JVC KW-M950BW User manual

B5A-2893-00 d (M/M2/X)© 2019 JVC KENWOOD Corporation
MONITOR WITH RECEIVER
KW-M950BW
KW-M950BWM
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
• Updated information (the latest Instruction Manual, system updates, new
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2
Contents
Before Use 4
Precautions................................................................... 4
How to read this manual ......................................... 5
Basic Operations 6
Functions of the Buttons on the Front Panel ... 6
Turning on the Unit ................................................... 7
Initial Settings.............................................................. 7
Adjusting the volume.............................................10
Touch screen operations .......................................10
Popup menu ..............................................................11
HOME screen descriptions....................................12
Source selection screen description..................12
Source control screen descriptions ...................15
List screen ...................................................................16
Widget 17
Widget Basic Operation .........................................17
Photo Frame Widget ...............................................17
Widget Setup.............................................................18
APPS 19
Apple CarPlay Operation.......................................19
Android Auto™ Operation.....................................21
Wireless Mirroring Operation...............................23
Spotify Operation.....................................................24
USB 26
Connecting a USB device ......................................26
USB Basic Operation................................................26
Search Operation......................................................28
iPod/iPhone 29
Preparation.................................................................29
iPod/iPhone Basic Operation...............................30
Search Operation......................................................31
Tuner 32
Tuner Basic Operation ............................................32
Memory Operation ..................................................33
Selecting Operation ................................................33
Traffic Information (FM only)...............................34
Tuner Setup................................................................34
Other External Components 36
View Camera ..............................................................36
External audio/video players (AV-IN).................38
Using the external navigation unit....................38
TV tuner .......................................................................39
Bluetooth Control 40
Information for using Bluetooth® devices.......40
Register the Bluetooth device .............................41
Bluetooth Setup........................................................42
Playing the Bluetooth Audio Device .................44
Using the Hands-Free Unit....................................46
Hands-Free Setup.....................................................51
Setup 52
Monitor Screen Setup.............................................52
System Setup.............................................................52
User Interface Setup................................................53
Special Setup .............................................................56
Display Setup.............................................................56
AV Setup ......................................................................58

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Controlling Audio 60
3-way speaker system setup ................................60
Speaker / X’over setup............................................61
Controlling General Audio....................................63
Equalizer Control......................................................63
Volume Offset............................................................64
Zone Control..............................................................65
Sound Effect...............................................................66
Listening Position / DTA.........................................67
Audio Setup memory .............................................69
Remote control 70
Functions of the Remote control Buttons.......70
Connection/Installation 72
Before Installation....................................................72
Installing the unit .....................................................74
Troubleshooting 79
Problems and Solutions.........................................79
Error Messages ..........................................................79
Appendix 81
Playable Media and Files........................................81
Specifications.............................................................82
About this Unit..........................................................84

Before Use
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Before Use
Precautions
#WARNINGS
Ñ To prevent injury or fire, take
the following precautions:
• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave
any metallic objects (such as coins or metallic
tools) inside the unit.
• Do not watch or fix your eyes on the unit’s
display when you are driving for any extended
period.
• If you experience problems during installation,
consult your JVC dealer.
Ñ Precautions on using this unit
• When you purchase optional accessories,
check with your JVC dealer to make sure that
they work with your model and in your area.
• You can select a language to display menus,
audio file tags, etc. See User Interface Setup
(P.53).
• The Radio Data System or Radio Broadcast
Data System feature won’t work in areas
where the service is not supported by any
broadcasting station.
Ñ Protecting the monitor
• To protect the monitor from damage, do not
operate the monitor using a ball point pen or
similar tool with a sharp tip.
Ñ Cleaning the unit
• If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it
with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth.
If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe it with
a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then
wipe it again with a clean soft dry cloth.
NOTE
• Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit
may damage its mechanical parts. Wiping the
faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile
liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch the
surface or erase the screened print.
Ñ Acquiring GPS signal
The first time you turn on this unit, you must
wait while the system acquires satellite signals
for the first time. This process could take up
to several minutes. Make sure your vehicle
is outdoors in an open area away from tall
buildings and trees for fastest acquisition.
After the system acquires satellites for the first
time, it will acquire satellites quickly each time
thereafter.
Ñ About GLONASS
This unit uses Global Navigation Satellite System
(GLONASS) in addition to GPS.
Combining GPS and GLONASS can refine
positioning accuracy than using GPS only.
Ñ Caution for Smartphone Users
Simultaneously running multiple applications
on your smartphone while screen sharing places
heavy demand on the microprocessor of the
phone, potentially affecting communication and
performance.
For best results while pairing with your JVC
receiver, please be sure to close any unused
applications.

