JVC KW-R900BT User manual

CD RECEIVER / CD 收音組合機
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KW-R900BT
For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.
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Thank you for purchasing a JVC product.
Please read all instructions carefully before operation, to ensure your complete understanding and to
obtain the best possible performance from the unit.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit;
leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.
3. CAUTION: Visible and/or invisible class 1M laser radiation when open. Do not view
directly with optical instruments.
4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED OUTSIDE THE UNIT.
[European Union only]
Warning:
Stop the car before operating the unit.
Caution:
Adjust the volume so that you can hear sounds
outside the car. Driving with the volume too high
may cause an accident.
Avoid using the USB device or iPod/iPhone if it
might hinder driving safety.
Caution on volume setting:
Digital devices (CD/USB) produce very little noise
compared with other sources. Lower the volume
before playing these digital sources to avoid
damaging the speakers by the sudden increase of
the output level.
Temperature inside the car:
If you have parked the car for a long time in hot
or cold weather, wait until the temperature in the
car becomes normal before operating the unit.
appears on the display and animation/text
scroll will be stopped to prevent the display from
being blurred when the temperature falls below
0°C. Once operating temperature is normalised,
these functions will start working again.
Condensation:
When the car is air-conditioned, moisture may
collect on the laser lens. This may cause disc read
errors. In this case, remove the disc and wait for
the moisture to evaporate.
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How to reset your unit
Your preset adjustments will also be erased.
How to forcibly eject a disc
(Hold)
Be careful not to drop the disc when it ejects.
If this does not work, reset your unit.
Maintenance
Cleaning the unit
Wipe off the dirt on the panel with a dry silicon or
soft cloth. Failure to observe this precaution may
result in damage to the unit.
Contents
Preparation ............................................................ 4
Canceling the display demonstration
Setting the clock
Basic operations ................................................... 4
Radio ........................................................................ 6
CD/USB .................................................................... 8
iPod/iPhone ............................................................. 9
Quick Search ....................................................... 10
External components ...................................... 10
Bluetooth姞connection ..................................... 11
Bluetooth mobile phone ................................ 13
Bluetooth audio player ................................... 17
Illumination color adjustments .................... 18
Brightness adjustments .................................. 19
Sound adjustments .......................................... 19
Menu operations ............................................... 24
Remote controller ............................................... 27
Additional information ................................... 27
Troubleshooting ................................................ 30
Specifications ..................................................... 32
How to read this manual:
This manual mainly explains operations using
the buttons on the control panel.
< > indicates the displays on the control
panel.
[XX] indicates the initial setting of a menu
item.
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Canceling the display
demonstration
The display demonstration is always turned on
unless you cancel it.
SET UP
DEMO
Clock
PUSH
(Hold)
1
(Initial setting)
DEMO
Off
On
PUSH
2
DEMO
Off
On
PUSH
3Select <Off>.
4Press MENU to exit.
Setting the clock
SET UP
DEMO
Clock
PUSH
(Hold)
1
Clock
DEMO
Clock
Color
PUSH
2Select <Clock>.
Clock
Clock Display
Set Clock
24/12H
PUSH
3Select <Set Clock>.
1 : 00AM
Set Clock
PUSH
4Adjust the hour.
1 : 00AM
Set Clock
PUSH
5Adjust the minute.
6Press MENU to exit.
Basic operations
Display information
Changes the display information. (Press)
Scrolls the current display information. (Hold)
Source Display (Normal display pattern)*1
Radio Station name/Frequency
CD/USB/Bluetooth Audio Track title/Album title/Artist*
*“No Name”appears for conventional CDs or if not
recorded.
iPod/iPhone (Headunit Mode/iPod
Mode)
iPod/iPhone (Application Mode) Application Mode
External Components (AUX) Aux In
*1 Display information varies for large font and large clock display patterns.
Preparation
Preparation
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Remote controller
USB input terminal
DO NOT expose to bright sunlight.
Remote sensor
Ejects the disc
Display window
Control dial
Loading slot
Control panel
Aim the remote controller directly at the sensor.
AUX input jack
When you press or hold the following button(s)...
