JVC GET0570-001A User Manual

CD RECEIVER

KD-A305/KD-R300

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For canceling the display demonstration, see page 7.
Para cancelar la demostración en pantalla, consulte la página 7.
Pour annuler la démonstration des affichages, référez-vous à la page 7.

For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.
Para la instalación y las conexiones, refiérase al manual separado.
Pour l’installation et les raccordements, se référer au manuel séparé.

INSTRUCTIONS

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS

KD-A305/KD-R300

KD-A305/KD-R300

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.

GET0570-001A

[J]

Thank you for purchasing a JVC product.

Please read all instructions carefully before operation, to ensure your complete understanding and to obtain the best

possible performance from the unit.

INFORMATION (For U.S.A.)

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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.

Caution:

Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to
qualified service personnel.

3. CAUTION: (For U.S.A.) Visible and/or invisible class II laser radiation when open. Do not stare into beam.

(For Canada) Visible and/or invisible class 1M laser radiation when open. Do not view directly with

optical instruments.

4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED OUTSIDE THE UNIT.

[European Union only]

Warning:

If you need to operate the unit while driving, be sure to
look around carefully or you may be involved in a traffic
accident.

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For safety...

• Do not raise the volume level too much, as this will
block outside sounds, making driving dangerous.

• Stop the car before performing any complicated
operations.

Temperature inside the car...

If you have parked the car for a long time in hot or cold
weather, wait until the temperature in the car becomes
normal before operating the unit.

How to reset your unit

• Your preset adjustments will also be erased (except the
registered Bluetooth device, see page 10).

CONTENTS

OPERATIONS

Basic operations ........................................... 4

• Using the control panel ............................... 4

• Using the remote controller (RM-RK50) ...... 5

Preparation .................................................. 7

Listening to the radio ................................... 8

Disc operations ............................................. 9

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How to forcibly eject a disc

• Be careful not to drop the disc when it ejects.

• If this does not work, reset your unit.

Detaching the control panel

Attaching the control panel

Caution on volume setting:

Discs produce very little noise compared with other
sources. Lower the volume before playing a disc to
avoid damaging the speakers by the sudden increase of
the output level.

EXTERNAL DEVICES

Using the Bluetooth

• Using the Bluetooth cellular phone ............ 12

• Using the Bluetooth audio player ............... 13

Listening to the HD Radio ™ Broadcast ......... 14

Listening to the CD changer ......................... 15

Listening to the satellite radio ..................... 16

Listening to the iPod .................................... 18

Listening to the other external

components .............................................. 19

SETTINGS

Selecting a preset sound mode .................... 20

Title assignment .......................................... 21

Bluetooth settings ....................................... 22

Menu operations .......................................... 23

Color settings ............................................... 26

REFERENCES

More about this unit .................................... 27

Troubleshooting ........................................... 30

Maintenance ................................................ 35

Specifications ............................................... 36

® devices ....................... 10

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Basic operations

Using the control panel

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1 • FM/AM: Select preset station.

• HD RADIO: Select channel.

• SIRIUS/XM: Select category.

• CD/CD-CH: Select folder.

• IPOD: Enter the main menu/Pause playback/

Confirm selection.

• BT-PHONE/BT-AUDIO: Enter/go back to

previous Bluetooth menu.

2 • Turn on the power.

• Attenuate the sound (if the power is on).

• Turn off the power [Hold].

3 Select the source.

FM/HD RADIO FM *1 = AM/HD RADIO AM *

= SIRIUS *

3

/XM *3 = CD *3 = CD-CH *3/

8 Eject disc.
9 Select the sound mode.
p Detach the panel.
q Change the display information.
w • FM/AM/HD RADIO/SIRIUS/XM: Search for

station/channel.

• CD/CD-CH: Select track.

• IPOD: Select track.

• BT-PHONE/BT-AUDIO: Select setting item/
registered device.

e Return to the previous menu.
r Remote sensor

1, *2

t AUX (auxiliary) input jack

IPOD *3 (or EXT INPUT) = BT-PHONE *3 = BT­AUDIO *3 = AUX IN *2 = (back to the beginning)

4 • Enter list operations.

• Enter Menu setting [Hold] .

5 • Control the volume or selection [Turn]. *

• Confirm the selection [Press] . *

4

4

• FM/HD Radio: Enter SSM preset mode [Hold] . *

• CD/CD-CH/IPOD: Enter playback mode [Hold] . *

6 Loading slot
7 Display window

*1 When the HD Radio tuner box is connected, the

built-in tuner of this unit will be disabled. To listen
to the HD Radio broadcast, refer to “Listening to the
radio” on page 8. For more features, see page 14.

*2 You cannot select these sources if they were disabled

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in the Menu (see “Menu operations” on page 26).

4

*3 You cannot select these sources if they are not ready

or not connected.

*4 Also known as “Control dial” in this manual.

You can change the display and button illumination (see “COLOR” on page 24).

4

Display window

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1 Bluetooth indicator
2 Tr (track) indicator
3 Status of Bluetooth device

(Device number, [P: 1 – 5]; signal strength,

7 HD (HD Radio) indicator
8 EQ (equalizer) indicator
9 LOUD (loudness) indicator
p Disc information indicators—

[ : 0 – 3]*; battery reminder, [ : 0 – 3]*)

* As the number increases, the signal/battery power

becomes stronger.

4 Source display / Track number / Folder number /

Time countdown indicator

5 Playback source indicators—CH (CD changer), DISC
6 Sound mode indicators—CLASSIC, HIP HOP, JAZZ,

q Main display
w Playback mode / item indicators—RND (random),

e HOLD indicator
r Tuner reception indicators—ST (stereo),

ROCK, POPS, USER

Using the remote controller (RM-RK50)

Installing the lithium coin battery (CR2025)

Caution:

• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire, or the like.

If the effectiveness of the remote controller
decreases, replace the battery.

For USA-California Only:
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery
which contains Perchlorate Material—special
handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

Before using the remote controller:

• Aim the remote controller directly at the remote
sensor on the unit.

• DO NOT expose the remote sensor to bright light
(direct sunlight or artificial lighting).

TAG (Tag information), (track/file), (folder)

(disc), (folder), RPT (repeat)

MO (monaural)

Remote sensor

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1 • Turns the power on if pressed briefly or

attenuates the sound when the power is on.

• Turns the power off if pressed and held.

2 • Changes the tuner/HD Radio preset stations.

• Changes the folder of the MP3/WMA.

• While playing an MP3 disc on an
MP3-compatible CD changer:

– Changes the disc if pressed briefly.
– Changes the folder if pressed and held.

• While listening to the satellite (SIRIUS or XM)
radio:

– Changes the categories.

• While listening to an Apple iPod:

– Pauses or resumes playback with D
– Enters the main menu with 5 U.
(Now

* 5 U : Returns to the previous menu.
D ∞ : Confirms the selection.

5 U/D ∞/2 R/F 3 work as the menu

selecting buttons.)*

∞.

7 • Searches for stations if pressed briefly.

• Fast-forwards or reverses the track if pressed and
held.

• Changes the tracks if pressed briefly.

• While listening to the satellite radio:

– Changes the channels if pressed briefly.
– Changes the channels rapidly if pressed and

held.

• While listening to an iPod (in menu selecting
mode):

– Selects an item if pressed briefly. (Then, press

∞ to confirm the selection.)

D

– Skips 10 items at a time if pressed and held.

• Reverse skip/forward skip for Bluetooth audio.

Warning (to prevent accidents and damage):

• Do not install any battery other than CR2025 or its

equivalent.

• Do not leave the remote controller in a place (such

as dashboards) exposed to direct sunlight for a long
time.

• Store the battery in a place where children cannot

reach.

• Do not recharge, short, disassemble, heat the battery,

or dispose of it in a fire.

• Do not leave the battery with other metallic

materials.

• Do not poke the battery with tweezers or similar

tools.

• Wrap the battery with tape and insulate when

throwing away or saving it.

3 Adjusts the volume level.
4 Selects the sound mode.
5 Selects the source.
6 For Bluetooth cellular phone:

– Answers calls if pressed briefly.
– Rejects calls if pressed and held.

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KD-A305 is equipped with the steering wheel
remote control function.

• See the Installation/Connection Manual (separate
volume) for connection.

Preparation

Cancel the display demonstration and set the clock

• See also page 23.

1

Turn on the power.

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2

Cancel the display demonstrations

Select “DEMO,” then “DEMO OFF.”

Set the clock

Select “CLOCK” = “CLOCK SET.”
Adjust the hour, then press control dial once to proceed to adjust

[Turn] = [Press]

When the power is turned off: Check the current clock time when “CLOCK DISP” is set to
“CLOCK OFF,” (see page 23)
When the power is turned on: Change the display information of the current source

FM/AM Station name *

CD/CD-CH Audio CD/CD Text: Disc title/performer *

MP3/WMA: Album name/performer (folder name) *3 = Track title (file name) *3 =

IPOD Folder name

track number with the clock time = (back to the beginning)

HD RADIO Call Sign *

(back to the beginning)

SIRIUS/XM Category name

name/title = Clock = (back to the beginning)

1

If no title is assigned to a station, “NO NAME” appears. To assign a title to a station, see page 21.

*

2

*

If the current disc is an audio CD, “NO NAME” appears.

*3 If an MP3/WMA file does not have Tag information or “TAG DISPLAY” is set to “TAG OFF” (see page 24),

folder name and file name appear.

*4 “ **** -FM” or “ **** ” appears when no Call Sign is received.
*5 “NO TEXT” appears when no text is received.
*6 Only for SIRIUS Satellite radio.

1

= Frequency = Clock = (back to the beginning)

= Track name = Current track number with the elapsed playing time = Current

4

= Frequency = Title/artist/album name of the current segment *5 = Clock =

= Channel name = Artist name = Composer name *

the minute.

• To return to the previous menu, press BACK.

2

= Track title *2 = Current track number with the
elapsed playing time
to the beginning)

Current track number with the elapsed playing time = Current track number
with the clock time = (back to the beginning)

= Current track number with the clock time = (back

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= Song/program

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Listening to the radio

1
2

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Select “FM” or “AM.”

Search for a station to listen—Auto Search.

Manual Search: Hold either one of the buttons until “M” flashes on the display,
then press it repeatedly.

• When receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength, “ST”
lights up on the display.

When an FM stereo broadcast is

hard to receive

• See also page 24.

[Turn] = [Press]

Select “TUNER” = “MONO”

= “MONO ON”

Reception improves, but stereo effect will be lost.

• “MO” lights up on the display.

To restore the stereo effect, repeat the same
procedure to select “MONO OFF.” The MO indicator
goes off.

FM station automatic presetting

— SSM (Strong-station Sequential
Memory)

You can preset up to 18 stations for FM.

1 While listening to a station...

2 Select the preset number range you want to

store.

3

Local FM stations with the strongest signals are
searched and stored automatically.

• If an HD Radio tuner box is connected, you can also
search and store the AM stations.

To preset other 6 stations, repeat from step 1 again.

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Manual presetting (FM/AM)

You can preset up to 18 stations for FM and 6 stations
for AM.
Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.50 MHz into preset

number “04.”

1

2 Select preset number “04.”

Disc operations

3

Selecting preset station

or

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[Turn] = [Press]

1

2

Stop playing and ejecting the disc

• “NO DISC” appears.
Press SRC to listen to another
playback source.

Prohibiting disc ejection

To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same

procedure.

Turn on the power.

Insert a disc.

All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change
the source or eject the disc.

Selecting a track/folder

[Turn] = [Press]

• For MP3/WMA discs, select the desired folder, then
the desired track by performing the control dial.

• To return to the previous menu, press BACK.

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9OPERATIONS

Pressing (or holding) the following buttons allows you
to...

MP3/WMA: Select folder

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[Press] Select track
[Hold] Reverse/fast-forward track

Selecting the playback modes

You can use only one of the following playback modes
at a time.

1

2

[Turn] = [Press]

REPEAT Ô RANDOM

3

[Turn] = [Press]

REPEAT

TRACK RPT : Repeats current track

FOLDER RPT : MP3/WMA: Repeats current folder

RANDOM

FOLDER RND : MP3/WMA: Randomly plays all

tracks of current folder, then tracks
of next folders

ALL RND : Randomly plays all tracks

• To cancel repeat play or random play, select
“RPT OFF” or “RND OFF.”

• To return to the previous menu, press BACK.

Using the Bluetooth ®
devices

For Bluetooth operations, it is required to connect
the Bluetooth adapter (KS-BTA200) (separately
purchased) to the CD changer jack on the rear of this
unit.

• Refer also to the instructions supplied with the
Bluetooth adapter and the Bluetooth device.

• Refer to the list (included in the box) to check
the countries where you may use the Bluetooth ®
function.

To use a Bluetooth device through the unit
(“BT-PHONE” and “BT-AUDIO”) for the first time,
you need to establish Bluetooth wireless connection
between the unit and the device.

• Once the connection is established, it is registered in
the unit even if you reset your unit. Up to five devices
can be registered in total.

• Only one device can be connected at a time for each
source (“BT-PHONE” and “BT-AUDIO”).

Registering a Bluetooth device

Registration (Pairing) methods

Use either of the following items in the Bluetooth menu
to register and establish the connection with a device.

• Select “BT-PHONE” or “BT-AUDIO” as the source to
operate the Bluetooth menu.

OPEN Make the unit ready to establish a new

Bluetooth connection.
Connection is established by operating the
Bluetooth device.

SEARCH Make the unit ready to establish a new

Bluetooth connection.
Connection is established by operating
the unit.

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OPERATIONS & EXTERNAL DEVICES

Registering using “OPEN”

Preparation: Operate the device to turn on its

Bluetooth function.

1 Select “BT-PHONE” or “BT-AUDIO.”

2 Select “NEW DEVICE.”

3 Select “OPEN.”

4 Enter a PIN (Personal Identification Number)

code to the unit.

• You can enter any number you like (1-digit to
16-digit number). [Initial: 0000]

* Some devices have their own PIN code. Enter the

specified PIN code to the unit.

1 Move to the next (or previous) number

position.

2 Select a number.

5 Use the Bluetooth device to search and

connect.

On the device to be connected, enter the same

PIN code you have just entered for this unit.
“CONNECTED” appears on the display.

Now connection is established and you can use the

device through the unit.

The device remains registered even after you
disconnect the device. Use “CONNECT“ (or activate
“AUTO CNNCT”) to connect the same device from
next time on. (See the following and page 22.)

Connecting a device

Perform steps 1 and 2 on left column, then...

1 • Select “SEARCH” to search for available

devices.

The unit searches and displays the list of the

available devices. If no available device is
detected, “UNFOUND” appears.

• Select “SPECIAL” to connect a special

device.

The unit displays the list of the preset devices.

2 Select a device you want to connect.

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3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you finish

entering a PIN code.

4 Confirm the entry.

“OPEN..” flashes on the display.

3 • For available devices...

Enter the specific PIN code of the device to the

unit.

Refer to the instructions supplied with the device

to check the PIN code.
Use the Bluetooth device to connect.
Now connection is established and you can use

the device through the unit.

• For special device...
Use “OPEN” or “SEARCH” to connect.

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Connecting/disconnecting/deleting a
registered device

1 Select “BT-PHONE” or “BT-AUDIO.”

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2 Select a registered device you want to

connect/disconnect/delete.

Using the Bluetooth cellular phone

1
2

Select “BT-PHONE.”

Enter the Bluetooth menu.

3 • Select “CONNECT” or “DISCONNECT” to

connect/disconnect the selected device.

• Select “DELETE,” then “YES” to delete the
selected device.

You can set the unit to connect the Bluetooth device
automatically when the unit is turned on. (See
“AUTO CNNCT” on page 22.)

3

—

Make a call or setting using the Bluetooth setting menu.
(See the following and page 22.)

When a call comes in....

The source is automatically changed to “BT-PHONE.”

• The display will flash in blue (see “RING COLOR”
on page 24 for setting.)

When “AUTO ANSWER” is activated....

The unit answers the incoming calls automatically, see
page 22.

• When “AUTO ANSWER” is deactivated, press any
button (except / /0) to answer the
incoming call.

• You can adjust the microphone volume level (see
page 22).

To end the call

Hold any button (except / /0).

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When a text message comes in....

If the cellular phone is compatible with text message
(notified through JVC Bluetooth adapter) and “MSG
INFO” (message info) is set to “AUTO” (see page 22), the
unit rings to inform you of the message arrival.

• “RCV MESSAGE” (receiving message) appears on
the display and the display illuminate in blue (see
“RING COLOR” on page 24 for setting).

Making a call

You can make a call using the following methods.

Select “BT-PHONE,” then follow the following steps to
make a call:

• To return to the previous menu, press BACK.

1 Enter the “DIAL” menu.

2 Select a calling method.

Call history:

1 Select a call history (REDIAL*, RECEIVED*,

MISSED*).

2 Then select a name (if it is acquired) or phone

number.

