JVC KD-R826BT User manual

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GET0716-001A
[U/UH]
EN, TH 0111DTSMDTJEIN© 2011 Victor Company of Japan, Limited
KD-R826BT
CD RECEIVER /
For canceling the display demonstration, see page 4. /
INSTRUCTIONS
For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.
Having TROUBLE with operation?
Please reset your unit
Refer to page of How to reset your unit
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IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1.CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2.CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave
all servicing to qualified service personnel.
3.CAUTION: Visible and/or invisible class 1M laser radiation when open. Do not view directly with
optical instruments.
4.REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED OUTSIDE THE UNIT.
Thank you for purchasing a JVC product.
Please read all instructions carefully before operation, to ensure your complete understanding and
to obtain the best possible performance from the unit.
[European Union only]
WARNING:
Stop the car before operating the unit.
Caution:
Adjust the volume so that you can hear sounds
outside the car. Driving with the volume too
high may cause an accident.
Caution on volume setting:
Digital devices (CD/USB) produce very little
noise compared with other sources. Lower the
volume before playing these digital sources to
avoid damaging the speakers by the sudden
increase of the output level.
Caution for 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 may not be
recommended.
Caution:
If the temperature inside the car is below 0°C,
the movement of animation and text scroll will
be halted on the display to prevent the display
from being blurred. appears on the display.
When the temperature increases, and the
operating temperature is resumed, these
functions will start working again.
JVC bears no responsibility for any loss of data
in an iPod/iPhone and/or USB mass storage
class device while using this System.
• “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.
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How to attach/detach the control
panel
How to reset your unit
Your preset adjustments will
also be erased.
How to forcibly eject a disc
• Be careful not to drop the disc when it ejects.
• If this does not work, reset your unit.
Maintenance
Cleaning the unit
Wipe off the dirt on the panel with a dry silicon
or soft cloth. Failure to observe this precaution
may result in damage to the unit.
Cleaning the connector
Wipe off dirt on the connector of the unit and
panel. Use a cotton swab or cloth.
CONTENTS
3 How to attach/detach the control
panel
3 How to reset your unit
3 How to forcibly eject a disc
3 Maintenance
4 Canceling the display
demonstration
4 Setting the clock
5 Preparing the remote controller
5 About discs
6 Basic operations
7 Listening to the radio
8 Listening to a disc
10 Listening to a USB device
11 Using Bluetooth® devices
12 Connecting a Bluetooth device
13 Using a Bluetooth mobile phone
16 Using a Bluetooth audio player
17 Changing the Bluetooth settings
18 Listening to an iPod/iPhone
20 Listening to the other external
components
21 Selecting a preset sound mode
22 Menu operations
26 Troubleshooting
29 Specifications
Condensation : When the car is air-
conditioned, moisture may collect on the
laser lens. This may cause disc read errors. In
this case, remove the disc and wait for the
moisture to evaporate.
Temperature inside the car : If you have
parked the car for a long time in hot or cold
weather, wait until the temperature in the car
becomes normal before operating the unit.
[Hold]
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1 Turn on the power.
2
SET UP
DEMO
Clock
Color
3 Select <DEMO>.
DEMOOff
On
Setting the clock
1 Turn on the power.
2
SET UP
DEMO
Clock
Color
3 Select <Clock>.
SET UP
DEMO
Clock
Color
4 Select <Set Clock>.
Clock Set Clock
24H/12H
5 Adjust the hour.
Set Clock
1 : 00
6 Adjust the minute.
Set Clock
1 : 00
Clock Set Clock
24H/12H
7 Select <24H/12H>.
Clock Set Clock
24H/12H
8 Select <24Hours> or <12Hours>.
24H/12H
24Hours
12Hours
9 Finish the procedure.
4 Select <Off>.
DEMOOff
On
5
SET UP
DEMO
Clock
Color
6 Finish the procedure.
Canceling the display demonstration
(Initial setting)
[Hold]
(Initial setting)
[Hold]
(Initial setting)
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Caution:
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.
• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fire, or the like.
Warning (to prevent accidents and
damage):
• Do not install any battery other than CR2025
or its equivalent.
• Do not leave the remote controller in a place
(such as dashboards) exposed to direct
sunlight for a long time.
• Store the battery in a place where children
cannot reach.
• Do not recharge, short, disassemble, heat the
battery, or dispose of it in a fire.
• Do not leave the battery with other metallic
materials.
• Do not poke the battery with tweezers or
similar tools.
• Wrap the battery with tape and insulate when
throwing away or saving it.
Preparing the remote controller
About discs
When you use the remote controller for the first
time, pull out the insulation sheet.
If the effectiveness of the remote controller
decreases, replace the battery.
Replacing the lithium coin battery
This unit is equipped with the steering wheel
remote control function.
• For details, refer also to the instructions
supplied with the remote adapter.
Insulation sheet
This unit can only play the CDs with:
Discs that cannot be used:
• Discs that are not round.
• Discs with coloring on the recording surface
or discs that are dirty.
• You cannot play a Recordable/ReWritable
disc that has not been finalized. (For the
finalization process refer to your disc writing
software, and your disc recorder instruction
manual.)
• 8 cm CD cannot be used. Attempt to insert
using an adapter can cause malfunction.
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 the rims from the center hole and
disc edge before inserting a disc.
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Basic operations
Control dial Ejects the discLoading slot
Remote sensor
• DO NOT expose to
bright sunlight.
Display window
AUX (auxiliary) input jack
Detaches the panel
When you press or hold the following button(s)...
Main unit Remote
controller General operation
/ SOURCE
—• Turns on.
• Turns off [Hold].
SOURCE Selects the available sources (if the power is turned on).
• If the source is ready, playback also starts.
Control dial
(turn)
VOL – / + Adjusts the volume level.
— Selects items.
Control dial
(press)
Mutes the sound or pauses during playback.
• Press the button again to cancel muting or resume playback.
— Confirms selection.
EQ SOUND
Selects the sound mode.
• Hold the EQ button on the main unit to enter tone level
adjustment directly. (page 21)
—
• Enters “HF (hands-free) Menu” screen (page 13) or answers
incoming call when the unit rings. (page 15)
• Ends a call [Hold].
BACK —• Selects the controlling terminal of an iPod/iPhone [Hold]. (page 18)
• Returns to the previous menu.
DISP —• Changes the display information.
• Scrolls the display information [Hold].
USB (Universal Serial
Bus) input terminal
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Improving the FM reception
1
2
]<Tuner> ]<Stereo/Mono> ]<Mono>
Reception improves, but stereo effect will
be lost.
To restore the stereo effect, repeat the same
procedure to select <Stereo>.
Automatic presetting (FM)—
SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory)
You can preset up to 18 stations for FM.
While listening to a station...
1
2
]
<Tuner>
]
<SSM>
]
<SSM 01 – 06 /
07 – 12 / 13 – 18>
“SSM” appears and local stations with the
strongest signal are searched and stored
automatically.
To preset another 6 stations, repeat the
above procedure by selecting one of the other
SSM setting ranges.
Listening to the radio
[Hold]
[Hold]
~
]
“FM” or “AM”
Ÿ• [Press] Searches for stations automatically.
• [Hold] Searches for stations manually.
“M” appears, then press the button
repeatedly.
lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength.
Manual presetting (FM/AM)
You can preset up to 18 stations for FM and
6 stations for AM.
1
]
Tune in to a station you want to
preset.
2
]
Shows the “Preset Mode” screen.
3
]
Selects a preset number.
Preset number flashes.
Selecting a preset station
or
1
2
Using the remote controller
5
/
∞
: Changes the preset stations.
2
/
3
: [Press] Searches for stations
automatically.
[Hold] Searches for stations manually.