Control panel Remote
controller General function

SOURCE
—
Turns on.
Turns off. (Hold)
Press the SOURCE button on the control panel and turn
the control dial within 2 seconds to select the source.
SOURCE Press repeatedly to select the source.
Control dial
(turn)
VOL - / + Adjusts the volume level.
— Selects items.
Control dial
(press)
)
Mutes the sound or pauses playback.
Press the button again to cancel muting or resume
playback.
— Confirms selection.
Number
buttons
(1- 6)
—
Selects the preset stations.
Stores the current station into the selected number button.
(Hold) ('page 6)
EQ SOUND Selects the preset sound mode. ('page 19)
—
Enters “Hands-Free”menu ('page 14), or answers
incoming call when the unit rings.
Ends a call. (Hold)
— Returns to the previous menu.
/ / Selects a preset station. ('page 6)
Selects MP3/WMA/WAV folder. ('page 8)
/ / 
Searches for a station automatically. ('page 6)
Searches for a station manually. (Hold)
Selects track. ('page 8, 9, 17)
Fast-forwards or reverses track. (Hold)
Basic operations
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Searching for a station
A
B
ST NATURAL 1:00AMFM
88.3 MHz
Select <FM> or <AM>.
Auto search. (Press)
Manual search. (Hold)
“M”appears, then press the button repeatedly.
“ST”lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength.
Storing stations in memory
Manual presetting
You can preset up to 18 stations for FM and 6
stations for AM.
While listening to a station...
(Hold)
The preset number flashes. The current station is
stored to the selected number button (1 - 6).
- - - - - - - - or - - - - - - - -
(Hold)
“Preset Mode”screen appears.
1
The preset number flashes.
2Select preset number.
Auto presetting (FM only)
SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory)
You can preset up to 18 stations for FM.
(Hold)
1
-<Tuner>
-<SSM>
-<SSM 01 – 06>
“SSM”appears. When all the stations are stored,
“SSM”disappears.
2
To preset <SSM 07 – 12>/<SSM 13 – 18>,
repeat steps 1 and 2.
Selecting a preset station
- - - - - - - - or - - - - - - - -
You can also select a preset station using / .
Radio
Radio
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Setting the Radio Timer
You can tune in to a preset station at a specific
time regardless of the current source.
(Hold)
1
-<Tuner>
-<Radio Timer>
-<Off>/<Once>/
<Daily>
[Off] Cancels Radio Timer.
Once Activates once.
Daily Activates daily.
2
-<FM>/<AM>
-<1>... <18>for FM/
<1>... <6>for AM
3Select the preset station.
4Set the activation time.
5Press MENU to exit.
lights up after the Radio Timer has been set.
Only one timer can be set. Setting a new timer
will override the previous setting.
The Radio Timer will not activate if the unit is
turned off or if <AM>is set to <Hide>after
selecting an AM station for the timer.
('page 26)
Naming the stations
You can assign names for up to 30 station
frequencies (FM and AM) using a maximum of 8
characters for each name.
1Select <FM> or <AM>.
(Hold)
(Hold)
2Enter “Name Entry” menu.
Move
Select
Select the desired character (A to Z, 0 to 9, —, /, <,
>) or a space, then move to the next (or previous)
character position.
Repeat step 3 until you have finished entering the
name.
3Enter the desired name.
4Press the control dial to confirm.
If you try to assign names to more than 30
station frequencies, “Name Full”appears.
Delete unwanted names before assignment.
To erase the entire name, press and hold DISP
after step 2, then press the control dial.
Radio
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Playing a CD/USB device
Label side
The source changes to “CD”and playback starts.
USB 2.0 cable
(not supplied)
USB input terminal
or
USB cable from the rear of the unit
The source changes to “USB”and playback starts.
This unit can play MP3/WMA files stored in CD-R, CD-RW, and MP3/WMA/WAV files in USB mass
storage device (such as a USB memory and Digital Audio Player).
Make sure all important data has been backed up. We shall bear no responsibility for any loss of data
in USB mass storage class device while using this system.
Ejected disc not removed within 15 seconds will reload automatically.
If the disc cannot be ejected, 'page 3.
