JVC KD-R498 User manual

Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
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B5A-2123-00 [M]
KD-R498 / KD-R496 / KD-R492 / KD-R491
CD RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
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CONTENTS BEFORE USE
IMPORTANT
• To ensure proper use, please read through this manual before using this product. It is especially important that you read and observe
Warning and Caution in this manual.
• Please keep the manual in a safe and accessible place for future reference.
WARNING
• Do not operate any function that takes your attention away from safe driving.
• Do not ingest the battery, Chemical Burn Hazard
The remote control supplied with this product contains a coin/button cell battery.
If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death.
Keep new and used batteries away from children.
If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children.
If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.
Caution
Volume setting:
•
Adjust the volume so that you can hear sounds outside the car to prevent accidents.
• Lower the volume before playing digital sources to avoid damaging the speakers by the sudden increase of the output level.
General:
•
Avoid using the external device if it might hinder safe driving.
• 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.
• Depending on the types of cars, the antenna will automatically extend when you turn on the unit with the antenna control wire connected
( 20) . Turn off the unit when parking at a low ceiling area.
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.
BEFORE USE 2
BASICS 3
GETTING STARTED 5
1 Cancel the demonstration
2 Set the clock and date
3 Set the basic settings
RADIO 7
CD/USB/ANDROID 8
AUX 10
AUDIO SETTINGS 11
DISPLAY SETTINGS 14
REFERENCES 15
Maintenance
More information
TROUBLESHOOTING 17
INSTALLATION/
CONNECTION 18
SPECIFICATIONS 21
How to read this manual
• Operations are explained mainly using buttons on the faceplate of KD-R498 and KD-R492 .
• English indications are used for the purpose of explanation. You can select the display language from the
menu.
( 6)
•
[XX] indicates the selected items.
•
( XX) indicates references are available on the stated page.
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BASICS
To On the faceplate
Turn on the power Press .
• Press and hold to turn off the power.
Adjust the volume Press .
• Press and hold to continuously increase the volume to 15.
Press to mute the sound or pause playback.
• Press again to cancel. The volume level returns to the previous level before muting or pause.
Select a source • Press repeatedly.
• Press , then press within 2 seconds.
Change the display information Press repeatedly.
( 16)
Select an item 1Press to select an item.
2Press to confirm.
Attach
How to reset
Detach
Faceplate for KD-R498/KD-R496/KD-R491
Your preset adjustments will
be erased except stored radio
stations.
Loading slot Display window
Detach button
Source button
Remote sensor
(Do not expose to
bright sunlight.)
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
BASICS
To On the faceplate
Turn on the power Press .
• Press and hold to turn off the power.
Adjust the volume Turn the volume knob.
Press the volume knob to mute the sound or pause playback.
• Press again to cancel. The volume level returns to the previous level before muting or pause.
Select a source • Press repeatedly.
• Press , then turn the volume knob within 2seconds.
Change the display information Press repeatedly.
( 17)
Select an item 1Turn the volume knob to select an item.
2Press the knob to confirm.
Attach
How to reset
Detach
Faceplate for KD-R492
Your preset adjustments will
be erased except stored radio
stations.
Volume knob
Loading slot
Detach button
Source button
Display window
Remote sensor
(Do not expose to bright sunlight.)
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
BASICS
Remote control (RM-RK52)
Aim the remote control directly to the remote sensor on the
unit.
( 3 or 4)
How to replace the battery
Pull out the insulation
sheet when using for
the first time.
To On the remote control
Adjust the
volume
Press or .
• Press and hold to continuously
increase the volume to 15.
Press to mute the sound or pause
playback.
• Press again to cancel. The volume
level returns to the previous level
before muting or pause.
Select a source Press SOURCE repeatedly.
GETTING STARTED
For key layout on the faceplate, see page3 or page4.
Cancel the demonstration
When you turn on the power for the first time (or after you reset the unit), the display
shows:
KD-R498 / KD-R496 / KD-R491 :
“CANCEL DEMO” “PRESS ENTER”
1 Press .
[YES] is selected for the initial setup.
2 Press again.
“DEMO OFF” appears.