[Hold]
Continued...
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Title assignment
You can assign titles up to 30 station
frequencies (FM and AM) using 8 characters
(maximum) for each title.
• If you try to assign titles to more than
30 station frequencies, “Name Full” appears.
Delete unwanted titles before assignment.
1
]
“FM” or “AM”
2
]
Shows the title entry screen.
3
]
Selects a character (see the right
column) or a space, then move to the
next (or previous) character position.
4Repeat step 3until you have finished
entering the title.
5
To erase the entire title, press and hold DISP
after step 2, then press the control dial.
Available characters
A– Z(upper case), a– z(lower case), 0– 9
(numbers), and the following symbols:
!”#
$%& ’ ( ) +,
–./:;<=>?@
–
Changing the display information
Station name* Frequency
*
Appears only if a title is assigned to the station.
[Hold]
[Hold]
Listening to a disc
~
]
Turns on the power.
Ÿ
Playback starts automatically.
All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the
source or eject the disc.
Stopping playback and ejecting the disc
If the ejected disc is not removed within 15 seconds, it will automatically reload into
the loading slot.
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Basic operations
Selects folder of the MP3/WMA.
[Press] Selects track.
[Hold] Fast-forwards or
reverses the track.
Using the remote controller
5
/
∞
: Selects folder of the MP3/WMA.
2
/
3
: [Press] Selects track.
[Hold] Fast-forwards or reverses the
track.
Selecting a track/folder from the
list
• If the MP3/WMA disc contains many tracks,
you can fast search (±10, ±100, ±1 000)
through the disc by turning the control dial
quickly.
• To return to the previous menu, press BACK.
For MP3/WMA disc, you can also use the search
menu (A to Z, 0 to 9, and OTHERS) to scroll
through the list menu.
• “OTHERS” appears if the 1st character is not
A to Z, or 0 to 9, such as #, —, !, and etc.
While in list menu....
1
Press
5
/
∞
to show the search menu.
The first character of the current folder/file
name appears.
2
Press
5
/
∞
to select your desired
character. Then press the control dial to
confirm.
The track list with the selected character
appears.
3
Turn the control dial to select your
desired track. Then press the control dial
to confirm.
• Only the existing characters will be shown on
the search menu.
• Press and hold
5
/
∞
to continuously change
the character of the search menu.
• If your disc contains many tracks, searching
take some time.
Selecting the playback modes
You can use only one of the following playback
modes at a time.
1
2
]
“Repeat”
j
“Random”
3
Repeat
Track : Repeats current track
Folder : Repeats current folder
Random
Folder : Randomly plays all tracks of
current folder, then tracks of next folders
All : Randomly plays all tracks
To cancel repeat play or random play, select
“Off.”
Changing the display information
Album name/Performer (folder name or disc
title)* Track title (file name)*
*
“No Name” appears for conventional CDs or if not
recorded.
[Hold]
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This unit is equipped with two USB input terminals (on the control panel and USB cable from the
rear of the unit). You can use these two terminals at the same time.
You can operate the USB device in the same way you operate the files on a disc. (page 8, 9)
• This unit can play MP3/ WMA/ WAV files stored in a USB mass storage class device (such as a USB
memory, Digital Audio Player, etc.).
~
]
Turns on the power.
Ÿ
All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the source or disconnect the USB device.
Listening to a USB device
USB cable (not supplied)
USB input terminal
USB cable from the
rear of the unit
Cautions:
• Make sure all important data has been backed
up.
• You cannot connect a computer or portable
HDD to the USB input terminal of the unit.
• Avoid using the USB device if it might hinder
your safety driving.
• Electrostatic shock at connecting a USB device
may cause abnormal playback of the device.
In this case, disconnect the USB device then
reset this unit and the USB device.
• Do not leave a USB device in the car, expose
to direct sunlight, or high temperature to
avoid deformation or cause damages to the
device.