Selecting a folder/track
Selects folder.
(For MP3/WMA/WAV)
Selects track. (Press)
Fast-forwards or reverses
the track. (Hold)
Selecting a track/folder from
the list
1
2Select a folder. (For MP3/WMA/WAV)
For MP3/WMA/WAV
If there are many folders or tracks, you can fast
search for the desired folder or track by turning
the control dial quickly, or use Quick Search
('page 10).
3Select a track.
Selecting the playback modes
You can select one of the following playback
modes at a time.
Press 1for Repeat.
Press 2for Random.
Press again to exit.
- - - - - - - - or - - - - - - - -
(Hold)
<Repeat>)<Random>
1
2
Repeat 
Off Cancels repeat playback.
Track Repeats current track.
Folder * Repeats current folder.
Random 
Off Cancels random playback.
Folder *
Randomly plays all tracks of
current folder, then tracks of
next folders.
All Randomly plays all tracks.
* For MP3/WMA/WAV
CD/USB
CD/USB
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iPod/iPhone
Playing an iPod/iPhone
USB input terminal
or
USB cable from the
rear of the unit
USB 2.0 cable
(not supplied)*
The source changes to “iPod-F/iPod-R”and
playback starts.
* Recommend to use a cable suitable for car use.
Selecting the control mode
-<Headunit Mode>/
<iPod Mode>/
<Application Mode>
Headunit
Mode
Controls iPod playback through
this unit.
iPod Mode Controls iPod playback from the
iPod/iPhone.
Application
Mode
The sound of any functions
(music, games, applications, etc.)
running on the connected iPod/
iPhone is emitted through the
speakers connected to this unit.
You can also change the setting using <iPod
Switch>in the menu. ('page 26)
Selecting a track
Applicable under <Headunit Mode>/<iPod Mode>
only.
For <Application Mode>, applicable only for
some audio applications.
Selects track/chapter.
(Press)
Fast-forwards or reverses
the track. (Hold)
Selecting a track from the list
Applicable under <Headunit Mode>only.
1
Playlists)Artists)Albums)Songs)
Podcasts)Genres)Composers)
Audiobooks)(back to the beginning)
2Select the desired list.
Repeat this step until the desired track is selected.
If the selected menu contains many tracks, you
can fast search for the desired track by turning
the control dial quickly, or use Quick Search
('page 10).
3Select the desired track.
Selecting the playback modes
Applicable under <Headunit Mode>only.
You can select one of the following playback
modes at a time.
Press 1for Repeat.
Press 2for Random.
Press again to exit.
- - - - - - - - or - - - - - - - -
(Hold)
<Repeat>)<Random>
1
2
Repeat 
Off Cancels repeat playback.
One Functions the same as “Repeat
One”of the iPod.
All Functions the same as “Repeat
All”of the iPod.
Random 
Off Cancels random playback.
Song Functions the same as “Shuffle
Songs”of the iPod.
Album Functions the same as “Shuffle
Albums”of the iPod.
“Album”is not applicable for some iPod/
iPhone.
iPod/iPhone application
You can operate JVC original application with this
unit in <Application Mode>. For more details, visit
JVC website: <http://www3.jvckenwood.com/
english/car/index.html> (English website only).
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If you have many folders/tracks/contacts, you can search through them quickly according to the first
character (A to Z, 0 to 9 and OTHERS).
1Enter list menu or “Hands-Free” menu.
CD (MP3/WMA)/
USB (MP3/WMA/WAV)
iPod/iPhone Bluetooth phonebook
Select the desired list. Select <Phonebook>.
“OTHERS”appears if the first character is not A to
Z or 0 to 9, such as #, -, !, etc.
2Select the desired character (A to Z, 0 to 9
and OTHERS).
For CD/USB and iPod/iPhone, repeat step 3 until
the desired track is selected.
Searching may not work on some of the layers
of the selected menu (for iPod/iPhone).
3Select your desired folder/track/contact.
External components
You can connect an external component to the AUX (auxiliary) input jack on the control panel.
For details, refer also to the instructions supplied with the external components.
Playing an external component
from AUX
Portable audio
player, etc.