Phone book:

1 Select “PHONE BOOK*”.
The list of phone number appears.

2 Select a name from the list.

2 Speak the name you want to call.

• If your cellular phone does not support the
voice recognition system, “ERROR” appears
on the display.

• Using voice tags may be difficult in a noisy
environment or during an emergency.

Using the Bluetooth audio
player

Select “BT-AUDIO.”

If playback does not start, operate
the Bluetooth audio player to start
playback.

• Operate the Bluetooth audio
player to pause (if playback does
not pause when you change the
source).

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Direct dialing:

1 Select “NUMBER.”

2 Enter the phone number.

* Displays only when your cellular phone is equipped

with these functions and is compatible with this unit.

Voice dialing:

1 Select “VOICE DIAL.”

“SAY NAME” appears on the display.

Reverse skip/forward skip

Pause/start playback*
* Operation may be different

according to the connected
Bluetooth audio player.

Enter setting menu (Device list)

• Refer also to page 12 for connecting/disconnecting/
deleting a registered device.

Bluetooth Information:

If you wish to receive more information about
Bluetooth, visit the following JVC web site:
<http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/car/> (English
website only)

EXTERNAL DEVICES

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Listening to the HD Radio ™ Broadcast

Before operating, connect HD Radio tuner box,
KT-HD300 (separately purchased) to the CD changer
jack on the rear of the unit.

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What is HD Radio Technology?

HD Radio Technology can deliver high-quality digital
sound—AM digital will have FM-like quality (in stereo)
and FM digital will have CD-like quality—with static­free and clear reception. Furthermore, stations can offer
text and data, such as artist names and song titles.

• When the HD Radio tuner box is connected, it can also
receive conventional analog broadcasts.

• Many HD Radio stations also offer more than one
channel of programming. This service is called
multicasting.

• To find HD Radio stations in your area, visit
<http://www.hdradio.com/>.

Refer also to pages 8 and 9 for basic radio
operations.

When receiving an HD Radio

station...

[Lights up] When digital audio is broadcast
[Flashes] When analog audio is broadcast

Searching for HD Radio stations

only

Changing HD Radio reception

mode

While receiving an HD Radio broadcast, the unit
receives digital or analog audio automatically due to
the receiving condition.

While listening to an HD Radio station...

• See also page 24.

[Turn] = [Press]

Select “TUNER” = “BLEND HOLD”

= “AUTO”/”DIGITAL”/”ANALOG”

Station Call Sign appears.

When receiving HD Radio multicast

channels...

Channel numberFirst four letters of Call Sign

Select your desired channel.

“LINKING” appears while linking to a multicast channel.

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[Lights up] When holding the digital reception
[Flashes] When holding the analog reception

• If no sound can be heard with AUTO, change the
setting to ANALOG or DIGITAL.

• The setting automatically changes to AUTO if you
tuned in to or change to another station, or if you
turned off the power.

• This setting cannot take effect for the conventional
FM/AM stations.

• If the radio station forces the reception mode to
digital, the HOLD indicator flashes.

Listening to the CD changer

It is recommended to use a JVC MP3-compatible CD changer (separately purchased) with your unit. You can connect
a CD changer to the CD changer jack on the rear of the unit.

• You can only play conventional CDs (including CD Text) and MP3 discs.

Preparation: Make sure “CH / IPOD” is selected in the “SRC SELECT”

1
2

Select “CD-CH.”

Enter the list mode.

= “EXT IN” setting, see page 26.

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3

[Turn] = [Press]

• To select a desired folder/track to start playback (for MP3 discs), repeat step 2 and 3 above until the desired
folder/track is selected. The selection always start from disc number first.

MP3: Select folders

[Press] Select track
[Hold] Reverse/fast-forward track

Selecting the playback modes

1

2

[Turn] = [Press]

REPEAT Ô RANDOM

Select a disc, folder, then the track.

Playback starts automatically.

• If there is no disc on the selected tray, the unit beeps.

REPEAT

TRACK RPT : Repeats current track

FOLDER RPT : MP3: Repeats all tracks of current

folder

DISC RPT : Repeats all tracks of the current

disc

RANDOM

FOLDER RND : MP3: Randomly plays all tracks of

the current folder, then tracks of
the next folder

DISC RND : Randomly plays all tracks of current

disc

ALL RND : Randomly plays all tracks of the

discs in the magazine

• To cancel repeat play or random play, select
“RPT OFF” or “RND OFF.”

• To return to the previous menu, press BACK.

3

[Turn] = [Press]

EXTERNAL DEVICES

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Listening to the satellite radio

Before operating, connect either one of the following (separately purchased) to the CD changer jack on the rear of
this unit.

• JVC SIRIUS satellite radio System, SC-C1 and KS-SRA100, PnP, SC-VDOC1 and KS-SRA100, for listening to the

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SIRIUS Satellite radio.

• XM satellite radio System, JVC Smart Digital Adapter–XMDJVC100, CNP2000UC and CNPJVC1 for listening to
the XM Satellite radio.

GCI (Global Control Information) update

• If channels are updated after subscription, updating starts automatically. “UPDATING” flashes and no sound can be
heard.

• Update takes a few minutes to complete.

• During update, you cannot operate your satellite radio.

Activate your SIRIUS subscription after
connection

1

2

SIRIUS Satellite radio starts updating all the SIRIUS

channels.

Once completed, SIRIUS Satellite radio tunes in to

the preset channel, CH184.

3 Check your SIRIUS ID, see page 24.

4 Contact SIRIUS on the internet at

<http://activate.siriusradio.com/> to
activate your subscription, or you can call
SIRIUS toll-free at 1-888-539-SIRIUS (7474).

“SUB UPDT PRESS ANY KEY” scrolls on the display

once subscription has been completed.

Activate your XM subscription after
connection

• Only Channel 0, 1, and 247 are available before
activation.

1

2

XMDirect ™ Tuner Box or XMDirect2 Tuner System

starts updating all the XM channels. “Channel 1” is
tuned in automatically.

3 Check your XM Satellite radio ID labelled

on the casing of the XMDirect ™ Tuner Box
or XMDirect2 Tuner System, or tune in to
“Channel 0” (see page 17).

4 Contact XM Satellite radio on the internet

at <http://xmradio.com/activation/> to
activate your subscription, or you can call
1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346).

Once completed, the unit tunes in to one of the

available channels (Channel 4 or higher).

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1
2

Select “SIRIUS” or “XM.”

Select a category.

SIRIUS: If you select “ALL,” you can tune in to all the channels of all categories.

3

Select a channel to listen.

• Holding the button changes the channels rapidly.

• While searching, invalid and unsubscribed channels are skipped.
XM: If you do not select a channel within 15 seconds, category selected in step 2

is canceled. You can select all channels of all categories now (including non­categorised channels).

Storing channels in memory

You can preset up to 18 channels for both SIRIUS and
XM.

Ex.: Storing channel into preset number “04.”

1 Tune in to a channel you want to store (see

steps 1 – 3 above).

2 Select preset number “04.”

3

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Checking the XM Satellite radio ID

While selecting “XM,” select “Channel 0.”

The display alternately shows “RADIO ID” and the
8-digit (alphanumeric) ID number.

To cancel the ID number display, select any channel
other than “Channel 0.”

Selecting SIRIUS/XM preset station

[Turn] = [Press]

EXTERNAL DEVICES

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Listening to the iPod

Before operating, connect the Interface adapter for iPod, KS-PD100 (separately purchased) to the CD changer
jack on the rear of the unit.

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Preparation: Make sure “CH / IPOD” is selected in the “SRC SELECT” = “EXT IN” setting, see page 26.

Select “IPOD.”

1
2

Select a song.

Playback starts automatically.

Selecting a track from the menu

1 Enter the main menu.

This mode will be canceled if no operations are

done for about 5 seconds.

2 Select the desired menu.

PLAYLISTS

SONGS

to the beginning)

Ô ARTISTS Ô ALBUMS Ô

Ô GENRES Ô COMPOSERS Ô (back

3 Confirm the selection.

• To return to the previous menu, press

• If a track is selected, playback starts
automatically.

Pause playback

• To resume playback, press the button
again.

[Press] Select tracks
[Hold] Reverse/fast-forward track

5.

Selecting the playback modes

1

2

[Turn] = [Press]

REPEAT Ô RANDOM

3

[Turn] = [Press]

REPEAT

ONE RPT : Functions the same as “Repeat

One” of the iPod.

ALL RPT : Functions the same as “Repeat

All” of the iPod.

RANDOM

ALBUM RND * : Functions the same as “Shuffle

Albums” of the iPod.

SONG RND : Functions the same as “Shuffle

Songs” of the iPod.

• To cancel repeat play or random play, select
“RPT OFF” or “RND OFF.”

• To return to the previous menu, press BACK.

* Functions only if you select “ALL” in “ALBUMS” of the

main “MENU.”

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Listening to the other external components

You can connect an external component to:

• CD changer jack on the rear of this unit using the following adapters:
– Line Input Adapter, KS-U57 (separately purchsed)
– AUX Input Adapter, KS-U58 (separately purchsed)

Preparation: Make sure “EXT INPUT” is selected in the “SRC SELECT”

• AUX (auxiliary) input jack on the control panel.

Preparation: Make sure “AUX ON” is selected in the “SRC SELECT” = “AUX IN” setting, see page 26.

= “EXT IN” setting, see page 26.

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1
2

—

3

4

Connecting an external component to the AUX input jack

—

Select “EXT INPUT” or “AUX IN.”

Turn on the connected component and start playing the source.

Adjust the volume.

Adjust the sound as you want (see pages 20 and 21).

3.5 mm (3/16”) stereo mini plug
(not supplied)

Portable audio player, etc.

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Selecting a preset sound mode

You can select a preset sound mode suitable to the music genre.

• See also page 23 (“EQ”).

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Preset value setting for each sound mode

Sound

mode

USER 60 Hz 00 Q1.0 1.0 kHz 00 Q1.0 10.0 kHz 00 Q1.25

ROCK 100 Hz +03 Q1.0 1.0 kHz 00 Q1.25 10.0 kHz +02 Q1.25

CLASSIC 80 Hz +01 Q1.0 1.0 kHz 00 Q1.25 10.0 kHz +03 Q1.25

POPS 100 Hz +02 Q1.0 1.0 kHz +01 Q1.25 10.0 kHz +02 Q1.25

HIP HOP 60 Hz +04 Q1.0 1.0 kHz –02 Q1.0 10.0 kHz +01 Q1.25

JAZZ 80 Hz +03 Q1.0 1.0 kHz 00 Q1.25 10.0 kHz +03 Q1.25

Freq.: Frequency Q: Q-slope

BASS MIDDLE TREBLE LOUD

Freq. Level Q Freq. Level Q Freq. Level Q

Selecting from Menu.

or

[Turn] = [Press]

Select “EQ”

Preset value

(loudness)

OFF

Storing your own sound mode

You can store your own adjustments in memory.

1 Select “USER” for “EQ.”

[Turn] = [Press]

Select “EQ” = “USER”

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2 While “USER” is shown on the display...

• If no operation is done for about 30 seconds, the
operation will be canceled.

3 Select a tone.

Title assignment

[Turn] = [Press]

4 Adjust the sound elements of the selected

tone.

[Turn] = [Press]

1 Adjust the frequency.
2 Adjust the level.
3 Adjust the Q-slope.

Sound

elements

Frequency 60 Hz

Level –06 to

Q Q0.5

Range/selectable items

BASS MIDDLE TREBLE

80 Hz
100 Hz
120 Hz

+06

Q1.0
Q1.5
Q2.0

500 Hz

1.0 kHz

1.5 kHz

2.5 kHz

–06 to
+06

Q0.75
Q1.0
Q1.25
Q1.5

7.5 kHz

10.0 kHz

12.5 kHz

15.0 kHz

–06 to
+06

Q0.75
Q1.25

You can assign titles to 30 station frequencies (FM and
AM) using 8 characters (maximum) for each title.

• When HD Radio tuner box is connected, this feature
will be disable.

1 Select “FM” or “AM.”

2 Show the title entry screen.

3 Assign a title.

1 Select a character.

2 Move to the next (or previous) character

position.

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5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust other sound

characteristics.

The adjustment made will be stored automatically.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you finish

entering the title.

4 Finish the procedure.

To erase the entire title

In step 2 above...

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Bluetooth settings

You can change the settings listed on the right column
according to your preference.

1 Select “BT-PHONE” or “BT-AUDIO.”

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2 Enter the Bluetooth menu.

3 Select “SETTINGS.”

4 Select a setting item.

*1 Appears only when a Bluetooth phone is

connected.

*2 Appears only when a Bluetooth phone is

connected and it is compatible with text message
(notified through JVC Bluetooth adapter).

*3 Bluetooth Audio: Shows only “Version.”

5 Change the setting accordingly.

Setting menu ( : Initial)

AUTO CNNCT (connect)
When the unit is turned on, the connection is
established automatically with...

OFF: No Bluetooth device.
LAST: The last connected Bluetooth device.
ORDER: The available registered Bluetooth device

found at first.

AUTO ANSWER
Only for the device being connected for “BT-PHONE.”
ON: The unit answers the incoming calls

automatically.

OFF: The unit does not answer the calls

automatically. Answer the calls manually.

REJECT: The unit rejects all incoming calls.

MSG INFO (message info)
Only for the device being connected for “BT-PHONE.”
AUTOMATIC: The unit informs you of the arrival of

a message by ringing and displaying
“RCV MESSAGE” (receiving message).

• The display illuminate in blue (see

“RING COLOR” on page 24).

MANUAL: The unit does not inform you of the

arrival of a message.

MIC SETTING (microphone setting)
Only for the device being connected for “BT-PHONE.”
Adjust microphone volume connected to the Bluetooth
adapter, [LEVEL 01/02/03].

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VERSION
The Bluetooth software and hardware versions are
shown.

Menu operations

1 2 3 Repeat step 2 if necessary.

[Turn] = [Press]

Category Menu items Selectable settings, [reference page]

DEMO

Display

DEMO

demonstration

CLOCK DISP *

Clock display

CLOCK SET

Clock setting

CLOCK ADJ *

Clock adjustment

CLOCK

TIME ZONE *

Time zone

2, *3

DST *

Daylight savings
time

EQ

EQ

Equalizer

DIMMER

Dimmer

SCROLL*

Scroll

DISPLAY

1

If the power supply is not interrupted by turning off the ignition key of your car, it is recommended to select

*

“CLOCK OFF” to save the car’s battery.
*2 Displayed only when SIRIUS Satellite radio or XM Satellite radio is connected.
*3 Displayed only when “CLOCK ADJ” is set to “AUTO.”
*4 Some characters or symbols will not be shown correctly (or will be blanked) on the display.

• DEMO ON

: Display demonstration will be activated automatically if no

operation is done for about 20 seconds, [7].

1

• DEMO OFF

• CLOCK ON

: Cancels.

: Clock time is shown on the display at all times when the

power is turned off.

• CLOCK OFF

: Cancels; pressing DISP will show the clock time for about 5

seconds when the power is turned off, [7].

: Adjust the hour, then the minute, [7].
[Initial: 1:00]

2

• AUTO

: The built-in clock is automatically adjusted using the clock

data provided via the satellite radio channel.

• OFF

2, *3

: Select your residential area from one of the time zones for clock adjustment.

: Cancels.

EASTERN, ATLANTIC, NEWFOUND, ALASKA, PACIFIC, MOUNTAIN, CENTRAL

• DST ON

: Activates daylight savings time if your residential area is

subject to DST.

• DST OFF

: Cancels.

: Select a preset sound mode suitable to the music genre.
USER, ROCK, CLASSIC, POPS, HIP HOP, JAZZ

4

• DIMMER ON

• DIMMER OFF

• SCROLL ONCE

• SCROLL AUTO

• SCROLL OFF

: Dims the display and button illumination.
: Cancels.

: Scrolls the displayed information once.
: Repeats scrolling (at 5-second intervals).

: Cancels.
Pressing DISP for more than one second can scroll the display regardless of the
setting.

• To return to the previous menu,
press BACK.

Initial: Underlined

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Category Menu items Selectable settings, [reference page]

TAG DISPLAY

Tag display

• TAG ON

• TAG OFF

: Shows the Tag information while playing MP3/WMA tracks.
: Cancels.

DISPLAY

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AREA

Tuner channel
interval

• AREA US

• AREA EU

: When using in North/Central/South America. AM/FM intervals

are set to 10 kHz/200 kHz.

: When using in any other areas. AM/FM intervals are set to

9 kHz/50 kHz (100 kHz during auto search).

• AREA SA

: When using in South American countries where FM interval is

100 kHz. AM interval is set to 10 kHz.

5

MONO *

Monaural mode

SID *

TUNER

SIRIUS ID

6

• MONO ON

: Activate monaural mode to improve FM reception, but stereo

effect will be lost, [8].

• MONO OFF

: Restore the stereo effect.