Before Use
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How to read this manual
• The screens and panels shown in this
manual are examples used to provide a clear
explanation of operations.
For this reason, they may be different from
the actual screens or panels, or some display
patterns may be different from the actual ones.
• Display language: English is used for the
purpose of explanation. You can select a
display language from the [SETUP]menu. See
User Interface Setup (P.53).

Basic Operations
6
Basic Operations
Functions of the Buttons on the Front Panel
1 2 3
NOTE
• The panels shown in this manual are examples used to provide a clear explanation of operations. For this reason,
they may be different from the actual panels.
Number Name Motion
1
–, +
(Volume)
• Adjusts the volume.
The volume will go up to 15 when you keep pressing [+]. (P.10)
2
FNC • Displays the popup menu screen.
• Pressing for 1 second starts the voice recognition function (P.48). While Apple
CarPlay or Android Auto is connected, starts the function on the Apple CarPlay or the
Android Auto screen.
• When neither Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, nor a Bluetooth Hands-Free phone is
connected, pressing and holding displays Bluetooth pairing waiting dialog. (P.41)
• When the power is off, turns the power on.
3
Remote
Sensor
• Receives the remote control signal.

Basic Operations
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Turning on the Unit
1
Press the [FNC]button.
 The unit is turned on.
NOTE
• If it is your first time to turn the unit on after
installation, it will be necessary to perform Initial
setup (P.7).
●To turn off the unit:
1
Press the [FNC]button.
 Popup menu appears.
2
Touch [ ].
 HOME screen appears.
3
Touch [ ].
4
Touch [Power Off].
Initial Settings
Initial setup
Perform this setup when you use this unit first
time.
1
Set each item as follows.
■[Language]
Select the language used for the control
screen and setting items. Default is“British
English(en)”.
1Touch [Language].
2Touch [Language select].
3Select the desired language.
4Touch [
].
For details, see User Interface Setup
(P.53).
■[Clock]
Sets the synchronization of the clock and
adjusts it.
For details, see Calendar/clock settings
(P.9).
■[Display]
Set the button illumination color.
If it is hard to see the image on the screen
even, adjust the viewing angle.
1Touch [Display].
2Touch [Viewing Angle].
3Select a viewing angle.
4Touch [
].
For details, see Display Setup (P.56).

Basic Operations
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■[Camera]
Set the parameters for the camera.
1Touch [Camera].
2Set each item and touch [
].
For details, see Camera Setup (P.36).
■[DEMO]
Set the demonstration mode. Default is “ON”.
■[3way X'over]
Displays the message screen.
For details, see 3-way speaker system setup
(P.60).
2
Touch [Finish].
NOTE
• These settings can be made from the SETUP
menu. See Setup (P.52).
Security Code Setup
You can set up a security code to protect your
receiver system against theft.
When the Security Code function is activated,
the code cannot be changed and the function
cannot be deactivated. Note that the Security
Code can be set with a 4 to 8 digit number of
your choice.
Preparation
• Set [DEMO]to [OFF]in the Special screen.
(P.56)
1
Press the [FNC]button.
 Popup menu appears.
2
Touch [ ].
 HOME screen appears.
3
Touch [ ].
4
Touch [Security].
 Security screen appears.
5
Touch [Security Code Set]on the Security
screen.
 Security Code Set screen appears.

