JVC KD-R746BT User manual

KD-R746BT
GET0928-001A [U]
ENGLISH
CD RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please read all instructions carefully before operation to obtain the
best possible performance from the unit.
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CONTENTS BEFORE USE
BEFORE USE 2
BASICS 3
GETTING STARTED 4
RADIO 5
CD / USB / iPod 6
How to read this manual
• Operations explained mainly using
buttons on the faceplate.
• [XX] indicates the selected items.
• ( ➜ XX) indicates references are available
on the stated page number.
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.
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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.
AUX 7
BLUETOOTH® 7
Connector (on the reverse
side of the faceplate)
AUDIO SETTINGS 12
MORE INFORMATION 13
TROUBLESHOOTING 14
SPECIFICATIONS 15
INSTALLATION / CONNECTION 16
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BASICS
To Do this (on the faceplate) Do this (on the remote control)
Turn on the power Press and hold LSOURCE.
• Press and hold to turn off the power. ( not available )
Adjust the volume Turn the volume knob. Press VOL + or VOL –.
Press the volume knob 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 LSOURCE repeatedly.
• Press LSOURCE, then turn the volume knob within 2 seconds.
Press SOURCE repeatedly.
Change the display
information
Press DISP repeatedly.
( ➜ 13)
• Press and hold to scroll the current display information. ( not available )
Faceplate
Attach
How to reset
Detach
Remote control (RM-RK52)
Volume knob
(turn/press) Loading slot
Detach button
Remote sensor
(Do not expose to bright sunlight.)
How to replace the battery
Your preset adjustments will
also be erased.
Pull out the insulation sheet
when using for the first time.
Display window
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GETTING STARTED
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.
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.
Set the basic settings
1 Press and hold MENU .
2 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table),
then press the knob.
3 Press MENU to exit.
To return to the previous hierarchy, press G .
1
2
3
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 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.
BRIGHTNESS 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
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 ON: Enables AM in source selection. ; OFF: Disables.
SW1
* 4 ON: Enables SW1 in source selection. ; OFF: Disables.
SW2
* 4 ON: Enables SW2 in source selection. ; OFF: Disables.
AUX
* 4 ON: Enables AUX in source selection. ; OFF: Disables.
*1The illumination control wire connection is required.
( ➜ 17)
*2Some characters or symbols will not be shown correctly (or will be blanked).
*3Displayed only when the source is USB-IPOD.
*4Not displayed when the corresponding source is selected.
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RADIO
Search for a station
1 Press LSOURCE to select FM, AM, SW1 or SW2.
2 Press E/F(or 2/3on RM-RK52) to search for a station automatically.
(or)
Press and hold E/ F(or 2/3on 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 (1to 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 (1to 6).
(or)
1 Press MENU.
2 Turn the volume knob to select a preset number, then press the knob.
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 following table), then
press the knob.
4 Press MENU to exit.
Default:
XX
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.
MONO 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)
“ST” lights up when
receiving an FM stereo
broadcast with sufficient
signal strength.
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CD / USB / iPod
To Do this CD USB iPod
Select a track/file Press E/ F(or 2/3on RM-RK52). *2
Select a folder
(MP3/WMA)
Press 1∞/25(or 5/∞on RM-RK52). —
Reverse/Fast-forward Press and hold E/ F(or 2/3on RM-RK52). *2
Select a track/file
from a list
1Press MENU
2Turn 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.
*5
Repeat play Press 6B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 Press 5Arepeatedly to make a selection.
• 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
Start playback
CD
The source changes to CD and playback starts.
• To eject a disc, press 0.
USB
The source changes to USB and playback
starts.
iPod/iPhone
The source changes to USB-IPOD and
playback starts.
Press 4 iPod MODE repeatedly to select
the control mode ( [HEAD MODE] / [IPOD
MODE] / [EXT MODE] ) directly.
• See also [IPOD SWITCH] . ( ➜ 4)
*1Do not leave the cable inside the car
when not using.
