JVC KD-R985BTS User manual

ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
B5A-1352-00 [K]
KD-R985BTS / KD-R885BTS / KD-R780BT /
KD-RD98BTS / KD-RD88BT
CD RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
RÉCEPTEUR CD
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS
RECEPTOR CON CD
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
For customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are
located on the top or bottom of the cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
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CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
In compliance with Federal Regulations, following are reproductions of labels on, or inside
the product relating to laser product safety.
JVC KENWOOD Corporation
2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI,
HACHIOJI-SHI, TOKYO, JAPAN
THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21CFR
SUBCHAPTER J IN EFFECT AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE.
Location : Top Plate
FCC WARNING
This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications
to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly
approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this
equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
FCC NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment may
cause harmful interference to radio communications, if it is not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material—
special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Información acerca de la eliminación de equipos eléctricos y electrónicos al final
de la vida útil (aplicable a los países que hayan adoptado sistemas independientes
de recogida de residuos)
Los productos con el símbolo de un contenedor con ruedas tachado no
podrán ser desechados como residuos domésticos. Los equipos eléctricos y
electrónicos al final de la vida útil, deberán ser reciclados en instalaciones
que puedan dar el tratamiento adecuado a estos productos y a sus
subproductos residuales correspondientes. Póngase en contacto con su
administración local para obtener información sobre el punto de recogida
más cercano. Un tratamiento correcto del reciclaje y la eliminación de
residuos ayuda a conservar los recursos y evita al mismo tiempo efectos
perjudiciales en la salud y el medio ambiente.
Informação sobre a eliminação de pilhas
Este produto não deve ser eliminado como lixo doméstico geral. Devolva a pilha usada
ao revendedor ou entidade autorizada para que a mesma seja devolvida ao fabricante ou
importador.
A reciclagem e a eliminação de lixo de maneira apropriada ajudarão a conservar os recursos
naturais ao mesmo tempo que prevenirão os efeitos prejudicais à nossa saúde e ao meio
ambiente.
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CAUTION
This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of
the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy
that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is
desirable that it should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more
away from person’s body.
ATTENTION
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements énoncées pour un
environnement non contrôlé et respecte les règles les radioélectriques (RF) de la FCC lignes
directrices d’exposition et d’exposition aux fréquences radioélectriques (RF) CNR-102 de l’IC.
Cet équipement émet une énergie RF très faible qui est considérée comme conforme sans
évaluation de l’exposition maximale autorisée (MPE). Cependant, il est souhaitable qu’il
devrait être installé et utilisé en gardant une distance de 20 cm ou plus entre le radiateur et
le corps humain.
IC (Industry Canada) Notice
This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Note de IC (Industrie Canada)
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence.
L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
(2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Para cumplimiento de la IFT:
“La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones:
(1) es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y
(2) este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda
causar su operación no deseada”
Contains Bluetooth Module FCC ID: ZWY8811X
IC ID: 12033A-8811X
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
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SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT
The software embedded in the Product (hereinafter the "Licensed Software") provided by
Licensor is copyrighted to or sublicensable by the Licensor, and this Agreement provides for the
terms and conditions which Users shall follow in order to use the Licensed Software.
The User shall use the Licensed Software by agreeing with the terms of this Software License
Agreement. This Agreement shall be deemed completed at the time the User (hereinafter the
"User") initially used the Product in which the "Licensed Software" is embedded.
The Licensed Software may include the software which has been licensed to the Licensor
directly or indirectly from any third party. In such case, some third parties require the Users to
follow their conditions for use separately from this Software License Agreement. Such software
shall not be subject to this Agreement, and the Users are urged to read the "Important Notice
concerning the Software" to be provided separately below.
Article 1 General Provision
The Licensor shall grant to the User a non-exclusive and non-transferable (other than the
exceptional case referred to in Article 3, Paragraph 1) licensed to use the Licensed Software
within the country of the User. (the country where the User bought the Product(hereinafter
the "Country")
Article 2 License
1. The license granted under this Agreement shall be the right to use the Licensed Software in
the Product.
2. The User shall not duplicate, copy, modify, add, translate or otherwise alter, or lease the
Licensed Software and any related documents, whether in whole or in part.
3. The use of the Licensed Software shall be limited to personal purpose, and the Licensed
Software shall not be distributed, licensed or sub-licensed whether it is for commercial
purpose or not.
4. The User shall use the Licensed Software according to the directions described in the
operation manual or help file, and is prohibited to use or duplicate any data in a manner
violating the Copyright Law or any other laws and regulations by applying whole or a part
of the Licensed Software.