Basic Operations
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6
Enter a security code with 4 to 8 digits
and touch [Enter].
7
Enter the same code again and touch
[Enter].
Now, your security code is registered.
NOTE
• Touch [BS]to delete the last entry.
• If you enter a different security code, the
procedure returns to step 6 (for first code entry).
• If you have disconnected the Receiver from the
battery, enter the correct security code as that
you have entered in step 6 and touch [Enter]. You
can use your receiver.
To change the security code:
1
Touch [Security Code Change]on the
Security screen.
 Security Code Set screen appears.
2
Enter the current registered security code
and touch [Enter].
3
Enter a new security code with 4 to 8
digit number and touch [Enter].
4
Enter the same code again and touch
[Enter].
The new security code is registered.
To clear the security code:
1
Touch [Security Code Cancellation]on
the Security screen.
 Security Code Set screen appears.
2
Enter the current registered security code
and touch [Enter].
The security code is cleared.
Calendar/clock settings
1
Press the [FNC]button.
 Popup menu appears.
2
Touch [ ].
 HOME screen appears.
3
Touch [ ].
4
Touch [User Interface].
 User Interface screen appears.
5
Touch [Time Zone].
6
Select the time zone.
7
Set each item as follows.
Scroll the page to show hidden items.

Basic Operations
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■[Time Format]
Select the time display format.
[12-Hour](Default)/[24-Hour]
■[Clock]
[GPS-SYNC ](Default): Synchronizes the clock
time with the GPS.
[Manual]: Set the clock manually.
■[Time Zone]
Select the time zone.
■[Clock Adjust]
If you select [Manual]for Clock, adjust the
date and time manually. (P.55)
NOTE
• Please set the date and time. If they are not set,
some functions may not work.
Adjusting the volume
You can adjust the volume (0 to 40).
Press [+]to increase, and press [–]to decrease.
Holding [+]increases the volume continuously
to level 15.
Touch screen operations
To perform operations on the screen, you need
to touch, touch and hold, flick or swipe to
select an item, display a setting menu screen
or change pages.
●Touch
Touch the screen gently to
select an item on the screen.
●Touch and hold
Touch the screen and keep
your finger in place until
the display changes or a
message is displayed.
●Flick
Slide your finger quickly
to the left or right on the
screen to change the page.
You can scroll a list screen
by flicking up/down on the
screen.
●Swipe
Slide your finger up or down
on the screen to scroll the
screen.
Gesture Touch Control:
You can also control playback by moving your
finger on the touch panel as follows (for some
sources, the gesture touch control function is
not available).
• Sliding the finger upward/downward:
Equivalent to the operation of pressing []/
[](Media). Tuner Preset broadcast stations
are switched.
• Sliding the finger leftward/rightward:
Equivalent to the operation of pressing [E]
/ [F].
• Moving your finger clockwise or counter-
clockwise: Increases/decreases the volume.
On the HOME screen, you can control the
widget by sliding two fingers. (P.17)

Basic Operations
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Popup menu
1
Press the [FNC]button.
 Popup menu appears.
2
Touch to display the popup menu.
2
1
The contents of the menu are as follows.
• Displays the HOME screen. (P.12)
• Switches between screens.
The screen to be switched to depends
on the [DISP Key]setting on the [User
Interface]screen. (P.53).
• Touch and hold to turns the screen off.
• Displays the Screen Adjustment screen.
(P.52)
• Close the popup menu.
1
• Function key1 to 3: The current screen
changes to the one you have set. The
function key1 and 2 are set to [Camera]
and [Audio]function as default. For the
function setting, refer to Customize
popup menu functions (P.55).
– [
]: Displays the view camera screen.
(P.36)
– [
]: Displays the Audio screen.
(P.60)
• Touch and hold to display the Customize
FNC Menu screen. (P.55)
2
• Short-cut source icons: The source
changes to the one you have set with a
short-cut. For the short-cut setting, refer
to Customize Short-cut source icons on
HOME screen (P.14).
Turn off the screen
1
Touch and hold [DISP]on the popup
menu.
NOTE
• Touch the display to turn on the screen.
• To display the clock while the screen is off, it is
necessary to set “OSD Clock” to “ON”. (P.56)

