JVC KD-R681 User manual

Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
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B5A-1350-00 [M]
KD-R681 / KD-R489 / KD-R486 / KD-R481
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.
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 4
1 Cancel the demonstration
2 Set the clock and date
3 Set the basic settings
RADIO 5
CD/USB/iPod/ANDROID 7
Pandora® (for
KD-R681 )9
(Applicable for Australia or New Zealand
models only)
iHeartRadio® (for KD-R681 )10
AUX 11
AUDIO SETTINGS 11
DISPLAY SETTINGS 14
REFERENCES 15
Maintenance
More information
TROUBLESHOOTING 17
SPECIFICATIONS 19
INSTALLATION/
CONNECTION 20 How to read this manual
• Operations are explained mainly using buttons on the faceplate of KD-R681 .
• English indications are used for the purpose of explanation. You can select the display language from the menu. ( 5)
• [XX] indicates the selected items.
• ( XX) indicates references are available on the stated page.
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BASICS
To On the faceplate On the remote control
Turn on the power Press .
• Press and hold to turn off the power. ( Not available )
Adjust the volume Press .
• Press and hold to continuously increase the volume
to 15.
Press or .
• Press and hold to continuously
increase the volume to 15.
Press to mute the sound or pause playback.
• Press again to cancel. Press to mute the sound or pause playback.
• Press again to cancel.
Select a source • Press repeatedly.
• Press , then press .
Press SOURCE repeatedly.
Change the display information Press repeatedly.
( 16)
( Not available )
How to reset
Your preset adjustments
will be erased except
stored radio stations.
Faceplate
Loading slot
Detach button
Display window
Remote control (RM-RK52)
How to replace the battery
Pull out the insulation
sheet when using for
the first time.
Remote sensor
(Do not expose to bright sunlight.)
Attach Detach
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GETTING STARTED
Cancel the demonstration
When you turn on the power (or after you reset the unit), the display
shows: “CANCEL DEMO” “PRESS ENTER”
1 Press .
[YES] is selected for the initial setup.
2 Press again.
“DEMO OFF” appears.
Set the clock and date
1 Press and hold .
2 Press to select [CLOCK] , then press .
To adjust the clock
3 Press to select [CLOCK ADJUST] , then press .
4 Press to make the settings, then press .
Hour Minute
5 Press to select [CLOCK FORMAT] , then press .
6 Press to select [12H] or [24H] , then press .
To set the date
7 Press to select [DATE SET] , then press .
8 Press to make the settings, then press .
Day Month Year
9 Press to exit.
To return to the previous setting item, press .
1
2
Set the basic settings
1 Press and hold .
2 Press to select an item (see the following table), then press
.
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. ( 5)
SW1 SRC
*
ON :Enables SW1 in source selection.; OFF :Disables. ( 5)
SW2 SRC
*
ON :Enables SW2 in source selection.; OFF :Disables. ( 5)
PANDORA SRC
*
(For KD-R681 )
ON :Enables PANDORA in source selection.; OFF :Disables. ( 9)
IHEART SRC
*
(For KD-R681 )
ON :Enables IHEARTRADIO in source selection.; OFF :Disables. ( 10)
BUILT-IN AUX
*
ON :Enables AUX in source selection.; OFF :Disables. ( 11)
*
Not displayed when the corresponding source is selected.
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GETTING STARTED
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/>.
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
RADIO
“ST” lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength.
Search for a station
1 Press 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.
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 until “PRESETMODE” flashes.
2 Press to select a preset number, then press .
The preset number flashes and “MEMORY” appears.
Select a stored station
Press one of the number buttons (1to6).
(or)
1 Press .
2 Press to select a preset number, then press .
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Other settings
1 Press and hold .
2 Press to select an item ( see the following table ) , then
press .
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. ( 4)
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.
RADIO
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
*2
ON : Allows the unit to temporarily switch to Traffic Information if
available (“TI” lights up). ;
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.
*1
Selectable only when [ONCE] or [WEEKLY] is selected in step 1 .
*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
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CD/USB/iPod/ANDROID
Selectable sources:
KD-R681 : CD/USB/iPod/ANDROID
KD-R489 / KD-R486 / KD-R481 : CD/USB/ANDROID
• To directly select USB/iPod/ANDROID source, press or .
To On the faceplate On the remote control
Reverse/Fast-forward*3Press and hold . Press and hold .
Select a track/file Press .Press .
Select a folder*4Press . Press .
Repeat play*5Press repeatedly.
TRACK REPEAT / ALL REPEAT : Audio CD
TRACK REPEAT / FOLDER REPEAT / ALL REPEAT : MP3/WMA/WAV/FLAC file
ONE REPEAT / ALL REPEAT / REPEAT OFF : iPod or ANDROID
Random play*5Press repeatedly.
