knob to select [COLOR] or [COLOR SETUP], then press the knob.
2 Select [ON] for [AUX] in [SRC SELECT]. (« 4) 3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the table below), then press
3 Press L SOURCE to select AUX. the knob.
4 Turn on the portable audio player and start playback. 4 Press MENU to exit.
Default: XX
Use a 3-core plug head stereo mini plug for optimum audio output. COLOR: Select a color for [BUTTON ZONE], [DISP ZONE], and [ALL ZONE] separately.
BUTTON ZONE COLOR 01 to COLOR 29: The selected color is shown on the selected zone.
[COLOR 06] USER: The color you have created in [COLOR SETUP] is shown on the
Use a Bluetooth® device selected zone.
DISP ZONE COLOR FLOW 01 to COLOR FLOW 03: Color changes at different speeds.
1 Connect the Bluetooth adapter, KS-BTA100 (separately purchased). [COLOR 01]
Wiring harness of the unit ALL ZONE The button and display illumination will change to the current or selected
(« 15) [COLOR 06] [BUTTON ZONE] color.
Blue/white
Blue/white: Remote
COLOR SETUP: Store your own day and night colors for [BUTTON ZONE] and
Black [DISP ZONE] separately.
Black: Ground
Brown DAY COLOR 1 BUTTON ZONE / DISP ZONE: Select a zone.
Brown: Tel muting
2 RED / GREEN / BLUE: Select a primary color.
Auxiliary input jack 3 00 to 31: Select the level.
NIGHT COLOR Repeat steps 2 and 3 for all the primary colors.
2 Register (pair) the Bluetooth device with KS-BTA100. • Your setting is stored to [USER] in [COLOR].
3 Select [BT ADAPTER] for [AUX] in [SRC SELECT]. (« 4). • If [00] is selected for all primary colors for [DISP ZONE], nothing appears
4 Press L SOURCE to select BT AUDIO on the display.
5 Start using the Bluetooth device. MENU COLOR ON: Changes the display and buttons illumination when settings are
For details, refer to the instruction manual of KS-BTA100. performed on menu and list search. ; OFF: Cancels.
[NIGHT COLOR] or [DAY COLOR] is changed by turning on or off your car’s headlight.

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 (KD-A645 /
PANDORA® (KD-A645 / KD-R640 / KD-R540 only) SiriusXM™ KD-R640 only)