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HOME screen descriptions
Most functions can be performed from the
HOME screen.
1
1 13 4 5
12
1
• Short-cut playback source icons (P.13)
2
• Current source information.
• Touch to display the control screen of the
current source.
3
• Displays the source selection screen. (P.13)
4
• Widget (P.17)
– You can change the display to big or split
widget mode by sliding 2 fingers upward/
downward.
5
• Displays the SETUP screen. (P.56)
Display the HOME screen
1
Press the [FNC]button.
 Popup menu appears.
2
Touch [ ].
 HOME screen appears.
Source selection screen
description
You can display icons of all playback sources
and options on the source selection screen.
To change pages, flick your finger leftward/
rightward on the screen.
2
3 4
1
1
• Changes playback sources.
For playback sources, see P.13.
2
• Page indication
3
• Returns to the previous screen.
4
• Displays the SETUP screen. (P.52)

Basic Operations
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Select the playback source
1
Press the [FNC]button.
 Popup menu appears.
2
Touch [ ].
 HOME screen appears.
3
Touch [ ].
From the screen, you can select the
following sources and functions.
• Switches to the Apple CarPlay screen
from the connected iPhone. (P.19)
• Switches to the Android Auto screen
from the connected Android device.
(P.21)
• Displays the Hands Free screen. (P.46)
When neither Apple CarPlay, Android
Auto, nor a Bluetooth Hands-Free phone
is connected, displays Bluetooth pairing
waiting dialog. *1(P.41)
• Switches to the Radio broadcast.
(P.32)
• Plays a Bluetooth audio player. (P.40)
• Plays an iPod/iPhone. (P.29)
• Plays files on a USB device. (P.26)
• Switches to Spotify. (P.24)
• Switches to an external component
connected to the AV-IN input terminal. *2
(P.38)
• Displays the Wireless Mirroring screen.
(P.23)
• Displays the Audio screen. (P.60)
• Displays the screen you have set in the
Customize Favorite Key screen. (P.54)
• Touch and hold to display the Customize
Favorite Key screen. *3
• Turns off the AV source. (P.14)
• Turns off the unit. (P.7)
*1When connecting as Apple CarPlay or Android
Auto, it works as a phone provided in Apple
CarPlay or Android Auto. If Apple CarPlay or
Android Auto are connected during talking by
the Bluetooth device, the current call will be
continued.
*2This can be selected when the AV-IN is set to
[NONE]on the Camera Assignment Setting
screen.
*3This function is enabled on the HOME screen.
To select the playback source on the
HOME screen
The 4 items displayed on the source selection
screen with large icons are shown on the
HOME screen.
You can change the items displayed on this
area by customizing the source selection
screen. (P.14)

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To select the playback source on the
source control screen
Display source selection buttons by touching
[ ]/[ ] or flicking left or right on the source
control screen, then select a playback source.
To turn off the AV source
1
Press the [FNC]button.
 Popup menu appears.
2
Touch [ ].
 HOME screen appears.
3
Touch [ ].
4
Touch [AV Off].
Customize Short-cut source icons
on HOME screen
You can arrange the positions of the source
icons as you like.
1
Press the [FNC]button.
 Popup menu appears.
2
Touch [ ].
 HOME screen appears.
3
Touch [ ].
4
Touch and hold the icon which you want
to move in the customizing mode.
5
Drag the icon to the desired position.
Changes the page

Basic Operations
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Source control screen
descriptions
There are some functions which can be
performed from most screens.
Indicators
5
6
7
8
1 2
3
4
Short-cut source icons
1
All sources icon
Displays the source selection screen. (P.13)
2
Secondary screen
• [
]/[ ] : The Secondary screen changes to
another one every time you touch it. You can
also change the Secondary screen by flicking
left or right on the screen.
• Indicators: Displays the current source
condition and so on.
– [ATT]: The attenuator is active.
– [DUAL]: The dual zone function is active.
– [LOUD]: The loudness control function is active.
• Short-cut source icons: The source changes to
the one you have set with a short-cut. For the
short-cut setting, refer to Customize Short-
cut source icons on HOME screen (P.14).
3
Content list
Displays the track/file/station/channel list.
4
Connected Bluetooth device information.
5
Artwork & information
You can select whether to display an artwork
and song information or only song information
in more detail.
Touching the artwork area switches to the VU
meter. (The USB, iPod, Bluetooth audio sources
only)
Change the text size of song information smaller
when the “Small Audio Text” is set to “ON” in the
User Interface screen (P.53).
6
Function panel
Touch the left side of the screen to display the
function panel. Touch again to close the panel.
7
HOME button
Displays the HOME screen. (P.12)
8
Operation keys
You can operate the current source with these
operation keys. The available functions are
different depending on the source type.