KD-R492 :
“CANCEL DEMO” “PRESS” “VOLUME KNOB”
1 Press the volume knob.
[YES] is selected for the initial setup.
2 Press the volume knob again.
“DEMO OFF” appears.
Set the clock and date
1 Press and hold .
2 Perform ‘select an item ( 3 or 4)’ operation to select [CLOCK] .
3 Perform ‘select an item ( 3 or 4)’ operation to adjust the clock.
[CLOCK ADJUST] set the hour and minute [CLOCK FORMAT] [12H] or [24H]
4 Perform ‘select an item ( 3 or 4)’ operation to set the date.
[DATE SET] set the day, month and year
5 Press to exit.
To return to the previous setting item, press .
1
2
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GETTING STARTED
Set the basic settings
1 Press and hold .
2 Perform ‘select an item ( 3 or 4)’ operation to select an item
(see the following table).
3 Repeat step 2until the desired item is selected or activated.
4 Press to exit.
To return to the previous setting item, press .
Default:
XX
SYSTEM
KEY BEEP ON
:Activates the keypress tone.; OFF :Deactivates.
SOURCE SELECT
AM SRC
*
ON :Enables AM in source selection.; OFF :Disables. ( 7)
SW1 SRC
*
ON :Enables SW1 in source selection.; OFF :Disables. ( 7)
SW2 SRC
*
ON :Enables SW2 in source selection.; OFF :Disables. ( 7)
BUILT-IN AUX
*
ON :Enables AUX in source selection.; OFF :Disables. ( 10)
F/W UPDATE
UPDATE SYSTEM
F/W UP xxxx YES
:Starts upgrading the firmware.; NO :Cancels (upgrading is not
activated).
For details on how to update the firmware, see:
<http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>.
*
Not displayed when the corresponding source is selected.
3
CLOCK
TIME SYNC ON
:The clock time is automatically set using the Clock Time (CT) data in
FM Radio Data System signal.;
OFF :Cancels.
CLOCK DISPLAY ON :The clock time is shown on the display even when the unit is turned
off.;
OFF :Cancels.
ENGLISH Select the display language for menu and music information if
applicable.
By default,
ENGLISH is selected.
ESPANOL
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
RADIO
For key layout on the faceplate, see page3 or page4.
Search for a station
1 Press source button repeatedly to select FM, AM, SW1 or SW2.
2 Press (or press on the remote control) to search for a
station automatically.
(or)
Press and hold (or press and hold on the remote
control) until “M” flashes, then press repeatedly to search for a
station manually.
• “ST” or “STEREO” lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with
sufficient signal strength.
Settings in memory
You can store up to 18 stations for FM and 6 stations for AM/SW1/SW2.
Store a station
While listening to a station....
Press and hold one of the number buttons (1to 6).
(or)
1 Press and hold the following button until “PRESETMODE” flashes.
KD-R498 / KD-R496 / KD-R491 :
KD-R492 : Volume knob
2 Perform ‘select an item ( 3 or 4) ’ operation to select a preset
number.
The preset number flashes and “MEMORY” appears.
Select a stored station
Press one of the number buttons (1to6).
(or)
1 Press .
2 Perform ‘select an item ( 3 or 4) ’ operation to select a preset
number.
Other settings
1 Press and hold .
2 Perform ‘select an item ( 3 or 4) ’ operation to select an item
( see the following table ) .
3 Repeat step 2until the desired item is selected/activated or follow
the instructions stated on the selected item.
4 Press to exit.
To return to the previous setting item, press .
Default:
XX
TUNER SETTING
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 band.
3 01 to 18 (for FM)/ 01 to 06 (for AM/SW1/SW2):Select the preset station.
4 Set the activation day
*1
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 SRC] / [SW1 SRC] / [SW2 SRC] in
[SOURCE SELECT] after Radio Timer for AM/SW1/SW2 is selected.
( 6)
SSM 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.
LOCAL SEEK ON :Searches only AM/SW1/SW2 stations with good reception.;
OFF :Cancels.
• Settings made are applicable only to the selected source/station. Once you
change the source/station, you need to make the settings again.
*1
Selectable only when [ONCE] or [WEEKLY] is selected in step 1 .
