JVC KD-X230 User manual

ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
B5A-0818-00 [K]
KD-X230
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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CONTENTS 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 Warning and Caution 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.
Remote control (RM-RK52):
• 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 its original packaging when not in used. Dispose of used
batteries promptly. If swallowed, contact a physician immediately.
BEFORE USE 2
BASICS 3
GETTING STARTED 4
1 Cancel the demonstration
2 Set the clock
3 Set the basic settings
RADIO 5
AUX 6
USB / iPod / ANDROID 7
Pandora® 9
iHeartRadio® 10
AUDIO SETTINGS 11
DISPLAY SETTINGS 13
REFERENCES 13
Maintenance
More information
TROUBLESHOOTING 15
SPECIFICATIONS 17
INSTALLATION /
CONNECTION 18
How to read this manual
• 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. (
4 )
•
[XX] indicates the selected items.
• (
XX ) indicates references are available on the stated page.
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ENGLISH
BASICS
To On the faceplate On the remote control
Turn on the power Press .
• Press and hold to turn off the power. ( Not available )
Adjust the volume Turn the volume knob. Press or .
Press the volume knob to mute the sound or pause playback.
• Press again to cancel. Press to mute the sound or pause playback.
• Press again to cancel.
Select a source • Press repeatedly.
• Press , then turn the volume knob within 2 seconds.
Press SOURCE repeatedly.
Change the display
information
Press repeatedly.
( 14)
( Not available )
Attach
How to reset
Detach
Your preset adjustments
will be erased except
stored radio stations.
Remote control (RM-RK52)Faceplate
Volume knob
Detach button
Display window
ST
How to replace the battery
Pull out the insulation sheet
when using for the first time.
Remote sensor (Do not expose
to bright sunlight.)
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GETTING STARTED
Cancel the demonstration
When you turn on the power (or after you reset the unit), the display
shows: “CANCEL DEMO” “PRESS” “VOLUME KNOB”
1 Press the volume knob.
[
YES ] is selected for the initial setup.
2 Press the volume knob again.
“DEMO OFF” appears.
Set the clock
1 Press and hold .
2 Turn the volume knob to select [ CLOCK ], then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to select [ CLOCKSET ], then press the knob.
4 Turn the volume knob to make the settings, then press the knob.
Day Hour Minute
5 Turn the volume knob to select [ 24H/ 12H ], then press the knob.
6 Turn the volume knob to select [ 12 HOUR ] or [ 24 HOUR ], then press
the knob.
7 Press to exit.
To return to the previous setting item, press .
1
2
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 2until the desired item is selected or activated.
4 Press to exit.
To return to the previous setting item, press .
Default:
XX
SETTINGS
BEEP ON
:Activates the keypress tone.; OFF :Deactivates.
SRC SELECT
AM
*
ON :Enables AM in source selection.; OFF :Disables.
PANDORA
*
ON :Enables PANDORA in source selection.; OFF :Disables.
IHEART
*
ON :Enables IHEARTRADIO in source selection.; OFF :Disables.
AUX
*
BTADAPTER :Selects when the KS-BTA100 Bluetooth adapter is connected to
the AUX jack. (
6 ); ON :Enables AUX in source selection.; OFF :Disables.
F/W UPDATE
SYSTEM
F/W xxxx YES
:Starts upgrading the firmware.; NO :Cancels (upgrading is not activated).
For details on how to update the firmware, see: <http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>.
CLOCK
CLOCK SYNC AUTO
:The clock time is automatically set using the Clock Time (CT) data in FM
Radio Broadcast Data System signal.;
OFF :Cancels.
CLOCK DISP 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
* Not displayed when the corresponding source is selected.
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RADIO
“ST” lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient
signal strength.
Search for a station
1 Press repeatedly to select FM or AM.
2 Press (or press on RM-RK52) to search for a station
automatically.
(or)
Press and hold (or press and hold on RM-RK52) 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.
Store a station
While listening to a station....
Press and hold one of the number buttons (1to 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.
The preset number flashes and “MEMORY” appears.
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 to confirm.
Other settings
1 Press and hold .
2 Turn the volume knob to select [ TUNER ], then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to select an item ( see the following table ) ,
then press the knob.
