JVC KD-SX38MBT User manual

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FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
B5A-4237-00 [KN]
KD-SX38MBT
DIGITAL MEDIA RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
RÉCEPTEUR MULTIMÉDIA NUMÉRIQUE
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS
RECEPTOR DE MEDIOS DIGITALES
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
For customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are
located on the top or bottom of the cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
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FCC CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Información acerca de la eliminación de equipos eléctricos y electrónicos al final de la vida
útil (aplicable a los países que hayan adoptado sistemas independientes de recogida de
residuos)
Los productos con el símbolo de un contenedor con ruedas tachado no podrán ser
desechados como residuos domésticos. Los equipos eléctricos y electrónicos al final
de la vida útil, deberán ser reciclados en instalaciones que puedan dar el tratamiento
adecuado a estos productos y a sus subproductos residuales correspondientes.
Póngase en contacto con su administración local para obtener información sobre el
punto de recogida más cercano. Un tratamiento correcto del reciclaje y la eliminación
de residuos ayuda a conservar los recursos y evita al mismo tiempo efectos
perjudiciales en la salud y el medio ambiente.
Supplier's Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: JVC
Products: DIGITAL MEDIA RECEIVER
Model Name: KD-SX38MBT
Responsible Party: JVCKENWOOD USA CORPORATION
4001 Worsham Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90808, U.S.A.
PHONE: [phone]
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING
TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY
CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
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CAUTION
This equipment complies with FCC/ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the ISED radio
frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at
least 20 cm or more away from person’s body.
ATTENTION
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements énoncées pour un
environnement non contrôlé et respecte les règles les radioélectriques (RF) de la FCC lignes directrices
d’exposition et d’exposition aux fréquences radioélectriques (RF) CNR-102 de l’ISED. Cet équipement
doit être installé et utilisé en gardant une distance de 20 cm ou plus entre le radiateur et le corps
humain.
ISED Caution
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science
and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Attention de ‘ISED
L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts
de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
1. L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage.
2. L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible
d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Para cumplimiento de la IFT:
“La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones:
(1) es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y
(2) este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda causar su
operación no deseada”
Contains Bluetooth Module FCC ID: ZWY88112
IC ID: 12033A-88112
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT
The software embedded in the Product (hereinafter the "Licensed Software") provided by Licensor is
copyrighted to or sublicensable by the Licensor, and this Agreement provides for the terms and conditions
which Users shall follow in order to use the Licensed Software.
The User shall use the Licensed Software by agreeing with the terms of this Software License Agreement.
This Agreement shall be deemed completed at the time the User (hereinafter the "User") initially used the
Product in which the "Licensed Software" is embedded.
The Licensed Software may include the software which has been licensed to the Licensor directly or
indirectly from any third party. In such case, some third parties require the Users to follow their conditions
for use separately from this Software License Agreement. Such software shall not be subject to this
Agreement, and the Users are urged to read the "Important Notice concerning the Software" to be provided
separately below.
Article 1 General Provision
The Licensor shall grant to the User a non-exclusive and non-transferable (other than the exceptional case
referred to in Article 3, Paragraph 1) licensed to use the Licensed Software within the country of the User.
(the country where the User bought the Product (hereinafter the "Country")
Article 2 License
1. The license granted under this Agreement shall be the right to use the Licensed Software in the
Product.
2. The User shall not duplicate, copy, modify, add, translate or otherwise alter, or lease the Licensed
Software and any related documents, whether in whole or in part.
3. The use of the Licensed Software shall be limited to personal purpose, and the Licensed Software shall
not be distributed, licensed or sub-licensed whether it is for commercial purpose or not.
4. The User shall use the Licensed Software according to the directions described in the operation
manual or help file, and is prohibited to use or duplicate any data in a manner violating the Copyright
Law or any other laws and regulations by applying whole or a part of the Licensed Software.
Article 3 Conditions for Grant of License
1. When the User transfers the Product, it may also transfer the license to use the Licensed Software
embedded in the Product (including any related materials, updates and upgrades) on condition that
no original, copies or related materials continue in the possession of the User, and that the User shall
cause the transferee to comply with this Software License Agreement.
2. The User shall not carry out reverse engineering, disassembling, decompiling or any other code
analysis works in connection with the Licensed Software.