3.5 mm stereo mini plug
(not supplied)
Use a 3-terminal plug head
stereo mini plug for optimum
audio output.
1Connect to AUX on the control panel.
2Select <AUX IN>.
3Turn on the connected component and
start playing the source.
Quick Search
Quick Search
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By connecting the supplied KS-UBT1 USB Bluetooth Adapter and microphone to this unit, you can
operate a Bluetooth device using this unit. Refer to the “Installation/Connection Manual”for details on
connecting the microphone.
Once the USB Bluetooth Adapter is attached, this unit is always
available for pairing.
Refer also to the instructions supplied with the Bluetooth
device.
Refer to the separate appendix to check the countries where
you may use the Bluetooth function.
If you turn off the unit or unplug the USB Bluetooth Adapter during a phone call conversation, the
Bluetooth connection is disconnected. Continue the conversation using your mobile phone.
This unit supports the following Bluetooth profiles
Hands-Free Profile (HFP 1.5)
Object Push Profile (OPP 1.1)
Phonebook Access Profile (PBAP 1.0)
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP 1.2)
Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP 1.3)
Warning:
Stop the car in a safe place before operating complicated steps such as dialing numbers, using
phonebook, etc.
KS-UBT1 Microphone
Pairing a Bluetooth device
When connecting a Bluetooth device to the unit for the first time, perform pairing between the unit and
the device.
Up to five Bluetooth devices can be registered in this unit.
A maximum of two Bluetooth phones and one Bluetooth audio device can be connected at any
time.
This unit supports Secure Simple Pairing (SSP).
1Connect the USB Bluetooth adapter
(KS-UBT1) to one of the USB input
terminals.
KS-UBT1
or
USB cable from
the rear of the unit
USB input terminal
2Search and select “JVC Unit” on the Bluetooth device.
For some Bluetooth devices, you may need to enter the Personal Identification Number (PIN) code
immediately after searching.
iPod/iPhone
Bluetooth 姞 connection
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3Perform (A) or (B) depending on what appears on the display.
For some Bluetooth devices, pairing sequence may vary from the steps described below
Pairing?
Yes: Press VOL
No: Press BACK
Pairing?
Device:
Passkey: XXXXXX
A
[Device name]
“XXXXXX”is a 6-digit passkey randomly
generated during each pairing.
Operate the Bluetooth device to confirm
the passkey.
Ensure that the passkey which appears
on the unit and Bluetooth device is the
same.
Select “Yes” to confirm the passkey.
Pairing?
Yes: Press VOL
No: Press BACK
Pairing?
Device: [Device name]
B
You can change to a desired PIN code before
pairing. ('page 26)
(2) If only “Pairing” appears, operate the
Bluetooth device to confirm pairing.
(1) When the Bluetooth device prompts
you to key in a PIN or passcode, enter the
PIN code “0000” into the Bluetooth
device. The above should then appear on
the display.
Select “Yes” to confirm the pairing.
After pairing is successful, “Pairing COMPLETED”appears on the display.
The unit will establish a connection with the newly paired Bluetooth device and you can then control
the Bluetooth device through the unit.
“”will light up when a phone is connected.
“”will light up when an audio device is connected.
Once the connection is established, the device is registered to the unit and there is no need to
perform the pairing again unless you delete the registered device.
Some Bluetooth devices may not be able to 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.
Connecting/Disconnecting a registered device manually
To connect
1
(Hold)
-<Bluetooth>
-<Phone>/<Audio>
-<Connect>
2Select <Connect>.
“Connecting...”appears on the display when the
unit is connecting to the device.
“Connected”#“[Device Name]”appears on the
display when the device is connected.
3Select the desired device.
4Press MENU to exit.
To disconnect
1
(Hold)
-<Bluetooth>
-<Phone>/<Audio>
-<Disconnect>
2Select <Disconnect>.
“Disconnected”#“[Device Name]”appears on the
display when the device is disconnected.
3Select the desired device.
4Press MENU to exit.
Bluetooth 姞 connection
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Connecting to JVC original
application
JVC original application is designed to view JVC
car receiver status and perform simple control
operations on Android smart phones.