4 Repeat step 3until the desired item is selected/activated or follow
the instructions stated on the selected item.
5 Press to exit.
To return to the previous setting item, press .
Default:
XX
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* and time.
“
M ” lights up when complete.
Radio Timer will not activate for the following cases.
• The unit is turned off.
• [
OFF ] is selected for [ AM ] in [ SRCSELECT ] after Radio Timer for AM is
selected.
( 4)
* Selectable only when [ ONCE ] or [ WEEKLY ] is selected in step 1 .
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RADIO
Default: XX
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
*
ON :Improves the FM reception, but the stereo effect will be lost.;
OFF :Cancels.
AREA AREAUS : For North/Central/South America, AM/FM intervals:
10kHz/200kHz.;
AREASA :For some South American countries, AM/
FM intervals: 10kHz/50kHz.;
AREAEU :For any other areas, AM/FM
intervals: 9kHz/50kHz.
PTY SEARCH
*
Select a PTY code (see below).
If there is a station broadcasting a program of the same PTY code as you
have selected, that station is tuned in.
PTY code : 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
* Only for FM source.
Use a portable audio player
1 Connect a portable audio player (commercially available).
2 Select [ ON ] for [ AUX ] in [ SRC SELECT ]. ( 4 )
3 Press repeatedly to select AUX.
4 Turn on the portable audio player and start playback.
Use a 3-core plug head stereo mini plug for optimum audio
output.
Use a Bluetooth® device
1 Connect the Bluetooth adapter, KS-BTA100 (separately purchased).
2 Register (pair) the Bluetooth device with KS-BTA100.
3 Select [ BT ADAPTER ] for [ AUX ] in [ SRC SELECT ]. ( 4 )
4 Press repeatedly to select BT AUDIO.
5 Start using the Bluetooth device.
For details, refer to the instruction manual of KS-BTA100.
3.5mm (1/8") stereo mini plug with “L” shaped connector
(commercially available)
Portable audio player
Auxiliary input jack
AUX
Auxiliary input jack
Blue/white Blue/white: Remote
Black Black: Ground
Brown Brown: Tel muting
Wiring harness of the unit
(
19 )
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USB / iPod / ANDROID
To directly select USB/ USB-IPOD/ ANDROID source, press .
To On the faceplate On the remote control
Reverse / Fast-forward*3Press and hold . Press and hold .
Select a file Press .Press .
Select a folder*4Press . Press .
Repeat play*5Press repeatedly.
TRACK RPT / FOLDER RPT / ALL RPT : MP3/WMA/WAV/FLAC file
ONE RPT / ALL RPT / RPT OFF : iPod or ANDROID
Random play*5Press repeatedly.
FOLDERRND / ALL RND / RND OFF : MP3/WMA/WAV/FLAC file
SONG RND / ALL RND / RND OFF : iPod or ANDROID
*1
Do not leave the cable inside the car when not using.
*2
When connecting an Android device, “Press [VIEW] to install JVC MUSIC PLAY APP” is shown. Follow the instructions to install
the application. You can also install the latest version of JVC MUSIC PLAY application on your Android device before connecting.
(
13 )
*3
For ANDROID: Applicable only when [ AUTO MODE ] is selected. ( 8 )
*4
Only for MP3/WMA/WAV/FLAC files. This does not work for iPod/ ANDROID.
*5
For iPod/ ANDROID: Applicable only when [ HEAD MODE ]/ [ AUTO MODE ] is selected. ( 8 )
Start playback
The source changes automatically and
playback starts.
USB input terminal
USB 2.0 cable
*1
(commercially available)
Micro USB 2.0 cable
*1
(commercially available)
(Accessory of the
iPod/iPhone)*
1
USB
iPod/iPhone
ANDROID*2
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Select control mode
While in USB-IPOD source, press repeatedly.
HEAD MODE : Control iPod from this unit.
IPHONE MODE : Control iPod using the iPod itself. However, you can still play/
pause or file skip from this unit.
While in ANDROID source, press repeatedly.
AUTO MODE : Control Android device from this unit via JVC MUSIC PLAY
application installed in the Android device.
AUDIO MODE : Control Android device using the Android device itself via
other media player applications installed in the Android device.
However, you can still play/pause or file skip from this unit.