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IF BAND AUTO :Increases the tuner selectivity to reduce interference noises from
adjacent FM stations. (Stereo effect may be lost.);
WIDE :Subjects to
interference noises from adjacent FM stations, but sound quality will not
be degraded and the stereo effect will remain.
MONO SET ON :Improves the FM reception, but the stereo effect will be lost.;
OFF :Cancels.
NEWS SET
*2
ON :The unit will temporarily switch to News Programme if available.;
OFF :Cancels.
REGIONAL
*2
ON : Switches to another station only in the specific region using the “AF”
control.;
OFF :Cancels.
AF SET
*2
ON : Automatically searches for another station broadcasting the same
program in the same Radio Data System network with better reception
when the current reception is poor.;
OFF : Cancels.
TI ON : Allows the unit to temporarily switch to Traffic Information if
available (“TI” lights up) while listening to all sources except in AM/SW1/
SW2. ;
OFF :Cancels.
PTY SEARCH
*2
Select a PTY code (see below).
If there is a station broadcasting a program of the same PTY code as you
have selected, that station is tuned in.
*2
Only for FM source.
PTY code
NEWS , AFFAIRS , INFO , SPORT , EDUCATE , DRAMA , CULTURE , SCIENCE , VARIED ,
POP M (music), ROCK M (music), EASY M (music), LIGHT M (music), CLASSICS ,
OTHER M (music), WEATHER , FINANCE , CHILDREN , SOCIAL , RELIGION , PHONE IN ,
TRAVEL , LEISURE , JAZZ , COUNTRY , NATION M (music), OLDIES , FOLK M (music),
DOCUMENT
RADIO
Start playback
The source changes automatically and playback starts.
CD
*1
Do not leave the cable inside the car when not using.
*2
When connecting an Android device, “Press [VIEW] to install JVC MUSIC PLAY APP” is shown.
Follow the instructions to install the application. You can also install the latest version of JVC
MUSIC PLAY application on your Android device before connecting. For more information, visit
<http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>.
CD/USB/ANDROID
Eject disc Label side
KD-R498/KD-R496/KD-R491:KD-R492:
Eject disc Label side
KD-R491
KD-R492
KD-R498/
KD-R496/
USB 2.0 cable
*1
(commercially available)
USB cable
*1
(commercially available)
ANDROID*2
USB
USB input terminal
USB input terminal
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
CD/USB/ANDROID
For key layout on the faceplate, see page3 or page4.
To directly select USB/ANDROID source, press .
To On the faceplate On the remote control
Reverse/
Fast-forward*3
Press and hold . Press and hold .
Select a track/
file
Press .Press .
Select a folder*4Press . Press .
Repeat play*3Press repeatedly.
TRACK REPEAT / ALL REPEAT : Audio CD
TRACK REPEAT / FOLDER REPEAT / ALL REPEAT : MP3/WMA/WAV/
FLAC file
ONE REPEAT / ALL REPEAT / REPEAT OFF : ANDROID
Random play*3Press repeatedly.
ALL RANDOM / RANDOM OFF : Audio CD
FOLDER RANDOM / ALL RANDOM / RANDOM OFF : MP3/WMA/WAV/
FLAC file
SONG RANDOM / ALL RANDOM / RANDOM OFF : ANDROID
*3
For ANDROID: Applicable only when [AUTO MODE] is selected.
*4
For CD: Only for MP3/WMA files. This does not work for ANDROID.
Select control mode
While in ANDROID source, press repeatedly.
AUTO MODE : Control Android device from this unit via JVC MUSIC
PLAY application installed in the Android device.
AUDIO MODE : Control Android device using the Android device
itself via other media player applications installed
in the Android device. However, you can still play/
pause or file skip from this unit.
Select music drive
While in USB source, press repeatedly.
Stored songs in the following drive will be played back.
• Selected internal or external memory of a smartphone (Mass
Storage Class).
• Selected drive of a multiple drives device.
Select a file from a folder/list
For ANDROID, applicable only when [AUTO MODE] is selected.
1 Press .
2 Perform ‘select an item ( 3 or 4)’ operation to select
a folder/list.
3 Perform ‘select an item ( 3 or 4)’ operation to select
a file.