ALL RANDOM / RANDOM OFF : Audio CD
FOLDER RANDOM / ALL RANDOM / RANDOM OFF : MP3/WMA/WAV/FLAC file
SONG RANDOM / ALL RANDOM / RANDOM OFF : iPod or ANDROID
*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/>.
*3
For ANDROID: Applicable only when [AUTO MODE] is selected. ( 8)
*4
For CD: Only for MP3/WMA files. This does not work for iPod/ANDROID.
*5
For iPod/ANDROID: Applicable only when [HEAD MODE] / [AUTO MODE] is selected. ( 8)
Start playback
The source changes automatically and
playback starts.
CD
Eject disc Label side
USB input terminal
USB 2.0 cable
*1
(commercially available)
Micro USB 2.0 cable
*1
(commercially available)
USB
ANDROID*2
Accessory of the
iPod/iPhone
*1
iPod/iPhone
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Select control mode
While in iPod source, press repeatedly.
HEAD MODE : Control iPod from this unit.
IPHONE MODE : Control iPod using the iPod itself. However, you can still
play/pause or file skip from this unit.
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 iPod/ANDROID, applicable only when [HEAD MODE] / [AUTO MODE] is
selected.
1 Press .
2 Press to select a folder/list, then press .
3 Press to select a file, then press .
Quick Search (applicable only for CD, USB and ANDROID source)
If you have many files, you can search through them quickly.
Press and hold to browse through the list quickly.
Alphabet search (applicable only for iPod and ANDROID source)
You can search for a file according to the first character.
For iPod source
Press to select the desired character (A to Z, 0to9,
OTHERS).
• Select “OTHERS” if the first character is other than AtoZ, 0to9.
For ANDROID source
1 Press to enter character search.
2 Press to select the desired character.
^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 to start searching.
• To return to the previous setting item, press .
• To cancel, press and hold .
CD/USB/iPod/ANDROID
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Pandora® (for KD-R681 ) (Applicable for Australia or New Zealand models only)
Preparation:
Install the latest version of the Pandora application on your device
(iPhone/iPod touch), then create an account and log in to Pandora.
• Select
[ON] for [PANDORA SRC] in [SOURCE SELECT] . ( 4)
Start listening
1 Open the Pandora application on your device.
2 Connect your device to the USB input terminal.
3 Press repeatedly to select PANDORA.
Broadcast starts automatically.
To On the faceplate On the remote control
Playback/pause Press . Press .
Skip a track Press T. Press I.
Thumbs up or
thumbs down*2
Press . Press .
*1
Do not leave the cable inside the car when not using.
*2
If thumbs down is selected, the current track is skipped.
Create and store a new station
1 Press .
2 Press to select [NEW STATION] , then press .
3 Press to select [FROM TRACK] or [FROM ARTIST] , then press
.
A new station is created based on the current song or artist.
4 Press and hold one of the number buttons (3, 4, 5or 6) to store.
To select a stored station: Press one of the number buttons (3, 4, 5or 6).
Search for a registered station
1 Press .
2 Press to select an item, then press .
[BY DATE] : According to the registered date
[A-Z] : By alphabetical order
3 Press to select the desired station, then press
.
To cancel, press and hold .
Bookmark current song information
Press and hold .
“BOOKMARKED” appears and the information is stored to your device.
• The bookmark is available on your Pandora account but not on this
unit.
USB input terminal
Accessory of the iPod/iPhone
*1
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iHeartRadio® (for KD-R681 )
Preparation:
Install the latest version of iHeart Link for JVC application on your device (iPhone/
iPod touch), then create an account and log in to iHeartRadio.
• Select
[ON] for [IHEART SRC] in [SOURCE SELECT] . ( 4)
Start listening
1 Open the iHeart Link application on your device.
2 Connect your device to the USB input terminal.
3 Press repeatedly to select IHEARTRADIO.
Broadcast starts automatically
To On the faceplate On the remote control
Playback/pause Press . Press .
Skip a track for custom station Press T. Press I.
Thumbs up or thumbs down for
custom station*2
Press . Press .
Create a new/custom station Press and hold
.( Not available )
Add to favorite stations for live
station
Press 3.( Not available )
Scan for live station Press 4.( Not available )
*1
Do not leave the cable inside the car when not using.
*2
If thumbs down is selected, the current track is skipped.
Search for a station
1 Press .
2 Press to select a category, then press
.
3 Press to select the desired station, then press
.
When a city list appears, you can search cities in
alphabetical order.
To cancel, press and hold .
Skip cities by alphabetical order
While a city list appears during search...
1 Press to enter character search.
You can search through the list quickly according to the
first character (A to Z).
2 Press or press to select the character
to be searched for.
3 Press to start searching.
To cancel, press and hold .