Select music drive
Press 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 drives device.
Change the playback speed of the Audiobook
While listening to the iPod and [ HEADMODE ] is selected....
1 Press and hold .
2 Turn the volume knob to select [ IPOD ], then press the knob.
3 Press the volume knob to select [ AUDIOBOOKS ].
4 Turn the volume knob to select an item, then press the knob.
0.5×SPEED / 1×SPEED / 2×SPEED : Select the desired playback speed of the
Audiobooks sound file in your iPod/iPhone.
(Default: Depends on your iPod/iPhone setting.)
5 Press to exit.
To return to the previous setting item, press .
Select a file from a folder/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.
Quick Search
If you have many files, you can search through them quickly.
Turn the volume knob quickly to browse through the list
quickly.
– Not applicable for iPod.
Alphabet search (applicable only for iPod):
You can search for a file according to the first character.
Press or turn the volume knob quickly to select the
desired character (A to Z/ 0to9/ OTHERS).
– Select “OTHERS” if the first character is other than Ato Z, 0 to 9.
• To return to the previous setting item, press .
• To cancel, press and hold .
• For iPod, applicable only when [
HEADMODE ] is selected.
• For ANDROID, applicable only when [
AUTO MODE ] is selected.
USB / iPod / ANDROID
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Pandora®
Preparation:
Install the latest version of the Pandora application on your device
(iPhone/ iPod touch), then create an account and log in to Pandora.
• Select [
ON ] for [ PANDORA ] in [ SRC SELECT ]. ( 4)
Start listening
1 Open the Pandora application on your device.
2 Connect your device to the USB input terminal.
The source changes to PANDORA and broadcast starts.
To On the faceplate On the remote control
Playback / pause Press the volume knob. Press .
Skip a track Press T. Press I.
Thumbs up or
thumbs down*2
Press . Press .
*1
Do not leave the cable inside the car when not using.
*2
If thumbs down is selected, the current track is skipped.
Create and save a new station
1 Press .
2 Turn the volume knob to select [ NEW STATION ], then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to select [ FROM TRACK ] or [ FROM ARTIST ], then
press the knob.
A new station is created based on the current song or artist.
4 Press and hold number button 3, 4, 5or 6to store.
To select a stored station, press number button 3, 4, 5or 6.
Search for a registered station
1 Press .
2 Turn the volume knob to select an item, then press the knob.
[
BYDATE ]: According to the registered date.
[
A-Z ]: Alphabetical order.
3 Turn the volume knob to select the desired station, then press the
knob.
To cancel, press and hold .
Bookmark current song information
Press and hold the volume knob.
“BOOKMARKED” appears and the information is stored to your device.
The bookmark is available on your Pandora account but not on this unit.
USB input terminal
(Accessory of the iPod/iPhone)
*1
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iHeartRadio®
Preparation:
Install the latest version of iHeart Link for JVC application on your device (iPhone/ iPod
touch), then create an account and log in to iHeartRadio.
• Select [
ON ] for [ IHEART ] in [ SRC SELECT ]. ( 4)
Start listening
1 Open the iHeart Link application on your device.
2 Connect your device to the USB input terminal.
3 Press repeatedly to select IHEARTRADIO.
Broadcast starts automatically
To On the faceplate On the remote control
Playback / pause Press the volume knob. Press .
Skip a track for custom station Press T. Press I.
Thumbs up or thumbs down
for custom station*2
Press . Press .
Create a new/custom station Press and hold the volume
knob. ( Not available )
Add to favorite stations for live
station
Press 3.( Not available )
Scan for live station Press 4.( Not available )
*1
Do not leave the cable inside the car when not using.
*2
If thumbs down is selected, the current track is skipped.
Search for a station
1 Press .
2 Turn the volume knob to select a category, then
press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to select the desired station,
then press the knob.
When a city list appears, you can skip cities in
alphabetical order.
To cancel, press and hold .
Skip cities by alphabetical order
While a city list appears during search...
1 Turn the volume knob quickly to enter character
search.
You can search through the list quickly according to
the first character (A to Z).
2 Turn the volume knob or press to select
the character to be searched for.
3 Press the volume knob to start searching.
To cancel, press and hold .