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Article 4 Right pertaining to the Licensed Software
Any and all copyrights and other rights pertaining to the Licensed Software and related documents
shall belong to the Licensor or the original holder of the right who granted to the Licensor the license or
sublicense for the Licensed Software (hereinafter the "Original Rightholder"), and the User shall not be
entitled to any right other than the license granted hereunder, in respect of the Licensed Software and any
related documents.
Article 5 Indemnification of Licensor
1. Neither the Licensor nor the Original Rightholder shall be liable for any damage incurred by the User
or any third party due to the exercise of the license granted to the User under this Agreement, unless
otherwise restricted by law.
2. The Licensor will offer no guarantee for the merchantability, convertibility and consistency with
certain objective of the Licensed Software.
Article 6 Liability to Third Party
If any dispute has arisen with any third party due to an infringement upon a copyright, patent or any
other intellectual property right that was caused by the User's use of the Licensed Software, the User shall
settle such dispute at its own cost and hold the Licensor and the Original Rightholder harmless from any
inconvenience it may cause.
Article 7 Confidentiality
The User shall keep the confidentiality of such portion of the Licensed Software, related documents thereof
or any other information to be granted under this Agreement, as well as the conditions of this Agreement
as has not yet entered the public domain, and shall not disclose or divulge the same to any third party
without approval of the Licensor.
Article 8 Termination
In case the User falls under any of the events described in the following items, the Licensor may
immediately terminate this Agreement or claim that the User compensates for the damage incurred by the
Licensor due to such event:
(1) when the User violated any provision of this Agreement; or
(2) when a petition has been filed against the User for an attachment, provisional attachment,
provisional disposition or any other compulsory execution.
Article 9 Destruction of the Licensed Software
If this Agreement is terminated pursuant to the provision of Article 8, the User shall destroy the Licensed
Software, any related documents and copies thereof within two (2) weeks from such date of termination.
Article 10 Protection of Copyright
1. The copyright and all the other intellectual property rights relating to the Licensed Software
shall belong to the Licensor and the Original Rightholder, and in no event shall they be under the
ownership of the User.
2. The User shall, whenever it uses the Licensed Software, comply with any laws relating to the
copyright and other intellectual property rights.
Article 11 Export Restriction
1. It is prohibited to export the Licensed Software and any related documents outside the country
of the User (including transmission thereof outside the country of the User via Internet of other
communication tools).
2. The User shall understand that the Licensed Software shall be subject to the export restrictions
adopted by the country of User and any other countries.
3. The User shall agree that the software will be subject to any and all applicable international and
domestic laws (including the export control regulation of the country of User and any other countries,
and any restrictions concerning the end-users, the use by end-users and importing countries to be
provided by the country of User and any other countries, and any other governmental authorities).
Article 12 Miscellaneous
1. In the event any part of this Agreement is invalidated by operation of law, the residual provisions
shall continue in force.
2. Matters not stipulated in this Agreement or any ambiguity or question raised in the construction of
this Agreement shall be provided or settled upon good-faith consultation between the Licensor and
the User.
3. The Licensor and the User hereby agree that this Agreement is governed by the laws of Japan, and
any dispute arising from, and relating to the rights and obligations under, this Agreement shall be
submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court for its first instance.
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Contents
Installation/Connection ....................................................................... 29
Specifications ......................................................................................... 32
Before Use................................................................................................. 3
Basics ......................................................................................................... 4
Getting Started ........................................................................................ 5
1 Acknowledge the crossover type
2 Set the clock and date
3 Set the basic settings
Radio .......................................................................................................... 6
USB ............................................................................................................. 8
AUX............................................................................................................. 9
JVC Remote Application....................................................................... 10
Bluetooth® .............................................................................................. 11
Bluetooth - Connection
Bluetooth - Mobile phone
Bluetooth - Audio
Audio Settings........................................................................................ 18
Display Settings ..................................................................................... 24
References .............................................................................................. 25
Maintenance
More information
Change the display information
Troubleshooting.................................................................................... 27
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Before Use
IMPORTANT
• To ensure proper use, please read through this manual before using this
product. It is especially important that you read and observe 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 external device if it might hinder safe driving.
• Make sure all important data has been backed up. We shall bear no
responsibility for any loss of recorded data.
• Never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside
the unit to prevent a short circuit.
• Depending on the types of cars, the antenna will automatically extend
when you turn on the unit with the antenna control wire connected
(page31). Turn off the unit when parking at a low ceiling area.
How to read this manual
• The displays and faceplates shown in this manual are examples used to
provide clear explanations of the operations. For this reason, they may
be different from the actual displays or faceplates.