Preparation: Preparation:
To Do this
Install the latest version of the Pandora® application 1 Connect the optional SiriusXM Connect
into your device (iPhone/iPod touch), then log in and Pause or resume Press the volume knob. Vehicle Tuner (commercially available).
create an account with Pandora®. playback
• Select [ON] for [PANDORA] in [SRC SELECT]. (« 4) Antenna
Thumbs up or Press 1 / 2 . SiriusXM Connect
thumbs down • If thumbs down is selected, the Vehicle Tuner
Start listening current track is skipped.
1 Open the Pandora® application on your device. Skip a track Press F.
2 Connect your device to the USB input terminal. Create a new 1 Press MENU. Expansion port on the rear panel
station 2 Turn the volume knob to select
USB input terminal 2 Activate the subscription through
[NEW STATION], then press the www.siriusxm.com/activatenow or call
knob. 1-866-635-2349.
3 Turn the volume knob to select The Radio ID is required to activate the
[FROM TRACK] or [FROM ARTIST], SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner.
USB 2.0 cable* then press the knob. The Radio ID is located on the label of the
(accessory of the iPhone/iPod touch) A new station is created based on SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner and can also
The source changes to PANDORA and broadcast the current song or artist. be shown on the unit’s display window when
starts. Search for a 1 Press MENU. you select “Channel 0” after SiriusXM Connect
* Do not leave the cable inside the car when not registered 2 Turn the volume knob to make a Vehicle Tuner is connected.
using. station selection, then press the knob. 3 Press L SOURCE to select SIRIUS XM to
[BY DATE]: According to the start updating.
About Pandora® internet radio
registered date.
• Pandora® is only available in the US.
• Because Pandora® is a third-party service, the [A–Z]: Alphabetical order. Start listening
specifications are subject to change without 3 Turn the volume knob to select
prior notice. Accordingly, compatibility may be the desired station, then press the 1 Press L SOURCE to select SIRIUS XM.
impaired or some or all of the services may become knob. 2 Press MENU.
unavailable. 3 Turn the volume knob to select CATEGORY,
Bookmark a 1 Press and hold the volume knob. then press the knob.
• Some functions of Pandora® cannot be operated song or artist
from this unit. 2 Turn the volume knob to select 4 Turn the volume knob to select a category
information [THIS TRACK] or [THIS ARTIST], then
• For issues using the application, please contact from the list, then press the knob.
Pandora at pandora-support@pandora.com. press the knob. If “ALL CHANNEL” is selected, all the available
• If the version of the OS of the connected iPhone is “BOOKMARKED” appears and the channels will be shown.
earlier than 4.0, start the PANDORA internet radio information is stored to your device.
application before selecting the PANDORA source.
The bookmark is available on your
Pandora® account but not on this
unit.
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 SiriusXM™
5 Turn the volume knob to select a channel, then press the knob. Default: XX
(or)
CH LOCK To unlock settings:
Press E / F to search for a channel manually.
1 Turn the volume knob to select a number.
• Pressing and holding E / F changes the channel rapidly. 2 Press E / F to move to the entry position.
If a locked channel or a mature channel ([MATURE CH] is set to [ON]) is selected, a 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the current pass code. (Initial pass code is
pass code input screen appears. Enter the pass code to receive the channel. 0000.)
4 Press the volume knob to confirm.
• To store a channel: You can store up to 18 channels. (« 5)
• To select a stored channel: Press one of the number buttons (1 to 6). CODE SET 1 Turn the volume knob to select a number.
(or) 2 Press E / F to move to the entry position.
1 Press MENU. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter a new 4-digit pass code.
2 Turn the volume knob to select PRESET, then press the knob. 4 Press the volume knob to confirm.
3 Turn the volume knob to select a preset number, then press the knob. 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to reconfirm the new pass code.
(or) • Make a note of the new pass code to enter channel lock settings from next time.
Press 5 / ∞ on RM-RK52.
CH EDIT * 1 Turn the volume knob to select a category, then press the knob.
2 Turn the volume knob to select a channel you want to lock, then press the
Replay knob.
“L” appears in front of the channel number.
1 Press the volume knob.
3 Press G to exit.
2 Press again the volume knob to start Replay.
Replay starts from the live position and “ ” lights up. CH CLEAR * YES: Clears all the locked channels. ; NO: Cancels.
During Replay...
• To pause or resume playback, press the volume knob. MATURE CH ON: Turns on the Sirius XM-defined lock setting (mature channel). ;
• To skip the current song backward/forward, press E / F. OFF: Turns off.
• To rewind/fast-forward, press and hold E / F. • If [ON] is selected, your setting (CH EDIT) is temporary ignored.
• To exit from Replay and go to live, press G.
SIGNAL LVL NO SIGNAL/ WEAK/ GOOD/ STRONG: Shows the strength of the current
received signal.
Other settings
1 Press and hold MENU. BUF USAGE 0% — 100% (0): Shows the memory usage for Replay buffer.
2 Turn the volume knob to select [SIRIUS XM], then press the knob. * Displayed only when [MATURE CH] is set to [OFF].
3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see table on the right), then press
the knob.
4 Press MENU to exit.