USB input terminal
(Accessory of the iPod/iPhone)
*1
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AUDIO SETTINGS
Select a preset equalizer
Press repeatedly.
(or)
Press , then turn the volume knob within 5seconds.
Preset equalizer : FLAT (default), HARD ROCK , HIP HOP , JAZZ , POP , R&B , TALK , USER ,
VOCAL BOOST , BASS BOOST , CLASSICAL , DANCE
Store your own sound settings
1 Press and hold to enter EASY EQ setting.
2 Turn the volume knob to select an item, then press the knob.
Refer to [ EASYEQ ] for setting and the result is stored to [ USER ].
• To return to the previous setting item, press .
• To exit, press .
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 2until 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
EQPRESET
Select a preset equalizer suitable to the music genre. (Select [ USER ] to use the
settings made in [
EASY EQ ].)
FLAT 
(
Default) / HARD ROCK / HIP HOP / JAZZ / POP / R&B / TALK / USER /
VOCALBOOST / BASSBOOST / CLASSICAL / DANCE
EASYEQ
Adjust your own sound settings. The settings are stored to [ USER ].
SUB.W SP
*1*2
: 00 to +06 (Default: 03
SUB.W
*1*3
: –08 to +08 00
BASS
 LVL : –06 to +06 00
MID
 LVL : –06 to +06 00
TRE
 LVL : –06 to +06 00 )
PRO EQ 1 BASS / MIDDLE / TREBLE :Select a sound tone.
2 Adjust the sound elements of the selected sound tone.
BASS Frequency: 60 / 80 / 100 / 200HZ
(
Default: 80HZ
Level: –06 to +06 00
Q: Q1.0 / Q1.25 / Q1.5 / Q2.0 Q1.0 )
MIDDLE Frequency: 0.5 / 1.0 / 1.5 / 2.5KHZ (Default: 1.0KHZ
Level: –06 to +06 00
Q: Q0.75 / Q1.0 / Q1.25 Q1.25 )
TREBLE Frequency: 10.0 / 12.5 / 15.0 / 17.5KHZ (Default: 10.0KHZ
Level: –06 to +06 00
Q: QFIX QFIX )
AUDIO
BASS BOOST +01
— +05 ( +01 ): Selects your preferred bass boost level.; OFF :Cancels.
LOUD 01 / 02 :Boosts low or high frequencies to produce a well-balanced sound at
low volume.;
OFF :Cancels.
*1
Displayed only when [ SUB.W ] is set to [ ON ]. (  12 )
*2
Displayed only when [ SPK/PRE  OUT ] is set to [ SUB.W/SUB.W ]. (  12 )
*3
Displayed only when [ SPK/PRE  OUT ] is set to [ REAR/SUB.W ] or [ SUB.W/SUB.W ]. (  12 )
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SUB.W LEVEL
*4
SPK-OUT
*5
00 to +06 ( +03 ):Adjusts the output level of the
subwoofer connected via speaker lead. (
 19 )
PRE-OUT
*6
–08 to +08 ( 00 ):Adjusts the output level of the
subwoofer connected to the lineout terminals (REAR/SW)
through an external amplifier. (
 19 )
SUB.W
*6
ON / OFF : Turns on or off the subwoofer output.
SUB.W  LPF
*4
THROUGH :All signals are sent to the subwoofer. ; LOW  55HZ /
MID  85HZ / HIGH120HZ :Audio signals with frequencies lower than
55Hz/ 85Hz/ 120Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
SUB.WPHASE
*4
REVERSE (180°)/ NORMAL (0°):Selects the phase of the subwoofer
output to be in line with the speaker output for optimum performance.
(Selectable only if a setting other than [
THROUGH ] is selected for
[
SUB.W  LPF ].)
FADER R06 — F06 ( 00 ):Adjusts the front and rear speaker output balance.
BALANCE
*7
L06 — R06 ( 00 ):Adjusts the left and right speaker output balance.
VOL ADJUST –15 — +06 ( 00 ):Preset the initial volume level of each source
(compared to the FM volume level). Before adjustment, select the source
you want to adjust. (“VOLADJFIX” appears if FM is selected.)
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.
