JVC KD-AV31 User manual

KD-AV41BT
KD-AV31
B5A-1200-00 (M2/Q)© 2016 JVC KENWOOD Corporation
MONITOR WITH DVD RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
МОНИТОР С DVD-РЕСИВЕРОМ
ИНСТРУКЦИЯ ПО ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ
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The marking of products using lasers
The label is attached to the chassis/case and says that the component uses laser
beams that have been classified as Class 1. It means that the unit is utilizing laser
beams that are of a weaker class. There is no danger of hazardous radiation outside
the unit.
For KD-AV41BT
Declaration of Conformity with regard to the EMC Directive
Declaration of Conformity with regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC
Declaration of Conformity with regard to the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
Manufacturer:
JVC KENWOOD Corporation
3-12 Moriya-cho, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, 221-0022, Japan
EU Representative:
JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH
Konrad-Adenauer-Allee 1-11, D-61118 Bad Vilbel, Germany
English
Hereby, JVC KENWOOD declares that this unit “KD-AV41BT” is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Türkçe
Bu vesileyle JVC KENWOOD, “KD-AV41BT” ünitesinin,1999/5/EC Direktifinin başlıca
gereksinimleri ve diğer ilgili hükümleri ile uyumlu olduğunu beyan eder.
For KD-AV31
Declaration of Conformity with regard to the EMC Directive
Declaration of Conformity with regard to the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
Manufacturer:
JVC KENWOOD Corporation
3-12 Moriya-cho, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, 221-0022, Japan
EU Representative:
JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH
Konrad-Adenauer-Allee 1-11, D-61118 Bad Vilbel, Germany
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Contents
Before Use
How to read this manual
• Illustrations of KD-AV41BT are mainly used for explanation.
The buttons on the faceplate are used for explaining the
operations unless mentioned otherwise. However, if the
remote control has the same or similar button names, they
can also be used for the operations. For operations from the
remote control, see “Remote control (RM-RK259)”. (➜5)
• [XX] indicates the selected items or menu.
• (➜XX) indicates that references are available on the stated
page number.
• English indications are used for the purpose of explanation.
You can select the indication language from the [Settings/
General] menu. (➜ 14)
• Updated information (the latest Instruction Manual, system
updates, new functions, etc.) is available from <http://www.
jvc.net/cs/car/>.
IMPORTANT
To ensure proper use, please read through this manual before using this product. It is especially
important that you read and observe WARNINGS and CAUTIONS 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.
Caution
Volume setting:
• Adjust the volume so that you can hear sounds outside the car to prevent accidents.
• Lower the volume before playing digital sources to avoid damaging the speakers by the
sudden increase of the output level.
General:
• Avoid using the USB device or iPod/iPhone if it might hinder safety 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-RK259):
• Do not leave the remote control in hot places such as on the dashboard.
• The Lithium battery is in danger of explosion if replaced incorrectly. Replace it only with
the same or equivalent type.
• The battery pack or batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine,
fire or the like.
• Keep the battery out of reach of children and in original package when not used.
Dispose of used batteries promptly. If swallowed, contact a physician immediately.
Before Use 3
Basics 4
Tuner 6
iPod/iPhone (Only for KD-AV41BT) 7
Disc/USB 8
External Components 10
Bluetooth (Only for KD-AV41BT) 11
Sound/Display/Other Settings 13
More Information 15
Troubleshooting 17
Specifications 18
Installation/Connection 19
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Top menu screen operation
You can select the source or enter the
setting menu on the top menu screen.
Press MENU to display the top menu
screen, turn the volume knob to select the
item, then press the knob to confirm the
selection.
• If no operation is done for about 10
seconds, the operation will be canceled.
• To exit, press .
Basics
Faceplate Attach How to reset
Your preset adjustments
will also be erased.
Detach
Volume knob (turn/press)
Faceplate-open button
Remote sensor
Monitor
To Do this
Turn on the power Press B/SOURCE.
(The buttons on the faceplate light up.)
• Press and hold to turn off the power.
Adjust the volume Turn the volume knob.
Press the volume knob to mute the sound.
• Press again to cancel.
Select a source • Press B/SOURCE repeatedly.
• Press MENU to display the top menu screen, and turn
the volume knob to select the source, then press the
knob.
Display the clock Press and hold CLOCK.
Initial setting — Clock adjustment
Synchronizing the clock time with FM Radio Data System
Activate [RDS Clock Sync]. (➜6)
Adjusting the clock manually
1 Press B/SOURCE to turn on the power.
2 Press MENU to display the top menu screen.
3 Turn the volume knob to select [Settings], then press the knob to
display the setting menu.
4 Turn the volume knob to select [], then press the knob to display
the [Settings/General] menu.
5 Turn the volume knob to select [Time], then press the knob.
6 Turn the volume knob to select the time format ([12 Hour] or
[24Hour]), then press the knob.
7 Turn the volume knob to select [Adjust], then press the knob.
8 Turn the volume knob to adjust the hour, then press the knob.
9 Turn the volume knob to adjust the minute, then press the knob.
10 When [12 Hour] is selected in Step 6: turn the volume knob to
select AM or PM, then press the knob.