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 AUDIO SETTINGS
Default: XX
To Do this
Select a preset AUDIO
Press EQ repeatedly.
equalizer FLAT (default), NATURAL, DYNAMIC, VOCAL BOOST, BASS BOOST, USER FADER*2 *3 R06 — F06 (00): Adjusts the front and rear speaker output
balance.
Store your own 1 Press and hold EQ.
sound settings 2 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob. BALANCE *3 L06 — R06 (00): Adjusts the left and right speaker output balance.
SUB.W *1: –08 to +08 Default: (00) BASS BOOST +01 / +02: Selects your preferred bass boost level. ; OFF: Cancels.
BASS LVL: –06 to +06 (00) LOUD LOW / HIGH: Boosts low or high frequencies to produce a well-
MID LVL: –06 to +06 (00) balanced sound at low volume. ; OFF: Cancels.
TRE LVL: –06 to +06 (00)
VOL ADJUST –05 — +05 (00): Presets the volume adjustment level of each
• The setting is stored to [USER] in EQ.
source (compared to the FM volume level). Before adjustment,
• To return to the previous item, press G. select the source you want to adjust. (“VOL ADJ FIX” appears if FM
• To exit, press EQ. is selected.)
*1 Displayed only when [L/O MODE] is set to [SUB.W] and [SUB.W] is set to [ON]. L/O MODE SUB.W / REAR: Selects whether rear speakers or a subwoofer are
connected to the REAR/SW line out terminals on the rear panel
Other settings (through an external amplifier).
SUB.W *4 ON / OFF: Turns on or off the subwoofer output.
1 Press and hold MENU.
2 Turn the volume knob to select [PRO EQ] or [AUDIO], then press the knob. SUB.W LPF *5 THROUGH: All signals are sent to the subwoofer. ; LOW 55Hz /
3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the table below), then press the knob. MID 85Hz / HIGH 120Hz: Audio signals with frequencies lower
than 55 Hz/ 85 Hz/ 120 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
Repeat step 3 until the desired item is selected.
4 Press MENU to exit. SUB.W LEVEL *5 –08 — +08 (00): Adjusts the subwoofer output level.
PRO EQ 1 BASS / MIDDLE / TREBLE: Select a sound tone. BEEP ON / OFF: Activates or deactivates the keypress tone.
2 Adjust the sound elements of the selected sound tone. TEL MUTING *6 ON: Mutes the sounds while using the cellular phone (not connected
BASS Frequency: 60/ 80/ 100/ 200 Hz Default: (80 Hz) through KS-BTA100). ; OFF: Cancels.
Level: –06 to +06 (00) AMP GAIN LOW POWER: Limits the maximum volume level to 30. (Select if
Q: Q1.0/ Q1.25/ Q1.5/ Q2.0 (Q1.0) the maximum power of each speaker is less than 50 W to prevent
MIDDLE Frequency: 0.5/ 1.0/ 1.5/ 2.5 kHz Default: (1.0 kHz) damaging the speakers.) ; HIGH POWER: The maximum volume
Level: –06 to +06 (00) level is 50.
Q: Q0.75/ Q1.0/ Q1.25 (Q1.25) *2 If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader level to [00].
*3 This adjustment will not affect the subwoofer output.
TREBLE Frequency: 10.0/ 12.5/ 15.0/ 17.5 kHz Default: (10.0 kHz) *4 Displayed only when [L/O MODE] is set to [SUB.W].
Level: –06 to +06 (00) *5 Displayed only when [SUB.W] is set to [ON].
Q: Q FIX (Q FIX) *6 Does not work if [BT ADAPTER] is selected for [AUX] in [SRC SELECT].
The setting is stored to [USER] in EQ.