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List screen
There are some common function keys in the
list screens of most sources.
(P.28, 31, 46)
Display the list screen
For USB/iPod:
1
Touch [1]or the item listed on the
information area in the source control
screen.
 The list screen appears.
For Bluetooth audio:
1
Touch [1].
 The list screen appears.
You can use following operation keys from this
screen.
61 2
3 4 5
1
Displays the list type selection window.
2
Displays a music/movie file list.
3
Text scroll
Scrolls the displayed text.
4
etc.
Keys with various functions are displayed here.
• : Plays all tracks in the folder containing
the current track.
• : Jumps to the letter you entered
(alphabetical search).
• : Moves to the upper hierarchy
level.
5
[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] Page scroll
You can change pages to display more items by
pressing [
]/[ ].
• [
]/[ ] : Displays the top or bottom page.
6
Return
Returns to the previous screen.
NOTE
• Depending on the current source or mode, some
function key may not appear.

Widget
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Widget
Widget Basic Operation
Big widget
Split widget
Widget list
• Clock/Spectrum analyzer Widget
• Current source information Widget
• Compass Widget
• VU meter Widget
• Photo Frame Widget
●To change the widget style
Touch the widget area. You can change the
displayed information or design.
●To change the widget
Slide two fingers leftward/rightward.
When the split widget mode is selected, you
should put the fingers on each of the windows
before slide.
●To change the widget format
Slide two fingers upward/downward to switch
between the big and the split widget mode.
Photo Frame Widget
You can display a slideshow of the image
files stored in the USB memory on the HOME
screen.
Ñ Preparation
• Select “ON” for Photo Frame Widget in the
Widget SETUP screen. (P.18)
●Acceptable Picture files
Max. Picture size
JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg) * 5,000 × 5,000
PNG (.png) 1,000 × 1,000
BMP (.bmp) 1,000 × 1,000
• This unit can only play back files which are less
than 50 MB.
• The maximum number of files per device is
500.
• Picture files may not be played depending on
their condition.
* A progressive format is not supported.

Widget
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Widget Setup
Set up the widget on the HOME screen.
1 Press the [FNC]button.
 Popup menu appears.
2 Touch [ ].
 HOME screen appears.
3 Touch [ ].
 SETUP screen appears.
4 Touch [User Interface].
 User Interface screen appears.
5 Touch [Widget SETUP]in the User
Interface screen.
6 Set each item as follows.
■[Photo Frame Widget]
Determine whether to use the photo frame
widget.
"ON" (Default)/"OFF"
■[Photo Frame SETUP]
Make settings related to photo play display.
7 Touch [].
To Photo Frame Setup
1 Touch [Photo Frame SETUP]on the
Widget SETUP screen.
2 Set each item as follows.
■[Sort Order]
Specify a file sorting criterion.
"By Name(Ascending)"/
"By Name(Descending)"/
"By Date(Newest First)" (Default)/
"By Date(Oldest First)"
■[Slide Show Interval]
Specify the slideshow interval.
"5" (Default) to "30" seconds
■[Photo Frame is •••••]
Display help topics about the photo frame
widget.
3 Touch [].