USB input terminal
Accessory of the iPod/iPhone
*1
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AUDIO SETTINGS
Select a drive equalizer
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.
(or)
Press , then press .
Drive equalizer: DRVN 3 (default), DRVN 2 , DRVN 1
Store your own sound settings
1 Press and hold to enter EASY EQ setting.
2 Press to select an item, then press .
Refer to [EASY EQ] for setting and the result is stored to [USER] . ( 12)
• To return to the previous setting item, press .
• To exit, press .
Other settings
1 Press and hold .
2 Press to select an item ( 12 ), then press .
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 .
Use a portable audio player
1 Connect a portable audio player (commercially available).
2 Select [ON] for [BUILT-IN AUX] in [SOURCE SELECT] . ( 4)
3 Press 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.
3.5mm stereo mini plug with “L” shaped connector
(commercially available)
Portable audio player
Auxiliary input jack
AUX
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AUDIO SETTINGS
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.
( 21)
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.
( 21)
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.
*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.
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 )
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.
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AUDIO SETTINGS
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. ( 
Speaker output settings )
Speaker output settings
Select the output setting for the speakers [SPK/PRE OUT], base on the
speaker connection method.
Connection via lineout terminals
For connections through an external amplifier. ( 21)
KD-R681
:
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-R489 / KD-R486 / KD-R481 :
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.
( 21)
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 (default) 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.
–
[POSITION R01] is selected in [FADER] and selectable range is
[POSITION R06] to [POSITION 00] .
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
BRIGHTNESS Set the brightness for day and night separately.
1 DAY / NIGHT :Select day or night.
2 Select a zone. (See illustration on the left column.)
3 LEVEL 00 to LEVEL 31 : Set the brightness level.
(Default:
DAY : LEVEL 31 ; NIGHT : LEVEL 15 )
TEXT SCROLL
*2
SCROLL ONCE :Scrolls the display information once.;
SCROLL AUTO :Repeats scrolling at 5-second intervals.;
SCROLL OFF :Cancels.
COLOR (for symbolic button only)
PRESET Select an illumination color for the symbolic button.
Default color:
[COLOR FLOW01]
• 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.
Default color:
[RED 31] , [GREEN 31] , [BLUE 23]
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 color of symbolic button illumination changes to white color
when in menu mode or when selecting a music file from a folder/list.;
OFF :Cancels.
*1
The illumination control wire connection is required. ( 21)
*2
Some characters or symbols will not be shown correctly (or will be blanked).
1 Press and hold .
2 Press to select an item (see the following table), then
press .
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 Press to adjust the [ON] time, then press .
2 Press to adjust the [OFF] time, then press .
(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
DISPLAY SETTINGS
Symbolic button
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
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/>.
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 iPod/iPhone
Made for
- iPod touch (2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th generation)
- iPod classic
- iPod nano (3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th generation)
- iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S, 5, 5S, 5C, 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus, SE
• 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.
• Depending on the version of the operating system of the iPod/iPhone, some functions may
not operate on this unit.
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.
Connector (on the reverse
side of the faceplate)
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
About Pandora
• Pandora is only available in certain countries. For more information, visit
<http://www.pandora.com/legal>.
• Because Pandora is a third-party service, the specifications are subject to change without
prior notice. Accordingly, compatibility may be impaired, or some or all of the services may
become unavailable.
• Some functions of Pandora cannot be operated from this unit.
• For issues using the application, please contact Pandora at [email protected].
About iHeartRadio
• iHeartRadio® is a third-party service, therefore the specifications are subject to change
without prior notice. Accordingly, compatibility may be impaired or some or all of the
services may become unavailable.
• Some iHeartRadio® functionality cannot be operated from this unit.
REFERENCES
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.
Source name Display information
FM
or AM 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 title) 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)
iPod or ANDROID When [HEAD MODE] / [AUTO MODE] is selected (  8) :
Song title (Artist) Song title (Album name) Song title (Date/Clock)
Playing time (Date/Clock) (backtothebeginning)
PANDORA Station name (Date/Clock) Shared/Radio (Date/Clock) Song title
(Artist) Song title (Album name) Song title (Date/Clock) Playing
time (Date/Clock) (back to the beginning)
IHEARTRADIO Station name (Date/Clock) Song title (Artist) Song title (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)
Symptom Remedy
CD/USB/iPod
The iPod/iPhone does not
turn on or does not work.
• Check the connection between this unit and iPod/iPhone.
• Detach and reset the iPod/iPhone using hard reset.
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
( 5) , 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.
( 15)
Cannot playback at
[AUTO MODE] .
• Make sure JVC MUSIC PLAY APP is installed on the
Android device.
( 7)
• Reconnect the Android device and select the appropriate
control mode.