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 MORE INFORMATION
About discs and audio files About USB devices About “JVC Playlist Creator” and “JVC Music
• This unit can only play the following CDs: • This unit can play MP3/WMA files stored on a USB mass storage Control”
class device. • This unit supports the PC application “JVC Playlist Creator” and
• You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub and Multi Card AndroidTM application “JVC Music Control.”
Reader. • When you use an audio file with database added using the “JVC
• This unit can play back multi-session discs; however, unclosed • Connecting a cable whose total length is longer than 5 m may Playlist Creator” or “JVC Music Control,” you can search for a file
sessions will be skipped during playback. result in abnormal playback. by title, album or artist name using Music Search.
• Unplayable discs: • The maximum number of characters for: • “JVC Playlist Creator” and “JVC Music Control” are available from
- Discs that are not round. - Folder names: 63 characters the following web site:
- Discs with coloring on the recording surface or discs that are - File names: 63 characters <http://www3.jvckenwood.com/english/car/index.html>
dirty. - MP3 Tag: 60 characters (English website only).
- Recordable/ReWritable discs that have not been finalized. - WMA Tag: 60 characters
- 8 cm CD. Attempting to insert using an adapter may cause • This unit can recognize a total of 65 025 files, 255 folders (255 Display information
malfunction. files per folder including folder without unsupported files), and of
• DualDisc playback: The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does FM or AM Station name (PS)*1 = Frequency = Program
8 hierarchies.
not comply with the “Compact Disc Digital Audio” standard. type (PTY)*1 = Title*1*2 = Day/Clock = (back
• This unit cannot recognize a USB device whose rating is other
Therefore, the use of Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on this product to the beginning)
than 5 V and exceeds 1 A.
cannot be recommended. CD or USB Album title/Artist*3 = Track title*3 = Track
• Playable files: About iPod/iPhone no./Playing time = Day/Clock = (back to the
- File extensions: MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma) • Made for beginning)
- Bit rate: MP3: 8 kbps — 320 kbps - iPod touch (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation) USB-IPOD [HEAD MODE] or [IPOD MODE]: Album title/
WMA: 32 kbps — 192 kbps - iPod classic
- Sampling frequency: Artist*3 = Track title*3 = Track no./Playing time
- iPod with video (5th generation)*
MP3: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 16 kHz, = Day/Clock = (back to the beginning)
- iPod nano (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th generation)
12 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 8 kHz [EXT MODE]: EXT MODE Day/Clock
- iPhone, iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S
WMA: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz * [IPOD MODE]/ [EXT MODE] are not applicable. PANDORA Station name = Album title/Artist = Track title
- Variable bit rate (VBR) files. • It is not possible to browse video files on the “Videos” menu in = Playing time = Day/Clock = (back to the
• Maximum number of characters for file/folder name: [HEAD MODE]. beginning)
It depends on the disc format used (includes 4 extension • The song order displayed on the selection menu of this unit may SiriusXM Channel no./Channel name = Artist = Song title
characters—<.mp3> or<.wma>). differ from that of the iPod/iPhone. = Content information = Category name =
- ISO 9660 Level 1 and 2: 64 characters • If some operations are not performed correctly or as intended,
- Romeo: 64 characters Day/Clock = (back to the beginning)
visit: <http://www3.jvckenwood.com/english/car/index.html>
- Joliet: 32 characters (English website only). AUX AUX Day/Clock
- Windows long file name: 64 characters BT AUDIO BT AUDIO Day/Clock
*1 For FM Radio Broadcast Data System stations only.
*2 KD-A645 / KD-R640 only: Title information shown is
dependent on the broadcast station. If unavailable, “NO TEXT”
appears.
*3 “NO NAME” appears for conventional CDs or if not recorded.

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 TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy
Sound cannot be heard. • Adjust the volume to the optimum level. The iPod/iPhone does not • Check the connection between this unit and iPod/iPhone.
• Check the cords and connections. turn on or does not work. • Detach and reset the iPod/iPhone using hard reset.
• Be sure the rear ground terminal connected to the car’s chassis • Check whether the [IPOD SWITCH] setting is appropriate. (« 4)
are using shorter and thicker cords. “ADD ERROR” / New station creation is unsuccessful.
“MISWIRING CHK WIRING THEN Check to be sure the terminals of the speaker wires are “SEARCH ERR”
RESET UNIT” / “WARNING CHK insulated properly, then reset the unit. If this does not solve the “CHK DEVICE” Check the Pandora® application on your device.
WIRING THEN RESET UNIT” problem, consult your nearest service center.
“NO SKIPS” The skip limit has been reached.
Pandora®
appears and no operations can
be done. “NO STATIONS” No registered station is found.
Source cannot be selected. Check the [SRC SELECT] setting. (« 4) “STATION LIM” The number of registered stations has reached it’s limit. Retry after
Radio reception is poor. / Static • Connect the antenna firmly. deleting an unnecessary station in your device.
noise while listening to the radio. • Pull the antenna out all the way. “UPGRADE APP” Make sure you have installed the latest version of the Pandora®
Correct characters are not This unit can only display uppercase letters, numbers, and a application on your device.
displayed. limited number of symbols. “CH LOCKED” The selected channel is locked. Enter the correct pass code to unlock.
“PLEASE” and “EJECT” appear Press 0, then insert the disc correctly. (« 9)
alternately. “CHAN UNSUB” The selected channel is unsubscribed. Call 1-866-635-2349 to
“IN DISC” appears. Make sure nothing is blocking the loading slot when you eject subscribe.
the disc. “CHAN UNAVAIL” The selected channel is unavailable.
SiriusXM™