Quick search
If you have many files, you can search through them quickly.
Perform the following operation to browse through the list
quickly.
KD-R498 / KD-R496 / KD-R491 : Press and hold
KD-R492 : Turn the volume knob quickly
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
CD/USB/ANDROID
Alphabet search (applicable only for ANDROID source)
You can search for a file according to the first character.
1 Press to enter character search.
2 Perform the following operation to select the desired
character.
KD-R498 / KD-R496 / KD-R491 : Press
KD-R492 : Turn the volume knob
^A^ : Upper case (A to Z)
_A_ : Lower case (a to z)
-0- : Numbers (0 to 9)
-OTHERS-: Character other than A to Z, 0 to 9
3 Press the following to start searching.
KD-R498 / KD-R496 / KD-R491 :
KD-R492 : Volume knob
• To return to the previous setting item, press .
• To cancel, press and hold .
Use a portable audio player
1 Connect a portable audio player (commercially available).
KD-R498 / KD-R496 / KD-R491 :
KD-R492 :
2 Select [ON] for [BUILT-IN AUX] in [SOURCE SELECT] . ( 6)
3 Press source button repeatedly 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.
AUX
3.5mm stereo mini plug with “L” shaped connector
(commercially available)
3.5mm stereo mini plug with “L” shaped connector
(commercially available)
Portable audio player
Portable audio player
Auxiliary input jack
Auxiliary input jack
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AUDIO SETTINGS
Other settings
1 Press and hold .
2 Perform ‘select an item ( 3 or 4) ’ operation to select an item
( see the following table ) .
3 Repeat step 2until the desired item is selected/activated or follow
the instructions stated on the selected item.
4 Press to exit.
To return to the previous setting item, press .
Default:
XX
EQ SETTING
PRESET EQ
Select a preset equalizer suitable to the music genre.
• Select [USER] to use the settings made in [EASY EQ] or [PRO EQ] .
FLAT / DRVN 3 / DRVN 2 / DRVN 1 / HARD ROCK / HIP HOP / JAZZ / POP / R&B /
TALK / USER / VOCAL BOOST / BASS BOOST / CLASSICAL/DANCE
EASY EQ
Adjust your own sound settings.
• The settings are stored to [USER] .
• The settings made may affect the current settings of [PRO EQ] .
SUB.W SP
*1*2:
00 to +06 (Default: +03
SUB.W
*1*3:
–08 to +08 00
BASS
: LVL–06 to LVL+06 LVL 00
MID
: LVL–06 to LVL+06 LVL 00
TRE
: LVL–06 to LVL+06 LVL 00 )
*1, *2, *3:
( 12)
For key layout on the faceplate, see page3 or page4.
Select a drive equalizer directly (for KD-R498/KD-R496/KD-R491)
Drive equalizer boosts specific frequencies in the audio signal to reduce
the noise heard from outside the car or running noise of the tyres.
Press repeatedly.
Drive equalizer: DRVN 3 (default), DRVN 2 , DRVN 1
Select a preset equalizer directly (for KD-R492)
Press repeatedly.
(or)
Press , then turn the volume knob within 5seconds.
Preset equalizer:
FLAT (default), DRVN 3 , DRVN 2 , DRVN 1 , HARD ROCK , HIP HOP , JAZZ , POP , R&B ,
TALK , USER , VOCAL BOOST , BASS BOOST , CLASSICAL, DANCE
Store your own sound settings
1 Press and hold the following button to enter EASY EQ setting.
KD-R498 / KD-R496 / KD-R491 :
KD-R492 :
2 Perform ‘select an item ( 3 or 4) ’ operation to make the
setting.
Refer to [EASY EQ] for setting and the result is stored to [USER] .
• To return to the previous setting item, press .
• Press the following button to exit.
KD-R498 / KD-R496 / KD-R491 :
KD-R492 :
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AUDIO SETTINGS
PRO EQ 1 BASS / MIDDLE / TREBLE :Select a sound tone.
2 Adjust the sound elements of the selected sound tone.
• The settings are stored to [USER] .
• The settings made may affect the current settings of [EASY EQ] .