For JVC original application operations, visit JVC
website:
<http://www3.jvckenwood.com/english/car/
index.html> (English website only).
1
(Hold)
-<Bluetooth>
-<Application>
-<Connect>
2Select <Connect>.
“Connected”#“[Device Name]”appears on the
display when the device is connected.
3Select the desired smart phone.
4Press MENU to exit.
Deleting a registered device
(Hold)
1
-<Bluetooth>
-<Delete Pairing>
-[Device Name]
-<Delete OK?>
“OK”appears when the device is deleted.
2Select <Delete OK>.
3Press MENU to exit.
Bluetooth mobile phone
Receiving a call
To receive a call
When there is an incoming call, the source
automatically changes to “BT-F”/“BT-R”.
“Receiving...”appears on the display, followed
by the phone number or name.
The display flashes in blue. ('page 16)
or
You can also press ////SOURCE on the
remote control to answer a call.
When <Auto Answer>is set to <On>, the unit
answers incoming calls automatically.
('page 16)
To end a call
(Hold) or (Hold)
You can also press and hold ////SOURCE
on the remote control to end a call.
To deactivate/activate hands-free
mode
During a phone conversation...
Operations may vary according to the
connected Bluetooth device.
Bluetooth 姞 connection
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Adjustments during a call
Phone volume(00 — 50)
[Volume 15]: Volume
adjustments made during a call
will not affect the other
sources.
Microphone level
(01— 03)[02]: As the number
increases, the microphone
becomes more sensitive.
Noise Reduction and Echo
Cancellation mode:
Turns on/off.
Text message notification
When a text message is received, the unit rings
and “[Device Name]”#“Received Message”
appears.
<Message Notice>must be set to <On>.
('page 16)
You cannot read, edit, or send a message
through the unit.
This feature is only available on certain phones.
Switching between two connected mobile phones
When two mobile phones are connected to the unit, you can access to both “Hands-Free”menus.
Press to enter 1st phone’s “Hands-Free”menu.
Press twice to enter 2nd phone’s “Hands-Free”menu.
Press to return to 1st phone’s “Hands-Free”menu.
Making a call from the hands-free menu
1Enter the “Hands-Free” menu.
Refer to the table below
for options.
2Select a calling method.
3Select and call the contact (name/phone number).
Dialed Calls
Call
Select the name/phone number
If the phonebook contains many numbers, you can fast search for the desired
number by turning the control dial quickly, or use Quick Search ('page 10).
“No History Found”appears if there is no recorded call history.
“No Data”appears if no entries are found in the Bluetooth device’s
phonebook.
“Send Phonebook Manually”appears if <Phonebook Select>is set to
<In Unit>or the phone does not support PBAP. ('page 16)
Received Calls
Missed Calls
Phonebook
Dial Number Enter the phone number to dial.
Call
Move the entry position
Select number/character
Bluetooth mobile phone
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Making a call from memory
You can store up to 6 contacts in the memory of
this unit for speed dialing.
To store contacts in memory
1Enter the “Hands-Free” menu.
-<Dialed Calls>/
<Received Calls>/
<Missed Calls>/
<Phonebook>/
<Dial Number>
2Select a call method.
3Select a contact (name/phone number).
Phone Number
or
Name
(Hold)
“Memory Px”flashes. The contact is stored to the
selected number button (1- 6).
To erase a contact from preset memory, select
<Dial Number>in step 2 and store a blank
number.
4Store in memory.
To make a call from memory
1Enter the “Hands-Free” menu.
“No Preset”appears if there are no contacts
stored in memory.
2Select and call the contact.
Using voice recognition
You can use the voice recognition features of the
connected phone through this unit.
“Not Support”appears if the connected phone
does not support this feature.
If only one phone is connected,
(Hold)
1Enter voice recognition mode.
If two phones are connected,
(Hold)
Select the desired phone
Enter “phone list”
2When “Waiting Voice”#“[Device Name]”
appears on the display, 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. Please refer to the instruction
manual of the connected phone for details.
Deleting a contact (name/
phone number)
Only when <Phonebook Select>is set to <In
Unit>. ('page 16)
1Enter the “Hands-Free” menu.
