ENGLISH

KD-R646 / KD-R446 / KD-R445 / KD-R444

CD RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Please read all instructions carefully before operation to obtain the best possible performance from the unit.

GET0830-001B [U/UI]

CONTENTS

BEFORE USE

BASICS

GETTING STARTED

RADIO

CD / USB / iPod

AUX

ILLUMINATION

(KD-R646 only)

AUDIO SETTINGS

MORE INFORMATION

TROUBLESHOOTING

SPECIFICATIONS

INSTALLATION / CONNECTION

How to read this manual

• Operations explained mainly using buttons on the faceplate of KD-R446 /

KD-R445 / KD-R444.

• [XX] indicates the selected items.

• (➜ XX) indicates references are available on the stated page number.

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BEFORE USE

Warning

Do not operate any function that takes your attention away from safe driving.

Caution

Volume setting:

• Adjust the volume so that you can hear sounds outside the car to prevent accident.

• Lower the volume before playing digital sources to avoid damaging the speakers by the sudden increase of the output level.

General:

• Avoid using the USB device or iPod/iPhone if it might hinder driving safety.

• 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.

• If a disc error occurs due to condensation on the laser lens, eject the disc and wait for the moisture to evaporate.

Remote control (RM-RK52):

• Do not leave the remote control in hot places such as on the dashboard.

• The Lithium battery is in danger of explosion if replaced incorrectly. Replace it only with the same or equivalent type.

• 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 promptly. If swallowed, contact a physician immediately.

Maintenance

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 cotton swab gently, being careful not to damage the connector.

Handling discs:

• Do not touch the recording surface of the disc.

• Do not stick tape etc. on the disc, or use a disc with tape stuck on it.

• Do not use any accessories for the disc.

• Clean from the center of the disc and move outward.

• Clean the disc with a dry silicon or soft cloth. Do not use any solvents.

• When removing discs from this unit, pull them out horizontally.

• Remove burrs from the center hole and disc edge before inserting a disc.

Connector (on the reverse side of the faceplate)

BASICS

Faceplate

KD-R646

Volume knob

(turn/press) Loading slot Display window

Attach

Remote control (RM-RK52)

Remote sensor

(Do not expose to bright sunlight.)

Detach

KD-R446

KD-R445

KD-R444

Detach button

To

Turn on the power

Adjust the volume

Select a source

Change the display information

How to reset

Pull out the insulation sheet when using for the first time.

How to replace the battery

Your preset adjustments will also be erased.

Do this (on the faceplate)

Press L SOURCE.

• Press and hold to turn off the power.

Turn the volume knob.

Press the volume knob to mute the sound or pause playback.

• Press again to cancel.

• Press L SOURCE repeatedly.

• Press L SOURCE, then turn the volume knob within 2 seconds.

Press DISP repeatedly. (➜ 9)

• Press and hold to scroll the current display information.

3

Do this (on the remote control)

( not available )

Press VOL + or VOL –.

Press to mute the sound or pause playback.

• Press again to cancel.

Press SOURCE repeatedly.

( not available )

ENGLISH

GETTING STARTED

1

Cancel the demonstration

1

Press and hold MENU.

2

Press the volume knob to select [DEMO].

3

Turn the volume knob to select [DEMO OFF], then press the knob.

4

Press MENU to exit.

2

Set the clock

1

Press and hold MENU.

2

Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK], then press the knob.

3

Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK SET], then press the knob.

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.

6

Turn the volume knob to adjust the minute, then press the knob.

7

Press MENU to exit.

3

Set the basic settings

1

Press and hold MENU.

2

Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob.

• See the following table for selection.

3

Press MENU to exit.

To return to the previous hierarchy, press G.

Default: XX

CLOCK

CLOCK DISP

ON: The clock time is shown on the display even when the unit is turned off. ;

OFF: Cancels.

DIMMER

DIMMER SET

BRIGHTNESS

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 headlights. *

1

; ON: Selects the night adjustments. ; OFF: Selects the day adjustments.

Sets the display and button brightness for day and night separately.

1 DAY/ NIGHT: Select day or night.

2 BUTTON ZONE/ DISP ZONE: Select the zone for setting.

3 Set the brightness level (00 to 31). (Default: DAY: 31 ; NIGHT: 15)

DISPLAY

SCROLL *

2

ONCE: Scrolls the display information once. ; AUTO: Repeats scrolling at 5-second intervals. ; OFF: Cancels.