APPS
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APPS
Apple CarPlay Operation
Apple CarPlay is a smarter, safer way to use
your iPhone in the car. Apple CarPlay takes
the things you want to do with iPhone while
driving and displays them on the screen of
the product. You can get directions, make
calls, send and receive messages, and listen to
the music from iPhone while driving. You can
also use Siri voice control to make it easier to
operate iPhone.
For details about Apple CarPlay, visit https://
apple.com/ios/carplay/.
Compatible iPhone devices
You can use Apple CarPlay with the following
iPhone models.
• iPhone X
• iPhone 8 Plus
• iPhone 8
• iPhone 7 Plus
• iPhone 7
• iPhone SE
• iPhone 6s Plus
• iPhone 6s
• iPhone 6 Plus
• iPhone 6
• iPhone 5s
• iPhone 5c
• iPhone 5
Ñ Connecting an iPhone
Wired connection
1 Connect your iPhone using KS-U62 via
the USB (Black) terminal. (P.77)
When an iPhone compatible with Apple
CarPlay is connected to the USB (Black)
terminal, the Bluetooth Hands-Free phone
currently connected is disconnected.
2 Unlock your iPhone.
Wireless connection
You can select the iPhone registered as the
Bluetooth device from [Apple CarPlay Device
List]and use it as the Apple CarPlay device.
Preparation
• To register an iPhone by the connection via the
USB (Black) terminal
– Connect an iPhone via the USB (Black) terminal
and operate the iPhone according to the
confirmation messages displayed on the
iPhone. The iPhone is registered in [Apple
CarPlay Device List]. Removing the iPhone
from the USB (Black) terminal and selecting
the registered iPhone from [Apple CarPlay
Device List], the iPhone will be connected
wirelessly.
• To register an iPhone by the connection via
Bluetooth
– Touching [
]on the [Apple CarPlay
Device List]screen (P.20), displays
Bluetooth pairing waiting dialog. Referring
to Register the Bluetooth device (P.41)
and registering the iPhone, the iPhone will be
connected wirelessly.
1 Press the [FNC]button.
 Popup menu appears.
2 Touch [ ].
 HOME screen appears.
3 Touch [ ].
4 Touch [Apple CarPlay]. (P.13)
NOTE
• Turn on the Bluetooth function and Wi-Fi function
of an iPhone.
• If two or more iPhones have been registered,
select the iPhone to be used as the [Apple
CarPlay]source. (P.20)
• You can also select the iPhone registered in
[Apple CarPlay Device List](P.20) even
when the [Apple CarPlay]icon is not activated
on the source selection screen.
• It is necessary to connect the GPS antenna and
the speed pulse input in order to use a wireless
Apple CarPlay.

APPS
20
To switch the current screen to the Apple
CarPlay screen when connecting your
iPhone
• Touch [Apple CarPlay]icon on the source
selection screen. (P.13)
• Touch the following connection message if the
message appears.
NOTE
• The connection message appears when;
– The iPhone you used previously is connected
again.
– The screen other than HOME and the source
selection screen is displayed.
• The connection message is displayed for about
5 seconds.
Ñ Select an Apple CarPlay device
If two or more iPhones compatible with Apple
CarPlay have been registered, select the
iPhone to be used as the Apple CarPlay source.
1 Press the [FNC]button.
 Popup menu appears.
2 Touch [ ].
 HOME screen appears.
3 Touch [ ].
 SETUP screen appears.
4 Touch [AV].
 AV screen appears.
5 Touch [Apple CarPlay Device List].
6 Select a device.
The Apple CarPlay device connected via
the USB and the registered Apple CarPlay
devices ready for wireless connection are
displayed.
• [ ] : Displays a Bluetooth pairing waiting
dialog. For details, see Register the Bluetooth
device (P.41).
• [
]: Displays confirmation message to
disconnect the device.
• [
]: Displays Device Remove screen.
(P.20)
To delete the registered Apple CarPlay
device
1 Touch [ ].
2 Touch the device name to check.
■[þ[ALL]
Selects all Apple CarPlay devices.
■[¨[ALL]
Clears all check marks.
3 Touch [Delete].
 Confirmation message appears.
4 Touch [Ye s ].
 All the selected device(s) is deleted.
NOTE
• This operation also deletes the same device(s)
from the Bluetooth device list screen. (P.43)