JVC KD-X182BT User manual

Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
ENGLISH
B5A-4092-00 [M]
KD-X182BT
DIGITAL MEDIA RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KD-X182BT
B4G-0212-00
Updated information (the latest Instruction Manual,
system updates, new functions, etc.) is available from
<https://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>.
Keep this card in a safe and accessible place.
When you call your JVC dealer for a service, inform the model
number written on this card.
Notice: Keep ID card provided in this product in a safe and accessible place.
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Contents
Installation/Connection ....................................................................... 28
Specifications ......................................................................................... 31
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 .......................................................................................................... 7
USB ............................................................................................................. 8
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.................................................................................... 26
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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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
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.
• Do not ingest the battery, Chemical Burn Hazard.
The remote control supplied with this product contains a coin/button cell
battery.
If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal
burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death.
Keep new and used batteries away from children.
If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the
product and keep it away from children.
If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part
of the body, seek immediate medical attention.
CAUTION
Volume setting:
• Adjust the volume so that you can hear sounds outside the car to prevent
accidents.
• Lower the volume before playing digital sources to avoid damaging the
speakers by the sudden increase of the output level.
General:
• Avoid using the external device if it might hinder safe driving.
• Make sure all important data has been backed up. We shall bear no
responsibility for any loss of recorded data.
• Never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside
the unit to prevent a short circuit.
• Depending on the types of cars, the antenna will automatically extend
when you turn on the unit with the antenna control wire connected
(page30). Turn off the unit when parking at a low ceiling area.
Remote control (RM-RK52):
• Do not leave the remote control in hot places such as on the dashboard.
• Risk of fire or explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Ensure to replace only with the same type.
• Risk of fire, explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas if the
battery is left in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment
and/or subjected extremely low air pressure. The battery pack or batteries
shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
• Risk of fire, explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas if the
battery is disposed into fire or a hot oven, recharged, shorted, mechanically
crushed or cut of the battery.
• If spilled fluid comes in contact with your eyes or on clothing, immediately
rinse with water and consult a physician.
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
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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25)
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*
Built-in microphone
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Remote control (RM-RK52)
This unit can be remotely controlled with an optionally purchased remote
control.
How to replace the battery
To On the remote control
Adjust the volume Press VOL + or VOL – .
• Press and hold VOL + to continuously increase
the volume to 15.
Press dto 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 SOURCE repeatedly.
Basics 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
Pull out the insulation sheet
when using for the first time.
Remote sensor
(Do not expose to bright sunlight.)
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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 7)
[SW1 SRC]*1 [ON]: Enables SW1 in source selection. ; [OFF]: Disables. (Page 7)
[SW2 SRC]*1 [ON]: Enables SW2 in source selection. ; [OFF]: Disables. (Page 7)
[BTAUDIO SRC]*1 [ON]: Enables BT AUDIO in source selection. ; [OFF]: Disables.
(Page 17)
3
[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 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]
*1 Not displayed when the corresponding source is selected.
*2 Firmware downgrade is prohibited.
Getting Started
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
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Radio
The unit switches to FM alarm automatically when receiving an alarm signal
from FM broadcast.
Search for a station
1 Press BSRC repeatedly to select FM, AM, SW1 or SW2.
2 Press S/ T(or press H/ Ion the remote control) to search for a
station automatically.
(or)
Press and hold S/ T(or press and hold H/ Ion the remote
control) until “M” flashes, then press repeatedly to search for a station
manually.
Settings in memory
You can store up to 18 stations for FM and 6 stations for AM/SW1/SW2.
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.
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]
[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.
[LOCAL SEEK] [ON]: Searches only AM/SW1/SW2 stations with good reception. ;
[OFF]: Cancels.
• Settings made are applicable only to the selected source/station. Once you
change the source/station, you need to make the settings again.
[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.
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Radio
[MONO SET] [ON]: Improves the FM reception, but the stereo effect will be lost. ;
[OFF]: Cancels.
[NEWSSET]*[ON]: The unit will temporarily switch to News Programme if available. ;
[OFF]: Cancels.
[REGIONAL]*[ON]: Switches to another station only in the specific region using the “AF”
control. ; [OFF]: Cancels.