11 Press to exit.
• If no operation is done for about 10 seconds, the operation will be
canceled.
• To return to the previous layer, press .
KD-AV41BT KD-AV31
Top menu screen
For KD-AV41BT:
[iPod]
or
[USB]
(
[iPod]
appears when the iPod/iPhone is connected.)
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Basics
Remote control (RM-RK259)
How to install the battery
• If the effectiveness of the remote control decreases,
replace the batteries.
• Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor
on the faceplate.
• DO NOT expose the remote sensor to bright light
(direct sunlight or artificial lighting).
Button Operations
BTurns the power on/off.
MENU Displays the top menu screen.
J/K/H/ISelects an item.
ENTER Confirms the selection.
VOLUME +/− Adjusts the volume level.
S/TSearches for radio stations
automatically. (Press)
Searches for radio stations
manually. (Hold)
Selects a track. (Press)
Reverse search/forward search.
(Hold)
Returns to previous layer during
menu operation.
EQ Selects the preset equalizer.
BASS BOOST Activates/deactivates bass boost.
FNC Displays the function menu for
the source.
0 − 9 Enters the number.
BAND Selects the band.
Button Operations
Exits the menu.
Mutes/restores the sound.
SOURCE Selects a source.
LIST Displays the item list for the
selected source.
oStops playback.
*Starts/pauses playback.
CLOCK Displays the clock.
DISP Displays on-screen information.
DVD MENU Displays the DVD disc menu.
TOP MENU Displays the DVD disc menu.
DVD AUDIO Selects the audio language.
SUBTITLE Selects the subtitle language.
ANGLE Selects the view angle.
ZOOM Magnifies the picture. (Not
available for still picture playback.)
GOTO Enters direct search mode.
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Tuner
Search for a station
1 Press B/SOURCE repeatedly to select [Tuner].
2 Press BAND repeatedly to select the band.
3 Press
/
to search for a station automatically.
• “Auto Seek” appears.
(or)
Press and hold
/
repeatedly to search for a station manually.
• “Manual Seek” appears.
• The indicator lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient
signal strength.
• To store stations, perform [Manual Store] or [Auto Store] (➜right column)
Select a stored station
1 Press LIST to display the [Tuner List] menu.
2 Turn the volume knob to select a preset number, then press the knob.
• If no operation is done for about 10 seconds, the operation will be canceled.
• To exit, press .
Other settings—Tuner function
While listening to a station...
1 Press FNC to display the [Tuner function] menu.
2 Turn the volume knob to select the item to set (see the table below), then
press the knob to make a selection.
3 Press to exit.
• If no operation is done for about 10 seconds, the operation will be canceled.
Default:
XX
Manual
Store
Stores a station manually (up to 6 stations for each band).
While listening to a station you want to store, turn the volume knob to select a
preset number, then press the knob.
• The preset number, band, and “Stored OK!” appear.
Auto Store
Automatically searches and stores the 6 stations with the strongest signals for the
selected band.
• “Auto Store” appears.
Local Seek ON
: Tunes in only to the stations with sufficient signal strength. (LOCAL indicator
lights up.)
OFF: Deactivates the function.
RDS Clock
Sync
ON: Synchronizes the clock time with FM Radio Data System.
OFF
: Deactivates the function. Set the clock manually.
(➜4)
[Tuner List] menu screen
The frequency of the tuned-in station
LOCAL indicator
BASS indicator
(➜13)
Sound mode indicator
(➜13)
Band
Preset number
Station name (if acquired)
indicator
Tuner source screen
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iPod/iPhone (Only for KD-AV41BT)
Start playback
You cannot play video from the iPod/
iPhone.
USB input terminal
iPod/iPhone
(Lightning connector
models)
(commercially
available)
iPod/iPhone (30-pin
connector models)
(commercially
available)
30-pin to USB cable
(accessory of iPod/
iPhone)*
KS-U62 (optional
accessory)*
“USB Reading” appears, the source changes
to [iPod], and playback starts. (Current
control mode appears for 2 seconds.)
(➜right column)
*Do not leave the cable inside the car
when not using it.
[List] menu screen
To Do this
Play/pause Press *.
Select the
control mode
Press and hold iPod MODE.
• To control music playback from this unit,
select [Head Unit Mode].
• To control music playback from the iPod/
iPhone, select [iPod Mode].
Select a song Press /repeatedly.
Reverse/Fast-
forward
Press and hold /.
Select a song
from the list
1 Press LIST to display the [List] menu.
2 Turn the volume knob to select an
item, then press the knob.
1.Select [ ] .
2.Select category ([Playlists]/[Artists]/
[Albums]/[Genres]/[Songs]/
[Composers]/[Audiobooks]/
[Podcasts])
3.Select desired item.
• If no operation is done for about 10
seconds, the operation will be canceled.
• To return to the previous layer, press .
• To exit, press .
Other settings—iPod function
1 Press FNC to display the [iPod function] menu.
2 Turn the volume knob to select the item to set
(see the table below), then press the knob to
make a selection.