( 8)
• If this does not solve the problem, the connected Android
device does not support
[AUTO MODE] . ( 15)
“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] . ( 15)
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.
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. ( 4)
Radio
• Radio reception is poor.
• Static noise while
listening to the radio.
Connect the antenna firmly.
CD/USB/iPod
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. ( 15)
“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.
( 15)
• Reattach the device.
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Remedy
Pandora
“ADDERROR” New station creation is unsuccessful.
“CHKDEVICE”
Check the Pandora application on your device.
“NOSKIPS”
The skip limit has been reached.
“NOSTATIONS”
No stations are found.
“STATIONLMT”
The number of registered stations has reached its limit.
Retry after deleting unnecessary stations from your
device.
“UPGRADEAPP”
Make sure you have installed the latest version of the
Pandora application on your device.
“CONNECT ERR”
Communication is unstable.
“RATING ERR”
Registration of thumbs up/thumbs down has failed due
to insufficient network connectivity.
“THUMBS N/A”
Registration of thumbs up/thumbs down is not allowed
“LICENSE ERR”
You try to access from a country which Pandora is not
deliverable.
iHeartRadio
Station cannot be selected. If “Explicit Content” in [Account Settings] is checked in
the web version of iHeartRADIO, custom stations become
unavailable.
“CREATE ERR”
Custom station name creation is unsuccessful.
“SAVE ERROR”
Addition to the favorite category failed.
“DISCONNCTED”
Check the connection to the device.
“NOSKIPS”
The skip limit has been reached. Retry later.
“NOSTATIONS”
No stations are found.
“NOT CONNCTD”
Link to the application is impossible.
Symptom Remedy
iHeartRadio
“UPDATE APP” Make sure you have installed the latest version of the
iHeart Link for JVC application on your device
“PLS LOGIN”
You haven’t log in. Log in again.
“STATION NOT AVAILABLE”
Broadcast from the station is over.
“STATION NOT SELECTED”
No station is selected.
“STREAM ERR”
Broadcast data is interrupted.
“THUMBS ERR”
Registration of thumbs up/thumbs down has failed.
“TIMED OUT”
The request has resulted in time-out.
If you still have troubles, reset the unit. ( 3)
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
SPECIFICATIONS
Subject to change without notice.
USB
USB Standard USB1.1, USB2.0 (Full speed)
Compatible Devices Mass storage class
File System FAT12/16/32
Maximum Supply Current DC5V 1A
MP3 Decode Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3
WMA Decode Compliant with Windows Media Audio
WAV Decode Linear-PCM
FLAC Decode FLAC files
Auxiliary
Frequency Response (±3dB) 20Hz—20kHz
Input Maximum Voltage 1000mV
Input Impedance 30kΩ
Audio
Maximum Output Power 50W×4 or
50W×2 + 50W×1 (Subwoofer = 4Ω)
Full Bandwidth Power
(at less than 1% THD)
22W×4
Speaker Impedance 4Ω—8Ω
Preout Level/Load (CD/USB) 2500mV/10kΩ load
Preout Impedance ≤600Ω
General
Operating Voltage
(10.5V—16V allowable)
14.4V
Maximum Current Consumption 10A
Operating Temperature Range –10°C — +60°C
Installation Size (W×H×D) 182mm×53mm×159mm
Net Weight (includes Trimplate,
Mounting Sleeve)
1.2k
g
Tuner
FM Frequency Range 87.5MHz — 108.0MHz (50kHz step)
Usable Sensitivity (S/N=26dB) 8.2dBf (0.71μV/75Ω)
Quieting Sensitivity
(DINS/N=46dB)
17.2dBf (2.0μV/75Ω)
Frequency Response (±3dB) 30Hz — 15kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (MONO) 64dB
Stereo Separation (1kHz) 40dB
AM Frequency Range Band 1 (AM): 531kHz — 1602kHz
(9kHz step)
Band 2 (SW1): 2940kHz — 7735kHz
(5kHz step)
Band 3 (SW2): 9500kHz — 10135kHz /
11580kHz — 18135kHz
(5kHz step)
Usable Sensitivity (S/N=20dB) AM: 29dBμ (28.2μV)
SW: 30dBμ (32μV)
CD player
Laser Diode GaAIAs
Digital Filter (D/A) 8 times over sampling
Spindle Speed 500 rpm — 200 rpm (CLV)
Wow & Flutter Below measurable limit
Frequency Response (±1dB) 20 Hz — 20 kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion (1 kHz) 0.01 %
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (1 kHz) 105 dB
Dynamic Range 90 dB
Channel Separation 85 dB
MP3 Decode Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3
WMA Decode Compliant with Windows Media Audio
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
How to remove the unit
When 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.
( 21)
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
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 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. ( 13)
• 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.
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.
( 21)
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)
INSTALLATION/CONNECTION
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