[AF SET]*[ON]: Automatically searches for another station broadcasting the same
program in the same Radio Data System network with better reception when
the current reception is poor. ; [OFF]: Cancels.
[TI] [ON]: Allows the unit to temporarily switch to Traffic Information if available
(“TI” indicator lights up) while listening to all sources except in AM/SW1/
SW2. ; [OFF]: Cancels.
[PTY SEARCH]* Select a PTY code (see the following “PTY code”).
If there is a station broadcasting a program of the same PTY code as you have
selected, that station is tuned in.
* Selectable only when in FM source.
• If the volume is adjusted during reception of traffic information, alarm or
news bulletin, the adjusted volume is memorized automatically. It will be
applied the next time traffic information, alarm or news bulletin is turned
on.
PTY code
[NEWS], [AFFAIRS], [INFO], [SPORT], [EDUCATE], [DRAMA], [CULTURE], [SCIENCE], [VARIED],
[POP M] (music), [ROCK M] (music), [EASY M] (music), [LIGHT M] (music), [CLASSICS],
[OTHER M] (music), [WEATHER], [FINANCE], [CHILDREN], [SOCIAL], [RELIGION], [PHONE IN],
[TRAVEL], [LEISURE], [JAZZ], [COUNTRY], [NATION M] (music), [OLDIES], [FOLK M] (music),
[DOCUMENT]
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.
USB
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To On the faceplate On the remote control
Reverse/
Fast-forward
Press and hold S/ T. Press and hold H/ I.
Select a file Press S/ T. Press H/ I.
Select a folder Press 2J/ 1K. Press J/ K.
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.)
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
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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)
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• 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)
Bluetooth®
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-X182BT”) 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.
• “ ” and/or “ ” indicator(s) light(s) up.
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Bluetooth®
• 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 blinking pattern you have selected in
[RING ILLUMI] . (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.
• If you turn off the unit or detach the faceplate, Bluetooth is disconnected.
Built-in microphone
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Bluetooth®
The following operations may differ or be unavailable depending on the
connected phone.
To On the faceplate On the remote control
First incoming call...
Answer a call Press or the
volume knob.
Press J/ K/ H/ I.
Reject a call Press and hold
or the volume knob.
Press and hold
J/ K/ H/ I.
End a call Press and hold
or the volume knob.
Press and hold
J/ K/ H/ I.
While talking on the first incoming call...
Answer another
incoming call and hold
the current call
Press or the
volume knob. ( Not available )
Reject another
incoming call
Press and hold
or the volume knob. ( Not available )
While having two active calls...
End current call and
activate held call
Press and hold
or the volume knob.
Press and hold
J/ K/ H/ I.
Swap between the
current call and held call
Press .( Not available )
Adjust the phone
volume*1
[00] to [35] (Default: [15] )
Turn the volume knob
during a call.
Press VOL +*2 or
VOL – during a call.
Switch between hands-
free and private talk
modes*3
Press during
a call. ( Not available )
*1 This adjustment will not affect the volume of the other sources.
*2 Press and hold VOL + to continuously increase the volume to 15.
*3 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 .
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
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Bluetooth®
Default: [XX]
[SETTINGS]
[AUTO ANSWER] [01SEC] to [30SEC]: Answers an incoming call automatically in the selected
time (in seconds). ; [OFF]: Cancels.
[RING ILLUMI] [BLINK01] to [BLINK05] ([BLINK02]): Selects the blinking pattern for the
buttons as notification when there is an incoming 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 .
[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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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Bluetooth®
Store a contact in memory
You can store up to 6 contacts into the number buttons (1 to 6).
1 Press to enter Bluetooth mode.
2 Turn the volume knob to select [RECENTCALL] , [PHONEBOOK] or
[DIALNUMBER] , then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to select a contact or enter a phone number.
If a contact is selected, press the volume knob to show the phone
number.
4 Press and hold one of the number buttons (1 to 6).
“MEMORY P(selected preset number)” appears when the contact is
stored.
To erase a contact from the preset memory, select
[DIALNUMBER] in step 2,
store a blank number in step 3 and proceed to step 4.