• This unit may not play back files in a USB
device properly when using a USB extension
cord.
• USB devices equipped with special functions
such as data security functions cannot be
used with the unit.
• When connecting a USB cable, use the USB
2.0 cable.
and/or
• Do not use a USB device with 2 or more
partitions.
• Depending on the shape of the USB devices
and connection ports, some USB devices may
not be attached properly or the connection
might be loose.
• This unit cannot recognize a USB device
whose rating is other than 5 V and exceeds
1 A.
• Do not pull out and attach the USB device
repeatedly while “Reading” is shown on the
display.
• This unit may not recognize a memory card
inserted into the USB card reader.
• Connect only one USB device to the unit at a
time. Do not use a USB hub.
• Operation and power supply may not work as
intended for some USB devices.
• For additional information, see page 25.
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Using Bluetooth® devices
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless radio communication technology for the mobile device such
as mobile phones, portable PCs, and other devices. The Bluetooth devices can be connected
without cables and communicate with each other.
By connecting the supplied USB Bluetooth Adapter (KS-UBT1) to one of the USB input terminals
of this unit, you can operate a Bluetooth device using this unit.
Once the USB Bluetooth Adapter is attached, this unit is always available for pairing.
• Only one USB Bluetooth Adapter can be detected at a time.
• Refer also to the instructions supplied with the Bluetooth device.
• Refer to pages iand ii at the end of the manual to check the countries where you may use the
Bluetooth function.
This unit supports the following Bluetooth profiles
• HFP (Hands-Free Profile) 1.5
• OPP (Object Push Profile) 1.1
• PBAP (Phonebook Access Profile) 1.0
• A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) 1.2
• AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) 1.3
Additional information
• If you wish to perform complicated operations (such as dialing the numbers, using phonebook, etc.), stop your car in
a safe place.
• Some Bluetooth devices may not be connected to this unit depending on the Bluetooth version of the device.
• If you connect a different USB Bluetooth Adapter, all the registered devices and information will be cleared.
• This unit may not work for some Bluetooth devices.
• Connecting condition may vary depending on the circumstances around you.
• If you turn off the unit, detach the control panel, or unplug the USB Bluetooth Adapter during a phone call
conversation, the Bluetooth connection is disconnected. Continue the conversation using your mobile phone.
• When the unit is turned off, the device is disconnected.
• If you wish to receive more information about Bluetooth, visit the following JVC web site:
<http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/car/index.html> (English website only).
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1
]
Turns on the power.
2
]
Make sure USB Bluetooth Adapter
is connected to one of the USB input
terminals.
3Use the Bluetooth device to search and
select “JVC Unit.”
• For some Bluetooth devices, you may
need to enter the PIN code first after
search.
4Perform one of the following pairing
operations (what appear depends on the
Bluetooth device pairing process).
(A) If the following appear on the
display:
Pairing ?
Device: [Device name]
Pairing ?
Yes: Press VOL
No: Press BACK
]
Select “Yes” to start the pairing
process.
If “Now Pairing...” appears...
]
Operate the Bluetooth device to
accept.
If “Now Pairing... PIN code: 0000”
appears...
]
Enter a PIN (Personal Identification
Number) code to the Bluetooth device.
•
You can change the PIN code of your choice
before pairing. (page 17) [
Initial: 0000
]
(B) If the following appear on the
display:
Pairing ?
Device: [Device name]
Passkey: XXXXXX
Pairing ?
Yes: Press VOL
No: Press BACK
]
Check to be sure the passkey appears
on the unit and Bluetooth device is the
same. Then, confirm the passkey on the
unit by pressing the control dial. Operate
the Bluetooth device to confirm the
passkey.
•
“XXXXXX” is a 6-digit numeric code that
appear in different combination (even if the
device is the same) each time pairing is made.
5After pairing is successful, the unit will
establish Bluetooth connection with the
Bluetooth device*. (“Pairing COMPLETED”
appears and lights up on the display.)
