JVC KD-R856BT User manual

Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
ENGLISH
GET0982-001A [U]
KD-R856BT
CD RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read all instructions carefully before
operation to obtain the best possible performance
from the unit.
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
CONTENTS BEFORE USE
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 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 USB device or iPod/iPhone 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.
• USB rating is indicated on the main unit. To view, detach the faceplate.
( 3)
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 the battery out of reach of children and in its original packaging when not in used. Dispose of used
batteries promptly. If swallowed, contact a physician immediately.
BEFORE USE 2
BASICS 3
GETTING STARTED 4
CD / USB / iPod 5
RADIO 7
AUX 8
Pandora® (Applicable for Australia or
New Zealand models only) 9
BLUETOOTH® 10
AUDIO SETTINGS 16
DISPLAY SETTINGS 17
MORE INFORMATION 17
TROUBLESHOOTING 19
SPECIFICATIONS 21
INSTALLATION /
CONNECTION 22
How to read this manual
• Operations are explained mainly
using buttons on the faceplate.
•
[XX] indicates the selected items.
•
( XX) indicates references are
available on the stated page.
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.
Connector (on the reverse
side of the faceplate)
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Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
BASICS
To Do this (on the faceplate) Do this (on the remote control)
Turn on the power Press B/SOURCE.
• 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 B/SOURCE repeatedly.
• Press B/SOURCE, then turn the volume knob within 2 seconds.
Press SOURCE repeatedly.
Change the display
information
Press DISP repeatedly.
( 18)
• Press and hold to scroll the current display information. ( not available )
Attach
How to reset
Detach
Your preset adjustments
will also be erased.
Remote control (RM-RK52)Faceplate
Volume knob
(turn/press) Loading slot
Detach
button
Display window
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How to replace the battery
Pull out the insulation sheet
when using for the first time.
Remote sensor (Do not expose
to bright sunlight.)
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Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
GETTING STARTED
Cancel the demonstration
1 Press and hold MENU.
2 Turn the volume knob to select [DEMO] , then press the knob.
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 make the settings, then press the knob.
Day Hour Minute
5 Turn the volume knob to select [24H/ 12H] , then press the knob.
6 Turn the volume knob to select [12 HOUR] or [24 HOUR] , 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 setting item or hierarchy, press G.
1
2
Default: XX
CLOCK
CLOCK ADJ AUTO
:The clock time is automatically set using the Clock Time (CT) data
in FM Radio Data System signal.;
OFF :Cancels.
CLOCK DISP ON :The clock time is shown on the display even when the unit is turned
off.;
OFF :Cancels.
SETTINGS
BEEP ON
:Activates the keypress tone.; OFF :Deactivates.
SRC SELECT
AM
* ON :Enables AM in source selection.; OFF :Disables.
SW1 * ON :Enables SW1 in source selection.; OFF :Disables.
SW2 * ON :Enables SW2 in source selection.; OFF :Disables.
PANDORA * ON :Enables PANDORA in source selection.; OFF :Disables.
AUX * ON :Enables AUX in source selection.; OFF :Disables.
F/W UPDATE
SYSTEM / BLUETOOTH
F/W xxxx YES
:Starts upgrading the firmware.; NO :Cancels (upgrading is not
activated).
For details on how to update the firmware, see:
<http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>.
* Not displayed when the corresponding source is selected.
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
CD / USB / iPod
To Do this
Select a track/file Press S/ T(or press H/Ion RM-RK52).
Select a folder *3Press 1K/2J(or press J/Kon RM-RK52).
Reverse/
Fast-forward
Press and hold S/ T(or press and hold H/Ion RM-RK52).
Repeat play *4Press 4Brepeatedly to make a selection.
• Audio CD or JVC Playlist Creator (JPC) / JVC Music Control (JMC) file ( 18) :
TRACKRPT, RPT OFF
• MP3/WMA/WAV file: TRACKRPT, FOLDER RPT, RPT OFF
• iPod: ONE RPT, ALL RPT, RPT OFF
Random play *4Press 3Arepeatedly to make a selection.
• Audio CD: ALL RND, RND OFF
• MP3/WMA/WAV file or JPC / JMC file: FOLDERRND, ALL RND, RND OFF
• iPod: SONG RND, ALL RND, RND OFF
*1Do not leave the cable inside the car when not using.