TAG DISPLAY

ON: Shows the TAG information while playing MP3/WMA files. ; OFF: Cancels.

IPOD SWITCH *

3

: For

KD-R646 only

HEAD MODE: Controls music playback only from this unit. ; IPOD MODE: Controls music playback from both the unit and iPod/iPhone. ; EXT MODE: Controls music playback only from the iPod/iPhone.

SRC SELECT

AM *

4

SW1 *

SW2 *

4

4

ON: Enables AM in source selection. ; OFF: Disables.

ON: Enables SW1 in source selection. ; OFF: Disables.

ON: Enables SW2 in source selection. ; OFF: Disables.

AUX *

4

ON: Enables AUX in source selection. ; OFF: Disables. ; BT ADAPTER: Select when the

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. (➜ 13)

* 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

Search for a station

1

Press L SOURCE to select FM, AM, SW1 or SW2.

2

Press E / F (or

2 / 3 on RM-RK52) to search for a station automatically.

(or)

Press and hold E / F (or

2 / 3 on RM-RK52) until “M” flashes, then press repeatedly to search for a station manually.

Store a station

You can store up to 18 stations for FM and 6 stations for AM/SW1/SW2.

While listening to a station....

Press and hold one of the number buttons (1 to 6) to store.

(or)

1

Press and hold the volume knob until “PRESET MODE” flashes.

2

Turn the volume knob to select a preset number, then press the knob.

The preset number flashes and “MEMORY” appears.

Select a stored station

Press one of the number buttons (1 to 6).

(or)

1

Press MENU.

2

Turn the volume knob to select a preset number, then press the knob.

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

Other settings

1

Press and hold MENU.

2

Turn the volume knob to select [TUNER], then press the knob.

3

Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the table below), then press the knob.

4

Press MENU to exit.

Default: XX

SSM

MONO

SSM 01 – 06 / SSM 07 – 12 / SSM 13 – 18: Automatically presets up to 18 stations for FM. “SSM” stops flashing when the first 6 stations are stored. Select

SSM 07 – 12 / SSM 13 – 18 to store the following 12 stations.

Displayed only when the source is FM.

MONO ON: Improves the FM reception, but the stereo effect will be lost. ;

MONO OFF: Cancels.

IF BAND

AUTO: Increases the tuner selectivity to reduce interference noises from adjacent 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 remain.

RADIO TIMER

Turns on the radio at a specific time regardless of the current source.

1 ONCE/ DAILY/ WEEKLY/ OFF: Select how often the timer will be turned on.

2 FM/ AM/ SW1/ SW2: Select the FM, AM, SW1 or SW2 band.

3 01 to 18 (for FM)/ 01 to 06 (for AM/SW1/SW2): Select the preset station.

4 Set the activation day and time.

• “M” lights up when complete.

Radio Timer will not activate for the following cases.

• The unit is turned off.

• [OFF] is selected for [AM] in [SRC SELECT] after Radio Timer for AM is selected.

(➜ 4)

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CD / USB / iPod

Start playback

CD

Label side

KD-R646

KD-R646

The source changes to CD and playback starts.

• To eject a disc, press

0.

USB

USB input terminal

USB 2.0 cable*

1

(commercially available)

The source changes to USB and playback starts.

iPod/iPhone (KD-R646 only)

USB input terminal

USB 2.0 cable*

1

(accessory of the iPod/iPhone)

The source changes to USB-IPOD and playback starts.

• You can also change the source from the other source to iPod by pressing iPod.

Press 4 iPod MODE repeatedly to select the control mode ([HEAD MODE] / [IPOD

MODE] / [EXT MODE]) directly.

• See also [IPOD SWITCH]. (➜ 4)

* 1 Do not leave the cable inside the car when not using.

To

Select a track/file

Do this

Press

2 / 3 on RM-RK52).

Press

∞ / 2 5 (or 5 / ∞ on RM-RK52).

Select a folder

(MP3/WMA)

Reverse/Fast-forward

Press and hold E / F (or

2 / 3 on RM-RK52).

Select a track/file from a list

1

Press MENU

2

Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob.

• MP3/WMA file: Select the desired folder, then a file.

• iPod or JVC Playlist Creator (JPC) / JVC Music Control (JMC) file* 3 : Select the desired file from the list (PLAYLISTS, ARTISTS, ALBUMS, SONGS,

PODCASTS* 4 , GENRES, COMPOSERS* 4 ).