Label side
USB input terminal
USB input terminal USB 2.0 cable
*1
(commercially available)
USB 2.0 cable
*1
(accessory of the iPod/iPhone)
: Applicable
— : Not applicable
*4Only for iPod.
*5Applicable under
[HEAD MODE] only. ( ➜ 4)
*6Not applicable for some iPod/iPhone.
*2Applicable under
[HEAD MODE] and [IPOD MODE] only. ( ➜ 4)
*3Only for files registered in the database created with JPC / JMC.
( ➜ 13)
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BLUETOOTH®AUX
Use a portable audio player
1 Connect a portable audio player (commercially
available).
2 Select [ON] for [AUX] in [SRC SELECT] . ( ➜ 4)
3 Press LSOURCE 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
You can operate Bluetooth devices using this unit.
Connect the microphone
If you turn off the unit or detach the control panel
during a phone call conversation, the Bluetooth
connection is disconnected. Continue the
conversation using your mobile phone.
Supported Bluetooth profiles
• Hands-Free Profile (HFP 1.5)
• Object Push Profile (OPP 1.1)
• Phonebook Access Profile (PBAP 1.0)
• Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP 1.2)
• Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP 1.3)
Pair a Bluetooth device
When connecting a Bluetooth device to the unit
for the first time, perform pairing between the unit
and the device. Once the pairing is completed, the
Bluetooth device will remain registered in the unit
even if you reset the unit.
• Up to five devices can be registered (paired) in total.
• A maximum of two Bluetooth phones and one
Bluetooth audio device can be connected at any
time.
• This unit supports Secure Simple Pairing (SSP).
• Some Bluetooth devices may not automatically
connect to the unit after pairing. Connect the device
to the unit manually. Refer to the instruction manual
of the Bluetooth device for more information.
1 Press and hold LSOURCE to turn on the unit.
2 Search and select “JVC UNIT” on the Bluetooth
device.
“BT PAIRING” flashes on the display.
• For some Bluetooth devices, you may need to
enter the Personal Identification Number (PIN)
code immediately after searching.
Adjust the microphone angle
Secure using cord
clamps (not supplied)
if necessary.
MIC (Microphone
input terminal) Microphone (supplied)
Rear panel
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BLUETOOTH®
3 Perform (A) or (B) depending on what scrolls on the display.
• For some Bluetooth devices, pairing sequence may vary from the steps
described below.
(A) “[Device Name]” ]“XXXXXX” ]“VOL – YES” ]“BACK – NO”
• “XXXXXX” is a 6-digit passkey randomly generated during each pairing.
1Ensure that the passkey which appears on the unit and Bluetooth device
is the same.
2Press the volume knob to confirm the passkey.
3Operate the Bluetooth device to confirm the passkey.
(B) “[Device Name]” ]“VOL – YES” ]“BACK – NO”
1Press the volume knob to start pairing.
2• If “PAIRING” ]“PIN 0000” scrolls on the display, enter the PIN code
“0000” into the Bluetooth device. (You can change to a desired PIN code
before pairing. ( ➜ 11) )
• If only “PAIRING” appears, operate the Bluetooth device to confirm
pairing.
“PAIRING COMPLETED” appears when pairing is completed and “ ” will light up
when Bluetooth connection is established.
• “ ” will light up when a Bluetooth mobile phone is connected.
• “ ” will light up when a Bluetooth audio player is connected.
Bluetooth mobile phone
To Do this
Receive a call Press or the volume knob (or 5/∞/2/3/ SOURCE
on RM-RK52).
• When [AUTO ANSWER] is set to the selected time, the unit
answers incoming call automatically. ( ➜ 9)
Reject an
incoming call
Press and hold or the volume knob (or 5/∞/2/3/
SOURCE on RM-RK52).
End a call Press and hold or the volume knob (or 5/∞/2/3/
SOURCE on RM-RK52).
Activate or
deactivate hands-
free mode
Press the volume knob during a call.