Make a call to a registered number
1 Press to enter Bluetooth mode.
2 Press one of the number buttons (1 to 6).
3 Press the volume knob to call.
“NO PRESET” appears if there is no contact stored.
Bluetooth mode 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]
[BT MODE]
[PHONE SELECT] Selects the phone or audio device to connect or disconnect.
“” appears in front of the device name when connected.
“” appears in front of the current playback audio device.
• You can connect a maximum of two Bluetooth phones and one Bluetooth
audio device at a time.
[AUDIO SELECT]
[DEVICE DELETE]
1 Turn the volume knob to select a device to delete, then press the knob.
2 Turn the volume knob to select [YES] or [NO], then press the knob.
[PIN CODE EDIT]
(0000)
Changes the PIN code (up to 6 digits).
1 Turn the volume knob to select a number.
2 Press S / T to move the entry position.
Repeat step 1 and step 2 until you finish entering the PIN code.
3 Press the volume knob to confirm.
[RECONNECT] [ON]: The unit is automatically reconnect when the last connected
Bluetooth device is within the connectable range. ; [OFF]: Cancels.
[INITIALIZE] [YES]: Initializes all the Bluetooth settings (including stored pairing,
phonebook, and etc.). ; [NO]: Cancels.
[INFORMATION] [MYBTNAME]: Displays the name of your receiver (“KD-X182BT”). ;
[MYADDRESS]: Shows address of this unit.
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Bluetooth®
Bluetooth compatibility check mode
You can check the connectivity of the supported profile between the
Bluetooth device and the unit.
• Make sure there is no Bluetooth device paired.
1 Press and hold .
“BLUETOOTH” “CHECK MODE” appears. “SEARCH NOW USING
PHONE” “PIN IS 0000” scrolls on the display.
2 Search and select the name of your receiver (“KD-X182BT”) on the
Bluetooth device within 3minutes.
3 Perform (A), (B) or (C) depending on what appears on the display.
(A) “PAIRING” “XXXXXX” (6-digit passkey): Ensure that the same
passkey appears on the unit and Bluetooth device, then operate the
Bluetooth device to confirm the passkey.
(B) “PAIRING” “PIN IS 0000”: Enter “0000” on the Bluetooth device.
(C) “PAIRING”: Operate the Bluetooth device to confirm pairing.
After pairing is done successfully, “PAIRING OK” “Device Name” appears
and Bluetooth compatibility check starts.
If “CONNECT NOW USING PHONE” appears, operate the Bluetooth device to
allow phonebook access to continue.
“TESTING” flashes on the display.
The connectivity result flashes on the display.
“PAIRING OK” and/or “HANDS-FREE OK”*1 and/or “AUD.STREAM OK”*2 and/
or “PBAP OK”*3: Compatible
*1 Compatible with Hands-Free Profile (HFP)
*2 Compatible with Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
*3 Compatible with Phonebook Access profile (PBAP)
After 30 seconds, “PAIRING DELETED” appears to indicate that pairing has
been deleted, and the unit exits check mode.
• To cancel, press and hold BSRC to turn off the power, then turn on the
power again.
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Bluetooth®
Bluetooth — Audio
• Operations and display indications may differ according to their availability
on the connected device.
• Depending on the connected device, some features may not work with
your device.
While in BT AUDIO source, you can connect to five Bluetooth audio devices
and switch between these five devices.
Listen to the audio player via Bluetooth
1 Press BSRC repeatedly to select BTAUDIO (or press SOURCE on the
remote control).
• Pressing enters BT AUDIO directly.
2 Operate the audio player via Bluetooth to start playback.
To On the faceplate On the remote control
Playback/pause Press the volume knob. Press d.
Select group or
folder
Press 2J/ 1K. Press J/ K.
Reverse skip/
Forward skip
Press S/ T. Press H/ I.
Reverse/Fast-
forward
Press and hold S/ T. Press and hold H/ I.
To On the faceplate
Repeat play Press 4repeatedly.
[TRACKREPEAT], [ALLREPEAT], [GROUPREPEAT], [REPEATOFF]
Random play Press 3repeatedly.
[GROUPRANDOM], [ALLRANDOM], [RANDOMOFF]
Select a file from a
folder/list
Refer to “Select a file to play” on page9.