Article 3 Conditions for Grant of License
1. When the User transfers the Product, it may also transfer the license to use the Licensed
Software embedded in the Product (including any related materials, updates and upgrades)
on condition that no original, copies or related materials continue in the possession of the
User, and that the User shall cause the transferee to comply with this Software License
Agreement.
2. The User shall not carry out reverse engineering, disassembling, decompiling or any other
code analysis works in connection with the Licensed Software.
Article 4 Right pertaining to the Licensed Software
Any and all copyrights and other rights pertaining to the Licensed Software and related
documents shall belong to the Licensor or the original holder of the right who granted to
the Licensor the license or sublicense for the Licensed Software (hereinafter the "Original
Rightholder"), and the User shall not be entitled to any right other than the license granted
hereunder, in respect of the Licensed Software and any related documents.
Article 5 Indemnification of Licensor
1. Neither the Licensor nor the Original Rightholder shall be liable for any damage incurred by
the User or any third party due to the exercise of the license granted to the User under this
Agreement, unless otherwise restricted by law.
2. The Licensor will offer no guarantee for the merchantability, convertibility and consistency
with certain objective of the Licensed Software.
Article 6 Liability to Third Party
If any dispute has arisen with any third party due to an infringement upon a copyright, patent
or any other intellectual property right that was caused by the User's use of the Licensed
Software, the User shall settle such dispute at its own cost and hold the Licensor and the
Original Rightholder harmless from any inconvenience it may cause.
Article 7 Confidentiality
The User shall keep the confidentiality of such portion of the Licensed Software, related
documents thereof or any other information to be granted under this Agreement, as well as the
conditions of this Agreement as has not yet entered the public domain, and shall not disclose or
divulge the same to any third party without approval of the Licensor.
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Article 8 Termination
In case the User falls under any of the events described in the following items, the Licensor may immediately terminate this
Agreement or claim that the User compensates for the damage incurred by the Licensor due to such event:
(1) when the User violated any provision of this Agreement; or
(2) when a petition has been filed against the User for an attachment,
provisional attachment, provisional disposition or any other compulsory execution.
Article 9 Destruction of the Licensed Software
If this Agreement is terminated pursuant to the provision of Article 8, the User shall destroy the Licensed Software, any
related documents and copies thereof within two (2) weeks from such date of termination.
Article 10 Protection of Copyright
1. The copyright and all the other intellectual property rights relating to the Licensed Software shall belong to the Licensor
and the Original Rightholder, and in no event shall they be under the ownership of the User.
2. The User shall, whenever it uses the Licensed Software, comply with any laws relating to the copyright and other
intellectual property rights.
Article 11 Export Restriction
1. It is prohibited to export the Licensed Software and any related documents outside the country of the User (including
transmission thereof outside the country of the User via Internet of other communication tools).
2. The User shall understand that the Licensed Software shall be subject to the export restrictions adopted by the country of
User and any other countries.
3. The User shall agree that the software will be subject to any and all applicable international and domestic laws (including
the export control regulation of the country of User and any other countries, and any restrictions concerning the end-
users, the use by end-users and importing countries to be provided by the country of User and any other countries, and
any other governmental authorities).
Article 12 Miscellaneous
1. In the event any part of this Agreement is invalidated by operation of law, the residual provisions shall continue in force.
2. Matters not stipulated in this Agreement or any ambiguity or question raised in the construction of this Agreement shall
be provided or settled upon good-faith consultation between the Licensor and the User.
3. The Licensor and the User hereby agree that this Agreement is governed by the laws of Japan, and any dispute arising
from, and relating to the rights and obligations under, this Agreement shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of
the Tokyo District Court for its first instance.
Important Notice concerning the
Software
-jansson
Copyright (c) 2009-2012 Petri Lehtinen <[email protected]>
Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person
obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation
files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction,
including without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify,
merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of
the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is
furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:
The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be
included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software.
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF
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SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION
OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR
IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER
DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.
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CONTENTS BEFORE USE
IMPORTANT
• To ensure proper use, please read through this manual before using this product. It is especially important that you read and observe
Warning and Caution in this manual.
• Please keep the manual in a safe and accessible place for future reference.
WARNING
• Do not operate any function that takes your attention away from safe driving.
• Do not ingest the battery, Chemical Burn Hazard
The remote control supplied with this product contains a coin/button cell battery.
If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death.
Keep new and used batteries away from children.
If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children.
If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.
Caution
Volume setting:
• Adjust the volume so that you can hear sounds outside the car to prevent accidents.
• Lower the volume before playing digital sources to avoid damaging the speakers by the sudden increase of the output level.
General:
• Avoid using the external device if it might hinder safe driving.