• Operations may vary according to the connected
Bluetooth mobile phone.
Adjust the phone
volume
Turn the volume knob during a call.
Phone volume: [00] to [50] (Default: [15] )
• This adjustment will not affect the volume of the other
sources.
Adjust the
microphone’s
sensitivity level
Press 1∞/25during a call.
Sensitivity level: [01] to [03] (Default: [02] ) ( ➜ 9)
See page 10 for Bluetooth compatibility check mode operation.
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BLUETOOTH®
To Do this
Set the echo
cancellation
delay time
Press E/ Fduring a call.
Delay time: [01] to [10] (Default: [04] )
Text message
notification
When the phone receives a text message, the unit rings
and “RCV MESSAGE” ]
[Device name] appears.
• [MSG NOTICE] must be set to [ON] .
• You cannot read, edit, or send a message through the unit.
• To clear the message, press any button.
Switch between
two connected
phones
• To enter 1st phone’s hands-free menu: Press .
• To enter 2nd phone’s hands-free menu: Press twice.
• To return to 1st phone’s hands-free menu: Press G.
Hands-free menu operations
1 Press .
2 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then
press the knob.
Repeat step 2until the desired item is selected.
• To return to the previous hierarchy, press G.
• To cancel, press MENU.
RECENT CALL
1 Turn the volume knob to select a name or a phone number.
• “>” indicates call received, “<“ indicates call made, “M” indicates call
missed.
• “NO HISTORY” appears if there is no recorded call history.
2 Press the volume knob to call.
PHONEBOOK
1 Turn the volume knob to select a name, then press the knob.
2 Turn the volume knob to select a phone number, then press the knob to call.
• If the phonebook contains many numbers, you can fast search for the
desired number by turning the control dial quickly, or use Character Search.
( ➜ 10)
• “NO DATA” appears if no entries are found in the Bluetooth device’s
phonebook.
• “SEND P.BOOK MANUALLY” appears if [P.BOOK SEL] is set to
[PB IN UNIT] or the phone does not support PBAP.
DIAL NUMBER
1 Turn the volume knob to select a number (0 to 9) or character ( , #, +).
2 Press E/ F to move the entry position.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you finish entering the phone number.
3 Press the volume knob to call.
VOICE Activate Voice Recognition of this phone. (
➜ 10)
Default: XX
SETTINGS
P.BOOK SEL
*
PB IN PHONE: The unit browses the phonebook of the connected phone. ;
PB IN UNIT: The unit browses the phonebook registered in the unit. (You can
copy the phonebook memory using [P.BOOK WAIT]). ( ➜ 11)
AUTO
ANSWER
03 SEC / 05 SEC / 10 SEC: The unit answers incoming calls automatically in 3 /
5 / 10 seconds. ; OFF: Cancels.
RING TONE IN UNIT: The unit rings to notify you when a call/text message comes in. (Default
ring tone is different according to the paired device.)
• CALL: Select your preferred ring tone (TONE 1 — 5) for incoming calls.
• MESSAGE: Select your preferred ring tone (TONE 1 — 5) for incoming text
messages. ;
IN PHONE: The unit uses the connected phones’ ring tone to notify you when a
call/text message comes in. (The connected phone will ring if it does not support
this feature.)
ECHO
CANCEL
01 — 10 (04): Adjust the echo cancellation delay time until the least echo is
being heard during a phone conversation.
MIC LEVEL 01 — 03 (02): The sensitivity of the microphone increases as the number
increased.
MSG NOTICE ON: The unit rings and “RCV MESSAGE”
] [Device Name] appears to notify you
of an incoming text message. ; OFF: Cancels.
* Selectable only when the connected phone supports PBAP.
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BLUETOOTH®
Character search
You can search through the contacts quickly according to the first character (A to Z,
0 to 9, and OTHERS).
• “OTHERS” appear if the first character is other than A to Z, 0 to 9.