• Operations are explained mainly using buttons on the faceplate.
• English indications are used for the purpose of explanation. You can
select the display language from the menu. (Page6)
•
[XX] indicates the selected items.
• (PageXX) indicates references are available on the stated page.
This symbol on the product means there are important operating
and maintenance instructions in this manual.
Be sure to carefully read instructions in this manual.
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Basics
To On the faceplate
Turn on the power Press BSRC.
• Press and hold to turn off the power.
Adjust the volume Turn the volume knob.
Press the volume knob to mute the sound or pause playback.
• Press again to cancel. The volume level returns to the previous level before muting or pause.
Select a source • Press BSRC repeatedly.
• Press BSRC, then turn the volume knob within 2 seconds.
Change the display information Press repeatedly. (Page26)
Attach
How to reset
Detach
Faceplate
Reset the unit within
5seconds after
detaching the faceplate.
* Only for illustration purpose.
Detach button
Volume knob Display window*
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Getting Started
Acknowledge the crossover type
When you turn on the power for the first time (or [FACTORY RESET] is set to
[YES] , see page6), the display shows: “2-WAY X’OVER” or “3-WAY X’OVER”
“PRESS” “VOLUME KNOB” “TO CONFIRM”.
Press the volume knob to acknowledge the current crossover type.
• To change the crossover type, see page19.
Set the clock and date
1 Press and hold .
2 Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK] , then press the knob.
To adjust the clock
3 Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCKADJUST] , then press the knob.
4 Turn the volume knob to make the settings, then press the knob.
Set the time in the order of “Hour” “Minute”.
5 Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK FORMAT] , then press the knob.
6 Turn the volume knob to select [12H] or [24H] , then press the knob.
1
2
To set the date
7 Turn the volume knob to select [DATESET] , then press the knob.
8 Turn the volume knob to make the settings, then press the knob.
Set the date in the order of “Day” “Month” “Year”.
9 Press to exit.
To return to the previous setting item, press .
Set the basic settings
1 Press and hold .
2 Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then
press the knob.
3 Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected or activated.
4 Press to exit.
To return to the previous setting item, press .
Default: [XX]
[SYSTEM]
[KEY BEEP] (Not applicable when 3-way crossover is selected.) (Page 19)
[ON]: Activates the keypress tone. ; [OFF]: Deactivates.
[SOURCE SELECT]
[AM SRC]*1 [ON]: Enables AM in source selection. ; [OFF]: Disables. (Page 6)
[BTAUDIO SRC]*1 [ON]: Enables BT AUDIO in source selection. ; [OFF]: Disables.
(Page 17)
[BUILT-IN AUX]*1 [ON]: Enables AUX in source selection. ; [OFF]: Disables. (Page 9)
*1 Not displayed when the corresponding source is selected.
3
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
[F/W UPDATE]*2
[UPDATE SYSTEM]
[F/W UP xxxx] [YES]: Starts upgrading the firmware. ; [NO]: Cancels (upgrading is not
activated).
For details on how to update the firmware, visit
<https://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>.
[FACTORY RESET] [YES]: Resets the settings to default (except the stored station). ;
[NO]: Cancels.
[CLOCK]
[TIME SYNC] [ON]: The clock time is automatically set using the Clock Time (CT) data in
FM Radio Broadcast Data System signal. ; [OFF]: Cancels.
[CLOCK DISPLAY] [ON]: The clock time is shown on the display even when the unit is turned
off. ; [OFF]: Cancels.
[ENGLISH] Select the display language for menu and music information if applicable.
By default, [ENGLISH] is selected.
[ESPANOL]
*2 Firmware downgrade is prohibited.
Radio
Search for a station
1 Press BSRC repeatedly to select FM or AM.
2 Press S/ Tto search for a station automatically.
(or)
Press and hold S/ Tuntil “M” flashes, then press repeatedly to
search for a station manually.
Settings in memory
You can store up to 18 stations for FM and 6 stations for AM.
Store a station
While listening to a station...
Press and hold one of the number buttons (1 to 6).
(or)
1 Press and hold the volume knob until “PRESETMODE” flashes.
2 Turn the volume knob to select a preset number, then press the knob.
“MEMORY” appears once the station is stored.
Getting Started
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Select a stored station
Press one of the number buttons (1to6).
(or)
1 Press .
2 Turn the volume knob to select a preset number, then press the knob.
Other settings
1 Press and hold .
2 Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then
press the knob.