BASS Frequency: 60HZ / 80HZ / 100HZ / 200HZ (Default: 80HZ
Level: LVL–06 to LVL+06 LVL 00
Q: Q1.0 / Q1.25 / Q1.5 / Q2.0 Q1.0 )
MIDDLE Frequency: 0.5KHZ / 1.0KHZ / 1.5KHZ / 2.5KHZ (Default: 1.0KHZ
Level: LVL–06 to LVL+06 LVL 00
Q: Q0.75 / Q1.0 / Q1.25 Q1.25 )
TREBLE Frequency: 10.0KHZ / 12.5KHZ / 15.0KHZ / 17.5KHZ (Default: 10.0KHZ
Level: LVL–06 to LVL+06 LVL 00
Q: Q FIX Q FIX )
AUDIO CONTROL
BASS BOOST LEVEL +01
to LEVEL +05 ( LEVEL +01 ): Selects your preferred bass boost level.;
OFF :Cancels.
LOUDNESS LEVEL 01 / LEVEL 02 :Boosts low or high frequencies to produce a well-balanced sound
at low volume.;
OFF :Cancels.
SUB.W
LEVEL
*1
SPK-OUT
*2
SUB.W 00 to SUB.W +06 ( SUB.W +03 ):Adjusts the output
level of the subwoofer connected via speaker lead.
( 20)
PRE-OUT
*3
SUB.W –08 to SUB.W +08 ( SUB.W 00 ):Adjusts the output level
of the subwoofer connected to the lineout terminals (REAR/SW)
through an external amplifier.
( 20)
SUBWOOFER
SET
*3
ON : Turns on the subwoofer output.; OFF : Cancels.
SUBWOOFER
LPF
*1
FRQ THROUGH :All signals are sent to the subwoofer;
FRQ 55HZ / FRQ 85HZ / FRQ 120HZ :Audio signals with frequencies lower than
55Hz/85Hz/120Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
SUB.W
PHASE
*1*4
REVERSE (180°)/ NORMAL (0°):Selects the phase of the subwoofer output to be in line
with the speaker output for optimum performance.
FADER POSITION R06 to POSITION F06 ( POSITION 00 ):Adjusts
the front and rear speaker output balance.
BALANCE
*5
POSITION L06 to POSITION R06 ( POSITION 00 ):Adjusts
the left and right speaker output balance.
VOLUME  ADJUST LEVEL –15 to LEVEL +06 ( LEVEL 00 ):Preset the initial
volume 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.)
AMP  GAIN LOW POWER :Limits the maximum volume level to
25. (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 35.
D.T.EXPANDER
(Digital Track
Expander)
ON :Creates realistic sound by compensating the high-
frequency components and restoring the rise-time of
the waveform that are lost in audio data compression.;
OFF :Cancels.
SPK/PRE OUT Depending on the speaker connection method, select the
appropriate setting to get the desired output. (
13,
Speaker output settings
)
*1
Displayed only when [SUBWOOFER SET] is set to [ON] .
*2
Displayed only when [SPK/PRE  OUT] is set to [SUB.W/SUB.W] . ( 13)
*3
Displayed only when [SPK/PRE OUT] is set to [REAR/SUB.W] or
[SUB.W/SUB.W] . ( 13)
*
4
Selectable only if a setting other than [FRQ THROUGH] is selected for
[SUBWOOFER LPF] .
*5
This adjustment will not affect the subwoofer output.
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
AUDIO SETTINGS
Speaker output settings
Select the output setting for the speakers [SPK/PRE OUT] , based on the
speaker connection method.
Connection via lineout terminals
For connections through an external amplifier. ( 20)
KD-R498/KD-R496/KD-R491:
Setting on
[SPK/PRE OUT]
Audio signal through lineout terminal
FRONT REAR/SW
REAR/REAR Front speakers output Rear speakers output
REAR/SUB.W (default) Front speakers output Subwoofer output
SUB.W/SUB.W Front speakers output Subwoofer output
KD-R492:
Setting on
[SPK/PRE OUT]
Audio signal through lineout terminal
REAR/SW
REAR/REAR Rear speakers output
REAR/SUB.W (default) Subwoofer output
SUB.W/SUB.W Subwoofer output
Connection via speaker leads
For connections without using an external amplifier. However, with this
settings you can also enjoy the subwoofer output.