3 Press to exit.
• If no operation is done for about 10 seconds, the
operation will be canceled.
Default:
XX
Repeat*
OFF: Normal playback. ( indicator
lights up.)
One
: Functions the same as “Repeat One”.
( indicator lights up.)
All
: Functions the same as “Repeat All”.
( indicator lights up.)
Random*
OFF: Normal playback. ( indicator
lights up.)
Songs
: Functions the same as “Shuffle
Songs”. ( indicator lights up.)
Albums
: Functions the same as “Shuffle
Albums”. ( indicator lights up.)
Audiobook
Normal/
Slow
/
Fast
: Selects the speed
of audiobooks.
*You cannot activate repeat mode and random
mode at the same time. ([OFF] is automatically
selected for the previously activated mode.)
Artwork (shown if the file contains
the artwork)
Playback status (
I
: play/
W
:
pause)/Playing time/Total playing
time
BASS indicator
(➜13)
Sound mode indicator
(➜13)
Song no./Total song number
Song information
Playback mode
iPod/iPhone playback screen
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Disc/USB
Start playback
Disc
Label side
“DISC Reading” appears, the source
changes to [Disc], and playback starts.
• When the file list (the [List] menu) is
displayed, turn the volume knob to
select the file, then press the knob to
start playback.
• To eject a disc, press to open the
faceplate, then press Mwhile the
power is turned on.
USB device
USB input
terminal USB 2.0 cable
*
(commercially
available)
“USB Reading” appears, the source
changes to [USB], and playback starts.
*Do not leave the cable inside the car
when not using it.
To Do this
Play/pause Press *.
Select a track/
file
Press /repeatedly.
Reverse/Fast-
forward
Press and hold /.
Select a file
from a list
1 Press LIST to display [List] menu.
2 When the disc/device contains
different types of files: Press LIST
repeatedly to select the file type
([ ]).
3 Turn the volume knob to select an
item, then press the knob.
1.MP3/WMA: Select a folder (if
contained).
2.Select a track/file.
• If no operation is done for about
10 seconds, the operation will be
canceled.
• To return to the previous layer, press
.
Other settings—CD function/Media function
1 Press FNC to display the [CD function] (CD) or [Media
function] (MP3/WMA) menu.
2 Turn the volume knob to select the item to set (see the
table below), then press the knob to make a selection.
3 Press to exit.
• If no operation is done for about 10 seconds, the operation
will be canceled.
Default:
XX
Repeat
All: Repeats all tracks/files. ( indicator lights up.)
One
: Repeats current track/file. ( indicator lights
up.)
Folder
: Repeats all files in the current folder.
( indicator lights up.)
Random
OFF: Normal playback.
ON
: Randomly plays all tracks/files. ( indicator
lights up.)
• You cannot activate repeat mode and random mode at
the same time. ([OFF] is automatically selected for the
previously activated mode.)
If both the repeat mode and random mode are set to [OFF],
the unit repeats all tracks/files ( indicator lights up.)
CD/MP3/WMA
Source (
[Disc]
or
[USB]
)
Playback status (
I
: play/
W
:
pause)/Playing time/Total playing
time
BASS indicator
(➜13)
Sound mode indicator
(➜13)
Track/file no. / Total track/
file number
Folder no./Total folder number
(MP3/WMA)
Track/file information
Playback mode
Audio playback screen
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Video playback screen [List] menu screen
To Do this
Play/pause Press *.
Select a chapter/track/file Press /repeatedly.
Reverse/Fast-forward Press and hold /.
• Each time you press the button, the search speed changes.
Select an item from the
disc menu/list
1 Press LIST.
DVD: Disc menu is displayed.
VCD with PBC: PBC menu is displayed.
• For VCD without PBC, the playback is started from the
1st track.
MPEG1/MPEG2/JPEG: [List] menu is displayed.
2 When the disc/device contains different types of files:
Press LIST repeatedly to select a playback file type
([ ] : video file/[ ] : picture file).
3 Turn the volume knob to select an item, then press the
knob.
Repeat the procedure until playback starts.
• If no operation is done for about 10 seconds, the operation
will be canceled.
• To return to the previous layer, press .
• DVD/VCD: To exit, press .
DVD/VCD/MPEG1/MPEG2/JPEG
Disc/USB
Playback information
• DVD Video: Title no./Chapter no./Playing time
• VCD/MPEG1/MPEG2: Playing time
Various disc operations from the remote control (RM-RK259)
Display the playback
information
Press DISP.
• To erase, press the button again.
Display the disc menu
(DVD)
Press DVD MENU or TOP MENU.
Search for a chapter/
title/scene directly
(DVD)
1 Press GOTO.
• Each time you press the button,
the target item switches between
chapter, title, and time.
2 Use the number buttons to select a
chapter/title/scene.
3 Press ENTER.
Select the track from
PBC menu (VCD)
Press LIST to display the PBC menu,
then press the number button to select
a track.
Select audio language Press DVD AUDIO repeatedly.
Select subtitle
language
Press SUBTITLE repeatedly.
