I know the difference. Here's my situation. I keep getting a RESET CODE 2 everytime I try to switch CD's in my changer (JVC CD X 200 NOT RF...). I have a decent head unit that is also JVC, so I'm all good. Instead of paying someone to figure out the code and fix the problem (it might be $75), I may just get a new CD changer on ebay. I'm seeing the same model number as mine, but with the RF screen and cord. Could I just use the CD changer and not worry about the RF part, or are they not compatible?? Does anyone know what other CD changers (JVC) could use the cords and brackets for the CH X 200?? Maybe a CH X 400 could be bolted right up. And does anyone know what a reset code is and why I get it EVERYTIME I try to switch discs via the head unit. TIA.

91 Prelude, Changer is in trunk, once the code appears-- nothing will work CD wise until I pull out the magazine.

 

why not try to disconnnect all power to the changer and then reconnect it?
as far as the rf vs regular cd changer...
you are able to change your cd's through your head unit through the manufacturer's cabling....( but when you get an RF changer it goes in between your head unit antenna wire and the car antenna wire... the rf changer comes with a device (usually a little display) to give you the ability to change the cd's and you must tuen your radio to a station that doesn't have any other signal coming to it, in order to listen to your cd's.

I would strongly advise not buying an rf changer since the quality is weak. I used to have one myself.