( 20)
Setting on
[SPK/PRE OUT]
Audio signal through rear speaker lead
L (left) R (right)
REAR/REAR Rear speakers output Rear speakers output
REAR/SUB.W Rear speakers output Rear speakers output
SUB.W/SUB.W Subwoofer output (Mute)
If [SUB.W/SUB.W] is selected:
–
[FRQ 120HZ] is selected in [SUBWOOFER LPF] and [FRQ THROUGH] is not
available.
( 12)
– [POSITION R01] is selected in [FADER] and selectable range is
[POSITION R06] to [POSITION 00] . ( 12)
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
DISPLAY SETTINGS
Zone identification for brightness setting
Zone identification for color setting
1 Press and hold .
2 Perform 'select an item ( 3 or 4) ' operation to select an item
(see the following table).
3 Repeat step 2until the desired item is selected/activated or follow
the instructions stated on the selected item.
4 Press to exit.
To return to the previous setting item, press .
Default: XX
DISPLAY
DIMMER
Dim the illumination.
OFF :Dimmer is turned off. Brightness changes to [DAY] setting.
ON :Dimmer is turned on. Brightness changes to [NIGHT] setting.
(
 [BRIGHTNESS] )
DIMMER TIME :Set the dimmer on and off time.
1 Perform ‘select an item ( 3 or 4) ’ operation to adjust the
[ON] time.
2 Perform ‘select an item ( 3 or 4) ’ operation to adjust the
[OFF] time.
(Default:
[ON] : PM6:00 ; [OFF] : AM6:00 )
DIMMER AUTO :Dimmer turns on and off automatically when you turn
off or on the car headlights.
*1
BRIGHTNESS Set the brightness for day and night separately.
1 DAY / NIGHT :Select day or night.
2 Select a zone. (See the illustration.)
3 LEVEL 00 to LEVEL 31 : Set the brightness level.
TEXT SCROLL
*2
SCROLL ONCE :Scrolls the display information once.;
SCROLL AUTO :Repeats scrolling at 5-second intervals.;
SCROLL OFF :Cancels.
*1
The illumination control wire connection is required. ( 20)
*2
Some characters or symbols will not be shown correctly (or will be blanked).
Symbolic button
(Symbolic button)
KD-R498 /
KD-R496 /
KD-R491
KD-R492
KD-R498
/
KD-R496 /
KD-R491
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
DISPLAY SETTINGS
COLOR (for KD-R498 / KD-R496 / KD-R491 : Symbolic button only)
PRESET Select an illumination color for the symbolic button. (See the illustration on
page14.)
• COLOR 01 to COLOR 49
• USER : The color you have created for [DAY COLOR] or [NIGHT COLOR] is
shown.
• COLOR FLOW01 to COLOR FLOW03 : Color changes at different speeds.
• Preset color: CRYSTAL , FLOWER , FOREST , GRADATION , OCEAN ,
SUNSET , RELAX
DAY COLOR
Store your own day and night illumination colors for the symbolic button.
1 RED / GREEN / BLUE :Select a primary color.
2 00 to 31 :Select the level.
Repeat steps
1 and 2 for all primary colors.
• Your setting is stored to [USER] in [PRESET] .
• [NIGHT COLOR] or [DAY COLOR] is changed by turning on or off your
car’s headlight.
NIGHT COLOR
MENU COLOR ON
: The illumination color of symbolic button changes to white color
when in menu mode or when selecting a music file from a folder/list.;
OFF :Cancels.
Maintenance
Cleaning the unit
Wipe off dirt on the faceplate with a dry silicone or soft cloth.
Cleaning the connector
Detach the faceplate and clean the connector
gently with a cotton swab, 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 silicone 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.
More information
For: –Latest firmware updates and latest compatible item list
– Any other latest information
Visit <http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>.
General
• This unit can only play the following CDs:
• This unit can play back multi-session discs; however, unclosed sessions will be skipped during
playback.
• 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.
• For detailed information and notes about the playable audio files, visit
<http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>.