• Make sure all important data has been backed up. We shall bear no responsibility for any loss of recorded data.
• Never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit to prevent a short circuit.
• If a disc error occurs due to condensation on the laser lens, eject the disc and wait for the moisture to evaporate.
Remote control (RM-RK52):
• Do not leave the remote control in hot places such as on the dashboard.
• The Lithium battery is in danger of explosion if replaced incorrectly. Replace it only with the same or equivalent type.
• The battery pack or batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
BEFORE USE 2
BASICS 3
GETTING STARTED 4
1 Cancel the demonstration
2 Set the clock and date
3 Set the basic settings
RADIO 5
CD/USB/iPod/ANDROID 7
Pandora® 9
iHeartRadio® 10
SiriusXM® Radio 11
(for KD-R985BTS/KD-R885BTS/
KD-RD98BTS)
BLUETOOTH® 14
AUX 21
AUDIO SETTINGS 22
DISPLAY SETTINGS 27
REFERENCES 28
Maintenance
More information
TROUBLESHOOTING 31
INSTALLATION/
CONNECTION 33
SPECIFICATIONS 37
How to read this manual
• Operations are explained mainly using buttons on the faceplate of KD-R985BTS .
• English indications are used for the purpose of explanation. You can select the display language from the menu.
( 5)
• [XX] indicates the selected items.
•
( XX) indicates references are available on the stated page.
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BASICS
To On the faceplate On the remote control
Turn on the power Press .
• Press and hold to turn off the power. ( Not available )
Adjust the volume Turn the volume knob. Press or .
• Press and hold to continuously increase
the volume to 15.
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 repeatedly.
• Press , then turn the volume knob within 2 seconds.
Press SOURCE repeatedly.
Change the display
information
Press repeatedly.
( 30)
( Not available )
Remote control (RM-RK52) (supplied for KD-R780BT)
Other models can be remotely controlled with an
optionally purchased remote control.
Attach How to resetDetach
Volume knob Loading slot
Detach button
Display window
Faceplate
KD-R985BTS:
USB cable from the rear of the unit
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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GETTING STARTED
Cancel the demonstration
When you turn on the power for the first time (or [FACTORY RESET] is set
to
[YES] , 5 ), the display shows: “CANCEL DEMO” “PRESS” “VOLUME
KNOB”
1 Press the volume knob.
[YES] is selected for the initial setup.
2 Press the volume knob again.
“DEMO OFF” appears.
Set the clock and date
1 Press and hold .
2 Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK] , then press the knob.
To adjust the clock
3 Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK ADJUST] , then press the knob.
4 Turn the volume knob to make the settings, then press the knob.
Hour Minute
5 Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK FORMAT] , then press the knob.
6 Turn the volume knob to select [12H] or [24H] , then press the knob.
To set the date
7 Turn the volume knob to select [DATE SET] , then press the knob.
8 Turn the volume knob to make the settings, then press the knob.
Day Month Year
9 Press to exit.
To return to the previous setting item, press .
1
2
Set the basic settings
1 Press and hold .
2 Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table),
then press the knob.
3 Repeat step 2until the desired item is selected or activated.
4 Press to exit.
To return to the previous setting item, press .
Default:
XX
SYSTEM
KEY BEEP
(Not applicable when 3-way crossover is selected.)
ON :Activates the keypress tone.; OFF :Deactivates.
SOURCE SELECT
AM SRC
* ON :Enables AM in source selection.; OFF :Disables. ( 5)
PANDORA SRC
* ON :Enables PANDORA FRONT/PANDORA REAR/PANDORA in source
selection.;
OFF :Disables. ( 9)
IHEART SRC
* ON :Enables IHEARTRADIO-F/IHEARTRADIO-R/IHEARTRADIO in source
selection.;
OFF :Disables. ( 10)
BUILT-IN AUX
* ON :Enables AUX in source selection.; OFF :Disables. ( 21)
F/W UPDATE
UPDATE SYSTEM
F/W UP xxxx YES
:Starts upgrading the firmware.; NO :Cancels (upgrading is not
activated).
For details on how to update the firmware, visit
<http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>.
* Not displayed when the corresponding source is selected.
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FACTORY
RESET
YES :Resets the settings to default (except the
stored station).;
NO :Cancels.
CLOCK
TIME SYNC ON
:The clock time is automatically set using the
Clock Time (CT) data in FM Radio Broadcast Data
System signal.;
OFF :Cancels.
CLOCK
DISPLAY
ON :The clock time is shown on the display even
when the unit is turned off.;
OFF :Cancels.
ENGLISH Select the display language for menu and music
information if applicable.