1 Press .
2 Turn the volume knob to select [PHONEBOOK] , then press the knob.
3 Press 1∞/25to select the desired character.
4 Turn the volume knob to select the desired contact, then press the knob to
call.
Use Voice Recognition
1 Press and hold to enter Voice Recognition mode.
If two phones are connected, turn the volume knob to select the desired phone,
then press the knob.
2 Speak the name of the contact you want to call or the voice command to
control the phone functions.
• Supported Voice Recognition features vary for each phone. Refer to the instruction
manual of the connected phone for details.
• This unit also supports the intelligent personal assistant function of iPhone.
Store a contact in memory
You can store up to 6 contacts.
1 Press .
2 Turn the volume knob to select [RECENT CALL] , [PHONEBOOK] , or [DIAL NUMBER] ,
then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to select a contact or enter a phone number.
4 Press and hold one of the number buttons (1to 6).
“MEMORY PX” flashes when the contact is stored.
To erase a contact from the preset memory, select [DIAL NUMBER] in step 2and store
a blank number.
Make a call from memory
1 Press .
2 Press one of the number buttons (1to 6).
3 Press the volume knob to call.
“NO PRESET” appears if there are no contacts stored.
Delete a contact
Only when
[P.BOOK SEL] is set to [PB IN UNIT] . ( ➜ 9)
1 Press .
2 Turn the volume knob to select [RECENT CALL] or [PHONEBOOK] , then press the
knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to select a contact or enter a phone number.
4 Press and hold G.
5 Turn the volume knob to select [DELETE] or [DELETE ALL] , then press the knob.
DELETE : Selected name or phone number in step 3is deleted.
DELETE ALL : All names or phone numbers from the selected menu in step 2is
deleted.
Bluetooth compatibility check mode
You can check the connectivity of the supported profile between the Bluetooth
device and the unit.
1 While pressing and holding , press and hold the volume knob for about
3 seconds.
“BLUETOOTH” Ô“CHECK MODE” appears.
2 Search and select “JVC UNIT” on the Bluetooth device within 3 minutes.
“PAIRING OK” appears and Bluetooth compatibility check starts.
The connectivity result flashes on the display for 30 seconds.
• “H.FREE OK” Ô“[Device Name]” : Compatible with Hands-Free Profile (HFP)
• “A. STREAM OK” Ô“[Device Name]” : Compatible with Advanced Audio
Distribution Profile (A2DP)
• “CONNECT FAIL” Ô“TRY CONNECT” : Not compatible
• To exit, turn off the unit by pressing and holding LSOURCE.
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BLUETOOTH®
Bluetooth audio player
Operations and display indications may differ according to their availability on the
connected device.
To Do this
Playback 1 Press LSOURCE to select BT AUDIO.
2 Operate the Bluetooth audio player to start playback.
Pause or
resume
playback
Press MENU (or on RM-RK52).
Select group or
folder
Press 1∞/ 25(or 5/∞on RM-RK52).
Reverse/
forward skip
Press E/ F(or 2/3on RM-RK52).
Reverse/fast-
forward
Press and hold E/ F(or 2/3on RM-RK52).
Repeat play Press 6Brepeatedly to make a selection.
TRACK RPT, ALL RPT, RPT OFF
Random play Press 5Arepeatedly to make a selection.
GROUP RND, ALL RND, RND OFF
Bluetooth settings
1 Press and hold MENU.
2 Turn the volume knob to select [BLUETOOTH] , then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then
press the knob.
Repeat step 3until the desired item is selected.
4 Press MENU to exit.
Default: XX
PHONE
*1
CONNECT / DISCONNECT: Connects or disconnects the Bluetooth phone or
Bluetooth audio player.
AUDIO
APPLICATION CONNECT / DISCONNECT: Connects or disconnects the JVC Smart Music Control
*2
in the smart phone.
DELETE PAIR Selects the registered (paired) device to delete.
P.BOOK WAIT Copies up to 400 numbers from the phonebook memory of a connected phone to
the unit via OPP.