Connector (on the reverse
side of the faceplate)
REFERENCES
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
REFERENCES
Playable files
• Playable audio file:
For disc: MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma)
For USB mass storage class device: MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), WAV (.wav), FLAC (.flac)
• Playable disc media: CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM
• Playable disc file format: ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Long file name
• Playable USB device file system: FAT12, FAT16, FAT32
Even when audio files comply with the standards listed above, playback may be impossible
depending on the types or conditions of media or device.
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.
About USB devices
• You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub.
• Connecting a cable whose total length is longer than 5m may result in abnormal playback.
• This unit cannot recognize a USB device whose rating is other than 5V and exceeds 1A.
About Android device
• This unit supports Android OS 4.1 and above.
• Some Android devices (with OS4.1 and above) may not fully support Android Open Accessory
(AOA)2.0.
• If the Android device supports both mass storage class device and AOA2.0, this unit always
playback via AOA2.0 as priority.
Change the display information
Each time you press , the display information changes.
• If the information is unavailable or not recorded, “NO TEXT”, “NO NAME”, or other
information (eg. station name) appears or display will be blank.
Source name Display information (for KD-R498/KD-R496/KD-R491)
FM
/ AM / SW1 / SW2 Frequency (Date/Clock)
(For FM Radio Data System stations only)
Station name (PS)/Program type (PTY) (Date/Clock) Radiotext
(Date/Clock) Radiotext+ (Radiotext+) Song title (Artist)
Song title (Date/Clock) Frequency (Date/Clock) (back to the
beginning)
CD or USB (For CD-DA)
Track title (Artist) Track title (Disc name) Track title (Date/Clock)
Playing time (Date/Clock) (backtothebeginning)
(For MP3/WMA/WAV/FLAC files)
Song title (Artist) Song title (Album name) Song title (Date/
Clock) File name (Folder name) File name (Date/Clock)
Playing time (Date/Clock) (backtothebeginning)
ANDROID When [AUTO MODE] is selected ( 9) :
Song title (Artist) Song title (Album name) Song title (Date/
Clock) Playing time (Date/Clock) (backtothebeginning)
AUX AUX (Date/Clock)
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
REFERENCES
Source name Display information (for KD-R492)
FM
/ AM / SW1 / SW2 Frequency Clock (back to the beginning)
(For FM Radio Data System stations only)
Station name (PS)/Program type (PTY) Radiotext Radiotext+
Radiotext+ title/Radio text+ artist Frequency Clock (back to
the beginning)
CD or USB (For CD-DA)
Disc title/Artist Track title/Artist Playing time Clock (back to
the beginning)
(For MP3/WMA/WAV/FLAC files)
Song title/Artist Album name/Artist Folder name File name
Playing time Clock (backtothebeginning)
ANDROID When [AUTO MODE] is selected ( 9) :
Song title/Artist Album name/Artist Playing time Clock
(back to the beginning)
AUX AUX Clock (back to the beginning)
TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Remedy
General
Sound cannot be heard. • Adjust the volume to the optimum level.
• Check the cords and connections.
“MISWIRING CHECK
WIRING THEN PWR ON”
appears.
Turn the power off, then check to be sure the terminals
of the speaker wires are insulated properly. Turn the
power on again.
“PROTECTING SEND
SERVICE” appears.
Send the unit to the nearest service center.
Source cannot be selected.
Check the [SOURCE SELECT] setting. ( 6)
Radio
• Radio reception is poor.
• Static noise while
listening to the radio.
Connect the antenna firmly.
CD/USB
Disc cannot be ejected.
Press and hold to forcibly eject the disc. Be careful not
to drop the disc when it is ejected.
“IN DISC” appears.
Make sure nothing is blocking the loading slot when you
eject the disc.
“PLEASE EJECT” appears.
Press , then insert the disc correctly.
Playback order is not as
intended.
The playback order is determined by the file name (USB)
or the order in which files were recorded (disc).
Elapsed playing time is not
correct.
This depends on the recording process earlier.
“NOT SUPPORT” appears
and track skips.
Check whether the track is a playable format. ( 16)
“READING” keeps flashing. • Do not use too many hierarchical levels and folders.
• Reload the disc or reattach the USB device.
“CANNOT PLAY” flashes
and/or connected device
cannot be detected.