D.T.EXP
(Digital Track
Expander)
ON :Creates realistic sound by compensating the high-frequency
components and restoring the rise-time of the waveform that are lost in
audio data compression.;
OFF :Cancels.
TEL  MUTING
*8
ON :Mutes the sounds while using the cellular phone (not connected
through KS-BTA100).;
OFF :Cancels.
SPK/PRE  OUT Depending on the speaker connection method, select the appropriate
setting to get the desired output. ( 
Speaker output settings )
AUDIO SETTINGS
*4
Displayed only when [ SUB.W ] is set to [ ON ].
*5
Displayed only when [ SPK/PRE  OUT ] is set to [ SUB.W/SUB.W ].
*6
Displayed only when [ SPK/PRE  OUT ] is set to [ REAR/SUB.W ] or [ SUB.W/SUB.W ].
*7
This adjustment will not affect the subwoofer output.
*8
Does not work if [ BT  ADAPTER ] is selected for [ AUX ] in [ SRC  SELECT ]. (  4 )
Speaker output settings
Select the output setting for the speakers [ SPK/PRE OUT], base on the
speaker connection method.
Connection via lineout terminals
For connections through an external amplifier. (  19 )
Setting on
[ SPK/PRE OUT]
Audio signal through lineout terminal
REAR/SW
REAR/REAR Rear speakers output
REAR/SUB.W Subwoofer output
SUB.W/SUB.W Subwoofer output
Connection via speaker leads
For connections without using an external amplifier. However, with this
settings you can also enjoy the subwoofer output. ( 
19 )
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:
– [
HIGH120HZ ] is selected in [ SUB.W  LPF ] and [ THROUGH ] is not available.
– [
R01 ] is selected in [ FADER ] and selectable range is [ R06 ]to [ 00 ].
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1 Press and hold .
2 Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table),
then press the knob.
3 Repeat step 2until 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
DISPLAY
DIMMER
Dim the display and buttons illumination.
OFF :Dimmer is turned off.
ON :Dimmer is turned on. Brightness changes to [ NIGHT ] setting.
( [ BRIGHTNESS ] )
DIMMER TIME
:Set the dimmer on and off time.
1 Turn the volume knob to adjust the [ ON ] time, then press the knob.
2 Turn the volume knob to adjust the [ OFF ] time, then press the knob.
(Default: [
ON ]: 18:00 or 6:00 PM
[
OFF ]:6:00 or 6:00 AM)
AUTO :Dimmer turns on and off automatically when you turn off or on the car
headlights.*
1
BRIGHTNESS Set the button, display and USB input terminal brightness for day and night
separately.
1 DAY / NIGHT :Select day or night.
2 Select a zone.
3 Set the brightness level ( 00 to 31 ). (Default: DAY : 31 ; NIGHT : 15 )
SCROLL * 2 ONCE :Scrolls the display information once.; AUTO :Repeats scrolling at
5-second intervals.;
OFF :Cancels.
*1
The illumination control wire connection is required. ( 19)
*2
Some characters or symbols will not be shown correctly (or will be blanked).
DISPLAY SETTINGS
Maintenance
Cleaning the unit
Wipe off dirt on the faceplate with a dry silicone 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.
More information
Visit also the following website <http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/> for:
– Latest firmware updates and latest compatible item list
– Android™ application JVC MUSIC PLAY
– Any other latest information
Playable files
• Playable audio file: MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), WAV(.wav), FLAC (.flac)
• Playable USB device file system: FAT12, FAT16, FAT32
Even when audio files comply with the standards listed above, playback may be impossible
depending on the types or conditions of media or device.
About USB devices
• This unit can play MP3/WMA/WAV/FLAC files stored on a USB mass storage class device.
• You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub.
• Connecting a cable whose total length is longer than 5m may result in abnormal playback.
• The maximum number of characters for:
- Folder names: 64 characters
- File names: 64 characters
- MP3 Tag: 64 characters
- WMA Tag: 64 characters
- WAV Tag: 64 characters
- FLAC Tag: 64 characters
• This unit can recognize a total of 15 000 files, 500 folders (999 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.
REFERENCES
Connector (on the reverse
side of the faceplate)
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About iPod/iPhone
Made for
- iPod touch (2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th generation)
- iPod classic
- iPod nano (3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th generation)
- iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S, 5, 5S, 5C, 6, 6 Plus
• It is not possible to browse video files on the “Videos” menu in
[HEAD MODE] .