SET PINCODE Changes the PIN code (up to 6 digits). (Default PIN code: 0000)
1 Turn the volume knob to select a number.
2 Press E/ F to move the entry position.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you finish entering the PIN code.
3 Press the volume knob to confirm.
AUTO CNNCT ON: Connects automatically with the Bluetooth device when the unit is turned on. ;
OFF: Cancels.
INITIALIZE YES: Initializes all the Bluetooth settings (including stored pairing, phonebook, and
etc.). ; NO: Cancels.
INFORMATION PH CNNT DEV / AU CNNT DEV / APP CNT DEV
*3
: Displays connected phone/
audio/application device name. ; MY BT NAME: Displays the unit name (JVC
UNIT). ; MY ADDRESS: Shows address of this unit. ; BT VERSION: Shows the
Bluetooth version of this unit.
*1
[CONNECT] will not be displayed if two Bluetooth phones are connected at the
same time.
*2JVC Smart Music Control is designed to view JVC car receiver status and perform
simple control operations on Android smart phones.
For JVC Smart Music Control operations, visit JVC website:
<http://www3.jvckenwood.com/english/car/index.html> (English website only).
*3Displayed only when a Bluetooth phone/audio player/application is connected.
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AUDIO SETTINGS
Other settings
1 Press and hold MENU.
2 Turn the volume knob to select [EQ SETTING] or [AUDIO] , then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then
press the knob.
Repeat step 3until the desired item is selected.
4 Press MENU to exit.
Default:
XX
EQ SETTING
EQ PRESET FLAT /
NATURAL / DYNAMIC / VOCAL BOOST / BASS BOOST /
USER: Selects a preset equalizer.
EASY EQ Adjust your own sound settings.
SUB.W *1 –08 to +08 (00)
BASS LVL –06 to +06 (00)
MID LVL –06 to +06 (00)
TRE LVL –06 to +06 (00)
• The setting is stored to [USER] in [EQ PRESET].
PRO EQ
1 BASS / MIDDLE / TREBLE: Select a sound tone.
2 Adjust the sound elements of the selected sound tone.
BASS Frequency: 60/ 80/ 100/ 200 Hz Default: (80 Hz)
Level: –06 to +06 (00)
Q: Q1.0/ Q1.25/ Q1.5/ Q2.0 (Q1.0)
MIDDLE Frequency: 0.5/ 1.0/1.5/ 2.5 kHz Default: (1.0 kHz)
Level: –06 to +06 (00)
Q: Q0.75/ Q1.0/ Q1.25 (Q1.25)
TREBLE Frequency: 10.0/ 12.5/ 15.0/ 17.5 kHz Default: (10.0 kHz)
Level: –06 to +06 (00)
Q: Q FIX (Q FIX)
• The setting is stored to [USER] in [EQ PRESET].
Default: XX
AUDIO
FADER
*2
*3
R06 — F06 (00): Adjusts the front and rear speaker output balance.
BALANCE
*3
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 well-balanced 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 / 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).
SUB.W
*4
ON / OFF: Turns on or off the subwoofer output.
SUB.W LPF
*5
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
*5
–08 — +08 (00): Adjusts the subwoofer output level.
HPF
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 ON / OFF: Activates or deactivates the keypress tone.
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.
*1Displayed only when
[L/O MODE] is set to [SUB.W] and [SUB.W] is set to [ON] .
*2If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader level to
[00] .
*3This adjustment will not affect the subwoofer output.
*4Displayed only when
[L/O MODE] is set to [SUB.W] .
*5Displayed only when
[SUB.W] is set to [ON] .
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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
- Sampling frequency:
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 devices
• 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 classic
- 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 Bluetooth
• Depending on the Bluetooth version of the device, some
Bluetooth devices may not be able to connect to this unit.
• This unit may not work with some Bluetooth devices.
• Signal conditions vary, depending on the surroundings.