Select view angle Press ANGLE repeatedly.
Magnify the picture
(except for JPEGs)
Press ZOOM repeatedly.
For DVD/VCD/MPEG1/MPEG2: On-screen information is
displayed by pressing DISP on the remote control.
Playback file type
: Audio
: Picture
: Video
Continued on the next page
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Use a portable audio player (AUX)
1 Connect a portable audio player (commercially available).
2 Press B/SOURCE repeatedly to select [AUX].
3 Turn on the portable audio player and start playback.
Use a 3-core plug head stereo mini plug for optimum audio output.
Use a rear view camera
To use a rear view camera, the REVERSE GEAR SIGNAL wire connection is required.
For details, see “Installation/Connection”. (➜20)
When a rear view camera is connected, the rear
view screen is displayed when you shift the gear
to the reverse (R) position.
• Check the safety of your surroundings with
your eyes before backing up.
Other settings—DVD function/VCD function/Media function
1 Press FNC to display the [DVD function] (DVD), [VCD function] (VCD), or
[Media function] (MPEG1/MPEG2) menu.
2 Turn the volume knob to select the item to set (see the table below), then
press the knob to make a selection.
3 Press to exit.
• If no operation is done for about 10 seconds, the operation will be canceled.
Default:
XX
DVD/VCD/MPEG1/
MPEG2
Repeat
DVD OFF: Normal playback.
Ch
: Repeats current chapter.
Tt
: Repeats current title.
VCD All: Repeats all tracks/files.
One
: Repeats current track/file.
MPEG1/MPEG2 All: Repeats all tracks/files.
One
: Repeats current track/file.
Folder
: Repeats all files in the current folder.
DVD
DVD
Audio
Selects the audio language.
Subtitle
Selects the subtitle language.
Angle
Selects the view angle.
Aspect
Ratio
16:9
/
4:3
: Selects the aspect ratio.
VCD
Channel
Stereo /
Left
/
Right
: Selects the audio channel.
PBC
ON: Activates the PBC function.
OFF
: Deactivates the PBC function.
• When PBC is activated, repeat mode is automatically deactivated
(
[Off]
).
All discs/files
Brightness −00
—
+08
(04): Adjusts the brightness.
Contrast −00
—
+08
(04): Adjusts the contrast.
Color −00
—
+08
(04): Adjusts the colors.
Default
Restores the default settings.
Disc/USB External Components
Rear view screen
AUX source screen
Portable audio
player
Auxiliary input jack
3.5 mm stereo mini plug
(commercially available)
Sound mode indicator
(➜13)
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Bluetooth (Only for KD-AV41BT)
Information for using Bluetooth® devices
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless radio communication technology for mobile
devices such as mobile phones, portable PCs, and other devices. Bluetooth devices
can be connected without cables and communicate with each other.
Notes
• While driving, do not perform complicated operations such as dialing numbers,
using the phone book, etc. When you perform these operations, stop your car in a
safe place.
• Some Bluetooth devices may not connect to this unit depending on the Bluetooth
version of the device.
• This unit may not work for some Bluetooth devices.
• Connecting conditions may vary depending on your environment.
• For some Bluetooth devices, the device is disconnected when the unit is turned
off.
About mobile phones compatible with Phone book Access Profile (PBAP)
If your mobile phone supports PBAP, you can display the following items on the
touch panel screen when the mobile phone is connected.
• Phone book (up to 1000 entries)
• Dialed calls, received calls, and missed calls(up to 10 entries in total)
Connecting a Bluetooth device
To use a Bluetooth device (mobile phone or audio player), pair the device and the
unit. Pairing allows Bluetooth devices to communicate with each other.
• Use a Bluetooth device compatible with Bluetooth 3.0.
• You can pair the device and the unit using SSP (Secure Simple Pairing) which only
requires confirmation.
• Once a device and the unit are paired, the unit is registered on the device. When
you next use the device with the unit, you can connect the device and the unit by
selecting from the registered device list on your device.
• One device can be connected at a time.
Pairing a Bluetooth device manually
1 Turn on the Bluetooth function on your Bluetooth device.
2 Search for the unit (“JVC unit” ) from your Bluetooth device.
3 Confirm the request on the device.
Pairing and connection are established. “Connect OK” appears.
• “ ” appears when the Bluetooth mobile phone is connected.
• “ ” appears when the Bluetooth audio player is connected.
Disconnecting the device
Turn off the ignition switch.
Checking the information about the paired device
Select [BT Info] on the [Settings/Bluetooth] menu. (➜14)
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Bluetooth
Playback status
(
I
: play/
W
: pause)/
Playing time/Total
playing time
BASS indicator
(➜13)
Sound mode
indicator
(➜13)
Track information
Bluetooth audio playback screen
Voice dialing screen
Bluetooth mobile phone Bluetooth audio player
To Do this
Make a call 1 Press .
The phone screen is displayed.
2 Press , turn the volume knob to select a method to make a
call ([ ]: from the calls history/[ ]: from the phone book),
then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to select the target, then press the knob
to make a call.
• To return to the previous layer, press .