• To return to the previous hierarchy, press G.

• To cancel, press MENU.

Note: Turn the volume knob quickly to fast-search.

: Applicable

— : Not applicable

CD USB iPod

*

2

—

*

2

*

5

Repeat play

Press 6 B repeatedly to make a selection.

• Audio CD or JPC / JMC file: TRACK RPT, RPT OFF

• MP3/WMA file: TRACK RPT, FOLDER RPT, RPT OFF

• iPod: ONE RPT, ALL RPT

* 5

Random play

• Audio CD: ALL RND, RND OFF

• MP3/WMA file or JPC / JMC file: FOLDER RND, ALL RND, RND OFF

• iPod: SONG RND, ALBUM RND* 6 , RND OFF

*

5

* 2

Applicable under [HEAD MODE] and [IPOD MODE] only. (➜ 4)

*

3 Only for files registered in the database created with JPC / JMC.

(➜ 9)

* 4

Only for iPod.

*

5 Applicable under [HEAD MODE] only. (➜ 4)

* 6

Not applicable for some iPod/iPhone.

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AUX

Use a portable audio player

1

Connect a portable audio player (commercially available).

3.5 mm stereo mini plug with “L” shaped connector (commercially available)

Portable audio player

ILLUMINATION

(KD-R646 only)

Auxiliary input jack

2

Select [ON] for [AUX] in [SRC SELECT]. (➜ 4)

3

Press L SOURCE to select AUX.

4

Turn on the portable audio player and start playback.

Use a 3-core plug head stereo mini plug for optimum audio output.

Use a Bluetooth® device

1

Connect the Bluetooth adapter, KS-BTA100 (separately purchased).

Blue/white

Black

Brown

Auxiliary input jack

2

Register (pair) the Bluetooth device with KS-BTA100.

3

Select [BT ADAPTER] for [AUX] in [SRC SELECT]. (➜ 4).

4

Press L SOURCE to select BT AUDIO.

5

Start using the Bluetooth device.

For details, refer to the instruction manual of KS-BTA100.

Wiring harness of the unit

(➜ 13)

Blue/white: Remote

Black: Ground

Brown: Tel muting

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1

Press and hold MENU.

2

Turn the volume knob to select [COLOR] or [COLOR SETUP], then press the knob.

3

Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the table below), then press the knob.

4

Press MENU to exit.

Default: XX

COLOR: Select a color for [BUTTON ZONE], [DISP ZONE], and [ALL ZONE] separately.

BUTTON ZONE

[COLOR 06]

DISP ZONE

[COLOR 01]

COLOR 01 to COLOR 29: The selected color is shown on the selected zone.

USER: The color you have created in [COLOR SETUP] is shown on the selected zone.

COLOR FLOW 01 to COLOR FLOW 03: Color changes at different speeds.

ALL ZONE

[COLOR 06]

The button and display illumination will change to the current or selected

[BUTTON ZONE] color.

COLOR SETUP: Store your own day and night colors for [BUTTON ZONE] and

[DISP ZONE] separately.

DAY COLOR

NIGHT COLOR

1 BUTTON ZONE / DISP ZONE: Select a zone.

2 RED / GREEN / BLUE: Select a primary color.

3 00 to 31: Select the level.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 for all the primary colors.

• Your setting is stored to [USER] in [COLOR].

• If [00] is selected for all primary colors for [DISP ZONE], nothing appears on the display.

MENU COLOR

ON: Changes the display and buttons illumination when settings are 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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AUDIO SETTINGS

To

Select a preset equalizer

Do this

Press EQ repeatedly.

FLAT (default), NATURAL, DYNAMIC, VOCAL BOOST, BASS BOOST, USER

Store your own sound settings

1

Press and hold EQ.

2

Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob.

SUB.W

1

: –08 to +08 Default: (00)

BASS LVL:

MID LVL:

–06 to +06

–06 to +06

TRE LVL: –06 to +06

• The setting is stored to [USER] in EQ.

(00)

(00)

(00)

• To return to the previous item, press G.

• To exit, press EQ.

* 1 Displayed only when [L/O MODE] is set to [SUB.W] and [SUB.W] is set to [ON].

Other settings

1

Press and hold MENU.

2

Turn the volume knob to select [PRO EQ] or [AUDIO], then press the knob.