• For more information about Bluetooth, visit the following JVC
website:
<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 play audio file with song data added using the JVC
Playlist Creator or JVC Music Control, you can search for audio file
by Genres, Artists, Albums, Playlists, and Songs.
• 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 or
BT AUDIO
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
* “NO NAME” appears for conventional CDs or if not recorded.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Remedy
Sound cannot be heard. • 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.
“MISWIRING CHK WIRING THEN
RESET UNIT” / “WARNING CHK
WIRING THEN RESET UNIT” appears
and no operations can be done.
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.
Source cannot be selected.
Check the [SRC SELECT] setting. (➜4)
Radio reception is poor. / Static
noise while listening to the radio.
• Connect the antenna firmly.
• Pull the antenna out all the way.
Correct characters are not
displayed.
This unit can only display uppercase letters, numbers, and a
limited number of symbols.
“PLEASE” and “EJECT” appear
alternately.
Press 0, then insert the disc correctly.
“IN DISC” appears. Make sure nothing is blocking the loading slot when you eject the
disc.
Disc cannot be ejected. Press and hold 0to forcibly eject the disc. Be careful not to drop
the disc when it is ejected.
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. (➜13)
“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. (➜13)
• Reattach the device.
“READING” keeps flashing. • Do not use too many hierarchical levels and folders.
• Reload the disc or reattach the USB device.
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.
• Check whether the [IPOD SWITCH] setting is appropriate. (➜4)
Bluetooth®
No Bluetooth device is
detected.
• Search from the Bluetooth device again.
• Reset the unit. (➜3)
Pairing cannot be made. • Make sure you have entered the same PIN code to both the unit
and Bluetooth device.
• Delete pairing information from both the unit and the Bluetooth
device, then perform pairing again.
If you still have troubles, reset the unit. (➜3)
Symptom Remedy
Bluetooth®
“PAIRING FULL” appears. The number of registered devices has reached its limit. Retry
after deleting an unnecessary device.
“PLEASE WAIT” appears. The unit is preparing to use the Bluetooth function. If the
message does not disappear, turn off and turn on the unit, then
connect the device again.
“ERROR CNNCT” appears. The device is registered but the connection has failed. Connect
the device manually. (
➜ 11)
“BT DEVICE NOT FOUND”
appears.
The unit failed to search for the registered Bluetooth devices
during [AUTO CNNCT]. Turn on Bluetooth from your device and
connect manually. (
➜ 11)
Echo or noise occurs. • Adjust the microphone unit’s position. (
➜ 7)
• Check the [ECHO CANCEL] setting. (
➜ 9)
Phone sound quality is
poor.
• Reduce the distance between the unit and the Bluetooth device.
• Move the car to a place where you can get a better signal reception.
Voice calling method is
not successful.
• Use voice calling method in a more quiet environment.
• Reduce the distance from the microphone when you speak the
name.
• Make sure the same voice as the registered voice tag is used.
“NOT SUPPORT” appears. The connected phone does not support Voice Recognition
feature.
“ERROR” appears. Try the operation again. If “ERROR” appears again, check if the
device supports the function you have tried.
The unit does not respond
when you try to copy the
phonebook to the unit.
You may have tried to copy the same entries (as stored) to the
unit. Press
DISP or G to exit.
Sound is being
interrupted or skipped
during playback of a
Bluetooth audio player.
• Reduce the distance between the unit and the Bluetooth audio
player.
• Turn off, then turn on the unit and try to connect again.
• Other Bluetooth devices might be trying to connect to the unit.
The connected Bluetooth
audio player cannot be
controlled.
• Check whether the connected Bluetooth audio player supports
Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP). (Refer to the
instructions of your audio player.)
• Disconnect and connect the Bluetooth player again.