Switch between
connected
Bluetooth audio
devices
Press 5.
(Pressing the “Play” key on the connected device
itself also causes switching of sound output from the
device.)
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Audio 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]
[EQSETTING]
[PRESET EQ] Selects a preset equalizer suitable to the music genre.
• Select [USER] to use the settings made in [EASYEQ] or [PROEQ].
[FLAT]/[DRVN 3]/[DRVN 2]/[DRVN 1]/[HARD ROCK]/[HIP HOP]/[JAZZ]/
[POP]/[R&B]/[USER]/[CLASSICAL]
Drive equalizer ([DRVN 3]/[DRVN 2]/[DRVN 1]) boosts specific frequencies
in the audio signal to reduce the noise heard from outside the car or running
noise of the tyres.
[EASYEQ] Adjusts your own sound settings.
• The settings are stored to [USER] in [PRESET EQ].
• The settings made may affect the current settings of [PRO EQ].
[SUB.W SP]*1*2: [00] to [+06] (Default: [+03]
[SUB.W]*1*3: [–50] to [+10] [00]
[BASS]: [LVL–09] to [LVL+09] [LVL+01]
[MID]: [LVL–09] to [LVL+09] [LVL–06]
[TRE]: [LVL–09] to [LVL+09] [LVL+03])
[PRO EQ] Adjusts your own sound settings for each source.
• The settings are stored to [USER] in [PRESET EQ].
• The settings made may affect the current settings of [EASYEQ].
[62.5HZ]
[LEVEL–09] to [LEVEL+09] ([LEVEL+05]): Adjusts the level to memorize for each source.
(Before making an adjustment, select the source you want to adjust.)
[ON]: Turns on the extended bass. ; [OFF]: Cancels.
[100HZ]/[160HZ]/[250HZ]/[400HZ]/[630HZ]/[1KHZ]/[1.6KHZ]/[2.5KHZ]/[4KHZ]/
[6.3KHZ]/[10KHZ]/[16KHZ]
[LEVEL–09] to [LEVEL+09]: Adjusts the level to memorize for each source.
(Before making an adjustment, select the source you want to adjust.)
(Default: [LEVEL+01]/[LEVEL00]/[LEVEL–01]/[LEVEL–02]/[LEVEL–03]/[LEVEL–06]/
[LEVEL–03]/[LEVEL–02]/[LEVEL–04]/[LEVEL+04]/[LEVEL+03]/
[LEVEL+07])
[Q FACTOR] [1.35]/[1.50]/[2.00]: Adjust the quality factor.
[AUDIO CONTROL]
[BASS BOOST] [LEVEL+01] to [LEVEL+05]: Selects your preferred bass boost level. ;
[OFF]: Cancels.
[LOUDNESS] [LEVEL01]/[LEVEL02]: Boosts low or high frequencies to produce a well-
balanced sound at low volume. ; [OFF]: Cancels.
[SUB.W
LEVEL]*1
[SPK-OUT]*2 (Not applicable when 3-way crossover is selected.)
[SUB.W00] to [SUB.W+06] ([SUB.W+03]): Adjusts
the output level of the subwoofer connected via speaker
lead. (Page 30)
[PRE-OUT]*3 [SUB.W–50] to [SUB.W+10] ([SUB.W00]): Adjusts
the output level of the subwoofer connected to the
lineout terminals (REAR/SW) through an external
amplifier. (Page 31)
*1, *2, *3: (see page 19)
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Audio Settings
[SUBWOOFER
SET]*3
[ON]: Turns on the subwoofer output. ; [OFF]: Cancels.
[FADER] (Not applicable when 3-way crossover is selected.)
[POSITIONR15] to [POSITIONF15] ([POSITION00]): Adjusts the front
and rear speaker output balance.
[BALANCE]*4 [POSITIONL15] to [POSITIONR15] ([POSITION00]): Adjusts the left and
right speaker output balance.
[VOLUME
ADJUST]
[LEVEL–15] to [LEVEL+06] ([LEVEL00]): Presets the initial volume level
of each source by comparing to the FM volume levels.
(Before adjustment, select the source you want to adjust.)