• The device remains registered even
after you disconnect the device. Use
<Connect Phone/ Connect Audio> (or
activate <Auto Connect>, page 17) to
connect the same device from next time
on.
*
Some devices may not be able to connect to the
unit after pairing. Connect the device to the
unit manually.
USB input terminal
KS-UBT1 (supplied)
or
USB cable from the
rear of the unit
Connecting a Bluetooth device
When you connect a Bluetooth device to the unit for the first time, make pairing between the unit
and the device.
• Once the connection is established, it is registered in the unit even if you reset the unit. Up to five
devices can be registered in total. “Pairing Full” appears if you try to pair the 6th device.
• This unit supports Secure Simple Pairing (SSP).
• Pairing sequence may be different from what is described below.
• A maximum of two devices for Bluetooth phone and one for Bluetooth audio can be connected
at a time.
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Continued...
Making a call
1
]
Enter “HF Menu” screen.
2
]
Select a calling method or make a
setting. (Dialed Calls/ Received Calls/
Missed Calls/ Phonebook/ Dial Number/
Voice/ Settings)
3If “Dialed Calls/ Received Calls/
Missed Calls/ Phonebook” is selected
in step 2...
Turn the control dial to select the name/
phone number you want to call, then
press the control dial to confirm.
• “No History Found” appears if there is no
history stored.
• “No Entries Found” or “Send Phonebook
Manually” appears depending on the
“Phonebook Select” settings. (page 14)
If “Dial Number” is selected in step 2...
Enter the phone number to dial.
Turn the control dial to select a number
or character (0 – 9, *, #, +), press
4
/
¢
to move to the entry position.
Once you finished entering the number,
press the control dial to confirm.
If “Voice” is selected in step 2...
Speak the name (registered words) you
want to call when “Waiting Voice [Device
name]” appears.
• Press and hold to activate voice
dial operation directly if only one phone
is connected.
If two phones are connected, pressing
and holding will enter “Phone list”
screen. Turn the control dial to select a
phone to activate voice dial operation,
then press to confirm.
• Only accessible when the connected
mobile phone has the voice recognition
system.
• “Not Support” appears if the connected
phone does not support this feature.
Using a Bluetooth mobile phone
To connect/disconnect a registered device
1
Press and hold MENU.
2
Turn the control dial to select
<Bluetooth>, then press to confirm.
3
Turn the control dial to select
<Connect Phone/ Connect Audio> or
<Disconnect Phone/ Disconnect Audio>,
then press to confirm.
4
Turn the control dial to select a device
you want to connect/disconnect, then
press to confirm.
“Connected [Device name]/ Disconnected
[Device name]” appears when the device is
connected/disconnected.
To delete a registered device
1
Press and hold MENU.
2
Turn the control dial to select
<Bluetooth>, then press to confirm.
3
Turn the control dial to select
<Delete Pairing>, then press to confirm.
4
Turn the control dial to select a device
you want to delete, then press to confirm.
“Delete OK?” appears.
5
Press the control dial to delete the
selection.
“OK” appears when the device is deleted.
To return to the previous menu, press BACK.
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•
Ring Color
29 preset colors [ Initial:
Color 06
] : When a
call/text message comes in, the display will flash
in the selected color. (The display will change to
the original color when the call is answered or the
incoming call stops.) /
Off
: Cancels.
•
NR/EC Mode
On
[Initial] : The unit adjusts the Noise Reduction
and Echo Cancellation of the microphone
connected to the unit for clearer sound. /
Off
: Cancels.
•
MIC Setting
Adjust the sensitivity [
Level 01
/
02
/
03
]
of the microphone connected to the unit.
[ Initial:
Level 02
]
•
Message Notice
On
[Initial] : The unit informs you of the arrival
of a message by ringing and displaying “[Device
name] Received Message” /
Off
: The unit does
not inform you of the arrival of a message.
To select a contact from the phonebook
1
Select “Phonebook” calling method.