*2You can still play/pause, file skip, fast-forward or reverse files from the unit.
*3Only for MP3/WMA/WAV files. This does not work for iPod.
*4For iPod: Applicable under
[HEAD MODE] only.
Start playback
The source changes automatically and
playback starts.
CD
USB
iPod/iPhone
Press 5 iPod MODE repeatedly to select the
control mode (
[HEAD MODE] / [IPHONE MODE] ).
HEAD MODE : From the unit.
IPHONE MODE : From the iPod/iPhone.*2
Eject disc Label side
USB input terminal
USB input terminal USB 2.0 cable
*1
(commercially available)
(Accessory of the iPod/iPhone)
*1
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Select a track/file from a list
For iPod: Applicable only when [HEAD MODE] is selected. ( 5)
1 Press MENU.
2 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob.
• MP3/WMA/WAV file: Select the desired folder, then a file.
• iPod or JPC / JMC file: Select the desired file from the list (PLAYLISTS,
ARTISTS, ALBUMS, SONGS, PODCASTS*, GENRES, COMPOSERS*,
AUDIOBOOKS*).
*
Only for iPod.
If you have many files....
You can search through them quickly (on step 2above) by turning the
volume knob quickly.
• Not applicable for iPod.
Select a song by name
While listening to the iPod and [HEAD MODE] is selected ( 5) ....
If you have many folders or tracks/files, you can search through them
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 MENU.
2 Turn the volume knob to select the desired list, then press the
knob.
3 Press 1K/2Jor turn the volume knob quickly to select the desired
character.
4 Turn the volume knob to select the desired folder or track/file, then
press the knob.
Change the USB drive
When a smartphone (Mass Storage Class) is connected to the USB input
terminal, you can select its internal memory or external memory (such as an
SD card) to playback the stored songs.
You can also select the desired drive to playback when a multiple drives
device is connected.
Press 5 iPod MODE repeatedly to select the desired drive.
(or)
1 Press and hold MENU.
2 Turn the volume knob to select [USB/IPOD] , then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to select [USB] , then press the knob.
4 Press the volume knob to select [DRIVECHANGE] .
The next drive is selected automatically.
Repeat steps 1to 4to select the following drives.
Selectable items:
[DRIVE  1] to [DRIVE  5]
Change the playback speed of the Audiobook
While listening to the iPod and [HEAD MODE] is selected ( 5) ....
1 Press and hold MENU.
2 Turn the volume knob to select [USB/IPOD] , then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to select [IPOD] , then press the knob.
4 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob.
BOOK NORMAL / BOOK FASTER / BOOK SLOWER : Select the desired playback
speed of the Audiobooks sound file in your iPod/iPhone.
(Default: Depends on your iPod/iPhone setting.)
• To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press G.
• To cancel, press MENU.
CD / USB / iPod
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
RADIO
“ST” lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient
signal strength.
Search for a station
1 Press B/SOURCE to select FM, AM, SW1 or SW2.
2 Press S/ T(or press H/Ion RM-RK52) to search for a station
automatically.
(or)
Press and hold S/ T(or press and hold H/Ion 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.
• To select a stored station: Press one of the number buttons (1to6).
(or)
Press MENU, then turn the volume knob to select a preset number and
press the knob to confirm.
Search for your favorite program (PTY Search)
Available only for FM source.
1 Press and hold G.
2 Turn the volume knob to select a PTY code, then press the knob to
start searching.
If there is a station broadcasting a program of the same PTY code as
you have selected, that station is tuned in.
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
Activate TA Standby Reception
Available only for FM source.
Press G.
The unit will temporarily switch to Traffic Announcement (TA) (if
available) from any source other than AM/SW1/SW2.
• To deactivate, press Gagain.
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 ( 8) , then press the
knob.
4 Press MENU to exit.
To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press G.
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
RADIO
Use a portable audio player
1 Connect a portable audio player (commercially available).
2 Select [ON] for [AUX] in [SRC SELECT] . ( 4)
3 Press B/SOURCE 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
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*
1
and time.
• “
M ” lights up when complete.
*
1
Selectable only when [ONCE] or [WEEKLY] is selected in step 1 .