: Your SIRIUS identification number scrolls on the display 5 seconds after “SID” is

selected, [16].

If no operation is done for about 30 seconds, the unit return to playback mode.

BLEND HOLD *

HD Radio
reception mode

IF BAND

Intermediate
frequency band

• AUTO

• DIGITAL

• ANALOG

• AUTO

• WIDE

: Switch between digital and analog audio automatically, [14].
: Tuning to digital audio only.
: Tuning to analog audio only.

: Increases the tuner selectivity to reduce interference noises

between adjacent stations. (Stereo effect may be lost.)

: Subject to interference noises from adjacent stations, but sound

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quality will not be degraded and the stereo effect will remain.

COLOR

MENU

COLOR

COLOR 01
– COLOR 29,
USER

MENU COLOR

Menu color

: Select one of the preset or user color for display and button (except EQ/

/0) illumination.
(See also page 26 for USER color setting.)

• OFF

• ON

: Cancels.
: Changes the display and button (except EQ/ /0)

illumination during menu, list search and playback mode
operations.

RING COLOR *

Ring color

8

• OFF

• ON

: Cancels.
: When a call comes in, the display will flash in blue.

• The display will change to the original color when the call is
answered or the incoming call stops.

RING COLOR

When the unit receive a text message, the display only

illuminate in blue.

5

*

Displayed only when the source is “FM” or “HD Radio.”

*6 Displayed only when SIRIUS Satellite radio is connected.

7

Displayed only when HD Radio tuner box is connected.

*
*8 Displayed only when Bluetooth adapter, KS-BTA200 is connected.

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Category Menu items Selectable settings, [reference page]

9

FADER*

Fader

BALANCE *
Balance

LOUD

Loudness

R06 – F06 : Adjust the front and rear speaker output balance.

[Initial: 00]

10

L06 – R06 : Adjust the left and right speaker output balance.

[Initial: 00]

• LOUD OFF

• LOUD ON

: Cancels.
: Boost low and high frequencies to produce a

well-balanced sound at a low volume level.

VOL ADJUST

Volume adjust

VOL ADJ –05 —
VOL ADJ +05

[Initial: VOL ADJ 00]

: Preset the volume adjustment level of each source (except

FM), compared to the FM volume level. The volume level
will automatically increase or decrease when you change
the source.

• Before making an adjustment, select the source you
want to adjust.

• “VOL ADJ FIX” appears on the display if “FM” is selected
as the source.

L/O MODE

AUDIO

Line output mode

• SUB.W

• REAR

: Select if the REAR LINE OUT terminals are used for

connecting a subwoofer (through an external amplifier).

: Select if the REAR LINE OUT terminals are used for

connecting the speakers (through an external amplifier).

SUB.W FREQ *

Subwoofer cutoff
frequency

SUB.W LEVEL *

Subwoofer level

BEEP

Keypress tone

AMP GAIN *

Amplifier gain
control

9

*

If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader level to “00.”

11

• LOW

• MID

• HIGH

11

SUB.W 00 — SUB.
W 08

• BEEP OFF

• BEEP ON

12

• LOW POWER

• HIGH POWER

: Frequencies lower than 72 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
: Frequencies lower than 111 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
: Frequencies lower than 157 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.

: Adjust the subwoofer output level.
[Initial: SUB.W 04]

: Deactivates the keypress tone.
: Activates the keypress tone.

: VOLUME 00 – VOLUME 30 (Select if the maximum power

of each speaker is less than 50 W to prevent damaging the
speaker.)

: VOLUME 00 – VOLUME 50

*10 This adjustment will not affect the subwoofer output.
*11 Displayed only when “L/O MODE” is set to “SUB.W.”
*12 The volume level automatically changes to “VOLUME 30” if you change to “LOW POWER” with the volume level

set higher than “VOLUME 30.”

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Category Menu items Selectable setting, [reference page]

13

AM *

AM station

14, *15

EXT IN *

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*
*14 Displayed only when one of the following sources is selected—FM, AM, CD, Bluetooth, HD Radio, or AUX IN.
*15 Not required for HD Radio broadcast/SIRIUS/XM tuners and Bluetooth.
*16 Displayed only when any source other than “AUX IN” is selected.

External input

SRC SELECT

Displayed only when any source other than “AM” is selected.

16

AUX IN *

Auxiliary input

• AM OFF

• AM ON

• CH / IPOD

• EXT INPUT

• AUX OFF

• AUX ON

: Disable “AM” in source selection.
: Enable “AM” in source selection, [4].

: To use a JVC CD changer, [15], or an Apple iPod, [18].
: To connect portable audio player to the CD changer jack,

[19].

: Disable “AUX IN” in source selection.
: Enable “AUX IN” in source selection, [4].

Color settings

Creating your own color

—USER Color

You can create your own colors—“DAY COLOR” or
“NIGHT COLOR.”
DAY COLOR: Used when “DIMMER” is set to

“DIMMER OFF.”

NIGHT COLOR: Used when “DIMMER” is set to

“DIMMER ON.”

1

2

Select “COLOR” = “USER.”

[Turn] = [Press]

3 While “USER” is shown on the display...

4

[Turn] = [Press]

5 Select a primary color.

[Turn] = [Press]

6 Adjust the level (00 to 31) of the selected

primary color.

[Turn] = [Press]

7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to adjust other primary

colors.

8 Exit from the setting.

• If no operation is done for about 30 seconds, the
operation will be canceled.

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More about this unit

Basic operations

Turning on the power

• By pressing SRC button on the unit, you can also turn
on the power. If the source is ready, playback also
starts.

Turning off the power

• If you turn off the power while listening to a track,
playback will start from where it had been stopped
previously next time you turn on the power.

General

• If you change the source while listening to a disc,
playback stops.

Next time you select “CD” as the playback source,

playback will start from where it had been stopped
previously.

• After ejecting a disc, “NO DISC” appears and you
cannot operate some of the buttons. Insert another
disc or press SRC to select another playback source.

• If no operation is done for about 30 seconds after
pressing MENU button, the operation will be
canceled.

Tuner operations

Storing stations in memory

• During SSM search...

– All previously stored stations are erased and the

stations are stored anew.

– When SSM is over, the station stored in the lowest

preset number will be automatically tuned in.

• When storing a station manually, the previously
preset station is erased when a new station is stored
in the same preset number.

Disc operations

Caution for DualDisc playback

• The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not comply
with the “Compact Disc Digital Audio” standard.
Therefore, the use of Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on
this product may not be recommended.

General

• This unit has been designed to reproduce
CDs/CD Texts, and CD-Rs (Recordable)/CD-RWs
(Rewritable) in audio CD (CD-DA), MP3 and WMA
formats.

• When a disc is inserted upside down, “PLEASE” and
“EJECT” appear alternately on the display. Press 0 to
eject the disc.

• MP3 and WMA “tracks” (words “file” and “track” are
used interchangeably) are recorded in “folders.”

• While fast-forwarding or reversing on an MP3 or
WMA disc, you can only hear intermittent sounds.

Playing a CD-R or CD-RW

• Use only “finalized” CD-Rs or CD-RWs.

• This unit can only play back files of the same type as
those detected first if a disc includes both audio CD
(CD-DA) files and MP3/WMA files.

• This unit can play back multi-session discs; however,
unclosed sessions will be skipped while playing.

• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not play back on this
unit because of their disc characteristics, or for the
following reasons:

– Discs are dirty or scratched.
– Moisture condensation has occurred on the lens

inside the unit.
– The pickup lens inside the unit is dirty.
– The files on the CD-R/CD-RW are written using the

“Packet Write” method.
– There are improper recording conditions (missing

data, etc.) or media conditions (stained, scratched,

warped, etc.).

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• CD-RWs may require a longer readout time since the
reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than that of regular
CDs.

• Do not use the following CD-Rs or CD-RWs:

– Discs with stickers, labels, or a protective seal stuck

to the surface.

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– Discs on which labels can be directly printed by an

ink jet printer.

Using these discs under high temperature or high

humidity may cause malfunctions or damage to the
unit.

Playing an MP3/WMA disc

• This unit can play back MP3/WMA files with the
extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> (regardless of
the letter case—upper/lower).

• This unit can show the names of albums, artists
(performer), and Tag (Version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3, or

2.4) for MP3 files and for WMA files.

• This unit can display only one-byte characters. No
other characters can be correctly displayed.

• This unit can play back MP3/WMA files meeting the
conditions below:

– Bit rate: 8 kbps — 320 kbps
– Sampling frequency:
48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz (for MPEG-1)
24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 16 kHz (for MPEG-2)
– Disc format: ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, Romeo,

Joliet, Windows long file name

• The maximum number of characters for file/folder
names vary depending on the disc format used
(includes 4 extension characters—<.mp3> or
<.wma>).

– ISO 9660 Level 1: up to 12 characters
– ISO 9660 Level 2: up to 31 characters
– Romeo: up to 128 characters
– Joliet: up to 64 characters
– Windows long file name: up to 128 characters

• This unit can recognize a total of 512 files,
255 folders, and 8 hierarchical levels.

• This unit can play back files recorded in VBR (variable
bit rate).

Files recorded in VBR have a discrepancy in the

elapsed time display, and do not show the actual
elapsed time. In particular, this difference becomes
noticeable after performing the search function.

• This unit cannot play back the following files:
– MP3 files encoded in MP3i and MP3 PRO format.
– MP3 files encoded in an inappropriate format.
– MP3 files encoded with Layer 1/2.
– WMA files encoded in lossless, professional, and

voice format.

– WMA files which are not based upon Windows

Media ® Audio.
– WMA files copy-protected with DRM.
– Files which have data such as AIFF, ATRAC3, etc.

• The search function works but search speed is not

constant.

Ejecting a disc

• If the ejected disc is not removed within 15 seconds,

it is automatically inserted into the loading slot again
to protect it from dust. Playback starts automatically.

Bluetooth operations

General

• While driving, do not perform complicated operation

such as dialing the numbers, using phone book, etc.

When you perform these operations, stop your car in

a safe place.

• Some Bluetooth devices may not be connected to

this unit depending on the Bluetooth version of the
device.

• This unit may not work for some Bluetooth devices.

• Connecting condition may vary depending on the

circumstances around you.

• When the unit is turned off, the device is

disconnected.

Warning messages for Bluetooth operations

• ERROR CNNCT (Error Connection):
The device is registered but the connection has failed.

Use “CONNECT” to connect the device again. (See
page 12.)

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• ERROR
Try the operation again. If “ERROR” appears again,

check if the device supports the function you have
tried.

• UNFOUND
No available Bluetooth device is detected by

“SEARCH.”

• LOADING
The unit is updating the phone book *.

* Displays only when your cellular phone is equipped

with these functions and is compatible with this unit.

• PLEASE WAIT
The unit is preparing to use the Bluetooth function. If

the message does not disappear, turn off and turn on
the unit, then connect the device again (or reset the
unit).

• RESET 8
Check the connection between the adapter and this

unit.

• If the iPod does not play correctly, please update your
iPod software to the latest version. For details about
updating your iPod, visit <http://www.apple.com>.

• When you turn on this unit, the iPod is charged
through this unit.

• While the iPod is connected, all operations from the
iPod are disabled. Perform all operations from this
unit.

• The text information may not be displayed correctly.

• If the text information includes more than 11
characters, it scrolls on the display. This unit can
display up to 40 characters.

Notice:

When operating an iPod, some operations may not
be performed correctly or as intended. In this case,
visit the following JVC web site: <http://www.jvc.
co.jp/english/car/> (English website only)

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Satellite radio

• To know more about SIRIUS Satellite radio or to sign
up, visit <http://www.sirius.com>.

• For the latest channel listings and programming
information, or to sign up for XM Satellite radio, visit
<http://www.xmradio.com>.

iPod

• You can control the following types of iPods through
the interface adapter.

– iPod with dock connector (3rd Generation)
– iPod with Click Wheel (4th Generation)
– iPod mini
– iPod photo
– iPod nano *
– iPod video (5th Generation) *
– iPod classic 2007 *
– iPod nano (3rd Generation) *

*1 When you connect the iPod nano to the interface

*2 It is not possible to browse video files on the

1

2

2

2

adapter, be sure to disconnect the headphones;
otherwise, no sound is heard.

“Videos” menu.

Title assignment

• If you try to assign titles to more than 30 station
frequencies, “NAME FULL” appears. Delete unwanted
titles before assignment.

Menu operations

• If you change the “AMP GAIN” setting from
“HIGH POWER” to “LOW POWER” while the
volume level is set higher than “VOLUME 30,” the
unit automatically changes the volume level to
“VOLUME 30.”

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Troubleshooting

What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center.

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General

FM/AM

Disc playback

Symptoms Remedies/Causes

• Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. • Adjust the volume to the optimum level.

• Check the cords and connections.

• The unit does not work at all. Reset the unit (see page 3).

• “AUX” cannot be selected. Check the “SRC SELECT”
page 26).

• SSM automatic presetting does not work. Store stations manually.

• Static noise while listening to the radio. Connect the antenna firmly.

• “AM” cannot be selected. Check the “SRC SELECT”
page 26).

• Disc cannot be played back. Insert the disc correctly.

• CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back.

• Tracks on the CD-R/CD-RW cannot be

skipped.

• Disc can neither be played back nor ejected. • Unlock the disc (see page 9).

• Disc sound is sometimes interrupted. • Stop playback while driving on rough roads.

• “NO DISC” appears on the display. Insert a playable disc into the loading slot.

• Insert a finalized CD-R/CD-RW.

• Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW with the component which

you used for recording.

• Eject the disc forcibly (see page 3).

• Change the disc.

• Check the cords and connections.

= “AUX IN” setting (see

= “AM” setting (see

• “PLEASE” and “EJECT“ appear alternately

on the display.

• Disc cannot be played back. • Use a disc with MP3/WMA tracks recorded in a format

playback

MP3/WMA

Press

0, then insert a disc correctly.

compliant with ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, Romeo, or
Joliet.

• Add the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to the

file names.

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Symptoms Remedies/Causes

• Noise is generated. Skip to another track or change the disc. (Do not add the
extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to non-MP3 or
WMA tracks.)

• A longer readout time is required

(“READING” keeps flashing on the display).

Do not use too many hierarchical levels and folders.

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• Tracks do not play back in the order you

have intended them to play.

MP3/WMA playback

• The elapsed playing time is not correct. This sometimes occurs during playback. This is caused by

• The correct characters are not displayed

(e.g. album name).

• Bluetooth device does not detect the unit. The unit can be connected with one Bluetooth cellular

• The unit does not detect the Bluetooth

device.

• The unit does not make pairing with the

Bluetooth device.

Bluetooth *

• Echo or noise occurs. Adjust the microphone unit position.

• Phone sound quality is poor. • Reduce the distance between the unit and the

The playback order is determined when the files are
recorded.

how the tracks are recorded on the disc.

This unit can only display letters (upper case), numbers,
and a limited number of symbols.

phone and one Bluetooth audio device at a time.
While connecting a device, this unit cannot be detected
from another device. Disconnect currently connected
device and search again.

• Check the Bluetooth setting of the device.

• Search from the Bluetooth device. After the device

detects the unit, select “OPEN” on the unit to connect
the device. (See page 11.)

• Enter the same PIN code for both the unit and target

device.

• Select the device name from “SPECIAL,” then try to

connect again. (See page 11.)

• Try to pair/connect from the Bluetooth device.

Bluetooth cellular phone.

• Move the car to a place where you can get a better

signal reception.

* For Bluetooth operations, refer also to the instructions supplied with the Bluetooth Adapter.

Continued on the next page

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Symptoms Remedies/Causes

ENGLISH

Bluetooth

HD Radio reception

CD changer

• The sound is interrupted or skipped during
playback of a Bluetooth audio device.

• The connected audio device cannot be
controlled.

• Sound quality changes when receiving
HD Radio stations.

• No sound can be heard. • “ANALOG” is selected when receiving all digital

• “RESET 8” appears on the display. Reconnect this unit and the HD Radio tuner box correctly,

• “NO DISC” appears on the display. Insert a disc into the magazine.

• “NO MAGAZINE” appears on the display. Insert the magazine.

• “RESET 8” appears on the display. Connect this unit and the CD changer correctly and press

• “RESET 1” – “RESET 7” appears on the
display.

• Reduce the distance between the unit and the
Bluetooth audio device.

• Disconnect the device connected for “BT-PHONE.”

• Turn off, then turn on the unit.

• (When the sound is not yet restored,) connect the
device again.

Check whether the connected audio device supports
AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile).

Fix the reception mode either to “DIGITAL” or “ANALOG”
(see pages 14 and 24).

broadcast of HD Radio station. Select “DIGITAL” or
“AUTO” (see pages 14 and 24).

• “DIGITAL” is selected when receiving weak digital
signals or receiving conventional radio broadcast.
Select “ANALOG” or “AUTO” (see pages 14
and 24).

then reset the unit.

the reset button of the CD changer.

Press the reset button of the CD changer.