• The song order displayed on the selection menu of this unit may differ from that of the iPod/
iPhone.
• Depending on the version of the operating system of the iPod/iPhone, some functions may
not operate on this unit.
About Android device
• This unit supports Android OS 4.1 and above.
• Some Android devices (with OS4.1 and above) may not fully support Android Open Accessory
(AOA)2.0.
• If the Android device supports both mass storage class device and AOA2.0, this unit always
playback via AOA2.0 as priority.
About Pandora
• Pandora is only available in certain countries.
Please visit <http://www.pandora.com/legal> for more information.
• Because Pandora is a third-party service, the specifications are subject to change without
prior notice. Accordingly, compatibility may be impaired, or some or all of the services may
become unavailable.
• Some functions of Pandora cannot be operated from this unit.
• For issues using the application, please contact Pandora at [email protected].
About iHeartRadio
• iHeartRadio® is a third-party service, therefore the specifications are subject to change
without prior notice. Accordingly, compatibility may be impaired or some or all of the
services may become unavailable.
• Some iHeartRadio® functionality cannot be operated from this unit.
REFERENCES
Change the display information
Each time you press , the display information changes.
• If the information is unavailable or not recorded, “NO TEXT”, “NO NAME”, or other
information (eg. station name) appears.
FM or AM Frequency Day/Clock
(For FM Radio Broadcast Data System stations only)
Station name (PS) Frequency Program type (PTY) Radiotext+
Day/Clock (back to the beginning)
USB (For MP3/WMA/WAV/FLAC files)
Playing time Day/Clock Album title/Artist Track title
Folder/file name (back to the beginning)
USB-IPOD
or ANDROID
Playing time Day/Clock Album title/Artist Track title
(back to the beginning)
PANDORA Station name Shared/Radio Album title Artist Track title
Playing time Day/Clock (back to the beginning)
IHEARTRADIO Station name Track title Track Artist Day/Clock
(backtothebeginning)
AUX AUX Day/Clock
BT AUDIO BT AUDIO Day/Clock
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Symptom Remedy
General
Sound cannot be heard. • Adjust the volume to the optimum level.
• Check the cords and connections.
“MISWIRING CHECK WIRING
THEN PWR ON” appears.
Turn the power off, then check to be sure the terminals
of the speaker wires are insulated properly. Turn the
power on again.
“PROTECTING SEND
SERVICE” appears.
Send the unit to the nearest service center.
Source cannot be selected. Check the [
SRCSELECT ] setting. ( 4)
Radio
• Radio reception is poor.
• Static noise while listening
to the radio.
Connect the antenna firmly.
USB / iPod
Playback order is not as
intended.
The playback order is determined by the file name.
Elapsed playing time is not
correct.
This depends on the recording process earlier.
“NOT SUPPORT” appears and
file skips.
Check whether the file is a playable format.
( 13)
“READING” keeps flashing. • Do not use too many hierarchical levels and folders.
• Reattach the USB device.
“CANNOT PLAY” flashes and/
or connected device cannot
be detected.
• Check whether the connected device is compatible with
this unit and ensure the files are in supported formats.
(
13 )
• Reattach the device.
The iPod/iPhone does not
turn on or does not work.
• Check the connection between this unit and iPod/
iPhone.
• Detach and reset the iPod/iPhone using hard reset.
Correct characters are not
displayed.
This unit can only display uppercase letters, numbers,
and a limited number of symbols.
( 4)
TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Remedy
ANDROID
• Sound cannot be heard
during playback.
• Sound output only from
the Android device.
• Reconnect the Android device.
• If in [
AUDIO MODE ], launch any media player application
on the Android device and start playback.
• If in [
AUDIO MODE ], relaunch the current media player
application or use another media player application.
• Restart the Android device.
• If this does not solve the problem, the connected Android
device is unable to route the audio signal to unit. (
14 )
Cannot playback at [
AUTO
MODE
].
• Make sure JVC MUSIC PLAY APP is installed on the
Android device. ( 7 )
• Reconnect the Android device and select the appropriate
control mode. (
8 )
• If this does not solve the problem, the connected Android
device does not support [
AUTO MODE ]. ( 14 )
“NO DEVICE” or “READING”
keeps flashing.