Radio Timer will not activate for the following cases.
• The unit is turned off.
•
[OFF] is selected for [AM/SW1/SW2] in [SRC 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.
IF BAND *2 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 *2 ON :Improves the FM reception, but the stereo effect will be lost.;
OFF :Cancels.
NEWS-STBY *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.
*2Only for FM source.
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Pandora® (Applicable for Australia or New Zealand models only)
Preparation:
Install the latest version of the Pandora application onto your device
(iPhone/ iPod touch), then create an account and log in to Pandora.
• Select
[ON] for [PANDORA] in [SRC SELECT] . ( 4)
Start listening
1 Open the Pandora application on your device.
2 Connect your device to the USB input terminal.
The source changes to PANDORA and broadcast starts.
* Do not leave the cable inside the car when not using.
To Do this
Pause or resume
playback Press the volume knob (or press on RM-RK52).
Thumbs up or
thumbs down
Press 2 /1 (or press J/Kon RM-RK52).
• If thumbs down is selected, the current track is
skipped.
Skip a track Press T(or press Ion RM-RK52).
Create a new station
1 Press MENU.
2 Turn the volume knob to select [NEW STATION] , then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to select [FROM TRACK] or [FROM ARTIST] , then
press the knob.
A new station is created based on the current song or artist.
Search for a registered station
1 Press MENU.
2 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob.
[BY DATE] : According to the registered date.
[A-Z] : Alphabetical order.
3 Turn the volume knob to the desired station, then press the knob.
Bookmark a song or artist information
1 Press and hold the volume knob.
2 Turn the volume knob to select [THIS TRACK] or [THIS ARTIST] , then
press the knob.
“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)
*
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
BLUETOOTH®
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 (HFP1.5)
– Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
– Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP1.3)
– Object Push Profile (OPP)
– Phonebook Access Profile (PBAP)
– Serial Port Profile (SPP)
Adjust the
microphone angle
Secure using cord clamps
(not supplied) if necessary.
Microphone input jack
Microphone (supplied)
Rear panel
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 B/SOURCE 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.
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.
Ensure that the passkey which appears on the unit and
Bluetooth device is the same.
Press the volume knob to confirm the passkey.
Operate the Bluetooth device to confirm the passkey.
(B) “[Device Name]” “VOL–YES” “BACK–NO”
Press the volume knob to start pairing.
• 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.
( 14)
• If only “PAIRING” appears, operate the Bluetooth device to
confirm pairing.
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Bluetooth mobile phone
To Do this
Receive a call Press or the volume knob.
On RM-RK52: Press J/K/ H/I.
• When
[AUTO ANSWER] is set to the selected time, the
unit answers incoming call automatically.
( 13)
Reject an
incoming call
Press and hold or the volume knob.
On RM-RK52: Press and hold J/K/ H/I.
End a call Press and hold or the volume knob.
On RM-RK52: Press and hold J/K/ H/I.
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.
Switch between
two connected
phones
Press repeatedly.
• Not applicable during a call.
“PAIRING COMPLETED” appears when pairing is completed.
• “ ” will light up when a Bluetooth mobile phone is connected.
• “ ” will light up when a Bluetooth audio player is connected.
Bluetooth compatibility check mode
You can check the connectivity of the supported profile between the
Bluetooth device and the unit.
• Make sure there is no Bluetooth device connected.
1 Press and hold .
“BLUETOOTH” “CHECK MODE” appears. “SEARCH NOW USING
PHONE” “PIN IS 0000” scrolls on the display.
2 Search and select “JVC UNIT” on the Bluetooth device within
3minutes.
3 Perform (A), (B) or (C) depending on what appears on the display.
(A) “PAIRING” “XXXXXX” (6-digit passkey): Ensure that the same
passkey appears on the unit and Bluetooth device, then operate
the Bluetooth device to confirm the passkey.
(B) “PAIRING” “PIN IS 0000”: Enter “0000” on the Bluetooth device.
(C) “PAIRING”: Operate the Bluetooth device to confirm pairing.
After pairing is successful, “PAIRING OK” “[Device Name]” appears and
Bluetooth compatibility check starts.
If “CONNECT NOW USING PHONE” appears, operate the Bluetooth device
to allow phonebook access to continue.