Receive a call Press the volume knob when a call comes in.
Use voice dialing 1 Press and hold to display the voice dialing screen.
• You can also display the voice dialing screen by selecting [ ] as
the method to make a call on the phone screen.
2 Press the volume knob to activate voice recognition function.
“Please speak after the beep” appears and the beep sounds.
3 Say the name of the person you want to call.
Reject a call/
End a call
Press .
Switching between
handsfree mode
and phone mode
While talking, press FNC.
Each time you press the button, “Transfer!” appears and talking
method is switched between handsfree mode and phone mode.
Phone screen
To Do this
Start Bluetooth audio
player
Press B/SOURCE repeatedly to
select [BT Audio].
Play/pause Press *.
Select a track Press /repeatedly.
Reverse/Fast-forward Press and hold /.
Select an item from the
track list
1 Press LIST to display the track
list.
2 Turn the volume knob to select
an item, then press the knob.
Repeat the procedure until
playback starts.
• If no operation is done for about
10 seconds, the operation will be
canceled.
• To return to the previous layer,
press .
• To exit, press .
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Sound/Display/Other Settings
Select a preset equalizer (EQ)
Press EQ repeatedly to select a preset sound mode — [Flat] (default)/[Pop]/
[User]/[Techno]/[Rock]/[Classic]/[Jazz]/[Optimal]. (Corresponding sound
mode indicator lights up.)
Store your own sound settings
1 Press EQ repeatedly to select [User].
2 Press MENU to display the top menu screen.
3 Turn the volume knob to select [Settings], then press the knob to display the
setting menu.
4 Check that [ ] ([Settings/Audio]) is selected, then press the knob.
5 Turn the volume knob to select the item to set ([Bass]/[Middle]*/[Treble]),
then press the knob.
6 Turn the volume knob to adjust the value, then press .
7 Repeat steps 5and 6to adjust the value for other settings.
8 Press to exit.
The setting is stored to [User] in EQ.
• If no operation is done for about 10 seconds, the operation will be canceled.
• To return to the previous layer, press .
*Only for KD-AV41BT.
Activate the bass boost
Press BASS BOOST. (BASS indicator lights up.)
• To cancel, press the button again.
Only for KD-AV41BT:
You can also activate/deactivate the bass boost on the [Settings/Audio] menu.
1 Press MENU to display the top menu screen.
2 Turn the volume knob to select [Settings], then press the knob to display the
setting menu.
3 Check that [] ([Settings/Audio]) is selected, then press the knob.
4 Turn the volume knob to select [Bass Boost], then press the knob.
5 Turn the volume knob to select [ON] (to activate) or [OFF] (to deactivate),
then press .
6 Press to exit.
• If no operation is done for about 10 seconds, the operation will be canceled.
• To return to the previous layer, press .
Change the display brightness (Dimmer)
Press and hold DIMMER repeatedly to select [Dimmer Low] or [Dimmer High].
[Settings/Audio] menu
Only for KD-AV31. For KD-AV41BT, operate on the
[Settings/Audio]
menu, or from the remote control (RM-RK259).
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Change the general settings/check information on the [Settings] menu
1 Press MENU to display the top menu screen.
2 Turn the volume knob to select [Settings], then press the knob to display the
setting menu.
3 Turn the volume knob to select the category ( : [Settings/Audio]/
: [Settings/General]/ : [Settings/Bluetooth]), then press the knob.
4 Turn the volume knob to select the item to set (see the table on the right
column), then press the knob.
5 Turn the volume knob to change the setting, then press the knob.
• If no operation is done for about 10 seconds, the operation will be canceled.
• To return to the previous layer, press T.
• To exit, press G.
Sound/Display/Other Settings
[Settings/Audio] menu [Settings/Bluetooth] menu[Settings/General] menu
Default:
XX
Settings/Audio ( )
Bass*1−15
—
+15
(00)
*2
: Adjusts the sound elements of the bass tone.
−6
—
+6
(00)
Middle*1*2−15
—
+15
(00): Adjusts the sound elements of the middle tone.
Treble*1−15
—
+15
(00)
*2
: Adjusts the sound elements of the treble tone.
−6
—
+6
(00)
Fader R12
—
F12
(00): Adjusts the front and rear speaker output balance.
Balance L12
—
R12
(00): Adjusts the left and right speaker output balance.
Bass Boost*2ON
/OFF: Activates or deactivates the bass boost.
Settings/General ( )
Beep
ON/
OFF
: Activates or deactivates the keypress tone.
Time
12 Hour/
24 Hour
: Selects time format.
Adjust
: Adjusts the clock.
Language English
(default for KD-AV41BT Region 2/KD-AV31 Region 2)
/Руccĸий
(default for KD-AV41BT Region 5/KD-AV31 Region 5): Selects the text language
used for on-screen information.
Settings/Bluetooth ( )*2
Sync
Phonebook
ON
/OFF: Activates or deactivates the synchronization of the phonebook in
the connected mobile phone with the unit.
BT Info
Displays the information about the connected Bluetooth device (device name,
phone name, Bluetooth version, and mac address).