3 Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected/activated or follow the
instructions stated on the selected item.
4 Press to exit.
To return to the previous setting item, press .
Default: [XX]
[TUNER SETTING]
[RADIO TIMER] Turns on the radio at a specific time regardless of the current source.
1 [ONCE]/[DAILY]/[WEEKLY]/[OFF]: Select how often the timer will be
turned on.
2 [FM]/[AM]: Select the source.
3 [01] to [18] (for FM)/[01] to [06] (for AM): Select the preset station.
4 Set the activation day*1 and time.
“
 ” indicator lights up when complete.
Radio Timer will not activate for the following cases.
• The unit is turned off.
• [OFF] is selected for [AM SRC] in [SOURCESELECT] after Radio Timer for
AM is selected. (Page 5)
Radio
[SSM] [SSM01–06]/[SSM07–12]/[SSM13–18]: Automatically presets up to
18 stations for FM. “SSM” stops flashing when the first 6 stations are stored.
Select [SSM07–12]/[SSM13–18] to store the following 12 stations.
[IF BAND] [AUTO]: Increases the tuner selectivity to reduce interference noises from
adjacent FM stations. (Stereo effect may be lost.) ;
[WIDE]: Subjects to interference noises from adjacent FM stations, but
sound quality will not be degraded and the stereo effect will remain.
[MONO SET] [ON]: Improves the FM reception, but the stereo effect will be lost. ;
[OFF]: Cancels.
[AREA] [N.AMERICA]: For North/Central/South America, AM/FM intervals:
10 kHz/200 kHz. ;
[S.AMERICA]: For some South American countries, AM/FM intervals:
10 kHz/50 kHz. ;
[EUROPE]: For any other areas, AM/FM intervals: 9 kHz/50 kHz.
[PTY SEARCH] Select a PTY code for FM Radio Broadcast Data Sytem(see the following
“PTY code for FM Radio Broadcast Data System”).
If there is a station broadcasting a program of the same PTY code as you
have selected, that station is tuned in.
*1 Selectable only when [ONCE] or [WEEKLY] is selected in step 1.
PTY code for FM Radio Broadcast Data System
[NEWS], [INFORM] (information), [SPORTS], [TALK], [ROCK], [CLSROCK] (classic rock),
[ADLTHIT] (adult hits), [SOFTRCK] (softrock), [TOP40], [COUNTRY], [OLDIES], [SOFT],
[NOSTALGA] (nostalgia), [JAZZ], [CLASSICL] (classical), [R&B] (rhythm and blues), [SOFTR&B]
(soft rhythm and blues), [LANGUAGE], [RELMUSC] (religious music), [RELTALK] (religious
talk), [PERSNLTY] (personality), [PUBLIC], [COLLEGE], [HABLESP] (Spanish talk), [MUSCESP]
(Spanish music), [HIPHOP], [WEATHER]
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
USB
Connect a USB device
USB device
USB input terminal USB 2.0 cable*
(commercially available)
The source changes to USB automatically and playback starts.
* Do not leave the cable inside the car when not in use.
Basic operations
Selectable source: USB
For playable audio file, see “Playable files” on page25
To On the faceplate
Reverse/Fast-forward Press and hold S/ T.
Select a file Press S/ T.
Select a folder Press 2J/ 1K.
Repeat play Press 4repeatedly.
[TRACK REPEAT] / [FOLDER REPEAT] / [ALL REPEAT] :
MP3/WMA/WAV/FLAC file
Random play Press 3repeatedly.
[FOLDERRANDOM] / [ALL RANDOM] / [RANDOM OFF] :
MP3/WMA/WAV/FLAC file
Select music drive
While in USB source, press 5MODE repeatedly.
Stored songs in the following drive will be played back.
• Selected internal or external memory of a smartphone (Mass Storage
Class).
• Selected drive of a multiple drive device. (This unit can support multiple
drive device of up to 4 drives. However, this unit may take some time to
read if three or more cards are connected.)
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Select a file to play
From a folder or list
1 Press .
2 Turn the volume knob to select a folder/list, then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to select a file, then press the knob.
Selected file starts playing.
Quick search
If you have many files, you can search through them quickly.
1 Press .
2 Turn the volume knob to select a folder/list, then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob quickly to browse through the list quickly.
4 Turn the volume knob to select a file, then press the knob.
Selected file starts playing.
USB
You can listen to music from a portable audio player via the auxiliary input
jack.