• The CD changer does not work at all. Reset the unit (see page 3).

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Symptoms Remedies/Causes

• “CALL 1-888-539-SIRIUS TO SUBSCRIBE”
scrolls on the display while listening to the
SIRIUS Satellite radio.

• No sound can be heard. “UPDATING”
appears on the display.

• “NO SIGNAL” appears on the display. Move to an area where signals are stronger.

• “NO ANTENNA” or “ANTENNA”appears on
the display.

• “NO CHANNEL” appears on the display
for about 5 seconds, then returns to the
previous display while listening to the
SIRIUS Satellite radio.

• “NO (information)*” scrolls on the display
while listening to the SIRIUS Satellite radio.

• “---” appears on the display while listening

Satellite radio

to the XM Satellite radio.

• “---” appears on the display for about
2 seconds, then returns to the previous
channel while listening to the XM Satellite
radio.

• “OFF AIR” appears on the display while
listening to the XM Satellite radio.

Starts subscribing to SIRIUS Satellite radio (see page 16).

The unit is updating the channel information and it takes
a few minutes to complete.

Connect the antenna firmly.

No broadcast on the selected channel.
Select another channel or continue listening to the
previous channel.

No text information for the selected channel.

Selected channel is no longer available or is
unauthorized.
Select another channel or continue listening to the
previous channel.

Selected channel is not broadcasting at this time.
Select another channel or continue listening to the
previous channel.

ENGLISH

• “LOADING” appears on the display while
listening to the XM Satellite radio.

• “RESET 8” appears on the display.

• Satellite radio does not work at all.

* NO CATEGORY, NO ARTIST, NO COMPOSER, and NO SONG/PROGRAM.

The unit is loading the channel information and audio.
Text information are temporarily unavailable.

Reconnect this unit and the satellite radio correctly and
reset this unit.

Continued on the next page

33REFERENCES

ENGLISH

iPod

Symptoms Remedies/Causes

• The iPod does not turn on or does not work. • Check the connecting cable and its connection.

• Update the firmware version.

• Charge the battery.

• The sound is distorted. Deactivate the equalizer either on this unit or the iPod.

• “NO IPOD” appears on the display. • Check the connecting cable and its connection.

• Charge the battery.

• Playback stops. The headphones are disconnected during playback.
Restart the playback operation (see page 18).

• No sound can be heard when connecting

an iPod nano.

• “NO FILES” appears on the display. No tracks are stored. Import tracks to the iPod.

• Disconnect the headphones from the iPod nano.

• Update the firmware version of the iPod nano.

• “RESET 1” – “RESET 7” appears on the

display.

• “RESET 8” appears on the display. Check the connection between the adapter and this unit.

• The iPod’s controls do not work after

disconnecting from this unit.

• Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.

• The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Victor
Company of Japan, Limited (JVC) is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective
owners.

• HD Radio ™ and the HD Radio Ready logo are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp.

• “SIRIUS” and the SIRIUS dog logo are registered trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.

• XM and its corresponding logos are registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc.

• “SAT Radio,” the SAT Radio logo and all related marks are trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc., and XM
Satellite Radio, Inc.

• iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Disconnect the adapter from both this unit and iPod.
Then, connect it again.

Reset the iPod.

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Maintenance

How to clean the connectors

Frequent detachment will deteriorate the connectors.
To minimize this possibility, periodically wipe the
connectors with a cotton swab or cloth moistened with
alcohol, being careful not to damage the connectors.

Connectors

Moisture condensation

Moisture may condense on the lens inside the unit in
the following cases:

• After starting the heater in the car.

• If it becomes very humid inside the car.
Should this occur, the unit may malfunction. In this
case, eject the disc and leave the unit turned on for a
few hours until the moisture has evaporated.

How to handle discs

When removing a disc from its
case, press down the center holder

of the case and lift the disc out,
holding it by the edges.

• Always hold the disc by the edges. Do not touch its
recording surface.

When storing a disc in its case, gently insert the
disc around the center holder (with the printed surface
facing up).

• Make sure to store discs in cases after use.

Center holder

To keep discs clean

A dirty disc may not play correctly.
If a disc does become dirty, wipe it with
a soft cloth in a straight line from center
to edge.

• Do not use any solvents (for example, conventional
record cleaner, spray, thinner, benzine, etc.) to clean
discs.

To play new discs

New discs may have some rough spots
around the inner and outer edges. If
such a disc is used, this unit may reject
the disc.
To remove these rough spots, rub the edges with a
pencil or ball-point pen, etc.

Do not use the following discs:

Single CD

—8 cm (3-3/16”) disc Warped disc

Sticker and sticker residue Stick-on label

Unusual shape

C-thru Disc (semi-

transparent disc)

ENGLISH

Transparent or semi-

transparent parts on its

recording area

35REFERENCES

Specifications

AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION

Power Output: 20 W RMS × 4 Channels at 4 Ω

ENGLISH

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 80 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 Ω)

Load Impedance: 4 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω allowance)

Tone Control Range: Bass: ±12 dB (60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 120 Hz)

Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz

Line-Out Level/Impedance: KD-A305: 5.0 V/20 kΩ load (full scale)

Subwoofer-Out Level/Impedance: KD-A305: 5.0 V /20 kΩ load (full scale)

Output Impedance: 1 kΩ

Other Terminal: AUX (auxiliary) input jack, CD changer jack,

TUNER SECTION

Frequency Range: FM: with channel interval set to 100 kHz

FM Tuner Usable Sensitivity: 11.3 dBf (1.0 μV/75 Ω)

AM Tuner Sensitivity: 20 μV

and ≤ 1% THD+N

Q0.5, Q1.0, Q1.5, Q2.0

Middle: ±12 dB (500 Hz, 1.0 kHz, 1.5 kHz, 2.5 kHz)

Q0.75, Q1.0, Q1.25, Q1.5

Treble: ±12 dB (7.5 kHz, 10.0 kHz, 12.5 kHz,

15.0 kHz)
Q0.75, Q1.25

KD-R300: 2.5 V/20 kΩ load (full scale)

KD-R300: 2.5 V/20 kΩ load (full scale)

Steering wheel remote input (only for
KD-A305), Antenna input

87.5 MHz to 107.9 MHz

or 200 kHz

with channel interval set to 50 kHz 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz

AM: with channel interval set to 10 kHz 530 kHz to 1 710 kHz

with channel interval set to 9 kHz 531 kHz to 1 602 kHz

50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: 16.3 dBf (1.8 μV/75 Ω)

Alternate Channel Selectivity (400 kHz): 65 dB

Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 15 000 Hz

Stereo Separation: 35 dB

Selectivity: 35 dB

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CD PLAYER SECTION

Type: Compact disc player

Signal Detection System: Non-contact optical pickup

(semiconductor laser)

Number of Channels: 2 channels (stereo)

Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20 000 Hz

Dynamic Range: 96 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 98 dB

Wow and Flutter: Less than measurable limit

MP3 Decoding Format: (MPEG1/2 Audio Layer 3) Max. Bit Rate: 320 kbps

WMA (Windows Media® Audio) Decoding Format: Max. Bit Rate: 192 kbps

GENERAL

Power Requirement: Operating Voltage: DC 14.4 V

(11 V to 16 V allowance)

Grounding System: Negative ground

Allowable Operating Temperature: 0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Dimensions (W × H × D): (approx.) Installation Size: 182 mm × 52 mm × 160 mm

(7-3/16” × 2-1/16” × 6-5/16”)

Panel Size: 188 mm × 58 mm × 6 mm

(7-7/16” × 2-5/16” × 1/4”)

Mass:

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

1.3 kg (2.9 lbs) (excluding accessories)

ENGLISH

If a kit is necessary for your car, consult your telephone directory for the nearest car audio speciality shop.

37REFERENCES

Having TROUBLE with operation?

Please reset your unit

Refer to page of How to reset your unit

Still having trouble??

USA ONLY

Call 1-800-252-5722

http://www.jvc.com

We can help you!

EN, SP, FR

© 2008 Victor Company of Japan, Limited

0808DTSMDTJEIN

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GET0570-002A

[J]

KD-A305/KD-R300

Installation/Connection Manual
Manual de instalación/conexión
Manuel d’installation/raccordement

0808DTSMDTJEIN

EN, SP, FR

© 2008 Victor Company of Japan, Limited

ENGLISH

This unit is designed to operate on 12 V DC, NEGATIVE ground
electrical systems. If your vehicle does not have this system, a

voltage inverter is required, which can be purchased at JVC car audio
dealers.

WARNINGS

To prevent short circuits, we recommend that you disconnect the
battery’s negative terminal and make all electrical connections before
installing the unit.

• Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s chassis again after

installation.

Notes:

• Replace the fuse with one of the specified rating. If the fuse blows

frequently, consult your JVC car audio dealer.

• It is recommended to connect speakers with a maximum power

of more than 50 W (both at the rear and at the front, with an
impedance of 4 Ω to 8 Ω). If the maximum power is less than 50 W,
change “AMP GAIN” setting to prevent the speakers from being
damaged (see page 25 of the INSTRUCTIONS).

• To prevent short circuits, cover the terminals of the UNUSED leads

with insulating tape.

• The heat sink becomes very hot after use. Be careful not to touch it

when removing this unit.

ESPAÑOL

Esta unidad está diseñada para funcionar con 12 V de CC, con
sistemas eléctricos de masa NEGATIVA. Si su vehículo no posee

este sistema, será necesario un inversor de tensión, que puede ser
adquirido en los concesionarios de JVC de equipos de audio para
automóviles.

ADVERTENCIAS

Para evitar cortocircuitos, recomendamos que desconecte el terminal
negativo de la batería y que efectúe todas las conexiones eléctricas
antes de instalar la unidad.

• Asegúrese de volver a conectar a masa esta unidad al chasis

del automóvil después de la instalación.

Notas:

• Reemplace el fusible por uno con la corriente especificada. Si el

fusible se quemase frecuentemente consulte con su concesionario
de JVC de equipos de audio para automóviles.

• Se recomienda conectar altavoces que tengan una potencia máxima

de más de 50 W (tanto en las partes delantera como trasera, con una
impedancia de 4 Ω á 8 Ω). Si la potencia máxima es de menos de 50
W, cambie “AMP GAIN” para evitar daños en los altavoces (consulte
la página 25 del MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES).

• Para evitar cortocircuitos, cubra los terminales de los conductores

NO UTILIZADOS con cinta aislante.

• El sumidero térmico estará muy caliente después del uso. Asegúrese

de no tocarlo al desmontar esta unidad.

FRANÇAIS

Cet appareil est conçu pour fonctionner sur des sources de courant
continu de 12 V à masse NEGATIVE. Si votre véhicule n’offre pas ce

type d’alimentation, il vous faut un convertisseur de tension, que vous
pouvez acheter chez un revendeur d’autoradios JVC.

AVERTISSEMENTS

Pour éviter tout court-circuit, nous vous recommandons de débrancher
la borne négative de la batterie et d’effectuer tous les raccordements
électriques avant d’installer l’appareil.

• Assurez-vous de raccorder de nouveau la mise à la masse de

cet appareil au châssis de la voiture après l’installation.

Remarques:

• Remplacer le fusible par un de la valeur précisée. Si le fusible saute

souvent, consulter votre revendeur d’autoradios JVC.

• Il est recommandé de connecter des enceintes avec une puissance

maximum de plus de 50 W (à l’arrière et à l’avant et avec une
impédance de 4 Ω à 8 Ω). Si la puissance maximum est inférieure à
50 W, changez “AMP GAIN” pour éviter d’endommager vos enceintes
(voir page 25 du MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS).

• Pour éviter les courts-circuits, recouvrez les extrémités des fils

INUTILISÉS avec une bande isolante.

• Le dissipateur de chaleur devient très chaud après usage. Faire

attention de ne pas le toucher en retirant cet appareil.

Heat sink / Sumidero térmico / Dissipateur de chaleur

PRECAUTIONS on power supply and speaker
connections:

• DO NOT connect the speaker leads of the power cord to the

car battery; otherwise, the unit will be seriously damaged.

• BEFORE connecting the speaker leads of the power cord to the

speakers, check the speaker wiring in your car.

Parts list for installation and connection

The following parts are provided for this unit. If any item is missing,
consult your JVC car audio dealer immediately.

PRECAUCIONES sobre las conexiones de la
fuente de alimentación y de los altavoces:

• NO conecte los conductores de altavoz del cable de

alimentación a la batería de automóvil, pues podrían
producirse graves daños en la unidad.

• ANTES de conectar a los altavoces los conductores de altavoz del

cable de alimentación, verifique el conexionado de altavoz de su
automóvil.

Lista de piezas para instalación y conexión

Con esta unidad se suministran las siguientes piezas. Si hay algún
elemento faltante, consulte inmediatamente con su concesionario de
JVC de equipos de audio para automóviles.

PRECAUTIONS sur l’alimentation et la
connexion des enceintes:

• NE CONNECTEZ PAS les fils d’enceintes du cordon

d’alimentation à la batterie; sinon, l’appareil serait
sérieusement endommagé.

• AVANT de connecter les fils d’enceintes du cordon d’alimentation

aux enceintes, vérifiez le câblage des enceintes de votre voiture.

Liste des pièces pour l’installation et
raccordement

Les pièces suivantes sont fournies avec cet appareil. Si quelque chose
manquait, consultez votre revendeur autoradio JVC immédiatement.

A

Control panel

Panel de control

Panneau de commande

D

Power cord

Cordón de alimentación

Cordon d’alimentation

H

Rubber cushion

Cojín de goma

Amortisseur en caoutchouc

E

Washer (ø5)

Arandela (ø5)

Rondelle (ø5)

I

Handles

Manijas

Poignées

B

Sleeve

Cubierta

Manchon

F

Lock nut (M5)

Tuerca de seguridad (M5)

Ecrou d’arrêt (M5)

J

Remote controller

Control remoto

Télécommande

C

Trim plate

Placa de guarnición

Plaque d’assemblage

G

Mounting bolt—M4 × 5 mm (M4 × 1/4");
M5 × 12.5 mm (M5 × 1/2")

Perno de montaje—M4 × 5 mm (M4 × 1/4 pulgada);
M5 × 12,5 mm (M5 × 1/2 pulgada)

Boulon de montage—M4 × 5 mm (M4 × 1/4 pouces);
M5 × 12,5 mm (M5 × 1/2 pouces)

K

Battery

Pila

Pile

2

INSTALLATION

INSTALACION (MONTAJE EN EL

INSTALLATION (MONTAGE

(IN-DASH MOUNTING)

The following illustration shows a typical installation. If you have any
questions or require information regarding installation kits, consult
your JVC car audio dealer or a company supplying kits.

• If you are not sure how to install this unit correctly, have it installed

by a qualified technician.

TABLERO DE INSTRUMENTOS)

La siguiente ilustración muestra una instalación típica. Si tiene alguna
pregunta o necesita información acerca de las herramientas para
instalación, consulte con su concesionario de JVC de equipos de audio
para automóviles o a una compañía que suministra tales herramientas.

• Si usted no está seguro de cómo instalar correctamente la unidad,

hágala instalar por un técnico cualificado.

Do the required electrical connections.

Realice las conexiones eléctricas requeridas.

Réalisez les connexions électriques.

DANS LE TABLEAU DE BORD)

L’illustration suivante est un exemple d’installation typique. Si
vous avez des questions ou avez besoin d’information sur des kits
d’installation, consulter votre revendeur d’autoradios JVC ou une
compagnie d’approvisionnement.

• Si l’on n’est pas sûr de pouvoir installer correctement cet appareil, le

faire installer par un technicien qualifié.

Bend the appropriate tabs to hold the
sleeve firmly in place.

Doble las lengüetas apropiadas para
retener firmemente la manga en su lugar.

Tordez les languettes appropriées pour
maintenir le manchon en place.

Removing the unit

Before removing the unit, release the rear section.

Extracción de la unidad

Antes de extraer la unidad, libere la sección trasera.

When using the optional stay / Cuando emplea un
soporte opcional / Lors de l’utilisation du hauban en
option

Fire wall

Tabique a prueba de incendios

Cloison

Dashboard

Tablero de
instrumentos

Tableau de bord

Install the unit at an angle of less than 30˚.

Instale la unidad a un ángulo de menos de 30˚.

Installez l’appareil avec un angle de moins de
30˚.

Stay (option)

Soporte (opción)

Hauban (en option)

Screw (option)

Tornillo (opción)

Vis (en option)

Retrait de l’appareil

Avant de retirer l’appareil, libérer la section arrière.

Insert the two handles, then pull them as
illustrated so that the unit can be removed.

Inserte las dos manijas y, a continuación,
extráigalas de la manera indicada en
la ilustración para poder desmontar la
unidad.

Insérez les deux poignées, puis tirez de la
façon illustrée de façon à retirer l’appareil.