*1Adjustable only when [User] is selected as the sound mode.
*2Only for KD-AV41BT.
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More Information
About discs
• Playable discs:
Disc type Recording
format, file type,
etc.
DVD
• DTS sound cannot be reproduced
or emitted from this unit.
DVD Video
*1
DVD Recordable/
Rewritable (DVD-R/-RW*2,
+R/+RW*3)
• DVD Video: UDF bridge
• MPEG1/MPEG2/JPEG/MP3/WMA:
ISO 9660 level 1, level 2, Romeo,
Joliet
• DVD Video
• MPEG1/MPEG2
• JPEG
• MP3/WMA
Dual Disc
DVD side
CD/VCD
• VCD (Video CD)
• Audio CD/CD-DA
CD Recordable/Rewritable
(CD-R/-RW)
• ISO 9660 level 1, level 2, Romeo,
Joliet
• VCD (Video CD)
• CD-DA
• MPEG1/MPEG2
• JPEG
• MP3/WMA
*1DVD Video Region Code:
Middle East: 2
Russia: 5
*2DVD-R recorded in multi-border format are also
playable (except for dual layer discs). DVD-RW dual
layer discs are not playable.
*3It is possible to play back finalized +R/+RW (Video
format only) discs. “DVD” is selected as the disc type
when a +R/+RW disc is loaded. +RW double layer
discs are not playable.
• Unplayable discs:
- DVD-Audio, DVD-ROM (data), DVD-RAM, DVD+R/
DVD+RW recorded in the DVD-VR/DVD+VR format,
DTS-CD, SVCD (Super Video CD), CD-ROM, CD-I
(CD-I Ready), etc.
- Discs that are not round.
- Discs with coloring on the recording surface or
discs that are dirty.
- Recordable/ReWritable discs that have not been
finalized.
- 8 cm discs. Attempting to insert using an adapter
may cause malfunction.
• DualDisc playback: The Non-DVD side of a
“DualDisc” does not comply with the “Compact Disc
Digital Audio” standard. Therefore, the use of the
Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on this product cannot
be recommended.
About USB devices
• This unit can play MPEG1/MPEG2/JPEG/MP3/WMA
files stored on a USB mass storage class device.
• You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub or
Multi Card Reader.
• Connecting a cable whose total length is longer than
5 m may result in abnormal playback.
• The maximum number of characters for:
- Folder names: 50 characters
- File names: 50 characters
- MP3/WMA Tag: 50 characters
• This unit can recognize a total of 65 025 files, 255
folders (255 files per folder including folder without
unsupported files), and of 8 hierarchies.
• This unit cannot recognize a USB device whose
rating is other than 5 V and exceeds 1 A.
About files
• Playing MPEG1/MPEG2 files:
- This unit can play back MPEG1/MPEG2 files with
the extension code <.mpg> or <.mpeg>.
- The stream format should conform to MPEG
system/program stream.
- Audio streams should conform to MPEG1 Audio
Layer-2, Dolby Digital or MP3.
- The maximum bit rate for video signals (average) is
4 Mbps.
- Files encoded in the interlaced scanning mode
may not be played back correctly.
• Playing JPEG files:
- This unit can play back JPEG files with the extension
code <.jpg>.
- This unit can play back JPEG files that are at 32 x 32
to 4 096 x 2 840 resolution.
It may take time to display the file depending on its
resolution.
- This unit can play back baseline JPEG files.
Progressive JPEG files or lossless JPEG files cannot
be played.
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More Information
• Playing MP3/WMA files:
- This unit can play back files with the extension
code <.mp3> or <.wma> (regardless of the letter
case—upper/lower).
- This unit can play back the files meeting the
conditions below:
• Bit rate: 32 kbps – 320 kbps
• Sampling frequency: 8 kHz – 48 kHz
- This unit can show ID3 Tag Version
1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3/2.4 (for MP3).
- This unit can also show WMA Tag.
- This unit can play back files recorded in VBR
(variable bit rate).
- Files recorded in VBR have a discrepancy in elapsed
time indication.
- This unit cannot play back the following files:
• MP3 files encoded with MP3i and MP3 PRO
format.
• MP3 files encoded with Layer 1/2.
• WMA files encoded with lossless, professional,
and voice format.
• WMA files which are not based upon Windows
Media® Audio.
• WMA files copy-protected with DRM.
About iPod/iPhone
• Made for
- iPod touch 4th generation
- iPod touch 3rd generation
- iPod touch 2nd generation
- iPod classic
- iPod nano (6th Generation)
- iPod nano (5th Generation)
- iPod nano (4th Generation)
- iPod nano (3rd Generation)
- iPhone 6S Plus
- iPhone 6S
- iPhone 6 Plus
- iPhone 6
- iPhone 5S
- iPhone 5C
- iPhone 5
- iPhone 4S
- iPhone 4
- iPhone 3GS
- iPhone 3G
• The song order displayed on the selection menu of
this unit may differ from that of the iPod/iPhone.
• Video playback is not compatible with this unit.
Maintenance
Cleaning the unit: Wipe off dirt on the faceplate
with a dry silicon or soft cloth.