Preparation:
Select
[ON] for [BUILT-IN AUX] in [SOURCESELECT] . (Page5)
Start listening
1 Connect a portable audio player (commercially available).
3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini plug with “L”
shaped connector (commercially available) Portable audio player
Auxiliary input jack
2 Press BSRC 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.
AUX
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
JVC Remote Application
You can control the JVC car receiver from Android device (via Bluetooth)
using JVC Remote application.
• For more information, visit <https://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>.
Preparation:
Install the latest version of JVC Remote application on your device before
connecting.
Start using JVC Remote application
1 Start up the JVC Remote application on your device.
2 Connect your device.
• Pair the Android device with this unit via Bluetooth. (Page11)
3 Select the device to use from the menu.
See the following “Settings to use JVC Remote application”.
Settings to use JVC Remote application
1 Press and hold .
2 Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then
press the knob.
3 Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected or activated.
4 Press to exit.
To return to the previous setting item, press .
Default: [XX]
[REMOTE APP]
[ANDROID
LIST]
Selects the Android device to use from the list.
[STATUS] Shows the status of the selected device.
[ANDROID CONNECTED]: You are able to use the application using the Android
device connected via Bluetooth.
[ANDROID NOT CONNECTED]: No Android device is connected to use the
application.
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Pair and connect a Bluetooth device for the first time
1 Press BSRC to turn on the unit.
2 Search and select the name of your receiver (“KD-SX38MBT”) on the
Bluetooth device.
“BTPAIRING” flashes on the display.
• For some Bluetooth devices, you may need to enter the Personal
Identification Number (PIN) code immediately after searching.
3 Perform (A) or (B) depending on what appears on the display.
For some Bluetooth devices, pairing sequence may vary from the steps
described below.
(A) “Device Name” “XXXXXX” “VOL–YES” “BACK–NO”
“XXXXXX” is a 6-digit passkey randomly generated during each
pairing.
Ensure that the passkeys appear on the unit and Bluetooth
device are the same.
Press the volume knob to confirm the passkey.
Operate the Bluetooth device to confirm the passkey.
(B) “Device Name” “VOL–YES” “BACK–NO”
Press the volume knob to start pairing.
• If “PAIRING” “PIN 0000” scrolls on the display, enter the PIN
code “0000” into the Bluetooth device.
You can change to a desired PIN code before pairing.
(Page15)
• If only “PAIRING” appears, operate the Bluetooth device to
confirm pairing.
“PAIRINGCOMPLETED” appears when pairing is completed and “” will light
up when the Bluetooth connection is established.
• “ ” indicator lights up to show the strength of the battery of the
connected device. See also
[FORMAT] on page24 for the battery and
signal strength shown on the display.
Bluetooth®
• Depending on the Bluetooth version, operating system and the
firmware version of your mobile phone, Bluetooth features may not
work with this unit.
• Be sure to turn on the Bluetooth function of the device to make the
following operations.
• Signal conditions vary depending on the surroundings.
Bluetooth — Connection
Supported Bluetooth profiles
– Hands-Free Profile (HFP)
– Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
– Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
– Serial Port Profile (SPP)
– Phonebook Access Profile (PBAP)
Supported Bluetooth codecs
– Sub Band Codec (SBC)
Connect the microphone
Adjust the microphone
angle
Secure using cord
clamps (not supplied)
if necessary.
Microphone input jack Microphone (supplied)
Rear panel
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
• This unit supports Secure Simple Pairing (SSP).
• Up to five devices can be registered (paired) in total.
• Once the pairing is completed, the Bluetooth device will remain registered
in the unit even if you reset the unit. To delete the paired device, see
[DEVICE DELETE] on page15.
• A maximum of two Bluetooth phones and one Bluetooth audio device can
be connected at any time. To connect or disconnect the registered device,
see
[PHONESELECT] or [AUDIOSELECT] in [BTMODE] . (Page15)
However, while in BT AUDIO source, you can connect to five Bluetooth
audio devices and switch between these five devices. (Page17)
• Some Bluetooth devices may not automatically connect to the unit after
pairing. Connect the device to the unit manually.
• When the battery of the connected Bluetooth device runs low, “Device
Name” “LOW BATTERY” appears.
• Refer to the instruction manual of the Bluetooth device for more
information.
Bluetooth — Mobile phone
Receive a call
When there is an incoming call:
• The buttons will blink in the color you have selected in
[RING COLOR] .