[AMPGAIN] [LOWPOWER]: Limits the maximum volume level to 25. (Select if the
maximum power of each speaker is less than 50 W to prevent damaging
the speakers.) ; [HIGHPOWER]: The maximum volume level is 35.
[SPK/PREOUT] (Not applicable when 3-way crossover is selected.)
Depending on the speaker connection method, select the appropriate
setting for the desired output. (See “Speaker output settings” on
page 20.)
[SPEAKER SIZE] Depending on the crossover type you have selected (see the following
[X'OVER TYPE]), 2-way crossover or 3-way crossover setting items will be
shown. (See “Crossover settings” on page 21.)
By default, 2-way crossover type is selected.
[X ' OVER]
[DTA SETTINGS] For settings, see “Digital Time Alignment settings” on page 23.
[CAR SETTINGS]
[X ‘ OVER TYPE] Caution: Adjusts the volume before changing the [X ‘ OVER TYPE] to avoid
the sudden increase or decrease of the output level.
• Once you have changed the crossover type, the next time when you turn
on the power, the display shows:
“2-WAY X’OVER” or “3-WAY X’OVER” “PRESS” “VOLUME KNOB”
“TO CONFIRM”
Press the volume knob to acknowledge in order to proceed to the next
desired operation.
[2-WAY] (Displayed only when [3-WAY] is selected.)
[YES]: Selects two way crossover type. ; [NO]: Cancels.
[3-WAY] (Displayed only when [2-WAY] is selected.)
[YES]: Selects three way crossover type. ; [NO]: Cancels.
[SOUND EFFECT]
[SPACE ENHANCE] (Not applicable for FM/AM/SW1/SW2 source.)
[SMALL]/[MEDIUM]/[LARGE]: Virtually enhances the sound space. ;
[OFF]: Cancels.
[SND RESPONSE] [LEVEL1]/[LEVEL2]/[LEVEL3]: Virtually makes the sound more realistic. ;
[OFF]: Cancels.
[SOUND LIFT] [LOW]/[MIDDLE]/[HIGH]: Virtually adjusts the sound position heard from
the speakers. ; [OFF]: Cancels.
[VOL LINK EQ] [ON]: Boosts the frequency to reduce the noise heard from outside the car
or running noise of the tyres. ; [OFF]: Cancels.
[K2 TECHNOLOGY] (Not applicable for FM/AM/SW1/SW2 source.)
[ON]: Improves the sound quality of compressed music. ; [OFF]: Cancels.
*1 Displayed only when [SUBWOOFER SET] is set to [ON].
*2 For 2-way crossover: Displayed only when [SPK/PREOUT] is set to [SUB.W/SUB.W].
(Page 20)
*3 For 2-way crossover: Displayed only when [SPK/PREOUT] is set to [REAR/SUB.W] or
[SUB.W/SUB.W]. (Page 20)
*4 This adjustment will not affect the subwoofer output.
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Data Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)
Audio Settings
Speaker output settings [SPK/PRE OUT]
(Applicable only if [X ' OVER TYPE] is set to [2-WAY]) (page19)
Select the output setting for the speakers [SPK/PRE OUT] , based on the speaker
connection method.
Connection via lineout terminals
For connections through an external amplifier (Page31)
Setting on
[SPK/PRE OUT]
Audio signal through lineout terminal
REAR/SW
[REAR/REAR] Rear speakers output
[REAR/SUB.W] (default) Subwoofer output
[SUB.W/SUB.W] Subwoofer output
Connection via speaker leads
You can also connect the speakers without using an external amplifier
but still being able to enjoy the subwoofer output with these settings.
(Page30)
Setting on
[SPK/PRE OUT]
Audio signal through rear speaker lead
L (left) R (right)
[REAR/REAR] Rear speakers output Rear speakers output
[REAR/SUB.W] Rear speakers output Rear speakers output
[SUB.W/SUB.W] Subwoofer output (Mute)
If [SUB.W/SUB.W] is selected:
–
[120HZ] is selected in [SUBWOOFERLPF] and [THROUGH] is not available.
(Page22)
–
[POSITION R02] is selected in [FADER] and selectable range is [POSITION R15] to
[POSITION 00] . (Page19)
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