3

Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the table below), then press the knob.

Repeat

4

Press MENU to exit.

PRO EQ

1 BASS / MIDDLE / TREBLE: Select a sound tone.

2 Adjust the sound elements of the selected sound tone.

Hz)

Level:

Q: Q1.0/ Q1.25/ Q1.5/ Q2.0 (Q1.0)

MIDDLE Frequency: 0.5/ 1.0/ 1.5/ 2.5 kHz Default:

Level:

Q:

TREBLE Frequency: 10.0/ 12.5/ 15.0/ 17.5 kHz Default:

Level:

Q:

The setting is stored to [USER] in EQ.

Default: XX

AUDIO

FADER*

2 *

BALANCE *

3

3

R06 — F06 (00): Adjusts the front and rear speaker output balance.

L06 — R06 (00): Adjusts the left and right speaker output balance.

BASS BOOST

+01 / +02: Selects your preferred bass boost level. ; OFF: Cancels.

LOUD

LOW / HIGH: Boosts low or high frequencies to produce a wellbalanced sound at low volume. ; OFF: Cancels.

VOL ADJUST –05 — +05 (00): Presets the volume adjustment level of each source (compared to the FM volume level). Before adjustment, select the source you want to adjust. (“VOL ADJ FIX” appears if FM is selected.)

L/O MODE

SUB.W *

4

SUB.W LPF *

5

SUB.W / REAR: Selects whether rear speakers or a subwoofer are connected to the REAR/SW line out terminals on the rear panel

(through an external amplifier).

ON / OFF: Turns on or off the subwoofer output.

THROUGH: All signals are sent to the subwoofer. ; LOW 55Hz /

MID 85Hz / HIGH 120Hz: Audio signals with frequencies lower than 55 Hz/ 85 Hz/ 120 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.

SUB.W LEVEL *

HPF

5

–08 — +08 (00): Adjusts the subwoofer output level.

LOW 100Hz / MID 120Hz / HIGH 150Hz: Audio signals with frequencies lower than 100 Hz/ 120 Hz/ 150 Hz are cut off from the front/rear speakers. ; OFF: All signals are sent to the front/rear speakers.

BEEP

TEL MUTING *

6

ON / OFF: Activates or deactivates the keypress tone.

ON: Mutes the sounds while using the cellular phone (not connected through KS-BTA100). ; OFF: Cancels.

AMP GAIN LOW POWER: Limits the maximum volume level to 30. (Select if the maximum power of each speaker is less than 50 W to prevent damaging the speakers.) ; HIGH POWER: The maximum volume level is 50.

* 2

If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader level to [00].

* 3

This adjustment will not affect the subwoofer output.

* 4

Displayed only when [L/O MODE] is set to [SUB.W].

* 5

Displayed only when [SUB.W] is set to [ON].

* 6

Does not work if [BT ADAPTER] is selected for [AUX] in [SRC SELECT].

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MORE INFORMATION

About discs and audio files

• This unit can only play the following CDs:

• This unit can play back multi-session discs; however, unclosed sessions will be skipped during playback.

• Unplayable discs :

- Discs that are not round.

- Discs with coloring on the recording surface or discs that are dirty.

- Recordable/ReWritable discs that have not been finalized.

- 8 cm CD. Attempting to insert using an adapter may cause malfunction.

• DualDisc playback: The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not comply with the “Compact Disc Digital Audio” standard.

Therefore, the use of Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on this product cannot be recommended.

• Playable files :

- File extensions: MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma)

- Bit rate: MP3: 8 kbps — 320 kbps

WMA: 32 kbps — 192 kbps

MP3: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 16 kHz,

12 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 8 kHz

WMA: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz

- Variable bit rate (VBR) files.

• Maximum number of characters for file/folder name:

It depends on the disc format used (includes 4 extension characters—<.mp3> or<.wma>).

- ISO 9660 Level 1 and 2: 64 characters

- Romeo: 64 characters

- Joliet: 32 characters

- Windows long file name: 64 characters

About USB device s

• This unit can play MP3/WMA files stored on a USB mass storage class device.

• You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub and Multi Card

Reader.

• Connecting a cable whose total length is longer than 5 m may result in abnormal playback.