-<Dialed Calls>/
<Received Calls>/
<Missed Calls>/
<Phonebook>
2Select a call method.
3Select the contact (name/phone number)
to be deleted.
Phone Number
or
Name
(Hold)
4Enter “Delete Entries” menu.
Delete Selected name/phone number
from step 3 is deleted.
Delete
All
All name/phone numbers from
selected menu in step 2 are
deleted.
5Select <Delete> or <Delete All>.
Bluetooth mobile phone
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Using the Settings menu
1Enter the “Hands-Free” menu.
2Select <Settings>.
To return to the previous menu, press .
To exit from the menu, press MENU.
3Repeat this step to perform the necessary
settings.
The following settings are applicable to the paired device. If another device is paired, perform the
settings again.
Menu item Selectable setting (Initial: [XX])
Phonebook
Select *
[In Phone]: The unit browses the phonebook of the connected phone.
In Unit: The unit browses the phonebook registered in the unit. (You can copy
the phonebook memory using <Phonebook Trans>('page 26).)
Auto Answer On: The unit answers incoming calls automatically.
[Off]: The unit does not answer incoming calls automatically.
Ringing Tone [In Unit]: The unit rings to alert you when a call/text message comes in.
–Call Tone: Select your preferred ring tone (Tone 1 — 5) for incoming calls.
–Message Tone: Select your preferred ring tone (Tone 1 — 5) for incoming
text messages.
Default ring tone is different according to the paired device.
In Phone: The unit uses the connected phones’ ring tone to alert you when a
call/text message comes in. (The connected phone will ring if it does not
support this feature.)
Ringing Color Color 01 — 29[06]: Select your preferred color for incoming call/text message
alerts.
Off: Cancels.
NR/EC Mode [On]: Turns on the Noise Reduction and Echo Cancellation of the connected
microphone for clearer sound.
Off: Cancels.
MIC Setting Level (01— 03)[02]: The sensitivity of the microphone increases as the MIC
level is increased.
Message Notice [On]: The unit rings and “[Device Name]”#“Received Message”appears to alert
you of an incoming text message.
Off: The unit does not alert you of an incoming text message.
* Selectable only when the connected phone supports PBAP.
Bluetooth mobile phone
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Playing a Bluetooth audio player
A
Select <BT-F> or <BT-R> depending on
the location of the USB Bluetooth adapter
KS-UBT1.
Operate the Bluetooth audio player to start
playback.
Operations and display indications may differ according to their availability on the connected device.
Basic operations
Starts or resumes playback.
Mutes the sound.
Selects group/folder.
Reverse skips or forward skips.
(Press)
Fast-forwards or reverses the
track. (Hold)
Selecting the playback modes
For Bluetooth devices that support AVRCP 1.3.
Press 1for Repeat.
Press 2for Random.
Press again to exit.
- - - - - - - - or - - - - - - - -
(Hold)
<Repeat>)<Random>
1
2
Repeat 
Off Cancels repeat playback.
Track Repeats current track.
All Repeats all tracks.
Group Repeats all tracks of the
current group.
Random 
Off Cancels random playback.
All Randomly plays all tracks.
Group Randomly plays all tracks of
the current group.
Bluetooth audio player
Bluetooth audio player
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Illumination color adjustments
Display zone
Button zone
All zone: Includes both Button zone and
Display zone.
Selecting the preset color
You can select a preset color for <Button Zone>,
<Display Zone>, and <All Zone>separately.
(Hold)
1
2Select <Color>.
Button Zone Color 01-29/User/
COLORFLOW 1-3*
* Color changes in
different speeds.
Display Zone
All Zone
Initial color: Button Zone [Color 06], Display
Zone [Color 01], All Zone [Color 06].
If <All Zone>is selected, the button and
display illumination will change to the current/
selected <Button Zone>color.
3
4Press MENU to exit.
Storing your own adjustments
You can store your own day and night colors for
<Button Zone>and <Display Zone>separately.
(Hold)
1
2Select <Color Setup>.
Day
Color
Button
Zone
Press /to select a
primary color <Red/
Green/Blue>, then
turn the control dial
to adjust the level
<00-31>. Repeat this
procedure until you
have adjusted all the
three primary colors.