By default,
ENGLISH is selected.
ESPANOL
RADIO
“ST” lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength.
Search for a station
1 Press repeatedly to select FM or AM.
2 Press (or press on the remote control) to search for a station
automatically.
(or)
Press and hold (or press and hold on the remote control) until “M”
flashes, then press repeatedly to search for a station manually.
Settings in memory
You can store up to 18 stations for FM and 6 stations for AM.
Store a station
While listening to a station....
Press and hold one of the number buttons (1to 6).
(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 (1to6).
(or)
1 Press .
2 Turn the volume knob to select a preset number, then press the knob.
GETTING STARTED
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Other settings
1 Press and hold .
2 Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table),
then press the knob.
3 Repeat step 2until the desired item is selected/activated or follow
the instructions stated on the selected item.
4 Press to exit.
To return to the previous setting item, press .
Default:
XX
TUNER SETTING
RADIO TIMER
Turns on the radio at a specific time regardless of the current source.
1 ONCE / DAILY / WEEKLY / OFF :Select how often the timer will be
turned on.
2 FM / AM / SIRIUS XM *
1
:Select the source.
3 01 to 18 (for FM/SIRIUS XM)/ 01 to 06 (for AM):Select the preset
station.
4 Set the activation day*
2
and time.
“
M ” lights up when complete.
Radio Timer will not activate for the following cases.
• The unit is turned off.
•
[OFF] is selected for [AM SRC] in [SOURCE SELECT] after Radio Timer
for AM 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.
RADIO
IF BAND AUTO :Increases the tuner selectivity to reduce interference noises from
adjacent FM stations. (Stereo effect may be lost.);
WIDE :Subjects to
interference noises from adjacent FM stations, but sound quality will not
be degraded and the stereo effect will remain.
MONO SET *
3
ON :Improves the FM reception, but the stereo effect will be lost.;
OFF :Cancels.
AREA US : For North/Central/South America, AM/FM intervals:
10kHz/200kHz.;
SA :For some South American countries, AM/FM
intervals: 10kHz/50kHz.;
EU :For any other areas, AM/FM intervals:
9kHz/50kHz.
PTY SEARCH *
3
Select a PTY code(see below).
If there is a station broadcasting a program of the same PTY code as you
have selected, that station is tuned in.
*1
For KD-R985BTS/KD-R885BTS/KD-RD98BTS : Selectable only when SiriusXM Vehicle
Tuner is connected.
( 11)
*2
Selectable only when [ONCE] or [WEEKLY] is selected in step 1 .
*3
Only for FM source.
PTY code
NEWS , INFORM (information), SPORTS , TALK , ROCK , CLS ROCK (classic rock),
ADLT HIT (adult hits), SOFT RCK (softrock), TOP 40 , COUNTRY , OLDIES , SOFT ,
NOSTALGA (nostalgia), JAZZ , CLASSICL (classical), R & B (rhythm and blues),
SOFT R&B (soft rhythm and blues), LANGUAGE , REL MUSC (religious music),
REL TALK (religious talk), PERSNLTY (personality), PUBLIC , COLLEGE , HABL ESP
(Spanish talk),
MUSC ESP (Spanish music), HIP HOP , WEATHER
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CD/USB/iPod/ANDROID
Selectable source:
•
KD-R985BTS : CD/USBFRONT/USBREAR/iPodFRONT/iPodREAR/ANDROIDFRONT/ANDROIDREAR
• KD-R885BTS / KD-RD98BTS / KD-RD88BT : CD/USB/ iPod USB/ANDROID
•
KD-R780BT : CD/USB/ANDROID
To On the faceplate On the remote control
Reverse/Fast-forward*3Press and hold . Press and hold .
Select a track/file Press .Press .
Select a folder*4Press . Press .
Repeat play*5Press repeatedly.
TRACK REPEAT / ALL REPEAT : Audio CD
TRACK REPEAT / FOLDER REPEAT / ALL REPEAT : MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV/
FLAC file
ONE REPEAT / ALL REPEAT / REPEAT OFF : iPod or ANDROID
Random play*5Press repeatedly.
ALL RANDOM / RANDOM OFF : Audio CD
FOLDER RANDOM / ALL RANDOM / RANDOM OFF : MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV/
FLAC file
SONG RANDOM / ALL RANDOM / RANDOM OFF : iPod or ANDROID
*1
Do not leave the cable inside the car when not using.
*2
When connecting an Android device, “Press [VIEW] to install JVC MUSIC PLAY APP” is shown. Follow the instructions
to install the application. You can also install the latest version of JVC MUSIC PLAY application on your Android device
before connecting. For more information, visit <http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>.