• The maximum number of characters for:

- Folder names: 63 characters

- File names: 63 characters

- MP3 Tag: 60 characters

- WMA Tag: 60 characters

• This unit can recognize a total of 65 025 files, 255 folders (255 files per folder including folder without unsupported files), and of

8 hierarchies.

• This unit cannot recognize a USB device whose rating is other than 5 V and exceeds 1 A.

About iPod/iPhone

• Made for

- iPod touch (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation)

- iPod with video (5th generation)*

- iPod nano (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th generation)

- iPhone, iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S

* [IPOD MODE]/ [EXT MODE] are not applicable.

• It is not possible to browse video files on the “Videos” menu in

[HEAD MODE].

• The song order displayed on the selection menu of this unit may differ from that of the iPod/iPhone.

• If some operations are not performed correctly or as intended, visit: <http://www3.jvckenwood.com/english/car/index.html>

(English website only).

About “JVC Playlist Creator” and “JVC Music

Control”

• This unit supports the PC application “JVC Playlist Creator” and

Android TM application “JVC Music Control.”

• When you use an audio file with database added using the “JVC

Playlist Creator” or “JVC Music Control,” you can search for a file by title, album or artist name using Music Search.

• “JVC Playlist Creator” and “JVC Music Control” are available from the following web site:

<http://www3.jvckenwood.com/english/car/index.html>

(English website only).

Display information

FM or AM Frequency Day/Clock

CD or USB Album title/Artist*

= Track title* = Track no./Playing time

= Day/Clock = (back to the beginning)

USB-IPOD

[HEAD MODE] or [IPOD MODE]: Album title/

Artist*

= Track title* = Track no./Playing time

= Day/Clock = (back to the beginning)

[EXT MODE]: EXT MODE Day/Clock

AUX

AUX Day/Clock

BT AUDIO

BT AUDIO Day/Clock

* “NO NAME” appears for conventional CDs or if not recorded.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom

Sound cannot be heard.

“MISWIRING CHK WIRING THEN

RESET UNIT” / “WARNING CHK

WIRING THEN RESET UNIT” appears and no operations can be done.

Source cannot be selected.

Radio reception is poor. / Static noise while listening to the radio.

Correct characters are not displayed.

“PLEASE” and “EJECT” appear alternately.

“IN DISC” appears.

Disc cannot be ejected.

Playback order is not as intended.

Elapsed playing time is not correct.

“NOT SUPPORT” appears and track skips.

“CANNOT PLAY” flashes and/ or connected device cannot be detected.

Remedy

• Adjust the volume to the optimum level.

• Check the cords and connections.

• Be sure the rear ground terminal connected to the car’s chassis are using shorter and thicker cords.

Check to be sure the terminals of the speaker wires are insulated properly, then reset the unit. If this does not solve the problem, consult your nearest service center.

• Connect the antenna firmly.

• Pull the antenna out all the way.

This unit can only display uppercase letters, numbers, and a limited number of symbols.

Make sure nothing is blocking the loading slot when you eject the disc.

Press and hold

0 to forcibly eject the disc. Be careful not to drop the disc when it is ejected.

The playback order is determined by the file name (USB) or the order in which files were recorded (disc).

This depends on the recording process earlier.

Check whether the track is a playable format. (➜ 9)

• Check whether the connected device is compatible with this unit and ensure the files are in supported formats. (➜ 9)

• Reattach the device.

Symptom

“READING” keeps flashing.

The iPod/iPhone does not turn on or does not work.

Remedy

• Do not use too many hierarchical levels and folders.

• Reload the disc or reattach the USB device.

• Check the connection between this unit and iPod/iPhone.

• Detach and reset the iPod/iPhone using hard reset.

• Check whether the [IPOD SWITCH] setting is appropriate.

(➜ 4)

If you still have troubles, reset the unit. (

➜

3)

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SPECIFICATIONS

Maximum Power Output

Continuous Power Output (RMS)

Load Impedance

Frequency Response

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Line-Out, Subwoofer-Out Level/

Impedance

Output Impedance

50 W per channel

20 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at less than 1% total harmonic distortion

4 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω allowance)

40 Hz to 20 000 Hz

70 dB

4.8 V/10 kΩ load (full scale)

Usable Sensitivity

50 dB Quieting Sensitivity

Alternate Channel Selectivity

Frequency Response

Stereo Separation

AM Frequency Range

Sensitivity/Selectivity

Signal Detection System

Number of Channels

Frequency Response

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Wow and Flutter

≤ 600 Ω

87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)