The connectivity result flashes on the display.
“PAIRING OK” and/or “H.FREE OK”*1and/or “A.STREAM OK”*2and/or
“PBAP OK”*3: Compatible
*1Compatible with Hands-Free Profile (HFP)
*2Compatible with Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
*3Compatible with Phonebook Access Profile (PBAP)
After 30 seconds, “PAIRING DELETED” appears to indicate that pairing has
been deleted, and the unit exits check mode.
• To cancel, press and hold B/SOURCE to turn off the power, then turn
on the power again.
BLUETOOTH®
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Bluetooth mode operations
1 Press to enter Bluetooth mode.
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 setting item or hierarchy, press G.
RECENT CALL
1 Press 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 or call
number.
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 phone supports PBAP, the phonebook of the connected phone is
automatically transferred to the unit when pairing. If the phone does
not support PBAP, “SEND P.BOOK MANUALLY” appears. Transfer the
phonebook manually.
(  14, P.BOOK WAIT)
• This unit can display only non-accent letters. (Accent letters such as “Ú”
is showns as “U”.)
• If the phonebook contains many contacts,
(  13, Select a contact by
name).
DIAL NUMBER
1 Turn the volume knob to select a number (0 to 9) or character ( , #, +).
2 Press S/ T to move the entry position.
Repeat steps
1 and 2 until you finish entering the phone number.
3 Press the volume knob to call.
Improve the sound quality during a call
While talking on the phone....
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 setting item or hierarchy, press G.
Default:
XX
MIC LEVEL –20
— +08 ( 0 ):The sensitivity of the microphone increases as the
number increased.
NOISE RDCT –05 —– 20 ( –10 ):Adjust the noise reduction level until the least
noise is being heard during a phone conversation.
ECHO CANCEL 1 — 10 ( 4 ):Adjust the echo cancellation delay time until the least
echo is being heard during a phone conversation.
Text message notification
When the phone receives a text message, the unit rings and “RCV
MESSAGE” appears.
• You cannot read, edit, or send a message through the unit.
• To clear the message, press any button.
BLUETOOTH®
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
VOICE Speak the name of the contact you want to call or the voice command to
control the phone functions.
( Use Voice Recognition)
SETTINGS Default: XX
AUTO ANSWER 01 SEC
— 30 SEC :The unit answer incoming call automatically in the
selected time (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: Selects your preferred ring tone ( TONE 1 — 5 ) for incoming
calls.
•
MESSAGE: Selects 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.)
MSG NOTICE * ON: The unit rings and “RCV MESSAGE” appears to notify you of an
incoming text message.;
OFF :Cancels.
* Functionality depends on the type of the phone used.
Use Voice Recognition
1 Press and hold .
The connected phone (which has been paired the earliest) is
activated. However, if priority device is connected, pressing and
holding activate the priority device.
( 14, PRIORITY)
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.
Select a contact by name
• You can search through the contacts quickly according to the first letter
(A to Z, 0 to 9, and OTHERS).
• “OTHERS” appears if the first character is other than A to Z, 0 to 9.
1 Press to enter Bluetooth mode.
2 Turn the volume knob to select [PHONEBOOK] , then press the knob.
3 Press 1K/2Jto select the desired letter.
4 Turn the volume knob to select a name, then press the knob.
5 Turn the volume knob to select a phone number, then press the
knob to call.
To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press G.
BLUETOOTH®
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Bluetooth mode 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.
4 Press MENU to exit.
To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press .
Default:
XX
PHONE
Selects the phone or audio device to connect or disconnect.
“” appears in front of the device name.
AUDIO
APPLICATION
Shows the connected phone name using the JVC Smart Music Control * 1
app. “ ” appears in front of the device name.
DELETE PAIR 1 Turn the volume knob to select a device to delete, then press the
knob.
2 Turn the volume knob to select [YES] or [NO] , then press the knob.
PRIORITY Selects a device to be connected as priority device. “ ” appears in front
of the device name set as priority.
•
“NO PAIR” appears if there is no registered device found.
P.BOOK WAIT * 2 Copies up to 400 numbers from the phonebook memory of a connected
phone.
SET PINCODE
(0000)
Changes the PIN code (up to 6 digits).