When installing the unit without using the sleeve / Instalación de la unidad sin utilizar
la cubierta / Lors de l’installation de l’appareil scans utiliser de manchon

In a Toyota car for example, first remove the car radio and install the unit in its place.

En un automóvil Toyota, por ejemplo, en primer lugar desmonte el autorradio e instale la unidad en su lugar.

Dans une voiture Toyota, par exemple, retirez d’abord l’autoradio et installez l’appareil à sa place.

Flat head screws—M5 × 8 mm (M5 × 3/8")

Tornillos de cabeza plana—M5 × 8 mm (M5 × 3/8 pulgada)*

Vis à tête plate—M5 × 8 mm (M5 × 3/8 pouces)*

2

Bracket*

2

Ménsula*

2

Support*

Pocket

Compartimiento

Poche

Note : When installing the unit on the mounting bracket, make sure to use the 8 mm (3/8") -long screws. If longer

Nota : Cuando instala la unidad en la ménsula de montaje, asegúrese de utilizar los tornillos de 8 mm (3/8 pulgada) de

Remarque : Lors de l’installation de l’appareil sur le support de montage, s’assurer d’utiliser des vis d’une longueur de 8 mm

screws are used, they could damage the unit.

longitud. Si se utilizan tornillos más largos, éstos pueden dañar la unidad.

(3/8 pouces). Si des vis plus longues sont utilisées, elles peuvent endommager l’appareil.

2

*

Bracket*

Ménsula*

Support*

2

2

2

2

2

Flat head screws—M5 × 8 mm (M5 × 3/8")*

Tornillos de cabeza plana—M5 × 8 mm (M5 × 3/8 pulgada)*

Vis à tête plate—M5 × 8 mm (M5 × 3/8 pouces)*

2

2

2

1

*

When you stand the unit, be careful not to damage the fuse on

the rear.

2

*

Not supplied for this unit.

TROUBLESHOOTING

• The fuse blows.
* Are the red and black leads connected correctly?

• Power cannot be turned on.
* Is the yellow lead connected?

• No sound from the speakers.
* Is the speaker output lead short-circuited?

• Sound is distorted.
* Is the speaker output lead grounded?
* Are the “–” terminals of L and R speakers grounded in common?

• Noise interfere with sounds.
* Is the rear ground terminal connected to the car’s chassis using

shorter and thicker cords?

• This unit becomes hot.
* Is the speaker output lead grounded?
* Are the “–” terminals of L and R speakers grounded in common?

• This unit does not work at all.
* Have you reset your unit?

1

Al poner la unidad vertical, tenga cuidado de no dañar el fusible

*

provisto en la parte posterior.

2

*

No suministrado con esta unidad.

LOCALIZACION DE AVERIAS

• El fusible se quema.
* ¿Están los conductores rojo y negro correctamente conectados?

• No es posible conectar la alimentación.
* ¿Está el cable amarillo conectado?

• No sale sonido de los altavoces.
* ¿Está el cable de salida del altavoz cortocircuitado?

• El sonido presenta distorsión.
* ¿Está el cable de salida del altavoz conectado a masa?
* ¿Están los terminales “–” de los altavoces L y R conectados a una

masa común?

• Perturbación de ruido.
* ¿El terminal de tierra trasero está conectado al chasis del automóvil

utilizando los cordones más corto y más grueso?

• Esta unidad se calienta.
* ¿Está el cable de salida del altavoz conectado a masa?
* ¿Están los terminales “–” de los altavoces L y R conectados a una

masa común?

• Esta unidad no funciona en absoluto.
* ¿Reinicializó la unidad?

1

*

Lorsque vous mettez l’appareil à la verticale, faire attention de ne

pas endommager le fusible situé sur l’arrière.

2

*

Non fourni avec cet appareil.

EN CAS DE DIFFICULTES

• Le fusible saute.
* Les fils rouge et noir sont-ils racordés correctement?

• L’appareil ne peut pas être mise sous tension.
* Le fil jaune est-elle raccordée?

• Pas de son des enceintes.
* Le fil de sortie d’enceinte est-il court-circuité?

• Le son est déformé.
* Le fil de sortie d’enceinte est-il à la masse?
* Les bornes “–” des enceintes gauche et droit sont-elles mises ensemble

à la masse?

• Interférence avec les sons.
* La prise arrière de mise à la terre est-elle connectée au châssis de la

voiture avec un cordon court et épais?

• Cet appareil devient chaud.
* Le fil de sortie d’enceinte est-il à la masse?
* Les bornes “–” des enceintes gauche et droit sont-elles mises ensemble

à la masse?

• Cet appareil ne fonctionne pas du tout.
* Avez-vous réinitialisé votre appareil?

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Typical connections / Conexiones tipicas / Raccordements typiques

A

Before connecting: Check the wiring in the vehicle carefully.

Incorrect connection may cause serious damage to this unit.
The leads of the power cord and those of the connector from the car
body may be different in color.

CONEXIONES ELECTRICAS RACCORDEMENTS ELECTRIQUES

Antes de la conexión: Verifique atentamente el conexionado del
vehículo. Una conexión incorrecta podría producir daños graves en la
unidad.
Los cordones del cable de alimentación y los del conector
procedentes de la carrocería del automóvil podrían ser de diferentes
en color.

1 Connect the colored leads of the power cord in the order

specified in the illustration below.

2 Connect the antenna cord.
3 Finally connect the wiring harness to the unit.

Rear line out (see diagram )

Salida de línea trasera (véase diagrama

Sortie de ligne arrière (voir le diagramme

Antenna terminal

Terminal de la antena

Borne de l’antenne

Steering wheel remote input (see

)—only for KD-A305

diagram

Entrada del control remoto del
volante de dirección (véase
diagrama

Entrée de la télécommande
de volant (voir le diagramme

)—seulement pour le KD-A305

)

)

) —sólo para KD-A305

1 Conecte los conductores de color del cable de alimentación en el

orden especificado en la ilustración de abajo.

2 Conecte el cable de antena.
3 Por último, conecte el cable de alimentación a la unidad.

Rear ground terminal

Terminal de tierra posterior

Borne arrière de masse

15 A fuse

Fusible de 15 A

Fusible 15 A

To external components (see diagram )

A los componentes externos (véase diagrama )

Aux appareils extérieurs (voir le diagramme )

Black / Negro /

Noir

2

*

/ Amarillo *2 /

Yellow

2

Jaune *

Red / Rojo /

Rouge

Blue with white stripe /
Azul con rayas blancas /

Bleu avec bande blanche

To the metallic body or chassis of the car

A un cuerpo metálico o chasis del automóvil

Vers corps métallique ou châssis de la voiture

To a live terminal in the fuse block connecting to the car battery (bypassing
the ignition switch) (constant 12 V)

A un terminal activo del bloque de fusibles conectado a la batería del
automóvil (desviando el interruptor de encendido) (12 V constantes)

A une borne sous tension du porte-fusible connectée à la batterie de la voiture
(en dérivant l’interrupteur d’allumage) (12 V constant)

To an accessory terminal in the fuse block

A un terminal accesorio del bloque de fusibles

Vers borne accessoire du porte-fusible

Avant de commencer la connexion: Vérifiez attentivement le
câblage du véhicule. Une connexion incorrecte peut endommager
sérieusement l’appareil.
Le fil du cordon d’alimentation et ceux des connecteurs du châssis de
la voiture peuvent être différents en couleur.

1 Connectez les fils colorés du cordon d’alimentation dans l’ordre

spécifié sur l’illustration ci-dessous.

2 Connectez le cordon d’antenne.
3 Finalement, connectez le faisceau de fils à l’appareil.

Ignition switch

Interruptor de encendido

Interrupteur d’allumage

Fuse block / Bloque de
fusibles / Porte-fusible

To the remote lead of other equipment or automatic antenna if any (200 mA max.)

Al conductor remoto de otro equipo o de la antena automática, si hubiere (máx. 200 mA)

Au fil de télécommande de l’autre appareil ou à l’antenne automatique s’il y en a une
(200 mA max.)

White with black stripe

Blanco con rayas negras

Blanc avec bande noire

Connecting the external amplifier or subwoofer / Conexión de los amplificadores o subwoofer externos / Connexion d’amplificateurs

B

White

Blanco

Blanc

Left speaker (front)

Altavoz izquierdo (frontal)

Enceinte gauche (avant)

Gray with black stripe

Gris con rayas negras

Gris avec bande noire

Gray

Gris

Gris

Right speaker (front)

Altavoz derecho (frontal)

Enceinte droit (avant)

Green with black stripe

Verde con rayas negras

Vert avec bande noire

Green

Verde

Vert

Left speaker (rear)

Altavoz izquierdo (trasero)

Enceinte gauche (arrière)

Purple with black stripe

Púrpura con rayas negras

Violet avec bande noire

Purple

Púrpura

Violet

Right speaker (rear)

Altavoz derecho (trasero)

Enceinte droit (arrière)

extérieurs ou d’un caisson de grave

You can connect an amplifier to upgrade your car stereo system.

• Connect the remote lead (blue with white stripe) to the remote

lead of the other equipment so that it can be controlled through
this unit.

• For amplifier only:
– Disconnect the speakers from this unit, connect them to

the amplifier. Leave the speaker leads of this unit unused.

– For KD-A305: The line output level of this unit is kept high to

maintain the hi-fi sounds reproduced from this unit.

When connecting an external amplifier to this unit, turn down

the gain control on the external amplifier to obtain the best
performance from this unit.

Set “L/O MODE” to “REAR” (See page 25 of the INSTRUCTIONS.)

Ajuste “L/O MODE” a “REAR” (Consulte la página 25 del MANUAL
DE INSTRUCCIONES.)

Réglez “L/O MODE” sur “REAR” (Voir page 25 du MANUEL
D’INSTRUCTIONS.)

Rear speakers

Altavoces posteriores

Enceintes arrière

JVC Amplifier

Amplificador de JVC

JVC Amplificateur

Set “L/O MODE” to “SUB.W” (See page 25 of the INSTRUCTIONS.)

Ajuste “L/O MODE” a “SUB.W” (Consulte la página 25 del MANUAL
DE INSTRUCCIONES.)

Réglez “L/O MODE” sur “SUB.W”

(Voir page 25 du MANUEL

D’INSTRUCTIONS.)

Subwoofer

Subwoofer

Caisson de grave

JVC Amplifier

Amplificador de JVC

JVC Amplificateur

Usted podrá conectar un amplificador para mejorar el sistema estéreo
de su automóvil.

•

Conecte el conductor remoto (azul con rayas blancas) al conductor
remoto del otro equipo para poderlo controlar a través de esta unidad.

• Sólo para el amplificador:
– Desconecte los altavoces de esta unidad y conéctelos al

amplificador. Los cables de los altavoces de esta unidad
quedan sin usar.

– Para KD-A305: El nivel de salida de línea de esta unidad permanece

alto para que corresponda con los sonidos de alta fidelidad
reproducidos por esta unidad.

Cuando conecte un amplificador externo a esta unidad, disminuya

el control de ganancia del amplificador externo para obtener un
óptimo rendimiento de esta unidad.

Signal cord *
Cable de señal *
Cordon de signal *

1

1

1

or / o / ou

Vous pouvez connecter un amplificateur pour améliorer votre système
autoradio.

• Connectez le fil de commande à distance (bleu avec bande blanche)

au fil de commande à distance de l’autre appareil de façon qu’il
puisse être commandé via cet appareil.

• Pour l’amplificateur seulement:
– Déconnectez les enceintes de cet appareil et connectez-

les à l’amplificateur. Laissez les fils d’enceintes de cet
appareil inutilisés.

– Pour le KD-A305: Le niveau de sortie de ligne de cet appareil est

maintenu à un niveau élevé pour maintenir une qualité Hi-Fi
pour les sons reproduits par cet appareil.

Lors de la connexion d’un amplificateur extérieur à cet appareil,

diminuez le réglage du gain sur l’amplificateur extérieur pour
obtenir les meilleures performances de cet appareil.

Y-connector (not supplied for this unit)

Conector en Y (no suministrado con esta unidad)

Connecteur Y (non fourni avec cet appareil)

Remote lead (blue with white stripe)

Cable remoto (azul con rayas blancas)

Fil d’alimentation à distance (bleu avec bande blanche)

To the remote lead of other
equipment or automatic antenna
if any

Al conductor remoto de
otro equipo o de la antena
automática, si hubiere

Au fil de télécommande de
l’autre appareil ou à l’antenne
automatique s’il y en a une

Front speakers

Altavoces delanteros

Enceintes avant

1

*

Not supplied for this unit.

2

*

Before checking the operation of this unit prior to installation, this lead

must be connected; otherwise, the power cannot be turned on.

3

*

Remote lead

4

*

Firmly attach the ground wire to the metallic body or to the chassis of

the car—to the place uncoated with paint (if coated with paint, remove
the paint before attaching the wire). Failure to do so may cause damage
to the unit.

1

*

No suministrado con esta unidad.

2

*

Antes de comprobar el funcionamiento de esta unidad previa a de la

instalación, es necesario conectar este cable, de lo contrario no se podrá
conectar la alimentación.

3

*

Cable remoto

4

*

Fije firmemente el cable de tierra a la carrocería metálica o al chasis—a un
lugar no cubierto con pintura (si está cubierto con pintura, quítela antes de
fijar el cable). De lo contrario, se podrían producir daños en la unidad.

3

1

*

Non fourni avec cet appareil.

2

*

Pour vérifier le fonctionnement de cet appareil avant installation, ce fil

doit être raccordé, sinon l’appareil ne peut pas être mis sous tension.

3

*

Fil d’alimentation à distance

4

*

Attachez solidement le fil de mise à la masse au châssis métallique de la

voiture—à un endroit qui n’est pas recouvert de peinture (s’il est recouvert
de peinture, enlevez d’abord la peinture avant d’attacher le fil). L’appareil
peut être endommagé si cela n’est pas fait correctement.

Connecting to the steering wheel remote controller (only for KD-A305) /

C

Conexión al control remoto del volante de dirección

KD-A305) / Connexion de la télécommande de volant (seulement pour le KD-A305)

If your car is equipped with the steering wheel remote controller,
you can operate this unit using the controller. For connection, an
exclusive remote adapter (not supplied) which matches your car is
required. For details, consult the same car audio dealer as where the
unit is purchased.

Si su automóvil está equipado con control remoto en el volante de
dirección, podrá controlar este receptor utilizando el control remoto.
Para la conexión, se requiere un adaptador remoto exclusivo (no
suministrado) que sea adecuado para su automóvil. Para los detalles,
consulte con el concesionario car audio donde compró el receptor.

Remote adapter (not supplied for this unit)

Adaptador para remoto exclusivo (no suministrado con esta unidad)

Adaptateur pour télécommande spécialisé (non fourni avec cet appareil)

(sólo para

Si votre voiture est équipée d’une télécommande de volant, vous
pouvez commander cet autoradio en utilisant cette télécommande.
Pour la connexion, vous avez besoin d’un adaptateur de
télécommande spécialisé (non fourni) correspondant à votre voiture.
Pour en savoir plus, consultez le revendeur autoradio où vous avez
acheté votre autoradio.

Entrada del control remoto del volante de dirección

Connecting the external components / Conexión de los componentes externos / Connexion des appareils extérieurs

D

When connecting the external components, refer also to the
manuals supplied for the components and adapter.

CAUTION:

Before connecting the external components, make sure that the

unit is turned off.

You can connect the following JVC components to the CD changer
jack.

JVC component Model name

CD changer (CD-CH) CH-X1500, etc.

HD Radio

You can also connect the following components through the various
JVC adapters or system.

• Connection cords may need to be purchased separately.

Component Adapter/System Model name

Bluetooth device Bluetooth adapter KS-BTA200

iPod Interface adapter for

XMDirect

XMDirect2 Tuner
System

SIRIUS satellite radio SIRIUS satellite radio

SIRIUS satellite radio SIRIUS satellite radio

Portable audio player
with line output jacks

Portable audio player
with 3.5 mm (3/16
stereo mini jack

TM

tuner box KT-HD300

TM

Tuner Box Smart Digital Adapter XMDJVC100

")

Steering wheel remote input

Entrée de la télécommande de volant

KS-PD100

iPod

XM satellite radio
System

CNP2000UC and
CNPJVC1

SC-C1 and

System

KS-SRA100

PnP, SC-VDOC1

System

and KS-SRA100

Line input adapter KS-U57

AUX input adapter KS-U58

Cuando conecte componentes externos, consulte, también, los
manuales suministrados con los componentes y el adaptador.

PRECAUCION:

Antes de conectar los componentes externos, asegúrese de que la

unidad esté apagada.

Puede conectar los siguientes componentes JVC al jack del cambiador
de CD.

Componente JVC

Cambiador de CD (CD-CH) CH-X1500, etc.

Sintonizador HD Radio

También puede conectar los siguientes componentes a través de los
diversos adaptadores o sistema JVC.

• Puede ser necesario comprar los cables de conexión por separado.