• Check whether the connected device is compatible with
this unit and ensure the files are in supported formats.
( 16)
• Reattach the device.
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Symptom Remedy
CD/USB
Correct characters are not
displayed.
• This unit can only display uppercase letters, numbers, and a
limited number of symbols.
• Depending on the display language you have selected
( 6) , some characters may not be displayed correctly.
ANDROID
• Sound cannot be heard
during playback.
• Sound output only from
the Android device.
• Reconnect the Android device.
• If in [AUDIO MODE] , launch any media player application
on the Android device and start playback.
• If in [AUDIO MODE] , relaunch the current media player
application or use another media player application.
• Restart the Android device.
• If this does not solve the problem, the connected Android
device is unable to route the audio signal to unit.
( 16)
Cannot playback at
[AUTO MODE] .
• Make sure JVC MUSIC PLAY APP is installed on the Android
device.
( 8)
• Reconnect the Android device and select the appropriate
control mode.
( 9)
• If this does not solve the problem, the connected Android
device does not support
[AUTO MODE] . ( 16)
“NO DEVICE” or “READING”
keeps flashing.
• Switch off the developer options on the Android device.
• Reconnect the Android device.
• If this does not solve the problem, the connected Android
device does not support
[AUTO MODE] . ( 16)
Playback is intermittent or
sound skips.
Turn off the power saving mode on the Android device.
“CANNOT PLAY”
• Make sure Android device contains playable audio files.
• Reconnect the Android device.
• Restart the Android device.
If you still have troubles, reset the unit. ( 3 or 4)
INSTALLATION/CONNECTION
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.
• To prevent short circuit:
– Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape.
– Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s chassis again after installation.
– Secure the wires with cable clamps and wrap vinyl tape around the wires that comes
into contact with metal parts to protect the wires.
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 speakers to the car chassis or Ground wire (black), or
connect them 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.
( 12)
• Mount the unit at an angle of less than 30º.
• 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.
• Keep all cables away from heat dissipate metal parts.
• 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Part list for installation
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.
( 20)
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 or 4)
(A) Faceplate
INSTALLATION/CONNECTION
How to remove the unitWhen installing without the mounting sleeve
1 Remove the mounting sleeve and trim plate from the unit.
2 Align the holes in the unit (on both sides) with the
vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with screws
(commercially available).
Use only the specified screws. Using wrong screws might damage
the unit.
Installing the unit (in-dash mounting)
Do the required wiring.
( 20)
Bend the appropriate tabs to
hold the sleeve firmly in place.
Hook on the top side
Orientate the trim plate
as illustrated before
fitting.
Dashboard of
your car
(C) Mounting sleeve
(B) Trim plate
(D) Wiring harness
(E) Extraction key
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
INSTALLATION/CONNECTION
KD-R492
KD-R498/KD-R496/KD-R491
Car fuse block
Ignition switch
Light blue/yellow
Blue/white:
To amplifier
Blue:
To power antenna
Make this connection if your vehicle factory wiring
harness does not have “12V ignition switch” wire.
Separate red wire
Wiring connection
Signal cord (not supplied)
Remote wire (not supplied)
To the steering wheel
remote control adapter
Fuse (10A)Antenna terminal
JVC Amplifier
*1
Factory wiring
harness (vehicle)
Black: Ground
Yellow: Battery 12V
White: Front speaker (left)
White/black
Gray: Front speaker (right)
Gray/black
Purple: Rear speaker (right)
Purple/black
Join the same color wires together.
Red: Ignition 12V
Orange/white: Illumination
Blue/white: Remote (12V 350mA)
Brown (not used)
Green: Rear speaker (left)*
2
Green/black
*2
*1
Firmly connect the ground wire of the amplifier to the
car’s chassis to avoid damaging the unit.
*2
You can also connect a subwoofer speaker directly using
this lead without an external subwoofer amplifier. For
setting,
13 .
Custom wiring harness
(separately purchased)
Vehicle
dashboard
Recommended connection
IMPORTANT
We recommend installing the unit with a commercially
available custom wiring harness specific for your car and
leave this job to professionals for your safety. Consult your
car audio dealer.
Output
terminals
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