1 Turn the volume knob to select a number.
2 Press S/ T to move the entry position.
Repeat steps
1 and 2 until you finish entering the PIN code.
3 Press the volume knob to confirm.
BLUETOOTH®
Store a contact in memory
You can store up to 6 contacts.
1 Press to enter Bluetooth mode.
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.
If a contact is selected, press the volume knob to show the phone
number.
4 Press and hold one of the number buttons (1to 6).
“MEMORY P(selected preset number)” appears when the contact is
stored.
To erase a contact from the preset memory, select [DIAL NUMBER] in
step
2 and store a blank number.
Make a call from memory
1 Press to enter Bluetooth mode.
2 Press one of the number buttons (1to 6).
3 Press the volume knob to call.
“NO PRESET” appears if there is no contacts stored.
Delete a contact
Not applicable for mobile phone that supports PBAP.
1 Press to enter Bluetooth mode.
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 a phone number.
4 Press and hold .
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.
6 Turn the volume knob to select [YES] or [NO] , then press the knob.
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
AUTO CNNCT ON :The unit automatically reconnect when the Bluetooth device is
within range.;
OFF :Cancels.
INITIALIZE YES :Initializes all the Bluetooth settings (including stored pairing,
phonebook, and etc.).;
NO :Cancels.
INFORMATION MY  BT  NAME : Displays the unit name (JVCUNIT).;
MY  ADDRESS : Shows address of this unit.
*1JVC 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://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>.
*2Selectable only when the connected phone supports OPP.
Internet radio via Bluetooth
Listen to Pandora
Preparation:
Select
[ON] for [PANDORA] in [SRC SELECT] . ( 4)
You can listen to Pandora on your smart phone (Android OS) through
Bluetooth on this unit.
1 Open the Pandora application on your device.
2 Connect to Bluetooth audio player. ( 10)
3 Press B/SOURCE to select PANDORA.
The source switches and broadcast starts automatically.
• You can operate Pandora in the same way as Pandora for iPod/iPhone.
( 9)
Bluetooth audio player
Operations and display indications may differ according to their
availability on the connected device.
To Do this
Playback 1 Press B/SOURCE to select BTAUDIO.
2 Operate the Bluetooth audio player to start
playback.
Pause or
resume
playback
Press MENU (or press on RM-RK52).
Select group or
folder
Press 1K/2J(or press J/Kon RM-RK52).
Reverse/
forward skip
Press S/T(or press H/Ion RM-RK52).
Reverse/
fast-forward
Press and hold S/T(or press and hold H/Ion
RM-RK52).
Repeat play Press 4 repeatedly to make a selection.
TRACKRPT, ALLRPT, RPTOFF
Random play Press 3 repeatedly to make a selection.
GROUPRND, ALLRND, RNDOFF
BLUETOOTH®
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
AUDIO
BASS BOOST +01
/ +02 : Selects your preferred bass boost level.; OFF :Cancels.
LOUD 01 / 02 :Boosts low or high frequencies to produce a well-balanced sound at
low volume.;
OFF :Cancels.
SUB.W LEVEL
*1
–08 — +08 ( 00 ):Adjusts the subwoofer output level.
SUB.W
*2
ON / OFF : Turns on or off the subwoofer output.
SUB.W  LPF
*1
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.
FADER
*3
*4
R06 — F06 ( 00 ):Adjusts the front and rear speaker output balance.
BALANCE
*3
L06 — R06 ( 00 ):Adjusts the left and right speaker output balance.
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.)
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.
D.T.EXP
(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.
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).
*1Displayed only when
[L/O  MODE] is set to [SUB.W] and [SUB.W] is set to
[ON] .
*2Displayed only when
[L/O MODE] is set to [SUB.W] .
*3This adjustment will not affect the subwoofer output.
*4If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader level to
[00] .
1 Press and hold MENU.
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.
3 Press MENU to exit.
To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press G.
Default: XX
EQ SETTING
EQ PRESET FLAT
/ HARD ROCK / JAZZ / POP / R&B / TALK / USER1 / USER2 /
VOCAL BOOST / BASS BOOST / CLASSICAL / DANCE :Selects a preset
equalizer.