Disc cannot be ejected. Press and hold 0 to forcibly eject the disc. Be careful not to “CHK ANTENNA” Check the antenna and its connection are in good condition.
drop the disc when it is ejected.
“CHECK TUNER” Make sure the SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner is connected to the
Playback order is not as The playback order is determined by the file name (USB) or the unit.
intended. order in which files were recorded (disc).
“NO SIGNAL” Make sure the antenna is mounted outside the vehicle.
Elapsed playing time is not This depends on the recording process earlier.
“SUBSCRIPTN UPDATED Your subscription is updated. Press the volume knob to continue.
correct.
– ENTER TO CONTINUE.”
“NOT SUPPORT” appears and Check whether the track is a playable format. (« 11)
“WRONG CODE” Make sure you have entered the correct pass code. (« 9)
track skips.
“CANNOT PLAY” flashes and/ • Check whether the connected device is compatible with this
or connected device cannot be unit and ensure the files are in supported formats. (« 11) If you have any troubles, try the following:
detected. • Reattach the device. 1 Check TROUBLESHOOTING
“READING” keeps flashing. • Do not use too many hierarchical levels and folders. 2 Reset the unit (« 3)
• Reload the disc or reattach the USB device. 3 Contact (USA only)
Call: 1-800-252-5722 ( or ) visit: http://www.jvc.com

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 SPECIFICATIONS
Power Output 20 W RMS × 4 Channels at 4 Ω USB Standard USB 1.1, USB 2.0
and ≤ 1% THD+N
Data Transfer Rate (Full Speed) Max. 12 Mbps
Audio amplifier

Load Impedance 4 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω allowance)

Compatible Devices Mass storage class

USB
Frequency Response 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Compatible File Systems FAT 32/16/12
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 80 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 Ω)
Playable Audio Formats MP3/WMA
Line-Out, Subwoofer-Out Level/ 2.5 V/10 kΩ load (full scale)
Impedance Maximum Supply Current DC 5 V d 1 A

Output Impedance ≤ 600 Ω Power Requirements (Operating Voltage) DC 14.4 V (11 V to 16 V allowance)

FM Frequency Range 87.9 MHz to 107.9 MHz (200 kHz step) Grounding System Negative ground
87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step) Allowable Operating Temperature 0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Usable Sensitivity 9.3 dBf (0.8 μV/75 Ω) Dimensions Installation Size 182 mm × 53 mm × 159 mm
(W × H × D) (approx.) (7-3/16" × 2-1/8" × 6-5/16")
General

50 dB Quieting Sensitivity 16.3 dBf (1.8 μV/75 Ω)

Panel Size (approx.) KD-A645 / KD-R640:
Tuner

Alternate Channel Selectivity 65 dB (at 400 kHz)

188 mm × 59 mm × 10 mm
Frequency Response 40 Hz to 15 000 Hz (7-7/16" × 2-3/8" × 7/16")
KD-R540 / KD-R440:
Stereo Separation 40 dB 188 mm × 59 mm × 13 mm
AM Frequency Range 530 kHz to 1 700 kHz (10 kHz step) (7-7/16" × 2-3/8" × 9/16")
531 kHz to 1 611 kHz (9 kHz step) Weight (excluding accessories) 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs)
Sensitivity/Selectivity 20 μV/40 dB
Subject to change without notice.
Signal Detection System Non-contact optical pickup (semiconductor laser)
Number of Channels 2 channels (stereo)
CD player

Frequency Response 5 Hz to 20 000 Hz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio 98 dB
Wow and Flutter Below measurable limit

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 INSTALLATION / CONNECTION

Installing the unit (in-dash mounting)

Warning
• The unit can only be used with a 12 V DC power supply, negative ground.
• Disconnect the battery’s negative terminal before wiring and mounting.
• Do not connect Battery wire (yellow) and Ignition wire (red) to the car
chassis or Ground wire (black) to prevent a short circuit.
• Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape to prevent a short circuit.
• Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s chassis again after installation.