• Switch off the developer options on the Android device.
• Reconnect the Android device.
• If this does not solve the problem, the connected Android
device does not support [
AUTO MODE ]. ( 14 )
Playback is intermittent or
sound skips.
Turn off the power saving mode on the Android device.
“CANNOT PLAY” • Make sure Android device contains playable audio files.
• Reconnect the Android device.
• Restart the Android device.
Pandora
“ADDERROR” New station creation is unsuccessful.
“CHKDEVICE” Check the Pandora application on your device.
“NOSKIPS” The skip limit has been reached.
“NOSTATIONS” No stations are found.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Remedy
iHeartRadio
“STATION NOT AVAILABLE” Broadcast from the station is over.
“STATION NOT SELECTED” No station is selected.
“STREAM ERR” Broadcast data is interrupted.
“THUMBS ERR” Registration of Thumbs Up/Down has failed.
“TIMED OUT” The request has resulted in time-out.
If you have any troubles, try the following:
1 Check TROUBLESHOOTING
2 Reset the unit ( 3)
3 Contact (USA only)
Call: 1-800-252-5722 ( or ) visit: http://www.jvc.com
Symptom Remedy
Pandora
“STATIONLMT” The number of registered stations has reached its limit.
Retry after deleting unnecessary stations from your device.
“UPGRADEAPP” Make sure you have installed the latest version of the
Pandora application on your device.
“CONNECT ERR” Communication is unstable.
“RATING ERR” Registration of thumbs up/thumbs down has failed due to
insufficient network connectivity.
“THUMBS N/A” Registration of thumbs up/thumbs down is not allowed.
“LICENSE ERR” You try to access from a country which Pandora is not
deliverable.
iHeartRadio
Station cannot be selected. If “Explicit Content” in [Account Settings] is checked in
the web version of iHeartRADIO, custom stations become
unavailable.
“CREATE ERR” Custom station name creation is unsuccessful.
“SAVE ERROR” Addition to the favorite category failed.
“DISCONNCTED” Check the connection to the device.
“NOSKIPS” The skip limit has been reached. Retry later.
“NOSTATIONS” No stations are found.
“NOT CONNCTD” Link to the application is impossible.
“UPDATE APP” Make sure you have installed the latest version of the iHeart
Link for JVC application on your device.
“PLS LOGIN” You haven’t log in. Log in again.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Tuner
FM Frequency Range 87.9MHz — 107.9MHz (200kHz step)
87.5MHz — 108.0MHz (50kHz step)
Channel Space Selection 50kHz/200kHz
Usable Sensitivity (S/N=26dB) 8.2dBf (0.71μV/75Ω)
Quieting Sensitivity (DINS/N=46dB) 17.2dBf (2.0μV/75Ω)
Frequency Response (±3dB) 30Hz — 15kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (MONO) 64dB
Stereo Separation (1kHz) 40dB
AM Frequency Range 530kHz — 1700kHz (10kHz step)
531kHz — 1611kHz (9kHz step)
Channel Space Selection 9kHz/10kHz
Usable Sensitivity (S/N=20dB) 29dBμ (28.2μV)
USB
USB Standard USB1.1, USB2.0 (Full speed)
Compatible Devices Mass storage class
File System FAT12/16/32
Maximum Supply Current DC5V 1A
D/A Converter 24 Bit
Frequency Response (±1dB) 20Hz — 20kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (1kHz) 105dB
Dynamic Range 88dB
Channel Separation 90dB
MP3 Decode Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3
WMA Decode Compliant with Windows Media Audio
WAV Decode RIFF waveform Audio Format (Linear
PCM only)
FLAC Decode FLAC files
Auxiliary
Frequency Response (±3dB) 20Hz—20kHz
Input Maximum Voltage 1000mV
Input Impedance 30kΩ
Audio
Maximum Output Power 50W×4 or
50W×2 + 50W×1 (Subwoofer = 4Ω)
Full Bandwidth Power
(at less than 1% THD)
22W×4
Speaker Impedance 4Ω—8Ω
Preout Level/Load (USB) 2500mV/10kΩ
Preout Impedance ≤600Ω
General
Operating Voltage
(10.5V—16V allowable)
14.4V
Maximum Current Consumption 10A
Operating Temperature Range –10°C — +60°C
Installation Size (W×H×D) 182mm×53mm×107mm
(7-3/16"×2-1/8"×4-1/4")
Weight 0.6k
g (1.4lbs)
Subject to change without notice.