Componente Adaptador/Sistema

Dispositivo Bluetooth Adaptador Bluetooth KS-BTA200

iPod Adaptador de interfaz

TM

XMDirect

Tuner Box Adaptador digital

Sistema de sintonizador
XMDirect2

Radio por satélite SIRIUS Sistema de radio

Radio por satélite SIRIUS Sistema de radio

Reproductor de audio
portátil con jacks de
salida de línea

Reproductor de audio
portátil con jack mini

TM

para iPod

inteligente

Sistema de radio XM
Satellite

satelital SIRIUS

satelital SIRIUS

Adaptador de entrada
por línea

Adaptador de entrada
AUX

estéreo de 3,5 mm

When connecting more than one component (maximum: three),
it is recommended that you connect the components in series as
explained below.

• XM Radio and SIRIUS satellite radio cannot be used together.

(3/16 pulgada)

Cuando conecte más de un componente (máximo: tres), se
recomienda que conecte los componentes en serie, como se explica a
continuación.

• No puede utilizar juntas la radio XM y la radio satelital SIRIUS.

Steering wheel remote controller (equipped in the car)

Control remoto del volante de dirección (equipado en el vehículo)

Télécommande de volant (installée dans la voiture)

Lors de la connexion des appareils extérieurs, référez-vous aussi aux
manuels fournis avec les appareils et les adaptateurs.

PRECAUTION:

Avant de connecter les appareils extérieurs, assurez-vous que

l’appareil est hors tension.

Vous pouvez connecter les appareils JVC suivants à la prise de
changeur de CD.

Nombre del
modelo

KT-HD300

Nombre del
modelo

KS-PD100

XMDJVC100

CNP2000UC y
CNPJVC1

SC-C1 y
KS-SRA100

PnP, SC-VDOC1
y KS-SRA100

KS-U57

KS-U58

Appareil JVC

Changeur de CD (CD-CH) CH-X1500, etc.
Tuner HD Radio

TM

Vous pouvez aussi connecter les appareils suivants en utilisant divers
adaptateurs JVC ou systèmes.

• Vous pouvez avoir besoin d’acheter certains cordons de connexion
séparément.

Appareil

Adaptateur/
Système

Périphérique Bluetooth Adaptateur Bluetooth KS-BTA200
iPod Adaptateur d’interface

pour iPod

XMDirect

TM

Tuner Box Adaptateur numérique

intelligent

XMDirect2 Tuner

Système radio satellite XMCNP2000UC et

System
Radio satellite SIRIUS Système radio satellite

SIRIUS

Radio satellite SIRIUS Système radio satellite

SIRIUS

Lecteur audio portable
avec prises de sortie de

Adaptateur d’entrée
de ligne

ligne

Lecteur audio portable
avec mini fiche stéréo
de 3,5 mm (3/16

Adaptateur d’entrée
auxiliaire

pouces)

Lors de la connexion de plus d’un appareil (maximum: trois), il est
recommandé que vous connectiez les appareils en série comme nous
l’expliquons ci-dessous.

• La radio XM et SIRIUS ne peuvent pas être utilisées en même
temps.

Nom du
modèle

KT-HD300

Nom du
modèle

KS-PD100

XMDJVC100

CNPJVC1
SC-C1 et

KS-SRA100
PnP, SC-VDOC1

et KS-SRA100
KS-U57

KS-U58

When connecting two components in series /
Cuando conecta dos componentes en serie /
Lors de la connexion de deux appareils en série

CD changer jack / Jack para el cambiador

de CD / Prise du changeur CD

A KT-HD300 *6 / KS-SRA100 *
B *5 CD-CH / KS-PD100 / KS-U57 / KS-U58

To disconnect the connector / Para desconectar el cable / Pour déconnecter le
connecteur

• HD Radio TM is a proprietary trademark of iBiquity Digital Corp.

• iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and

other countries.

5

*

To use these components, set the external input setting correctly (see

page 26 of the INSTRUCTIONS).

6

*

Power cannot be supplied to the component through the CD changer

jack. You need to connect the power cord supplied for the component
separately.

7

*

This model is a component of SIRIUS satellite radio System.

8

*

This model is a component of XM satellite radio System.

6, *7

/ KS-BTA200 / XMDJVC100 / CNP2000UC *

Hold the connector top tightly ( 1 ), then pull it out ( 2 ) .

Sujete firmemente la parte superior del conector ( 1 ) y
seguidamente, extráigalo ( 2 ) .

Tenez fermement le connecteur par-dessus ( 1 ) et tirez
vers l’extérieur ( 2 ).

• HD Radio TM es una marca comercial de iBiquity Digital Corp.

• iPod es una marca comercial de Apple Inc., registrada en los

EE.UU. y otros países.

5

*

Para utilizar estos componentes, configure el ajuste de entrada externa

correctamente (consulte la página 26 del MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES).

6

*

No puede suministrar energía eléctrica al componente a través del

jack del cambiador de CD. Es necesario conectar, aparte, el cable de
alimentación suministrado con el componente.

7

*

Este modelo es un componente del sistema de radio satelital SIRIUS.

8

*

Este modelo es un componente del sistema de radio XM Satellite.

When connecting three components in series / Cuando conecta tres componentes en
serie / Lors de la connexion de trois appareils en série

5

*

CD changer jack / Jack para el cambiador

de CD / Prise du changeur CD

A KT-HD300 *

CNP2000UC *

8

It is not recommended to connect KS-U57/KS-U58 at

B KS-BTA200

5

KS-PD100 / KS-U57 / KS-U58

C *

C in series with XMDJVC100, CNP2000UC and KS-BTA200.

No se recomienda conectar el KS-U57/KSU58 en C, en serie con XMDJVC100, CNP2000UC y KS-BTA200.

Il n’est pas recommandé de connecter le KS-U57/KS-U58 en série à C in avec le XMDJVC100, CNP2000UC et le KS­BTA200.

• HD Radio TM est une marque de commerce d’iBiquity Digital Corp.

• iPod est une marque de commerce d’Apple Inc., enregistrée aux

États-Unis et dans les autres pays.

5

*

Pour utiliser ces appareils, réglez l’entrée extérieure correctement (voir

page 26 du MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS).

6

*

L’alimentation ne peut pas être fournie à l’appareil par la prise

de changeur de CD. Vous devez connecter séparément le cordon
d’alimentation fourni pour l’appareil.

7

*

Ce modèle est un composant du système radio satellite SIRIUS.

8

*

Ce modèle est un composant du système radio satellite XM.

4

6

/ KS-SRA100 *

8

6, *7

/ XMDJVC100 /

5

*

CD RECEIVER KD-R404

For canceling the display demonstration, see page 7.

For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.

INSTRUCTIONS

GET0572-001A

[UI]

Thank you for purchasing a JVC product.

Please read all instructions carefully before operation, to ensure your complete understanding and to obtain the best

possible performance from the unit.

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to
qualified service personnel.

3. CAUTION: Visible and/or invisible class 1M laser radiation when open. Do not view directly with optical
instruments.

4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED OUTSIDE THE UNIT.

For safety...

• Do not raise the volume level too much, as this will

[European Union only]

block outside sounds, making driving dangerous.

• Stop the car before performing any complicated
operations.

Temperature inside the car...

Warning:

If you need to operate the unit while driving, be sure to
look around carefully or you may be involved in a traffic
accident.

If you have parked the car for a long time in hot or cold
weather, wait until the temperature in the car becomes
normal before operating the unit.

Caution on volume setting:

Discs produce very little noise compared with other
sources. Lower the volume before playing a disc to
avoid damaging the speakers by the sudden increase of
the output level.

2

How to reset your unit

• Your preset adjustments will also be erased (except the
registered Bluetooth device, see page 10).

CONTENTS

OPERATIONS

Basic operations ........................................... 4

• Using the control panel ............................... 4

• Using the remote controller (RM-RK50) ...... 5

Preparation .................................................. 7

Listening to the radio ................................... 8

Disc operations ............................................. 9

How to forcibly eject a disc

• Be careful not to drop the disc when it ejects.

• If this does not work, reset your unit.

Detaching the control panel

Attaching the control panel

EXTERNAL DEVICES

Using the Bluetooth

• Using the Bluetooth cellular phone ............ 12

• Using the Bluetooth audio player ............... 13

Listening to the CD changer ......................... 14

Listening to the iPod .................................... 15

Listening to the other external

components .............................................. 16

SETTINGS

Selecting a preset sound mode .................... 17

Title assignment .......................................... 18

Bluetooth settings ....................................... 19

Menu operations .......................................... 20

Color settings ............................................... 23

REFERENCES

More about this unit .................................... 24

Troubleshooting ........................................... 27

Maintenance ................................................ 31

Specifications ............................................... 32

® devices ....................... 10

3

Basic operations

Using the control panel

1 • FM/AM: Select preset station.

• CD/CD-CH: Select folder.

• IPOD: Enter the main menu/Pause playback/
Confirm selection.

• BT-PHONE/BT-AUDIO: Enter/go back to
previous Bluetooth menu.

2 • Turn on the power.

• Attenuate the sound (if the power is on).

• Turn off the power [Hold].

3 Select the source.

FM = AM *1 = CD *2 = CD-CH *2/IPOD *2 (or

EXT INPUT) = BT-PHONE *2 = BT-AUDIO *2 =

8 Eject disc.
9 Select the sound mode.
p Detach the panel.
q Change the display information.
w • FM/AM: Search for station.

• CD/CD-CH: Select track.

• IPOD: Select track.

• BT-PHONE/BT-AUDIO: Select setting item/
registered device.

e Return to the previous menu.
r Remote sensor
t AUX (auxiliary) input jack

AUX IN *1 = (back to the beginning)

4 • Enter list operations.

• Enter Menu setting [Hold] .

5 • Control the volume or selection [Turn]. *

• Confirm the selection [Press] . *

• FM: Enter SSM preset mode [Hold] . *

3

3

3

• CD/CD-CH/IPOD: Enter playback mode [Hold] . *

6 Loading slot
7 Display window

*1 You cannot select these sources if they were disabled

in the Menu (see “Menu operations” on page 22).

*2 You cannot select these sources if they are not ready

or not connected.

3

*3 Also known as “Control dial” in this manual.

You can change the display and button illumination (see “COLOR” on page 21).

4

Display window

1 Bluetooth indicator
2 Tr (track) indicator
3 Status of Bluetooth device

(Device number, [P: 1 – 5]; signal strength,

[ : 0 – 3]*; battery reminder, [ : 0 – 3]*)

6 Sound mode indicators—CLASSIC, HIP HOP, JAZZ,

7 EQ (equalizer) indicator
8 LOUD (loudness) indicator
9 Disc information indicators—

* As the number increases, the signal/battery power

becomes stronger.

4 Source display / Track number / Folder number /

p Main display
q Playback mode / item indicators—RND (random),

Time countdown indicator

5 Playback source indicators—CH (CD changer), DISC

w Tuner reception indicators—ST (stereo),

Using the remote controller (RM-RK50)

Installing the lithium coin battery (CR2025)

Caution:

• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire, or the like.

If the effectiveness of the remote controller
decreases, replace the battery.

Before using the remote controller:

• Aim the remote controller directly at the remote
sensor on the unit.

• DO NOT expose the remote sensor to bright light
(direct sunlight or artificial lighting).

ROCK, POPS, USER

TAG (Tag information), (track/file), (folder)

(disc), (folder), RPT (repeat)

MO (monaural)

Remote sensor

Continued on the next page

5OPERATIONS

1 • Turns the power on if pressed briefly or

attenuates the sound when the power is on.

• Turns the power off if pressed and held.

2 • Changes the preset stations.

• Changes the folder of the MP3/WMA.

• While playing an MP3 disc on an
MP3-compatible CD changer:

– Changes the disc if pressed briefly.
– Changes the folder if pressed and held.

• While listening to an Apple iPod:

– Pauses or resumes playback with D ∞.
– Enters the main menu with 5 U.
(Now

5 U/D ∞/2 R/F 3 work as the menu

selecting buttons.)*

* 5 U : Returns to the previous menu.
D

∞ : Confirms the selection.

3 Adjusts the volume level.
4 Selects the sound mode.
5 Selects the source.

6 For Bluetooth cellular phone:

– Answers calls if pressed briefly.
– Rejects calls if pressed and held.

7 • Searches for stations if pressed briefly.

• Fast-forwards or reverses the track if pressed and
held.

• Changes the tracks if pressed briefly.

• While listening to an iPod (in menu selecting
mode):

– Selects an item if pressed briefly. (Then, press

∞ to confirm the selection.)

D

– Skips 10 items at a time if pressed and held.

• Reverse skip/forward skip for Bluetooth audio.

Warning (to prevent accidents and damage):

• Do not install any battery other than CR2025 or its

equivalent.

• Do not leave the remote controller in a place (such

as dashboards) exposed to direct sunlight for a long
time.

• Store the battery in a place where children cannot

reach.

• Do not recharge, short, disassemble, heat the battery,

or dispose of it in a fire.

• Do not leave the battery with other metallic

materials.

• Do not poke the battery with tweezers or similar

tools.

• Wrap the battery with tape and insulate when

throwing away or saving it.

6

Preparation

Cancel the display demonstration and set the clock

• See also page 20.

1

Turn on the power.

2

Cancel the display demonstrations

Select “DEMO,” then “DEMO OFF.”

Set the clock

Select “CLOCK” = “CLOCK SET.”
Adjust the hour, then press control dial once to proceed to adjust

[Turn] = [Press]

When the power is turned off: Check the current clock time when “CLOCK DISP” is set to
“CLOCK OFF,” (see page 20)
When the power is turned on: Change the display information of the current source

1

FM/AM Station name *

CD/CD-CH Audio CD/CD Text: Disc title/performer *

MP3/WMA: Album name/performer (folder name) *3 = Track title (file name) *3 =

IPOD Folder name

track number with the clock time = (back to the beginning)

1

*

If no title is assigned to a station, “NO NAME” appears. To assign a title to a station, see page 18.

*2 If the current disc is an audio CD, “NO NAME” appears.
*3 If an MP3/WMA file does not have Tag information or “TAG DISPLAY” is set to “TAG OFF” (see page 20),

folder name and file name appear.

= Frequency = Clock = (back to the beginning)

= Track name = Current track number with the elapsed playing time = Current

the minute.

• To return to the previous menu, press BACK.

2

= Track title *2 = Current track number with the
elapsed playing time = Current track number with the clock time = (back
to the beginning)

Current track number with the elapsed playing time = Current track number
with the clock time = (back to the beginning)

7OPERATIONS

Listening to the radio

1
2

Select “FM” or “AM.”

Search for a station to listen—Auto Search.

Manual Search: Hold either one of the buttons until “M” flashes on the display,
then press it repeatedly.

• When receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength, “ST”
lights up on the display.

When an FM stereo broadcast is

hard to receive

• See also page 21.

[Turn] = [Press]

Select “TUNER” = “MONO”

= “MONO ON”

Reception improves, but stereo effect will be lost.

• “MO” lights up on the display.

To restore the stereo effect, repeat the same
procedure to select “MONO OFF.” The MO indicator
goes off.

FM station automatic presetting

— SSM (Strong-station Sequential
Memory)

You can preset up to 18 stations for FM.

1 While listening to a station...

2 Select the preset number range you want to

store.

3

Local FM stations with the strongest signals are
searched and stored automatically.

To preset other 6 stations, repeat from step 1 again.

8

Manual presetting (FM/AM)

You can preset up to 18 stations for FM and 6 stations
for AM.
Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.50 MHz into preset

number “04.”

1

2 Select preset number “04.”

Disc operations

3

Selecting preset station

or

[Turn] = [Press]

1

2

Stop playing and ejecting the disc

• “NO DISC” appears.
Press SRC to listen to another
playback source.

Prohibiting disc ejection

To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same

procedure.

Turn on the power.

Insert a disc.

All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change
the source or eject the disc.

Selecting a track/folder

[Turn] = [Press]

• For MP3/WMA discs, select the desired folder, then
the desired track by performing the control dial.

• To return to the previous menu, press BACK.

Continued on the next page

9OPERATIONS

Pressing (or holding) the following buttons allows you
to...

MP3/WMA: Select folder

[Press] Select track
[Hold] Reverse/fast-forward track

Selecting the playback modes

You can use only one of the following playback modes
at a time.

1

2

[Turn] = [Press]

REPEAT Ô RANDOM

3

[Turn] = [Press]

REPEAT

TRACK RPT : Repeats current track

FOLDER RPT : MP3/WMA: Repeats current folder

RANDOM

FOLDER RND : MP3/WMA: Randomly plays all

tracks of current folder, then tracks
of next folders

ALL RND : Randomly plays all tracks

• To cancel repeat play or random play, select
“RPT OFF” or “RND OFF.”

• To return to the previous menu, press BACK.

Using the Bluetooth ®
devices

For Bluetooth operations, it is required to connect
the Bluetooth adapter (KS-BTA200) (separately
purchased) to the CD changer jack on the rear of this
unit.