EASY EQ
Default: 00
1 USER1 / USER2 :Select a preset name.
2 Adjust your own sound settings.
SUB.W
*1
: –08 to +08 / BASS  LVL : –06 to +06 /
MID  LVL: –06 to +06 / TRE  LVL : –06 to +06
PRO EQ
1 USER1 / USER2 :Select a preset name.
2 BASS / MIDDLE / TREBLE :Select a sound tone.
3 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 )
AUDIO SETTINGS
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
1 Press and hold MENU.
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.
3 Press MENU to exit.
To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press G.
Default: XX
DISPLAY
DIMMER
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 button, display and USB input terminal brightness for day and night
separately.
1 DAY / NIGHT :Select day or night.
2 Select a zone for setting. ( Illustration above)
3 Set the brightness level ( 00 to 31 ). (Default: DAY : 31 ; NIGHT : 15 )
SCROLL * 2 ONCE :Scrolls the display information once.; AUTO :Repeats scrolling at
5-second intervals.;
OFF :Cancels.
*1
The illumination control wire connection is required. ( 23)
*2
Some characters or symbols will not be shown correctly (or will be blanked).
DISPLAY SETTINGS
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: 8kHz — 48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: 32 characters
- Romeo: 32 characters
- Joliet: 32 characters
- Windows long file name: 32 characters
MORE INFORMATION
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
MORE INFORMATION
Change the display information
Press DISP repeatedly.
FM or AM Station name (PS)*
1
Frequency
Program type (PTY)*
1
*
2
Title*
1
*
2
Day/
Clock (back to the beginning)
*1
For FM Radio Data System stations only.
*2
If unavailable, “NO PTY” / “NO TEXT”
appears.
CD or USB Playing time Day/Clock Disc name*
3
Album title/Artist*
4
Track title*
5
Folder/file name*
6
(back to the
beginning)
*3
Only for CD-DA: If not recorded, “NO
NAME” appears.
*4
Only for MP3/WMA/WAV files: If not
recorded, “NO NAME” appears.
*5
If not recorded, “NO NAME” appears.
*6
Only for MP3/WMA/WAV files.
USB-IPOD Playing time Day/Clock Album title/
Artist*
7
Track title*
7
(back to the
beginning)
*7
If not recorded, “NO NAME” appears.
PANDORA Station name Album title/Artist Track
title Playing time Day/Clock (back to
the beginning)
AUX AUX Day/Clock
BT AUDIO Playing time Day/Clock Album title/
Artist*
8
Track title*
8
(back to the
beginning)
*8
If not recorded, “NO NAME” appears.
About USB devices
• This unit can play MP3/WMA/WAV files stored on a USB
mass storage class device.
• 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.
• The maximum number of characters for:
- Folder names: 64 characters
- File names: 64 characters
- MP3 Tag: 64 characters
- WMA Tag: 64 characters
- WAV Tag: 64 characters
• This unit can recognize a total of 20 480 files, 999 folders
(999 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, 4th, and 5th generation)
- iPod classic
- iPod nano (3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th generation)
- iPhone, iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S, 5
• 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://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>.
About Pandora
• Pandora is available only in the U.S., Australia and New
Zealand.
• 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 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://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>.
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://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>.
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Symptom Remedy
Sound cannot be heard. • Adjust the volume to the optimum level.
• Check the cords and connections.
“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 , 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 to 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.
( 17)
TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Remedy
“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.
( 17)
• 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.
Pandora
“ADDERROR”
“SEARCHERR”
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LIM” 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.
“LICENSE ERR” You try to access from a country which Pandora is not
deliverable.
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Symptom Remedy
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.
( 10)
“PAIRING FULL” appears. The number of registered devices has reached its
limit. Retry after deleting an unnecessary device.
( 14, DELETE PAIR)
“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.
“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.
( 15)
Echo or noise occurs. • Adjust the microphone unit’s position. ( 10)
• Check the [ECHO CANCEL] setting. ( 12)
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.
“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.
Symptom Remedy
Bluetooth®
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.
“H/W ERROR” appears. Reset the unit and try the operation again. If “H/W
ERROR” appears again, consult your nearest service
center.
“BT ERROR PLS UPDATE”
appears.
Update the Bluetooth firmware.
( 4)
If you still have troubles, reset the unit. ( 3)
TROUBLESHOOTING
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