(page 13)
2
Press
5
/
∞
to show the search menu
(A to Z, 0 to 9, and OTHERS).
“OTHERS” appears if the 1st character is not
A to Z, or 0 to 9, such as #, —, !, and etc.
3
Press
5
/
∞
to select your desired
character, then press the control dial to
confirm.
The name list of the selected character
appears.
4
Turn the control dial to select your
desired contact, then press to confirm.
• Only the existing characters will be shown on
the search menu.
• Press and hold
5
/
∞
to continuously change
the character of the search menu.
• If your phonebook contains many contacts,
searching may take some time.
If “Settings” is selected in step 2...
Turn the control dial to select an item (see
the following), then press the control dial
to confirm.
The following settings are applicable to
the paired device. If another device is
paired, make the settings again.
•
Phonebook Select
*
In Phone
[Initial] : The unit browses the
phonebook of the connected phone.
In Unit
: The unit browses the phonebook
registered in the unit. (To copy the phonebook
memory, see <Phonebook Trans> on page 17.)
•
If the phonebook contains many numbers, you
can fast search (±10, ±100, ±1 000) through
the phonebook by turning the control dial
quickly.
•
To search through the phonebook, see the right
column.
*
Selectable only when the connected phone
supports PBAP.
•
Auto Answer
On
: The unit answers the incoming calls
automatically. /
Off
[Initial] : The unit does not
answer the calls automatically. Press or
the control dial to answer.
•
Ringing Tone
In Unit
[Initial] : The unit rings to alert you
when a call/Text Message comes in.
–
Call
: Select your preferred ring tone when a
call comes in [
Tone 1
—
5
].
–
Message
: Select your preferred ring
tone when a text message comes in
[
Tone 1
—
5
].
•
Default ring tone is different according to the
paired device.
In Phone
: The unit rings using the connected
phones’ ring tone to alert you when a call/Text
Message comes in. (The connected mobile phone
rings if it does not support this feature.)
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Using the remote controller
5
/
∞
/
2
/
3
/SOURCE: [Press] Answers calls.
[Hold] Rejects calls.
To switch conversation media (the unit/
mobile phone)
Press the control dial during a phone call
conversation, then continue your conversation
using the other media.
• Operations may be different according to the
connected Bluetooth device.
To switch between two connected mobile
phones
When two mobile phones are connected to the
unit, you can access to both “HF Menu” screens.
Press to access to the 1st phone’s
“HF Menu” screen, press again to access to the
2nd phone’s “HF Menu” screen.
• To return to the 1st phone’s “HF Menu”
screen, press BACK.
Arriving of a text message
When a text message comes in, the unit rings
if your mobile phone is compatible with text
message and “Message
Notice” is set to “On.”
(page
14)
• “Received Message” appears and the display
illuminates in blue. (“Ring
Color,” page
14)
• You cannot read, edit, or send a message
through the unit.
To delete a contact (name/phone number)
Only when “In Unit” is selected for
“Phonebook Select”. (page 14)
1
Press to enter “HF Menu” screen.
2
Display the list of name/phone numbers
using one of the calling methods.
(page 13)
3
Turn the control dial to select the name/
phone number you want to delete.
4
Press and hold BACK to enter the
“Delete Entries” screen.
5
Turn the control dial to select “Delete” or
“Delete All.”
• If “Delete” is selected, the selected name/
phone number in step
3
is deleted.
• If “Delete All” is selected, the listed
numbers in step
2
selection are deleted.
6
Press the control dial to confirm.
Receiving/ending a phone call
When a call comes in, the source is
automatically changed to “BT FRONT/ BT REAR.”
• “Receiving... [Phone number/name]” appears
on the display.
• The display will flash in blue. (“Ring Color,”
page 14)
When <Auto Answer> is activated....
The unit answers the incoming calls
automatically.
• Press or the control dial to answer
the incoming call when <Auto
Answer> is
deactivated.