(Page14)
• The unit answers the call automatically if
[AUTO ANSWER] is set to a selected
time. (Page14)
During a call:
• The buttons stop blinking and illuminate in the color you have selected in
[RING COLOR] . (Page14)
• If you turn off the unit or detach the faceplate, Bluetooth is disconnected.
Bluetooth®
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
The following operations may differ or be unavailable depending on the
connected phone.
To On the faceplate
First incoming call...
Answer a call Press or the volume knob.
Reject a call Press and hold or the volume knob.
End a call Press and hold or the volume knob.
While talking on the first incoming call...
Answer another
incoming call and hold
the current call
Press or the volume knob.
Reject another incoming
call Press and hold or the volume knob.
While having two active calls...
End current call and
activate held call Press and hold or the volume knob.
Swap between the
current call and held call Press .
Adjust the phone
volume*1
[00] to [35] (Default: [15] )
Turn the volume knob during a call.
Switch between hands-free
and private talk modes*2
Press during a call.
*1 This adjustment will not affect the volume of the other sources.
*2 Operations may vary according to the connected Bluetooth device.
Improve the voice quality
While talking on the phone...
1 Press and hold .
2 Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then
press the knob.
3 Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected or activated.
4 Press to exit.
To return to the previous setting item, press .
Default: [XX]
[MIC GAIN] [LEVEL –10] to [LEVEL +10] ([LEVEL –04]): The sensitivity of the
microphone increases as the number increases.
[NR LEVEL] [LEVEL –05] to [LEVEL +05] ([LEVEL 00]): Adjust the noise reduction level
until the least noise is being heard during a phone conversation.
[ECHO CANCEL] [LEVEL –05] to [LEVEL +05] ([LEVEL 00]): Adjust the echo cancellation
delay time until the least echo is being heard during a phone conversation.
• Call quality may depend on mobile phone.
Make the settings for receiving a call
1 Press to enter Bluetooth mode.
2 Turn the volume knob to select an item (page 14), then press the
knob.
3 Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected or activated.
To return to the previous setting item, press .
Bluetooth®
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Default: [XX]
[SETTINGS]
[AUTO ANSWER] [01SEC] to [30SEC]: Answers an incoming call automatically in the selected
time (in seconds). ; [OFF]: Cancels.
[RING COLOR] [COLOR01] to [COLOR49] ([COLOR08]): Selects the illumination color for
the buttons as notification when there is an incoming call and during a call. ;
[OFF]: Cancels.
Make a call
You can make a call from the call history, phonebook, or dialing the number.
Call by voice is also possible if your mobile phone has the feature.
1 Press to enter Bluetooth mode.
“(First device name)” appears.
• If two Bluetooth phones are connected, press again to switch to
the other phone.
“(Second device name)” appears.
2 Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then
press the knob.
3 Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected/activated or follow the
instructions stated on the selected item.
To return to the previous setting item, press .
Bluetooth®
[RECENT CALL] (Applicable only if the phone supports PBAP.)
1 Press the volume knob to select a name or a phone number.
• “<” indicates call received, “>“ indicates call made, “M” indicates call
missed.
• “NO HISTORY” appears if there is no recorded call history or call number.
2 Press the volume knob to call.
[PHONEBOOK] (Applicable only if the phone supports PBAP.)
1 Press 2 J / 1 K to select the desired letter (A to Z, 0 to 9, and OTHERS).
• “OTHERS” appears if the first character is other than A to Z, 0 to 9.
2 Turn the volume knob to select a name, then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to select a phone number, then press the knob to
call.
• For using phonebook with this unit, make sure to allow access to or transfer
from your smartphone. Depending on the connected phone, the process
may be different.
• This unit can display only non-accent letters. (Accent letters such as “Ú” are
showns as “U”.)
[DIAL NUMBER]
1 Turn the volume knob to select a number (0 to 9) or character ( , #, +).
2 Press S / T to move the entry position.
Repeat step 1 and step 2 until you finish entering the phone number.
3 Press the volume knob to call.
[VOICE] Speak the name of the contact you want to call or the voice command to
control the phone functions. (See also the following “Make a call using voice
recognition”.)
Make a call using voice recognition
1 Press and hold to activate the voice recognition of the
connected phone.
2 Speak the name of the contact you want to call or the voice command
to control the phone functions.
• Supported Voice Recognition features vary for each phone. Refer to the
instruction manual of the connected phone for details.
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