*3
For ANDROID: Applicable only when [AUTO MODE] is selected. ( 8)
*4
For CD: Only for MP3/WMA/AAC files. This does not work for iPod/ANDROID.
*5
For iPod/ANDROID: Applicable only when [HEAD MODE] / [AUTO MODE] is selected. ( 8)
Start playback
The source changes automatically and playback
starts.
CD
Eject disc Label side
USB input terminal
USB 2.0 cable*
1
(commercially available)
Micro USB 2.0 cable
*1
(commercially available)
Accessory of the iPod/
iPhone*
1
USB
iPod/iPhone
ANDROID*2
KD-R985BTS :
You can also connect to
the USB cable from the
rear of the unit.
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Select control mode
While in iPodFRONT/iPodREAR/iPodUSB source, press
repeatedly.
HEAD MODE : Control iPod from this unit.
IPHONE MODE : Control iPod using the iPod itself. However, you can still
play/pause or file skip from this unit.
While in ANDROIDFRONT/ANDROIDREAR/ANDROID source, press
repeatedly.
AUTO MODE : Control Android device from this unit via JVC MUSIC PLAY
application installed in the Android device.
AUDIO MODE : Control Android device using the Android device itself via
other media player applications installed in the Android
device. However, you can still play/pause or file skip from
this unit.
Select music drive
While in USBFRONT/USBREAR/USB source, press
repeatedly.
Stored songs in the following drive will be played back.
• Selected internal or external memory of a smartphone (Mass Storage
Class).
• Selected drive of a multiple drives device.
Settings to use JVC Remote application (except for KD-R780BT)
JVC Remote application is designed to control the JVC car receiver’s
operations from the iPhone/iPod (via USB input terminal).
Preparation:
Install the latest version of JVC Remote application on your device before
connecting. For more information, visit <http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>.
You can make the settings in the same way as connection via Bluetooth.
( 20)
Select a file from a folder/list
For iPod/ANDROID, applicable only when [HEAD MODE] / [AUTO MODE] is
selected.
1 Press .
2 Turn the volume knob to select a folder/list, then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to select a file, then press the knob.
Quick Search (applicable only for CD, USB FRONT, USB REAR, USB,
ANDROID FRONT, ANDROID REAR and ANDROID source)
If you have many files, you can search through them quickly.
Turn the volume knob quickly to browse through the list quickly.
Alphabet search (applicable only for iPod FRONT, iPod REAR, iPod USB,
ANDROID FRONT, ANDROID REAR and ANDROID source)
You can search for a file according to the first character.
For iPodFRONT/iPodREAR/iPodUSB source
Press or turn the volume knob quickly to select the
desired character (A to Z, 0to9, OTHERS).
• Select “OTHERS” if the first character is other than AtoZ, 0to9.
For ANDROIDFRONT/ANDROIDREAR/ANDROID source
1Press to enter character search.
2Turn the volume knob to select the desired character.
^A^: Upper case letters (A to Z)
_A_: Lower case letters (a to z)
-0-: Numbers (0 to 9)
-OTHERS-: Character other than AtoZ, 0to9
3Press the volume knob to start searching.
• To return to the previous setting item, press .
• To cancel, press and hold .
CD/USB/iPod/ANDROID
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Pandora®
Preparation:
Install the latest version of the Pandora application on your device
(iPhone/iPod touch), then create an account and log in to Pandora.
• Select
[ON] for [PANDORA SRC] in [SOURCE SELECT] . ( 4)
KD-R780BT
: You can only listen to Pandora via Bluetooth connection with
an Android device.
( 20)
Start listening
1 Open the Pandora application on your device.
2 Connect your device to the USB input terminal.
3 Press repeatedly to select PANDORA FRONT/PANDORA
REAR/PANDORA.
Broadcast starts automatically.
To On the faceplate On the remote control
Playback/pause Press the volume knob. Press .
Skip a track Press T. Press I.
Thumbs up or
thumbs down*2
Press . Press .
*1
Do not leave the cable inside the car when not using.
*2
If thumbs down is selected, the current track is skipped.
Create and store a new station
1 Press .
2 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.
4 Press and hold one of the number buttons (3, 4, 5or 6) to store.
To select a stored station: Press one of the number buttons (3, 4, 5or 6).
Search for a registered station
1 Press .
2 Turn the volume knob to select an item, then press the knob.
[BY DATE] : According to the registered date
[A-Z] : By alphabetical order
3 Turn the volume knob to select the desired station, then press the
knob.
To cancel, press and hold .
Bookmark current song information
Press and hold the volume 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
and/or
Accessory of the iPod/iPhone*
1
KD-R985BTS : You can also connect to
the USB cable from the rear of the unit.