• Refer also to the instructions supplied with the
Bluetooth adapter and the Bluetooth device.

• Refer to the list (included in the box) to check
the countries where you may use the Bluetooth ®
function.

To use a Bluetooth device through the unit
(“BT-PHONE” and “BT-AUDIO”) for the first time,
you need to establish Bluetooth wireless connection
between the unit and the device.

• Once the connection is established, it is registered in
the unit even if you reset your unit. Up to five devices
can be registered in total.

• Only one device can be connected at a time for each
source (“BT-PHONE” and “BT-AUDIO”).

Registering a Bluetooth device

Registration (Pairing) methods

Use either of the following items in the Bluetooth menu
to register and establish the connection with a device.

• Select “BT-PHONE” or “BT-AUDIO” as the source to
operate the Bluetooth menu.

OPEN Make the unit ready to establish a new

Bluetooth connection.
Connection is established by operating the
Bluetooth device.

SEARCH Make the unit ready to establish a new

Bluetooth connection.
Connection is established by operating
the unit.

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OPERATIONS & EXTERNAL DEVICES

Registering using “OPEN”

Preparation: Operate the device to turn on its

Bluetooth function.

1 Select “BT-PHONE” or “BT-AUDIO.”

2 Select “NEW DEVICE.”

3 Select “OPEN.”

4 Enter a PIN (Personal Identification Number)

code to the unit.

• You can enter any number you like (1-digit to
16-digit number). [Initial: 0000]

* Some devices have their own PIN code. Enter the

specified PIN code to the unit.

1 Move to the next (or previous) number

position.

2 Select a number.

5 Use the Bluetooth device to search and

connect.

On the device to be connected, enter the same

PIN code you have just entered for this unit.
“CONNECTED” appears on the display.

Now connection is established and you can use the

device through the unit.

The device remains registered even after you
disconnect the device. Use “CONNECT“ (or activate
“AUTO CNNCT”) to connect the same device from
next time on. (See the following and page 19.)

Connecting a device

Perform steps 1 and 2 on left column, then...

1 • Select “SEARCH” to search for available

devices.

The unit searches and displays the list of the

available devices. If no available device is
detected, “UNFOUND” appears.

• Select “SPECIAL” to connect a special

device.

The unit displays the list of the preset devices.

2 Select a device you want to connect.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you finish

entering a PIN code.

4 Confirm the entry.

“OPEN..” flashes on the display.

3 • For available devices...

Enter the specific PIN code of the device to the

unit.

Refer to the instructions supplied with the device

to check the PIN code.
Use the Bluetooth device to connect.
Now connection is established and you can use

the device through the unit.

• For special device...
Use “OPEN” or “SEARCH” to connect.

Continued on the next page

11EXTERNAL DEVICES

Connecting/disconnecting/deleting a
registered device

1 Select “BT-PHONE” or “BT-AUDIO.”

2 Select a registered device you want to

connect/disconnect/delete.

Using the Bluetooth cellular phone

1
2

Select “BT-PHONE.”

Enter the Bluetooth menu.

3 • Select “CONNECT” or “DISCONNECT” to

connect/disconnect the selected device.

• Select “DELETE,” then “YES” to delete the
selected device.

You can set the unit to connect the Bluetooth device
automatically when the unit is turned on. (See
“AUTO CNNCT” on page 19.)

3

—

Make a call or setting using the Bluetooth setting menu.
(See the following and page 19.)

When a call comes in....

The source is automatically changed to “BT-PHONE.”

• The display will flash in blue (see “RING COLOR”
on page 21 for setting.)

When “AUTO ANSWER” is activated....

The unit answers the incoming calls automatically, see
page 19.

• When “AUTO ANSWER” is deactivated, press any
button (except / /0) to answer the
incoming call.

• You can adjust the microphone volume level (see
page 19).

To end the call

Hold any button (except / /0).

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When a text message comes in....

If the cellular phone is compatible with text message
(notified through JVC Bluetooth adapter) and “MSG
INFO” (message info) is set to “AUTO” (see page 19), the
unit rings to inform you of the message arrival.

• “RCV MESSAGE” (receiving message) appears on
the display and the display illuminate in blue (see
“RING COLOR” on page 21 for setting).

Making a call

You can make a call using the following methods.

Select “BT-PHONE,” then follow the following steps to
make a call:

• To return to the previous menu, press BACK.

1 Enter the “DIAL” menu.

2 Select a calling method.

Call history:

1 Select a call history (REDIAL*, RECEIVED*,

MISSED*).

2 Then select a name (if it is acquired) or phone

number.

Phone book:

1 Select “PHONE BOOK*”.
The list of phone number appears.

2 Select a name from the list.

2 Speak the name you want to call.

• If your cellular phone does not support the
voice recognition system, “ERROR” appears
on the display.

• Using voice tags may be difficult in a noisy
environment or during an emergency.

Using the Bluetooth audio
player

Select “BT-AUDIO.”

If playback does not start, operate
the Bluetooth audio player to start
playback.

• Operate the Bluetooth audio
player to pause (if playback does
not pause when you change the
source).

Direct dialing:

1 Select “NUMBER.”

2 Enter the phone number.

* Displays only when your cellular phone is equipped

with these functions and is compatible with this unit.

Voice dialing:

1 Select “VOICE DIAL.”

“SAY NAME” appears on the display.

Reverse skip/forward skip

Pause/start playback*
* Operation may be different

according to the connected
Bluetooth audio player.

Enter setting menu (Device list)

• Refer also to page 12 for connecting/disconnecting/
deleting a registered device.

Bluetooth Information:

If you wish to receive more information about
Bluetooth, visit the following JVC web site:
<http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/car/> (English
website only)

EXTERNAL DEVICES

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Listening to the CD changer

It is recommended to use a JVC MP3-compatible CD changer (separately purchased) with your unit. You can connect
a CD changer to the CD changer jack on the rear of the unit.

• You can only play conventional CDs (including CD Text) and MP3 discs.

Preparation: Make sure “CH / IPOD” is selected in the “SRC SELECT”

1
2

3

[Turn] = [Press]

• To select a desired folder/track to start playback (for MP3 discs), repeat step 2 and 3 above until the desired
folder/track is selected. The selection always start from disc number first.

MP3: Select folders

[Press] Select track
[Hold] Reverse/fast-forward track

Selecting the playback modes

Select “CD-CH.”

Enter the list mode.

Select a disc, folder, then the track.

Playback starts automatically.

• If there is no disc on the selected tray, the unit beeps.

REPEAT

TRACK RPT : Repeats current track

FOLDER RPT : MP3: Repeats all tracks of current

DISC RPT : Repeats all tracks of the current

RANDOM

FOLDER RND : MP3: Randomly plays all tracks of

1

DISC RND : Randomly plays all tracks of current

2

[Turn] = [Press]

REPEAT Ô RANDOM

ALL RND : Randomly plays all tracks of the

• To cancel repeat play or random play, select
“RPT OFF” or “RND OFF.”

• To return to the previous menu, press BACK.

= “EXT IN” setting, see page 22.

folder

disc

the current folder, then tracks of
the next folder

disc

discs in the magazine

3

[Turn] = [Press]

14

Listening to the iPod

Before operating, connect the Interface adapter for iPod, KS-PD100 (separately purchased) to the CD changer
jack on the rear of the unit.

Preparation: Make sure “CH / IPOD” is selected in the “SRC SELECT” = “EXT IN” setting, see page 22.

1
2

Select “IPOD.”

Select a song.

Playback starts automatically.

Selecting a track from the menu

1 Enter the main menu.

This mode will be canceled if no operations are

done for about 5 seconds.

2 Select the desired menu.

PLAYLISTS

SONGS Ô GENRES Ô COMPOSERS Ô (back

to the beginning)

Ô ARTISTS Ô ALBUMS Ô

3 Confirm the selection.

• To return to the previous menu, press 5.

• If a track is selected, playback starts
automatically.

Pause playback

• To resume playback, press the button
again.

[Press] Select tracks
[Hold] Reverse/fast-forward track

Selecting the playback modes

1

2

[Turn] = [Press]

REPEAT Ô RANDOM

3

[Turn] = [Press]

REPEAT

ONE RPT : Functions the same as “Repeat

One” of the iPod.

ALL RPT : Functions the same as “Repeat

All” of the iPod.

RANDOM

ALBUM RND * : Functions the same as “Shuffle

Albums” of the iPod.

SONG RND : Functions the same as “Shuffle

Songs” of the iPod.

• To cancel repeat play or random play, select
“RPT OFF” or “RND OFF.”

• To return to the previous menu, press BACK.

* Functions only if you select “ALL” in “ALBUMS” of the

main “MENU.”

EXTERNAL DEVICES

15

Listening to the other external components

You can connect an external component to:

• CD changer jack on the rear of this unit using the following adapters:
– Line Input Adapter, KS-U57 (separately purchsed)
– AUX Input Adapter, KS-U58 (separately purchsed)

Preparation: Make sure “EXT INPUT” is selected in the “SRC SELECT”

• AUX (auxiliary) input jack on the control panel.

Preparation: Make sure “AUX ON” is selected in the “SRC SELECT” = “AUX IN” setting, see page 22.

= “EXT IN” setting, see page 22.

1
2

—

3

4

Connecting an external component to the AUX input jack

—

Select “EXT INPUT” or “AUX IN.”

Turn on the connected component and start playing the source.

Adjust the volume.

Adjust the sound as you want (see pages 17 and 18).

3.5 mm stereo mini plug
(not supplied)

Portable audio player, etc.

16

EXTERNAL DEVICES

Selecting a preset sound mode

You can select a preset sound mode suitable to the music genre.

• See also page 20 (“EQ”).

Preset value setting for each sound mode

Sound

mode

USER 60 Hz 00 Q1.0 1.0 kHz 00 Q1.0 10.0 kHz 00 Q1.25

ROCK 100 Hz +03 Q1.0 1.0 kHz 00 Q1.25 10.0 kHz +02 Q1.25

CLASSIC 80 Hz +01 Q1.0 1.0 kHz 00 Q1.25 10.0 kHz +03 Q1.25

POPS 100 Hz +02 Q1.0 1.0 kHz +01 Q1.25 10.0 kHz +02 Q1.25

HIP HOP 60 Hz +04 Q1.0 1.0 kHz –02 Q1.0 10.0 kHz +01 Q1.25

JAZZ 80 Hz +03 Q1.0 1.0 kHz 00 Q1.25 10.0 kHz +03 Q1.25

Freq.: Frequency Q: Q-slope

BASS MIDDLE TREBLE LOUD

Freq. Level Q Freq. Level Q Freq. Level Q

Selecting from Menu.

or

[Turn] = [Press]

Select “EQ”

Preset value

(loudness)

OFF

Storing your own sound mode

You can store your own adjustments in memory.

1 Select “USER” for “EQ.”

[Turn] = [Press]

Select “EQ” = “USER”

2 While “USER” is shown on the display...

• If no operation is done for about 30 seconds, the
operation will be canceled.

Continued on the next page

SETTINGS

17

3 Select a tone.

Title assignment

[Turn] = [Press]

4 Adjust the sound elements of the selected

tone.

[Turn] = [Press]

1 Adjust the frequency.
2 Adjust the level.
3 Adjust the Q-slope.

Sound

elements

Frequency 60 Hz

Level –06 to

Q Q0.5

Range/selectable items

BASS MIDDLE TREBLE

80 Hz
100 Hz
120 Hz

+06

Q1.0
Q1.5
Q2.0

500 Hz

1.0 kHz

1.5 kHz

2.5 kHz

–06 to
+06

Q0.75
Q1.0
Q1.25
Q1.5

7.5 kHz

10.0 kHz

12.5 kHz

15.0 kHz

–06 to
+06

Q0.75
Q1.25

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust other sound

characteristics.

The adjustment made will be stored automatically.

You can assign titles to 30 station frequencies (FM and
AM) using 8 characters (maximum) for each title.

1 Select “FM” or “AM.”

2 Show the title entry screen.

3 Assign a title.

1 Select a character.

2 Move to the next (or previous) character

position.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you finish

entering the title.

4 Finish the procedure.

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To erase the entire title

In step 2 above...

Bluetooth settings

You can change the settings listed on the right column
according to your preference.

1 Select “BT-PHONE” or “BT-AUDIO.”

2 Enter the Bluetooth menu.

3 Select “SETTINGS.”

4 Select a setting item.

*1 Appears only when a Bluetooth phone is

connected.

*2 Appears only when a Bluetooth phone is

connected and it is compatible with text message
(notified through JVC Bluetooth adapter).

*3 Bluetooth Audio: Shows only “Version.”

5 Change the setting accordingly.

Setting menu ( : Initial)

AUTO CNNCT (connect)
When the unit is turned on, the connection is
established automatically with...

OFF: No Bluetooth device.
LAST: The last connected Bluetooth device.
ORDER: The available registered Bluetooth device

found at first.

AUTO ANSWER
Only for the device being connected for “BT-PHONE.”
ON: The unit answers the incoming calls

automatically.

OFF: The unit does not answer the calls

automatically. Answer the calls manually.

REJECT: The unit rejects all incoming calls.

MSG INFO (message info)
Only for the device being connected for “BT-PHONE.”
AUTOMATIC: The unit informs you of the arrival of

a message by ringing and displaying
“RCV MESSAGE” (receiving message).

• The display illuminate in blue (see

“RING COLOR” on page 21).

MANUAL: The unit does not inform you of the

arrival of a message.

MIC SETTING (microphone setting)
Only for the device being connected for “BT-PHONE.”
Adjust microphone volume connected to the Bluetooth
adapter, [LEVEL 01/02/03].

VERSION
The Bluetooth software and hardware versions are
shown.

SETTINGS

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Menu operations

1 2 3 Repeat step 2 if necessary.

[Turn] = [Press]

Category Menu items Selectable settings, [reference page]

DEMO

Display

DEMO

demonstration

CLOCK DISP *

Clock display

CLOCK

CLOCK SET

Clock setting

EQ

EQ

Equalizer

DIMMER

Dimmer

SCROLL*

Scroll

DISPLAY

TAG DISPLAY

Tag display

• DEMO ON

• DEMO OFF

1

• CLOCK ON

• CLOCK OFF

: Adjust the hour, then the minute, [7].
[Initial: 1:00]

: Select a preset sound mode suitable to the music genre.
USER, ROCK, CLASSIC, POPS, HIP HOP, JAZZ

• DIMMER ON

• DIMMER OFF

2

• SCROLL ONCE

• SCROLL AUTO

• SCROLL OFF
Pressing DISP for more than one second can scroll the display regardless of the
setting.

• TAG ON

• TAG OFF

: Display demonstration will be activated automatically if no

operation is done for about 20 seconds, [7].

: Cancels.

: Clock time is shown on the display at all times when the

power is turned off.

: Cancels; pressing DISP will show the clock time for about

5 seconds when the power is turned off, [7].

: Dims the display and button illumination.
: Cancels.

: Scrolls the displayed information once.
: Repeats scrolling (at 5-second intervals).
: Cancels.

: Shows the Tag information while playing MP3/WMA tracks.
: Cancels.

• To return to the previous menu,
press BACK.

Initial: Underlined

1

If the power supply is not interrupted by turning off the ignition key of your car, it is recommended to select

*

“CLOCK OFF” to save the car’s battery.

*2 Some characters or symbols will not be shown correctly (or will be blanked) on the display.

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Category Menu items Selectable settings, [reference page]

3

MONO *

Monaural mode

IF BAND

TUNER

Intermediate
frequency band

• MONO ON

• MONO OFF

• AUTO

• WIDE

: Activate monaural mode to improve FM reception, but stereo

effect will be lost, [8].

: Restore the stereo effect.

: Increases the tuner selectivity to reduce interference noises

between adjacent stations. (Stereo effect may be lost.)

: Subject to interference noises from adjacent stations, but sound

quality will not be degraded and the stereo effect will remain.

COLOR

MENU

COLOR

COLOR 01
– COLOR 29,
USER

MENU COLOR

Menu color

: Select one of the preset or user color for display and button (except EQ/

/0) illumination.
(See also page 23 for USER color setting.)

• OFF

• ON

: Cancels.
: Changes the display and button (except EQ/ /0)

illumination during menu, list search and playback mode
operations.

RING COLOR *

Ring color

4

• OFF

• ON

: Cancels.
: When a call comes in, the display will flash in blue.

• The display will change to the original color when the call is
answered or the incoming call stops.

RING COLOR

When the unit receive a text message, the display only

illuminate in blue.

5

FADER*

Fader

BALANCE *
Balance

LOUD

Loudness

R06 – F06 : Adjust the front and rear speaker output balance.

[Initial: 00]

6

L06 – R06 : Adjust the left and right speaker output balance.

[Initial: 00]

• LOUD OFF

• LOUD ON

: Cancels.
: Boost low and high frequencies to produce a well-balanced

sound at a low volume level.