Cleaning the connector: Detach the faceplate and
clean the connector gently with a cotton swab,
being careful not to damage the connector.
Handling discs:
• Do not touch the recording surface of the disc.
• Do not stick tape etc. on the disc, or use a disc
with tape stuck on it.
• Do not use any accessories for the disc.
• Clean from the center of the disc and move
outward.
• Clean the disc with a dry silicon or soft cloth. Do
not use any solvents.
• When removing discs from this unit, pull them
out horizontally.
• Remove burrs from the center hole and disc edge
before inserting a disc.
Connector (on the reverse side of
the faceplate)
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Troubleshooting
Symptom Remedy
General
Sound cannot be heard. • Adjust the volume to the optimum level.
• Check the cords and connections.
“PARKING is not enabled. No
video while driving.” appears
and no playback picture is
shown.
Parking brake is not engaged.
The unit does not work at all. Reset the unit.
(➜4)
The remote control does not
work.
Replace the battery.
Playback source cannot be
selected.
The source is not ready. Insert a disc or connect a device
beforehand.
Discs/USB device/files
• Recordable/Rewritable discs
cannot be played back.
• Tracks on the Recordable/
Rewritable discs cannot be
skipped.
• Insert a finalized disc.
• Finalize the discs with the component which you used
for recording.
“DVD Region Error” appears and
DVD-Video does not play.
Insert a disc with the correct Region Code.
Playback order is not as
intended.
The playback order is determined by the file name (USB) or
the order in which files were recorded (disc).
Elapsed playing time is not
correct.
The elapsed playing time depends on the recording process
used.
Playback does not start or the
track is skipped.
• Check whether the track is a playable format.
(➜15)
• Record the tracks using a compliant application on the
appropriate discs.
• Add appropriate extension codes to the file name.
It takes a long time to read
the file.
• Do not use too many hierarchical levels and folders.
• Reload the disc or reattach the USB device.
Connected device cannot be
detected.
• Check whether the connected device is compatible with
this unit and ensure the files are in supported formats.
(➜15)
• Reattach the device.
Symptom Remedy
Tuner
•
Radio reception is poor.
• Static noise while listening to
the radio.
• Connect the antenna firmly.
• Pull the antenna out all the way.
iPod/iPhone*
The iPod/iPhone does not turn
on or does not work.
• Check the connection between this unit and the iPod/
iPhone.
• Check whether the control mode is appropriate.
(➜7)
• Detach and reset the iPod/iPhone using hard reset.
Sound is distorted. Deactivate the equalizer either on this unit or the iPod/
iPhone.
Bluetooth*
Phone sound quality is poor. • Reduce the distance between the unit and the Bluetooth
mobile phone.
• Move the car to a place where you can get a better signal
reception.
The sound is interrupted or
skipped while using a Bluetooth
audio player.
• Reduce the distance between the unit and the Bluetooth
audio player.
• Turn off, then turn on the unit.
(When the sound is not yet restored) connect the player
again.
The connected audio player
cannot be controlled.
• Check whether the connected audio player supports
AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile).
The Bluetooth device does not
detect the unit.
Search from the Bluetooth device again.
The unit does not pair with the
Bluetooth device.
• Turn off, then turn on the Bluetooth device.
• Disconnect the device currently connected.
*Only for KD-AV41BT.
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Specifications
Monitor section
Picture Size (W × H) 3.0 inch QVGA display
Drive System TFT active matrix system
Number of Pixels 320 pixels × 240 pixels
Aspect Ratio 16:9 (wide)
Back Lighting LED
DVD section
Audio Decoder MP3/ WMA
Video Decoder MPEG1/ MPEG2
Wow & Flutter Below Measurable Limit
Frequency Response 96 kHz Sampling: 20 Hz – 20 000 Hz
48 kHz Sampling: 20 Hz – 20 000 Hz
Signal to Noise Ratio 80 dB
Dynamic Range 90 dB
DISC Format DVD-Video/DVD-VR/DVD-R/
DVD-RW/+R/+RW/VIDEO-CD/
CD-DA
Sampling Frequency 48 kHz/96 kHz
USB Interface section
USB Standard USB 2.0 Full Speed
Compatible Devices Mass storage class
File System FAT 16/32
Maximum Power
Supply Current
DC 5 V 1.0 A
Audio Decoder MP3/WMA
Video Decoder MPEG1/MPEG2/JPEG
Bluetooth section*
Technology Bluetooth 3.0
Frequency 2.4 GHz – 2.4835 GHz
Output Power +4 dBm (MAX), 0 dBm (AVE),
Power Class 2
Maximum
Communication Range
Line of sight approx. 10 m (32.8 ft)
Audio Codec SBC
Profile HFP (Hands Free Profile) 1.6
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution
Profile) 1.3
AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control
Profile) 1.5
PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile)
1.1.1
FM
Frequency Range
(Frequency Step)
With channel interval set to 50 kHz:
87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz
With channel interval set to 30 kHz*:
65 MHz – 74 MHz
Usable Sensitivity (S/N:
30 dB Dev 22.5kHz)
9 dBf (0.8 μV/75 Ω)
Quieting Sensitivity
(50 dB)
14 dBf (1.8 μV/75 Ω)
Frequency Response
(±3.0 dB)
35 Hz – 14 kHz
Stereo Separation 42 dB
*Only for KD-AV41BT Region 5/KD-AV31 Region 5.