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iHeartRadio®
Preparation:
Install the latest version of iHeartAuto application on your device
(iPhone/iPod touch), then create an account and log in to iHeartRadio.
• Select
[ON] for [IHEART SRC] in [SOURCE SELECT] . ( 4)
KD-R780BT
: You can only listen to iHeartRadio via Bluetooth connection
with an Android device.
( 21)
Start listening
1 Open the iHeartAuto application on your device.
2 Connect your device to the USB input terminal.
3 Press repeatedly to select IHEARTRADIO-F/
IHEARTRADIO-R.
Broadcast starts automatically
* Do not leave the cable inside the car when not using.
To On the faceplate On the remote control
Playback/pause Press the volume knob. Press .
Skip a track for
custom station
Press T. Press I.
Thumbs up or
thumbs down
Press . Press .
Create a new/
custom station
Press and hold the
volume knob. ( Not available )
Scan for live station 1 Press 3to start
scanning.
2 Press 3again to listen
to the station.
( Not available )
Search and store a station
1 Press .
2 Turn the volume knob to select a category, then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to select the desired station, then press the
knob.
When a city list appears, you can search cities in alphabetical order by
turning the volume knob quickly.
To cancel, press and hold .
To store a station: Press and hold one of the number buttons (4, 5or 6).
To select a stored station: Press one of the number buttons (4, 5or 6).
USB input terminal
Accessory of the iPod/iPhone
*
KD-R985BTS : You can also connect to
the USB cable from the rear of the unit.
and/or
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SiriusXM® Radio (for KD-R985BTS/KD-R885BTS/KD-RD98BTS)
Start listening
1 Press repeatedly to select SIRIUSXM.
2 Press .
“ ” lights up.
3 Turn the volume knob to select a CATEGORY, then press the knob.
4 Turn the volume knob to select a category from the list, then press the knob.
If “ALL CHANNELS” is selected, all the available channels will be shown.
5 Turn the volume knob to select a channel, then press the knob.
(or)
Press to search for a channel manually.
• Pressing and holding changes the channel rapidly.
If a locked channel or a mature channel is selected, a pass code input screen appears.
Enter the pass code to receive the channel.
( 13)
Settings in memory
You can store up to 18 channels.
Store a channel
While listening to a channel....
Press and hold one of the number buttons (1to 6).
(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 channel
Press one of the number buttons (1to6).
(or)
1 Press .
2 Turn the volume knob to select PRESET, then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to select a preset number, then press the knob.
(or)
Press on the remote control.
Only SiriusXM® brings you more of what you love
to listen to, all in one place. Get over 140 channels,
including commercial-free music plus the best sports,
news, talk, comedy and entertainment. Welcome to the
world of satellite radio. A SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner and
Subscription are required. For more information, visit
<www.siriusxm.com>.
Preparation:
1 Connect the optional SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner
(commercially available).
2 Check your Radio ID for activation.
The SiriusXM Radio ID is required for activation and
can be found by tuning to Channel 0 as well as on
the label found on the SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner and
its packaging.
The Radio ID does not include the letters I, O, S or F.
3 Activate the subscription.
For users in the U.S.A.:
Online: Go to <www.siriusxm.com>
Phone: Call 1-866-635-2349
For users in Canada:
Online: Go to <www.siriusxm.ca/activatexm>
Phone: Call 1-877-438-9677
4 Press repeatedly to select SIRIUSXM
to start updating.
Antenna
Expansion port on
the rear panel
SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner
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Using SiriusXM tuner models later than SXV200: This unit can
assign a maximum of 18 SmartFavorites channels. Initially, all preset
channels are assigned as SmartFavorites.
• “
*” appears at the last character of the channel name for the
SmartFavorites channels.
When you select a SmartFavorite channel, you can rewind and replay
up to 30 minutes of any of the missed news, talk, sports or music
content.
• Playback starts from the beginning of the song if
[TUNE START] is set
to
[ON] ( 13) for most music channels stored as a SmartFavorite.
To On the faceplate
Select a stored
SmartFavorite
channel
Press one of the number buttons (1to6).
1 Press .
2 Turn the volume knob to select PRESET, then
press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to select a preset
number, then press the knob.
Cancel
SmartFavorites
channels
1 Press .
2 Turn the volume knob to select PRESET, then
press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to select a preset
number, then press and hold the knob.
“
*” is removed from the last character.
Reassign
SmartFavorites
channels
Repeat steps 1to 3of cancelling SmartFavorites
channels.
“
*” appears at the last character.
SiriusXM Replay™
While listening to a channel....