Your adjustment is
automatically stored
to “User”.
If “00”is selected for
all the primary colors
for <Display Zone>,
nothing appears on
the display.
Display
Zone
Night
Color
Button
Zone
Display
Zone
Menu
Color
On Changes the display and
buttons illumination
during menu, list search,
and playback mode
operations.
Off
Night Color/Day Color is changed by turning
on/off your car’s headlight.
3
4Press MENU to exit.
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You can select your preferred brightness for <Button Zone>,<Display Zone>separately.
(Hold)
1
-<Dimmer>
-<Brightness>
-<Day Brightness>/
<Night Brightness>
2Button Zone Level 00 to 31
Display Zone Level 00 to 31
3
4Press MENU to exit.
Sound adjustments
This unit memorizes sound settings adjusted for each individual source.
Selecting the preset sound
You can select a preset sound mode, for each
individual source, suitable for the music genre.
- - - - - - - - or - - - - - - - -
Press repeatedly.
NATURAL-DYNAMIC-VOCAL-BASS-
USER *1 -SOUND 1 *2 -SOUND 2 *2 -
SOUND 3 *2 -FLAT-(back to the beginning)
*1 For settings, refer to “Storing your own
adjustments” .
*2 For settings, “Setting“My Sound EQ””
('page 20).
Storing your own adjustments
You can customize the preset sound mode
<USER>.
The active preset sound mode (FLAT/
NATURAL/DYNAMIC/VOCAL/BASS) will be used
as a reference for your customization.
(Hold)
1
-<EQ/DSP>
-<EQ>
50 Hz
+6
PUSH
USER
If SOUND 1/2/3 is selected as the sound mode,
“Fix (My Sound)”appears and no settings can
be made.
2
Frequency (Hz) 50 200 800 3.2 k 12.5 k
NATURAL +6 0 +3 +5 +4
3Select the frequency.
-<-9 dB>to <+9 dB>
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other
frequencies.
4Adjust the level.
.
The adjustments are stored and <USER>is
activated.
5
Brightness adjustments
Brightness adjustments
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Setting “My Sound EQ”
My Sound EQ lets you customize the sound through five steps involving different types of musical
instruments. Your adjustments are stored in SOUND1/2/3 and can be easily selected via the EQ button.
+6
PUSH
Sound
Step 1
To set “My Sound EQ”with default music
(Hold)
1
Default Music: Sample music pre-stored in the
unit.
Optional Music*: Sample music of various genres
stored in the connected USB device.
* Refer to “To set“My Sound EQ”with Optional
music” .
2Select “Default Music”.
Select step
(instrument) Adjust the level
Step 1: Adjust the overall
sound level.
Step 2: Adjust low
frequency sound level. (e.g.
Bass)
Step 3: Adjust middle
frequency sound level. (e.g.
Piano)
Step 4: Adjust middle-high
frequency sound level. (e.g.
Brass)
Step 5: Adjust high
frequency sound level. (e.g.
Cymbal)
3Customize sound level for each step
(instrument).
Step 1
0
Step 2
0
Step 3
0
Step 4
0
Step 5
0
4Check the adjustment results.
Result
You can also compare the results with a flat EQ.
Flat
Result
5Confirm the adjustments.
The adjustments are stored and <SOUND 1/2/3>
is activated.
To store another sound mode, repeat steps 1
to 6.
6Select and store into <SOUND 1/2/3>.
To set “My Sound EQ”with
Optional music
1Visit the following JVC website: <http://
www3.jvckenwood.com/english/car/
index.html> (English website only).
2Download your preferred music sample
(<.jms> files).
3Store the <.jms> files in a USB device.
4Connect the USB device to a USB terminal.
5Follow steps 1 through 6 in “To set“My
Sound EQ”with default music” whilst
selecting <Optional Music> in step 2.
“No Optional Music File”appears if there are no
<.jms> file in the root folder or if no USB device
attached.
Store <.jms> files in only one of the USB
devices if two USB devices are connected at
the same time.
“Error”appears if the file is unreadable.
Sound adjustments
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