During a phone call conversation...
• Turn the control dial to adjust the phone
volume level [
00 – 50
]. [
Initial: VOL 15
]
The adjustment made will not affect the other
sources.
• Press
5
/
∞
to adjust the microphone
sensitivity [
1 – 3
]. (As the number increases,
the microphone becomes more sensitive.)
• Press
4
/
¢
to turn on/off the
Noise Reduction and Echo Cancelation mode.
To end an incoming call, press and hold
or the control dial.
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Using a Bluetooth audio player
Selecting the playback modes
• For Bluetooth devices that support AVRCP 1.3.
1
2
]
“Repeat”
j
“Random”
3
Repeat
Track : Repeats current track
All : Repeats all tracks
Group : Repeats all tracks of the current
group
Random
All : Randomly plays all tracks
Group : Randomly plays all tracks of the
current group
To cancel repeat play or random play, select
“Off.”
Changing the display information
Album name/performer Track title
[Hold]
Operations and display indications differ
depending on their availability on the
connected device.
]
Select “BT FRONT” or
“BT REAR.”
If playback does not start automatically, operate
the Bluetooth audio player to start playback.
Basic operations
Starts or resumes playback.
Mutes the sound.
Selects group/folder.
[Press] Reverse skips or
forward skips.
[Hold] Fast-forwards or
reverses the track.
Using the remote controller
2
/
3
: [Press] Reverse skips or forward skips.
[Hold] Fast-forwards or reverses the
track.
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Changing the Bluetooth settings
1
2
]
<Bluetooth>
3Repeat step 2to select a setting item (see
table below), then repeat the procedure
to change the setting accordingly.
• To return to the previous menu, press BACK.
• To exit from the menu, press MENU.
[Hold]
Menu item Selectable setting, [
Initial: Underlined
]
Connect Phone*1/
Connect Audio
Turn the control dial to select a device you want to connect. “Connected [Device Name]”
appears on the display when the device is connected.
Disconnect Phone/
Disconnect Audio
Turn the control dial to select a device you want to disconnect. “Disconnected
[Device Name]” appears on the display when the device is disconnected.
Delete Pairing
Turn the control dial to select the device you want to delete, then press the control dial to
confirm. (page 13)
Phonebook Trans
You can copy the phonebook memory of a mobile phone into the unit (via OPP). You may
need to enter the PIN code or verify passkey from the mobile phone to do pairing. You can
transfer a maximum of 400 numbers.
Set PIN Code
You can change the PIN code of your choice before pairing (1-digit to 6-digit number).
[ Initial:
0000
]
Turn the control dial to select a number, press
4
/
¢
to move to the entry
position, then press the control dial to confirm the entry.
Auto Connect On
: The connection is established automatically with the registered Bluetooth device when
you turn on the unit. /
Off
: The unit does not connect the Bluetooth device automatically.
Use <Connect Phone/ Connect Audio> to connect.
Initialize Yes
: Initialize all the Bluetooth settings (including stored pairing, phonebook, and etc.). /
No
: Cancels.
Information My BT Name
: Shows the unit name (JVC
Unit). /
My Address
: Shows address of
USB Bluetooth Adapter. /
ConnectedPhone*2
: Shows connected phone name. /
ConnectedAudio*2
: Shows connected audio device name.
*1
Will not display if two Bluetooth phones are connected at the same time.
*2
Displayed only when a Bluetooth phone/audio player is connected.
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You can connect an Apple iPod/iPhone using the USB 2.0 cable (accessory of the iPod/iPhone) to
the USB input terminal on the control panel or USB cable from the rear of the unit.
~
]
Turns on the power.
Ÿ
Playback starts automatically.
USB cable from the
rear of the unit
Selecting a track from the menu
Not applicable under <
iPod Mode/
Application Mode
>.
1
2
]
Select the desired menu.