1 Press the volume knob.
“ ” lights up and the unit memorizes this paused position.
2 Press the volume knob to start Replay.
Replay starts from the paused position in step 1.
During Replay...
To On the faceplate On the remote control
Playback/pause Press the volume knob. Press .
Skip the current song
backward/forward
Press .Press .
Rewind/Fast-forward Press and hold .Press and hold .
Go to Live and exit
Replay
Press and hold the
volume knob. Press and hold .
1 Press .
2 Turn the volume
knob to select LIVE,
then press the knob.
SmartFavorites and TuneStart™
User preset channels are initially assigned as the SmartFavorites channels.
SmartFavorite channel is available with SXV200 or later SiriusXM tuner
models. The SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner automatically buffers the broadcast
audio content of the SmartFavorites channels in the background.
Using SXV200: This unit can assign a maximum of 6 SmartFavorites channels.
If you try to assign the 7th channel, an error beep tone will be heard. Initially,
preset channels 1 to 6 are assigned as SmartFavorites.
SiriusXM® Radio (for KD-R985BTS/KD-R885BTS/KD-RD98BTS)
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TuneScan™
You can get a short preview of the songs that you have missed on each of
your SmartFavorites music channels or currently tuned music channel.
1 Press .
2 Turn the volume knob to select TUNE SCAN, then press the knob.
Scanning start for the first 6 seconds of the recorded music contents.
• To listen to the current song, press the volume knob to stop scanning.
The unit continues playing the current song.
• To select the previous/next song, press .
• To cancel scanning, press and hold the volume knob. Playback returns
to the channel before you entered TuneScan.
SiriusXM settings
1 Press and hold .
2 Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table),
then press the knob.
3 Repeat step 2until the desired item is selected/activated or follow
the instructions stated on the selected item.
4 Press to exit.
To return to the previous setting item, press .
Default:
XX
SIRIUS XM
CHANNEL LOCK
To unlock settings:
1 Turn the volume knob to select a number.
2 Press to move to the entry position.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the current pass code.
(Initial pass code is 0000.)
4 Press the volume knob to confirm.
CODE SET 1 Press the volume knob to enter [NEW CODE] .
2 Turn the volume knob to select a number.
3 Press to move to the entry position.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter a new 4-digit pass code.
5 Press the volume knob to confirm.
6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to reconfirm the pass code.
• Make a note of the new pass code to enter channel lock settings
for next time.
LOCK SETTING MATURE CH :Selects the SiriusXM-defined lock setting.;
USER DEFINED :Selects the individual channels the user wants to
lock.;
OFF :Cancels.
CHANNEL EDIT
*11
Turn the volume knob to select a category, then press the knob.
2 Turn the volume knob to select a channel you want to lock, then
press the knob.
“L” appears in front of the channel number.
3 Press and hold to exit.
CHANNEL CLEAR
*1
YES :Clears all the locked channels.; NO :Cancels.
TUNE START
*2
ON :All qualified music channels in the SmartFavorites will start
playback from the beginning of the song.;
OFF :Cancels.
SIGNAL LEVEL Shows the strength ( NO SIGNAL / WEAK / GOOD / STRONG ) of the
current received signal.
BUFFER USAGE Shows the memory usage ( 0% to 100% ) for Replay buffer.
SXM RESET YES :Resets stored channel and lock setting to default.; NO :Cancels.
*1
Displayed only when [USER DEFINED] is selected.
*2
Available only if the connected SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner is SXV200 or later that supports
SmartFavorites.
SiriusXM® Radio (for KD-R985BTS/KD-R885BTS/KD-RD98BTS)
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Pair and connect a Bluetooth device for the first time
1 Press to turn on the unit.
2 Search and select “KD-R9 BTS”/“KD-R8 BTS”/“KD-R7 BT”/“KD-RD9 BTS”/
“KD-RD8 BT” 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 appears 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 passkeys appear on the unit and Bluetooth device are 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.
( 18)
• If only “PAIRING” appears, operate the Bluetooth device to confirm pairing.
“PAIRING COMPLETED” appears when pairing is completed and “ ” will light up when the
Bluetooth connection is established.
• This unit supports Secure Simple Pairing (SSP).
• Up to five devices can be registered (paired) in total.
• Once the pairing is completed, the Bluetooth device will remain registered in the unit even if
you reset the unit. To delete the paired device,
18 , [DEVICE DELETE] .
• A maximum of two Bluetooth phones and one Bluetooth audio device can be connected at
any time.
However, while in BT AUDIO source, you can connect to five Bluetooth audio devices and
switch between these five devices. (
19 )
• 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.