Caution
• For safety’s sake, leave wiring and mounting to professionals. Consult
the car audio dealer. Do the required wiring.
• Install this unit in the console of your vehicle. Do not touch the metal (« 15)
parts of this unit during and shortly after use of the unit. Metal parts
such as the heat sink and enclosure become hot.
• Do not connect the · wires of speaker to the car chassis, Ground wire
(black), or in parallel.
• Connect speakers with a maximum power of more than 50 W. If the Bend the appropriate tabs to hold
maximum power of the speakers is lower than 50 W, change the the sleeve firmly in place.
[AMP GAIN] setting to avoid damaging the speakers. (« 10)
• Mount the unit with the angle of 30° or less.
• If your vehicle wiring harness does not have the ignition terminal, Make sure the direction of
connect Ignition wire (red) to the terminal on the vehicle’s fuse box the trim plate.
which provides 12 V DC power supply and is turned on and off by the
ignition key.
• After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps, blinkers, When installing without the mounting sleeve How to remove the unit
wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.
• If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires are not touching car’s Flat or round head screws (not supplied)
chassis, then replace the old fuse with one that has the same rating. M5 × 8 mm (M5 × 3/8")

Basic procedure
1 Remove the key from the ignition switch, then
disconnect the · terminal of the car battery.
2 Connect the wires properly. Pocket
See Wiring connection. (« 15) Bracket (not supplied)
3 Install the unit to your car.
See Installing the unit (in-dash mounting).
4 Connect the · terminal of the car battery.
5 Reset the unit. (« 3)

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 Wiring connection
Signal cord (not supplied) Part list for installation
KD-A645 / KD-R640 KD-R540 / KD-R440
JVC Amplifier A Faceplate
Front output
Rear/subwoofer output Rear/subwoofer output
Fuse (10 A) (« 8)
Vehicle dashboard
( ×1 )
Rear ground terminal
Remote wire B Mounting sleeve
(not supplied)
Antenna terminal
Factory wiring harness To the steering wheel Light blue/yellow
(vehicle) remote control adapter STEERING
WHEEL KD-A645 only
REMOTE
( ×1 )
Recommended Join the same color wires together.
connection C Trim plate
Blue: To power antenna Blue/white: Remote (200 mA max.)
Blue/white: To amplifier
Orange/white: Illumination
Brown: Tel muting
Ignition switch ( ×1 )
Yellow: Battery 12 V
D Wiring harness
Red: Ignition 12 V
Car fuse block
Black: Ground
White: Front speaker (left) Separate red wire
White/black ( ×1 )
Gray: Front speaker (right) Make this connection if
your vehicle factory wiring E Extraction key
Gray/black harness does not have “12 V
Green: Rear speaker (left) ignition switch” wire.
Green/black
Purple: Rear speaker (right)
Purple/black
For more information: ( ×2 )
Vehicle-specific Wiring Harness Metra Electronics: www.metraonline.com
(separately purchased) Scosche Industries: www.scosche.com

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 CAUTION • Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. • “Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has
In compliance with Federal Regulations, following are reproductions of labels been designed to connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and has
on, or inside the product relating to laser product safety. been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple
is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety
JVC KENWOOD Corporation and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod,
2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, or iPhone may affect wireless performance.
HACHIOJI-SHI, TOKYO, JAPAN • iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple
THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21CFR Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
SUBCHAPTER J IN EFFECT AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE. • Pandora, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade dress are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission.
Location : Bottom Plate • Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio
Inc. All rights reserved.
FCC WARNING • Android is trademark of Google Inc.
This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or
modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the Información acerca de la eliminación de equipos eléctricos y electrónicos
modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could al final de la vida útil (aplicable a los países que hayan adoptado sistemas
lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or independientes de recogida de residuos)
modification is made. Los productos con el símbolo de un contenedor con ruedas tachado no podrán
ser desechados como residuos domésticos. Los equipos eléctricos y electrónicos
FCC NOTE al final de la vida útil, deberán ser reciclados en instalaciones que puedan dar
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class el tratamiento adecuado a estos productos y a sus subproductos residuales
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed correspondientes. Póngase en contacto con su administración local para
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential obtener información sobre el punto de recogida más cercano. Un tratamiento
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency correcto del reciclaje y la eliminación de residuos ayuda a conservar los recursos
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may y evita al mismo tiempo efectos perjudiciales en la salud y el medio ambiente.
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, Equipment (applicable for countries that have adopted
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is separate waste collection systems)
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following Products with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot
measures: be disposed as household waste. Old electrical and electronic
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. equipment should be recycled at a facility capable of handling
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. these items and their waste byproducts. Contact your local
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which authority for details in locating a recycle facility nearest to you.
the receiver is connected. Proper recycling and waste disposal will help conserve resources
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. whilst preventing detrimental effects on our health and the
environment.

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