AM
Frequency Range
(Frequency Step)
531 kHz – 1 611 kHz (9 kHz)
Selectivity 55 dB
Usable Sensitivity 20 μV
Video
Video Output Level
(RCA jacks) NTSC
1 Vp-p / 75 Ω
Audio
Maximum Power (Front& Rear)
50 W ×4
Full Bandwidth Power
(Front & Rear)
20 W ×4
(4 Ω,14.4 V, at less than 1 % THD)
Preout Level (V) 2.5 V/10 kΩ
Preout Impedance (Ω) 1 kΩ
Speaker Impedance (Ω) 4 Ω – 8 Ω
Equalizer For KD-AV41BT: 3 Band
For KD-AV31: Bass/Treble
General
Operating Voltage 14.4 V (10.5 V to 16 V)
Maximum Current
Consumption
10 A
Installation Dimensions
(W × H × D)
182 mm × 52 mm × 167 mm
(Main Unit Installation size)
Operational
Temperature Range
0 °C to +40 °C
Weight (Main unit) 1.2 kg
Subject to change without notice.
*Only for KD-AV41BT.
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Warning
•
The unit can only be used with a 12 V DC power supply, negative ground.
•
Disconnect the battery’s negative terminal before wiring and mounting.
• Do not connect Battery wire (yellow) and Ignition wire (red) to the car chassis
or Ground wire (black) to prevent a short circuit.
• Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape to prevent a short circuit.
• Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s chassis again after installation.
Caution
• For safety’s sake, leave wiring and mounting to professionals. Consult the car
audio dealer.
• Install this unit in the console of your vehicle. Do not touch the metal parts of
this unit during and shortly after use of the unit. Metal parts such as the heat
sink and enclosure become hot.
• Do not connect the
·
wires of speaker to the car chassis, Ground wire
(black), or in parallel.
• Mount the unit at an angle of less 30°.
• If your vehicle wiring harness does not have the ignition terminal, connect
Ignition wire (red) to the terminal on the vehicle’s fuse box which provides 12
V DC power supply and is turned on and off by the ignition key.
• After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps, blinkers, wipers,
etc. on the car are working properly.
• If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires are not touching car’s chassis, then
replace the old fuse with one that has the same rating.
Basic procedure
1 Remove the key from the ignition switch, then disconnect
the ·terminal of the car battery.
2 Connect the wires properly.
See “Wiring connection”. (➜20)
3 Install the unit to your car.
See “Installing the unit (in-dash mounting)”. (➜right column)
4 Connect the ·terminal of the car battery.
5 Reset the unit. (➜4)
Check the supplied parts for installation beforehand. (➜21)
Installing the unit (in-dash mounting)
When installing without the mounting sleeve
How to remove the unit
Bracket (not supplied)
Pocket
Flat head screws (supplied (
I
): M5
×
8 mm) or
round head screws (not supplied: M5
×
6 mm)
B
F
*
*
B
C
A
HG
*1Face the side with the protrusion
inside when inserting the extraction
keys.
*2If the panel opening of your vehicle is
too small to fit the unit, trim the upper
and lower sides of the panel opening.
Do the required wiring.
(➜20)
Bend the appropriate tabs
to hold the sleeve firmly
in place.
F
C
A
*
Installation/Connection
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PARKING
BRAKE
Video Out
Camera In
Rear
L
R
ACC
B+
REVERSE
GEAR
SIGNAL
STEERING
WHEEL
REMOTE
CONTROL
D
E
POWER ANT/
REMOTE OUT
Wiring connection
Change the FUSE location to switch ACC
and B+ pin location on the ISO connector.
*Video is not output for
the video output terminal
when the source is
[Tuner] or [AUX].
Fuse (15 A)
Antenna terminal
Antenna cord
Rear view camera input
Video output
*
To reverse lamp (required when using a rear view camera)
To use the steering wheel remote control feature, an exclusive remote
adapter (not supplied) matching your car is required.
Purple/White
Light blue/Yellow
Light Green
To the vehicle's parking brake detection switch harness.
Only for KD-AV41BT: Connect the microphone for Bluetooth
(➜21)
.
To the power control terminal when using an optional power amplifier, or to the antenna control
terminal in the vehicle (150 mA max)
Audio output (Rear)
Car fuse box
Battery
Ignition switch
Red (Ignition wire)
Blue
Yellow (Battery wire)
Black (Ground wire)
To the metallic body or chassis of the car
White
ª
/ White/Black
·
: To front speaker (left)
Gray
ª
/ Gray/Black
·
: To front speaker (right)
Green
ª
/ Green/Black
·
: To rear speaker (left)
Purple
ª
/ Purple/Black
·
: To rear speaker (right)
Installation/Connection
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