Playlists
j
Artists
j
Albums
j
Songs
j
Podcasts
j
Genres
j
Composers
j
Audiobooks
j
(back to
the beginning)
3
]
Select the desired track.
Repeat this step until the desired track
is selected.
• If the selected menu contains many tracks,
you can fast search (±10, ±100, ±1 000)
through the menu by turning the control dial
quickly.
• To return to the previous menu, press BACK.
USB 2.0 cable (accessory of the iPod/iPhone)
USB input terminal
Apple iPod/iPhone
Listening to an iPod/iPhone
[Hold]
and/or
Cautions:
• Avoid using the iPod/iPhone if it might hinder
your safety driving.
• Make sure all important data has been backed
up to avoid losing the data.
Selecting the control terminal
]
<Headunit Mode/ iPod Mode/
Application Mode>
• For details, refer to <iPod Switch> setting on
page 24.
Basic operations
Applicable under <Headunit Mode/
iPod Mode>.
For <Application Mode>, applicable only for
some audio applications.
[Press] Selects track/
chapter.
[Hold] Fast-forwards or
reverses the track.
Using the remote controller
2
/
3
: [Press] Selects track/chapter.
[Hold] Fast-forwards or reverses the
track.
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Continued...
You can also use the search menu (A to Z and
0 to 9) to scroll through the desired menu.
After you have selected your desired menu (in
step 2on page 18)....
1
Press
5
/
∞
to show the search menu.
The first character of the current file name
appears.
2
Press
5
/
∞
to select your desired
character. Then press the control dial to
confirm.
The track list with the selected character
appears.
3
Turn the control dial to select your
desired track. Then press the control dial
to confirm.
• Only the existing characters will be shown on
the search menu.
• Press and hold
5
/
∞
to continuously change
the character of the search menu.
• If your iPod/iPhone contains many tracks,
searching take some time.
• Searching may not work on some of the layers
of the selected menu.
Selecting the playback modes
Not applicable under <
iPod Mode/
Application Mode
>.
1
2
]
“Repeat”
j
“Random”
3
Repeat
One : Functions the same as “Repeat One”
of the iPod
All : Functions the same as “Repeat All”
of the iPod
Random
Album : Functions the same as
“Shuffle Albums” of the iPod
Song : Functions the same as
“Shuffle Songs” of the iPod
• To cancel repeat play or random play,
select “Off.”
• “Random Album” is not available for some
iPod/iPhone.
• To return to the previous menu, press BACK.
Using the iPod/iPhone
application
You can operate JVC original application (eg.
JVC Drive Smart) with this unit in <Application
Mode>.
For JVC Drive Smart operations, visit JVC web
site: <http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/car/index.
html> (English website only)
Changing the display information
Album name/ Artist name Track title
In <Application Mode> : Application Mode
[Hold]
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Listening to the other external components
Connecting an external component to the AUX input jack
3.5 mm stereo mini
plug (not supplied) Portable audio player,
etc.
Recommended to use a 3-terminal plug head
stereo mini plug for optimum audio output.
You can connect an external component to the AUX (auxiliary) input jack on the control panel.
Preparation:
Make sure <Show> is selected for the <Source Select>
=
<Aux Source> setting. (page 25)
• For details, refer also to the instructions supplied with the external components.
~
]
“AUX IN”
!
]
Adjust the volume.
ŸTurn on the connected component
and start playing the source. ⁄Adjust the sound as you want. (page 21)
Additional information
• 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 4
iPhone 3GS
iPhone 3G
iPhone
*
<iPod Mode/ Application Mode> are not available.
• It is not possible to browse video files on the “Videos”
menu in <Headunit Mode>.
• The song order displayed on the selection menu of this
unit may differ from that of the iPod.
• This unit can display up to 128 characters (ASCII code).
• When operating an iPod/iPhone, some operations may
not be performed correctly or as intended. In this case,
visit the following JVC web site: <http://www.jvc.
co.jp/english/car/index.com> (English website only).
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