“HW ERROR” appears. Reset the unit and try the operation again. If “HW ERROR”
appears again, consult your nearest service center.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Audio amplifier
Maximum Power Output 50 W per channel
Continuous Power Output (RMS) 20 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at
less than 1% total harmonic distortion
Load Impedance 4 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω allowance)
Frequency Response 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 70 dB
Line-Out, Subwoofer-Out Level/
Impedance
4.8 V/10 kΩ load (full scale)
Output Impedance ≤ 600 Ω
Tuner
FM Frequency Range 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz (50 kHz space)
Usable Sensitivity 9.3 dBf (0.8 μV/75 Ω)
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity 16.3 dBf (1.8 μV/75 Ω)
Alternate Channel Selectivity 65 dB (at 400 kHz)
Frequency Response 40 Hz to 15 000 Hz
Stereo Separation 40 dB
AM Frequency Range MW 531 kHz to 1 611 kHz (9 kHz space)
SW1 2 940 kHz to 7 735 kHz (5 kHz space)
SW2 9 500 kHz to 10 135 kHz/
11 580 kHz to 18 135 kHz (5 kHz space)
Sensitivity/Selectivity 20 μV/40 dB
CD player
Signal Detection System Non-contact optical pickup (semiconductor laser)
Number of Channels 2 channels (stereo)
Frequency Response 5 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 105 dB
Wow and Flutter Below measurable limit
USB
USB Standard USB 1.1, USB 2.0
Data Transfer Rate (Full Speed) Max. 12 Mbps
Compatible Devices Mass storage class
Compatible File Systems FAT 32/16/12
Playable Audio Formats MP3/WMA
Maximum Supply Current DC 5 V d 1 A
BLUETOOTH
Version Bluetooth 2.1 certified (+EDR)
Power Class Class 2 Radio
Service Area 10 m
Profile HFP 1.5, OPP 1.1, A2DP 1.2, AVRCP 1.3,
PBAP 1.0
General
Power Requirements (Operating Voltage) DC 14.4 V (11 V to 16 V allowance)
Grounding System Negative ground
Allowable Operating Temperature 0°C to +40°C
Dimensions
(W × H × D)
Installation Size (approx.) 182 mm × 53 mm × 159 mm
Panel Size (approx.) 188 mm × 59 mm × 13 mm
Weight (excluding accessories) 1.2 k
g
Subject to change without notice.
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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.
• 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. ( ➜ 12)
• 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. ( ➜ 17)
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)
Do the required wiring.
(
➜ 17)
How to remove the unit
Installing the unit (in-dash mounting)
When installing without the mounting sleeve
Bracket (not supplied)
Bend the appropriate tabs to hold
the sleeve firmly in place.
Make sure the direction of
the trim plate.
Pocket
Flat or round head screws (not supplied)
M5 × 8 mm
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STEERING
WHEEL
REMOTE
Car fuse block
Ignition switch
Recommended
connection
Light blue/yellow
Vehicle-specific Wiring Harness
(separately purchased)
For more information:
Metra Electronics: www.metraonline.com
Scosche Industries: www.scosche.com
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)
Rear ground terminal
To the steering wheel
remote control adapter
Fuse (10 A)
Antenna terminal
JVC Amplifier
Factory wiring harness
(vehicle)
Vehicle dashboard
Part list for installation
( ×2 )
( ×1 )
( ×1 )
( ×1 )
( ×1 )
A Faceplate
B Mounting sleeve
C Trim plate
D Wiring harness
E Extraction key
Black: Ground
Yellow: Battery 12 V
White: Front speaker (left)
White/black
Gray: Front speaker (right)
Gray/black
Green: Rear speaker (left)
Green/black
Purple: Rear speaker (right)
Purple/black
Join the same color wires together.
Red: Ignition 12 V
Orange/white: Illumination
Blue/white: Remote (200 mA max.)
Blue: Power antenna
Front
output
Rear/subwoofer
output
MIC (Microphone input terminal) (
➜ 7)
(Not used) Insulate to prevent short circuit
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• 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.
• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by JVC KENWOOD Corporation is
under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective
owners.
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.
1012DTSMDTJEIN© 2012 JVC KENWOOD Corporation
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