BLUETOOTH®
BLUETOOTH — Connection
Supported Bluetooth profiles
– Hands-Free Profile (HFP)
– Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
– Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
– Serial Port Profile (SPP)
– Phonebook Access Profile (PBAP)
Supported Bluetooth codecs
– Sub Band Codec (SBC)
– Advanced Audio Coding (AAC)
Connect the microphone
* KD-RD88BT/KD-R780BT : Connect to the microphone input
jack.
( 36)
Adjust the microphone
angle Secure using cord clamps
(not supplied) if necessary.
MIC (microphone input terminal)*
Microphone (supplied)
Rear panel
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Auto Pairing
When you connect the following devices to
the USB input terminal, pairing request (via
Bluetooth) is automatically activated.
KD-R985BTS / KD-R885BTS / KD-RD98BTS / KD-RD88BT :
iPhone/iPod touch/Android device
KD-R780BT : Android device
Press the volume knob to pair once you have
confirmed the device name.
Automatic pairing request is activated only if:
– Bluetooth function of the connected devcie is
turned on.
–
[AUTO PAIRING] is set to [ON] . ( 18)
– JVC MUSIC PLAY application is installed on
the Android device
( 7) and [AUTO MODE] is
selected
( 8) .
BLUETOOTH — Mobile phone
Receive a call
When there is an incoming call:
•
KD-R985BTS / KD-RD98BTS :
The buttons will blink in the color you have selected in
[RING COLOR] . ( 16)
KD-R885BTS / KD-R780BT/KD-RD88BT :
The buttons will blink in the blinking pattern you have selected in
[RING ILLUMI] . ( 16)
• The unit answers the call automatically if [AUTO ANSWER] is set to a selected time. ( 16)
During a call:
•
KD-R985BTS / KD-RD98BTS :
The buttons stop blinking and illuminate in the color you have selected in
[RING COLOR] . ( 16)
KD-R885BTS / KD-R780BT/KD-RD88BT :
The buttons stop blinking.
• If you turn off the unit or detach the faceplate, the Bluetooth connection is disconnected.
The following operations may differ or not available depending on the connected phone.
To On the faceplate On the remote control
First incoming call...
Answer a call Press or the volume knob. Press .
Reject a call Press and hold or the
volume knob.
Press and hold .
End a call Press and hold or the
volume knob.
Press and hold .
BLUETOOTH®
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To On the faceplate On the remote control
While talking on the first incoming call...
Answer another incoming
call and hold the current
call
Press or the volume
knob. ( Not available )
Reject another incoming
call
Press and hold or
the volume knob. ( Not available )
While having two active calls...
End current call and
activate held call
Press and hold or
the volume knob.
Press and hold
.
Swap between the
current call and held call
Press .( Not available )
Adjust the phone volume*1
[00] to [35] (Default: [15] )
Turn the volume knob
during a call. ( Not available )
Switch between hands-free
and private talk modes*2Press during a call. ( Not available )
*1
This adjustment will not affect the volume of the other sources.
*2
Operations may vary according to the connected Bluetooth device.
Improve the voice quality
While talking on the phone....
1 Press and hold .
2 Turn the volume knob to select an item ( see the following table ) , then press
the knob.
3 Repeat step 2until the desired item is selected or activated.
4 Press to exit.
To return to the previous setting item, press .
Default: XX
MIC GAIN LEVEL –10 to LEVEL +10 ( LEVEL –04 ):The sensitivity of the
microphone increases as the number increased.
NR LEVEL LEVEL –05 to LEVEL +05 ( LEVEL 00 ):Adjust the noise
reduction level until the least noise is being heard during a
phone conversation.
ECHO CANCEL LEVEL –05 to LEVEL +05 ( LEVEL 00 ):Adjust the echo
cancellation delay time until the least echo is being heard
during a phone conversation.
Make the settings for receiving a call
1 Press to enter Bluetooth mode.
2 Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following
table), then press the knob.
3 Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected or activated.
To return to the previous setting item, press .
Default:
XX
SETTINGS
AUTO ANSWER 01 SEC
to 30 SEC :The unit answers incoming call
automatically in the selected time (in seconds).;
OFF :Cancels.
RING COLOR KD-R985BTS / KD-RD98BTS:
COLOR
 01 to COLOR  49 ( COLOR 08 ): Selects the light color
for the buttons as notification when there is an incoming call
and during a call.;
OFF :Cancels.
RING ILLUMI KD-R885BTS / KD-R780BT/KD-RD88BT:
BLINK 1
to BLINK 5 ( BLINK 2 ): Selects the blinking pattern
for the buttons as notification when there is an incoming call.;
OFF :Cancels.
BLUETOOTH®
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