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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 speakers to the car chassis or Ground wire
(black), or connect them in parallel.
• Connect speakers with a maximum power of more than 50W. If the
maximum power of the speakers is lower than 50W, change the
[AMPGAIN] setting to avoid damaging the speakers. (  12)
• Mount the unit at an angle of less than 30º.
• 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.
• Keep all cables away from heat dissipate metal parts.
• 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.
(  19)
3 Install the unit to your car.
See Installing the unit (in-dash mounting).
4 Connect the terminal of the car battery.
5 Reset the unit. (  3)
INSTALLATION / CONNECTION
How to remove the unit
When installing without the mounting sleeve
1 Remove the mounting sleeve and trim plate
from the unit.
2 Align the holes in the unit (on both sides) with
the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the
unit with screws (commercially available).
Use only the specified screws. Using wrong screws might damage
the unit.
Installing the unit (in-dash mounting)
Do the required wiring.
(  19)
Bend the appropriate tabs to
hold the sleeve firmly in place.
Hook on the top side
Orientate the trim plate as
illustrated before fitting.
Dashboard of
your car
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STEERING
WHEEL
REMOTE
Part list for
installation
(A) Faceplate
(C) Mounting sleeve
(B) Trim plate
(D) Wiring harness
(E) Extraction key
*1
Firmly connect the ground wire
of the amplifier to the car’s
chassis to avoid damaging the
unit.
Wiring connection
Car fuse block
Ignition switch
Blue/white: To amplifier
Blue: To power antenna
Make this connection if your
vehicle factory wiring harness
does not have “12V ignition
switch” wire.
Separate red wire
Signal cord
(not supplied)
Remote wire
(not supplied)
Fuse (10A)
Antenna terminal
Factory wiring
harness (vehicle)
Vehicle
dashboard
Black: Ground
Yellow: Battery 12V
White: Front speaker (left)
White/black
Gray: Front speaker (right)
Gray/black
Green: Rear speaker (left)
* 2
Green/black * 2
Purple: Rear speaker (right)
Purple/black
Join the same color wires together.
Red: Ignition 12V
Orange/white: Illumination
Brown: Tel muting
Blue/white: Remote (200mA max.)
Light blue/yellow To the steering wheel
remote control adapter
*2
You can also connect a
subwoofer speaker directly
using this lead without an
external subwoofer amplifier.
For setting, 
12 .
JVC Amplifier
* 1
Custom wiring harness
(separately purchased)
Recommended connection
Rear/subwoofer output
IMPORTANT
We recommend installing the unit with a commercially
available custom wiring harness specific for your car and
leave this job to professionals for your safety. Consult your
car audio dealer.
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© 2015 JVC KENWOOD Corporation 1015DTSMDTJEIN
• Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and/or other countries.
• “Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect
specifically to iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple
performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with
safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect
wireless performance.
• iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
and other countries.
• Lightning is a trademark of Apple Inc.
• Pandora, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission.
• iHeartRadio® and iHeartAuto
TM
are trademarks owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. All uses are authorized under
license.
• Android is trademark of Google Inc.
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following disclaimer.
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- Neither the name of the Xiph.org Foundation nor the names of its contributors may be used to endorse or
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WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY
WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
FCC WARNING
This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment
may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual.
The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is
made.
FCC 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 may cause harmful interference to radio
communications, if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions. 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.
CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material—special handling
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See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
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.
Informação sobre a eliminação de pilhas
Este produto não deve ser eliminado como lixo doméstico geral. Devolva a pilha usada ao revendedor ou
entidade autorizada para que a mesma seja devolvida ao fabricante ou importador.
A reciclagem e a eliminação de lixo de maneira apropriada ajudarão a conservar os recursos naturais ao
mesmo tempo que prevenirão os efeitos prejudicais à nossa saúde e ao meio ambiente.
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