9.3 dBf (0.8 μV/75 Ω)

16.3 dBf (1.8 μV/75 Ω)

65 dB (at 400 kHz)

40 Hz to 15 000 Hz

40 dB

MW 531 kHz to 1 611 kHz (9 kHz step)

SW1 2 940 kHz to 7 735 kHz (5 kHz step)

SW2 9 500 kHz to 10 135 kHz/

11 580 kHz to 18 135 kHz (5 kHz step)

20 μV/40 dB

Non-contact optical pickup (semiconductor laser)

2 channels (stereo)

5 Hz to 20 000 Hz

98 dB

Below measurable limit

USB Standard

Data Transfer Rate (Full Speed)

Compatible Device s

Compatible File System s

Playable Audio Format s

Maximum Supply Current

USB 1.1, USB 2.0

Max. 12 Mbps

Mass storage class

FAT 32/16/12

MP3/WMA

DC 5 V d 1 A

Power Requirements (Operating Voltage)

Grounding System

DC 14.4 V (11 V to 16 V allowance)

Negative ground

Allowable Operating Temperature

Dimensions

(W × H × D)

0°C to +40°C

Installation Size (approx.) 182 mm × 53 mm × 159 mm

Panel Size (approx.) KD-R646: 188 mm × 59 mm × 10 mm

KD-R446 / KD-R445 / KD-R444:

188 mm × 59 mm × 13 mm

Weight (excluding accessories) 1.2 k g

Subject to change without notice.

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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.

• Install this unit in the console of your vehicle. Do not touch the metal 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 maximum power of the speakers is lower than 50 W, change the

[AMP GAIN] setting to avoid damaging the speakers. (➜ 8)

• Mount the unit with the angle of 30° or less.

• If your vehicle wiring harness does not have the ignition terminal, connect Ignition wire (red) to the terminal on the vehicle’s fuse box 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, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.

• If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires are not touching car’s chassis, then replace the old fuse with one that has the same rating.

Basic procedure

1

Remove the key from the ignition switch, then disconnect the

· terminal of the car battery.

2

Connect the wires properly.

See Wiring connection. (➜ 13)

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)

Installing the unit (in-dash mounting)

When installing without the mounting sleeve

Flat or round head screws (not supplied)

M5 × 8 mm

Pocket

Bend the appropriate tabs to hold the sleeve firmly in place.

Make sure the direction of the trim plate.

Bracket (not supplied)

Do the required wiring.

(➜ 13)

How to remove the unit

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Wiring connection

KD-R646

Vehicle dashboard

Front output

Rear/subwoofer output

Factory wiring harness

(vehicle)

Recommended connection

Blue: To power antenna

Blue/white: To amplifier

Vehicle-specific Wiring Harness

(separately purchased)

Signal cord (not supplied)

KD-R446 / KD-R445 / KD-R444

JVC Amplifier

Rear/subwoofer output

Fuse (10 A)

Rear ground terminal

Remote wire

(not supplied)

To the steering wheel remote control adapter

Antenna terminal

Light blue/yellow

STEERING

WHEEL

REMOTE

KD-R646 only

Join the same color wires together.

Blue: Power antenna (250 mA max.)

Blue/white: Remote (200 mA max.)

Orange/white: Illumination

Brown: Tel muting

Yellow: Battery 12 V

Red: Ignition 12 V

Black: Ground

White: Front speaker (left)

White/black

Gray: Front speaker (right)

Gray/black

Green: Rear speaker (left)

Green/black

Purple: Rear speaker (right)

Purple/black

Ignition switch

Car fuse block

Separate red wire

Make this connection if your vehicle factory wiring harness does not have “12 V ignition switch” wire.

For more information:

Metra Electronics: www.metraonline.com

Scosche Industries: www.scosche.com

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Part list for installation

A Faceplate

B Mounting sleeve

C Trim plate

D Wiring harness

E Extraction key

( ×1 )

( ×1 )

( ×1 )

( ×1 )

( ×2 )

ENGLISH

The marking of products using lasers

The label is attached to the chassis/case and says that the component uses laser beams that have been classified as Class 1. It means that the unit is utilizing laser beams that are of a weaker class. There is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the unit.

• Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• “Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and has 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 and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, or iPhone may affect wireless performance.

• iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple

Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

• Android is trademark of Google Inc.

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