AUDIO

VOL ADJUST

Volume adjust

VOL ADJ –05
—
VOL ADJ +05

[Initial:
VOL ADJ 00]

: Preset the volume adjustment level of each source (except

FM), compared to the FM volume level. The volume level will
automatically increase or decrease when you change the source.

• Before making an adjustment, select the source you want to
adjust.

• “VOL ADJ FIX” appears on the display if “FM” is selected as the
source.

3

Displayed only when the source is “FM.”

*
*4 Displayed only when Bluetooth adapter, KS-BTA200 is connected.
*5 If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader level to “00.”
*6 This adjustment will not affect the subwoofer output.

Continued on the next page

SETTINGS

21

Category Menu items Selectable settings, [reference page]

L/O MODE

Line output mode

• SUB.W

• REAR

: Select if the REAR LINE OUT terminals are used for connecting

a subwoofer (through an external amplifier).

: Select if the REAR LINE OUT terminals are used for connecting

the speakers (through an external amplifier).

7

7

8

• LOW

• MID

• HIGH

SUB.W 00
— SUB.W 08

• BEEP OFF

• BEEP ON

• LOW POWER

SUB.W FREQ *

Subwoofer cutoff
frequency

SUB.W LEVEL *

AUDIO

Subwoofer level

BEEP

Keypress tone

AMP GAIN *

Amplifier gain
control

• HIGH POWER

9

AM *

AM station

10

EXT IN *

External input

SRC SELECT

AUX IN *

Auxiliary input

7

*

Displayed only when “L/O MODE” is set to “SUB.W.”

• AM OFF

• AM ON

• CH / IPOD

• EXT INPUT

11

• AUX OFF

• AUX ON

: Frequencies lower than 72 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
: Frequencies lower than 111 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
: Frequencies lower than 157 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.

: Adjust the subwoofer output level.
[Initial: SUB.W 04]

: Deactivates the keypress tone.
: Activates the keypress tone.

: VOLUME 00 – VOLUME 30 (Select if the maximum power

of each speaker is less than 50 W to prevent damaging the
speaker.)

: VOLUME 00 – VOLUME 50

: Disable “AM” in source selection.
: Enable “AM” in source selection, [4].

: To use a JVC CD changer, [14], or an Apple iPod, [15].
: To connect portable audio player to the CD changer jack, [16].

: Disable “AUX IN” in source selection.
: Enable “AUX IN” in source selection, [4].

*8 The volume level automatically changes to “VOLUME 30” if you change to “LOW POWER” with the volume level

set higher than “VOLUME 30.”

*9 Displayed only when any source other than “AM” is selected.
*10 Displayed only when one of the following sources is selected—FM, AM, CD, Bluetooth, or AUX IN.

11

Displayed only when any source other than “AUX IN” is selected.

*

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Color settings

Creating your own color

—USER Color

You can create your own colors—“DAY COLOR” or
“NIGHT COLOR.”
DAY COLOR: Used when “DIMMER” is set to

“DIMMER OFF.”

NIGHT COLOR: Used when “DIMMER” is set to

“DIMMER ON.”

1

2

Select “COLOR” = “USER.”

[Turn] = [Press]

3 While “USER” is shown on the display...

4

[Turn] = [Press]

5 Select a primary color.

[Turn] = [Press]

6 Adjust the level (00 to 31) of the selected

primary color.

[Turn] = [Press]

7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to adjust other primary

colors.

8 Exit from the setting.

• If no operation is done for about 30 seconds, the
operation will be canceled.

23SETTINGS

More about this unit

Basic operations

Turning on the power

• By pressing SRC button on the unit, you can also turn
on the power. If the source is ready, playback also
starts.

Turning off the power

• If you turn off the power while listening to a track,
playback will start from where it had been stopped
previously next time you turn on the power.

General

• If you change the source while listening to a disc,
playback stops.

Next time you select “CD” as the playback source,

playback will start from where it had been stopped
previously.

• After ejecting a disc, “NO DISC” appears and you
cannot operate some of the buttons. Insert another
disc or press SRC to select another playback source.

• If no operation is done for about 30 seconds after
pressing MENU button, the operation will be
canceled.

Tuner operations

Storing stations in memory

• During SSM search...

– All previously stored stations are erased and the

stations are stored anew.

– When SSM is over, the station stored in the lowest

preset number will be automatically tuned in.

• When storing a station manually, the previously
preset station is erased when a new station is stored
in the same preset number.

Disc operations

Caution for DualDisc playback

• The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not comply
with the “Compact Disc Digital Audio” standard.
Therefore, the use of Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on
this product may not be recommended.

General

• This unit has been designed to reproduce
CDs/CD Texts, and CD-Rs (Recordable)/CD-RWs
(Rewritable) in audio CD (CD-DA), MP3 and WMA
formats.

• When a disc is inserted upside down, “PLEASE” and
“EJECT” appear alternately on the display. Press 0 to
eject the disc.

• MP3 and WMA “tracks” (words “file” and “track” are
used interchangeably) are recorded in “folders.”

• While fast-forwarding or reversing on an MP3 or
WMA disc, you can only hear intermittent sounds.

Playing a CD-R or CD-RW

• Use only “finalized” CD-Rs or CD-RWs.

• This unit can only play back files of the same type as
those detected first if a disc includes both audio CD
(CD-DA) files and MP3/WMA files.

• This unit can play back multi-session discs; however,
unclosed sessions will be skipped while playing.

• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not play back on this
unit because of their disc characteristics, or for the
following reasons:

– Discs are dirty or scratched.
– Moisture condensation has occurred on the lens

inside the unit.
– The pickup lens inside the unit is dirty.
– The files on the CD-R/CD-RW are written using the

“Packet Write” method.
– There are improper recording conditions (missing

data, etc.) or media conditions (stained, scratched,

warped, etc.).

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• CD-RWs may require a longer readout time since the
reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than that of regular
CDs.

• Do not use the following CD-Rs or CD-RWs:

– Discs with stickers, labels, or a protective seal stuck

to the surface.

– Discs on which labels can be directly printed by an

ink jet printer.

Using these discs under high temperature or high

humidity may cause malfunctions or damage to the
unit.

Playing an MP3/WMA disc

• This unit can play back MP3/WMA files with the
extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> (regardless of
the letter case—upper/lower).

• This unit can show the names of albums, artists
(performer), and Tag (Version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3, or

2.4) for MP3 files and for WMA files.

• This unit can display only one-byte characters. No
other characters can be correctly displayed.

• This unit can play back MP3/WMA files meeting the
conditions below:

– Bit rate: 8 kbps — 320 kbps
– Sampling frequency:
48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz (for MPEG-1)
24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 16 kHz (for MPEG-2)
– Disc format: ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, Romeo,

Joliet, Windows long file name

• The maximum number of characters for file/folder
names vary depending on the disc format used
(includes 4 extension characters—<.mp3> or
<.wma>).

– ISO 9660 Level 1: up to 12 characters
– ISO 9660 Level 2: up to 31 characters
– Romeo: up to 128 characters
– Joliet: up to 64 characters
– Windows long file name: up to 128 characters

• This unit can recognize a total of 512 files,
255 folders, and 8 hierarchical levels.

• This unit can play back files recorded in VBR (variable
bit rate).

Files recorded in VBR have a discrepancy in the

elapsed time display, and do not show the actual
elapsed time. In particular, this difference becomes
noticeable after performing the search function.

• This unit cannot play back the following files:
– MP3 files encoded in MP3i and MP3 PRO format.
– MP3 files encoded in an inappropriate format.
– MP3 files encoded with Layer 1/2.
– WMA files encoded in lossless, professional, and

voice format.

– WMA files which are not based upon Windows

Media ® Audio.
– WMA files copy-protected with DRM.
– Files which have data such as AIFF, ATRAC3, etc.

• The search function works but search speed is not

constant.

Ejecting a disc

• If the ejected disc is not removed within 15 seconds,

it is automatically inserted into the loading slot again
to protect it from dust. Playback starts automatically.

Bluetooth operations

General

• While driving, do not perform complicated operation

such as dialing the numbers, using phone book, etc.

When you perform these operations, stop your car in

a safe place.

• Some Bluetooth devices may not be connected to

this unit depending on the Bluetooth version of the
device.

• This unit may not work for some Bluetooth devices.

• Connecting condition may vary depending on the

circumstances around you.

• When the unit is turned off, the device is

disconnected.

Warning messages for Bluetooth operations

• ERROR CNNCT (Error Connection):
The device is registered but the connection has failed.

Use “CONNECT” to connect the device again. (See
page 12.)

Continued on the next page

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• ERROR
Try the operation again. If “ERROR” appears again,

check if the device supports the function you have
tried.

• UNFOUND
No available Bluetooth device is detected by

“SEARCH.”

• LOADING
The unit is updating the phone book *.

* Displays only when your cellular phone is equipped

with these functions and is compatible with this unit.

• PLEASE WAIT
The unit is preparing to use the Bluetooth function. If

the message does not disappear, turn off and turn on
the unit, then connect the device again (or reset the
unit).

• RESET 8
Check the connection between the adapter and this

unit.

iPod

• You can control the following types of iPods through
the interface adapter.

– iPod with dock connector (3rd Generation)
– iPod with Click Wheel (4th Generation)
– iPod mini
– iPod photo
– iPod nano *
– iPod video (5th Generation) *
– iPod classic 2007 *
– iPod nano (3rd Generation) *

*1 When you connect the iPod nano to the interface

*2 It is not possible to browse video files on the

• If the iPod does not play correctly, please update your
iPod software to the latest version. For details about
updating your iPod, visit <http://www.apple.com>.

1

2

2

2

adapter, be sure to disconnect the headphones;
otherwise, no sound is heard.

“Videos” menu.

• When you turn on this unit, the iPod is charged
through this unit.

• While the iPod is connected, all operations from the
iPod are disabled. Perform all operations from this
unit.

• The text information may not be displayed correctly.

• If the text information includes more than 11
characters, it scrolls on the display. This unit can
display up to 40 characters.

Notice:

When operating an iPod, some operations may not
be performed correctly or as intended. In this case,
visit the following JVC web site: <http://www.jvc.
co.jp/english/car/> (English website only)

Title assignment

• If you try to assign titles to more than 30 station
frequencies, “NAME FULL” appears. Delete unwanted
titles before assignment.

Menu operations

• If you change the “AMP GAIN” setting from
“HIGH POWER” to “LOW POWER” while the
volume level is set higher than “VOLUME 30,” the
unit automatically changes the volume level to
“VOLUME 30.”

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Troubleshooting

What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center.

Symptoms Remedies/Causes

• Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. • Adjust the volume to the optimum level.

• Check the cords and connections.

• The unit does not work at all. Reset the unit (see page 3).

General

• “AUX IN” cannot be selected. Check the “SRC SELECT”
page 22).

• SSM automatic presetting does not work. Store stations manually.

• Static noise while listening to the radio. Connect the antenna firmly.

FM/AM

• “AM” cannot be selected. Check the “SRC SELECT”
page 22).

• Disc cannot be played back. Insert the disc correctly.

= “AUX IN” setting (see

= “AM” setting (see

• CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back.

• Tracks on the CD-R/CD-RW cannot be

skipped.

• Disc can neither be played back nor ejected. • Unlock the disc (see page 9).

• Disc sound is sometimes interrupted. • Stop playback while driving on rough roads.

Disc playback

• “NO DISC” appears on the display. Insert a playable disc into the loading slot.

• “PLEASE” and “EJECT“ appear alternately

on the display.

• Insert a finalized CD-R/CD-RW.

• Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW with the component which

you used for recording.

• Eject the disc forcibly (see page 3).

• Change the disc.

• Check the cords and connections.

Press 0, then insert a disc correctly.

Continued on the next page

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Symptoms Remedies/Causes

• Disc cannot be played back. • Use a disc with MP3/WMA tracks recorded in a format
compliant with ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, Romeo, or
Joliet.

• Add the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to the
file names.

• Noise is generated. Skip to another track or change the disc. (Do not add the
extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to non-MP3 or
WMA tracks.)

• A longer readout time is required

(“READING” keeps flashing on the display).

MP3/WMA playback

• Tracks do not play back in the order you

have intended them to play.

• The elapsed playing time is not correct. This sometimes occurs during playback. This is caused by

• The correct characters are not displayed

(e.g. album name).

• Bluetooth device does not detect the unit. The unit can be connected with one Bluetooth cellular

Bluetooth *

• The unit does not detect the Bluetooth

device.

* For Bluetooth operations, refer also to the instructions supplied with the Bluetooth Adapter.

Do not use too many hierarchical levels and folders.

The playback order is determined when the files are
recorded.

how the tracks are recorded on the disc.

This unit can only display letters (upper case), numbers,
and a limited number of symbols.

phone and one Bluetooth audio device at a time.
While connecting a device, this unit cannot be detected
from another device. Disconnect currently connected
device and search again.

• Check the Bluetooth setting of the device.

• Search from the Bluetooth device. After the device

detects the unit, select “OPEN” on the unit to connect
the device. (See page 11.)

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Symptoms Remedies/Causes

• The unit does not make pairing with the
Bluetooth device.

• Echo or noise occurs. Adjust the microphone unit position.

• Phone sound quality is poor. • Reduce the distance between the unit and the

Bluetooth

• The sound is interrupted or skipped during
playback of a Bluetooth audio device.

• The connected audio device cannot be
controlled.

• “NO DISC” appears on the display. Insert a disc into the magazine.

• “NO MAGAZINE” appears on the display. Insert the magazine.

• “RESET 8” appears on the display. Connect this unit and the CD changer correctly and press

CD changer

• “RESET 1” – “RESET 7” appears on the
display.

• Enter the same PIN code for both the unit and target
device.

• Select the device name from “SPECIAL,” then try to
connect again. (See page 11.)

• Try to pair/connect from the Bluetooth device.

Bluetooth cellular phone.

• Move the car to a place where you can get a better
signal reception.

• Reduce the distance between the unit and the
Bluetooth audio device.

• Disconnect the device connected for “BT-PHONE.”

• Turn off, then turn on the unit.

• (When the sound is not yet restored,) connect the
device again.

Check whether the connected audio device supports
AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile).

the reset button of the CD changer.

Press the reset button of the CD changer.

• The CD changer does not work at all. Reset the unit (see page 3).

Continued on the next page

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Symptoms Remedies/Causes

• The iPod does not turn on or does not work. • Check the connecting cable and its connection.

• Update the firmware version.

• Charge the battery.

• The sound is distorted. Deactivate the equalizer either on this unit or the iPod.

• “NO IPOD” appears on the display. • Check the connecting cable and its connection.

• Charge the battery.

• Playback stops. The headphones are disconnected during playback.
Restart the playback operation (see page 15).

iPod

• No sound can be heard when connecting

an iPod nano.

• “NO FILES” appears on the display. No tracks are stored. Import tracks to the iPod.

• Disconnect the headphones from the iPod nano.

• Update the firmware version of the iPod nano.

• “RESET 1” – “RESET 7” appears on the

display.

• “RESET 8” appears on the display. Check the connection between the adapter and this unit.

• The iPod’s controls do not work after

disconnecting from this unit.

• Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.

• The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Victor
Company of Japan, Limited (JVC) is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective
owners.

• iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Disconnect the adapter from both this unit and iPod.
Then, connect it again.

Reset the iPod.

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Maintenance

How to clean the connectors

Frequent detachment will deteriorate the connectors.
To minimize this possibility, periodically wipe the
connectors with a cotton swab or cloth moistened with
alcohol, being careful not to damage the connectors.

Connectors

Moisture condensation

Moisture may condense on the lens inside the unit in
the following cases:

• After starting the heater in the car.

• If it becomes very humid inside the car.
Should this occur, the unit may malfunction. In this
case, eject the disc and leave the unit turned on for a
few hours until the moisture has evaporated.

How to handle discs

When removing a disc from its
case, press down the center holder

of the case and lift the disc out,
holding it by the edges.

• Always hold the disc by the edges. Do not touch its
recording surface.

When storing a disc in its case, gently insert the
disc around the center holder (with the printed surface
facing up).

• Make sure to store discs in cases after use.

Center holder

To keep discs clean

A dirty disc may not play correctly.
If a disc does become dirty, wipe it with
a soft cloth in a straight line from center
to edge.

• Do not use any solvents (for example, conventional
record cleaner, spray, thinner, benzine, etc.) to clean
discs.

To play new discs

New discs may have some rough spots
around the inner and outer edges. If
such a disc is used, this unit may reject
the disc.
To remove these rough spots, rub the edges with a
pencil or ball-point pen, etc.

Do not use the following discs:

Single CD (8 cm disc) Warped disc

Sticker and sticker residue Stick-on label

Unusual shape

Transparent or semi-

transparent parts on its

recording area

C-thru Disc (semi-

transparent disc)

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Specifications

AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION

Maximum Power Output: Front/Rear: 50 W per channel

Continuous Power Output (RMS): Front/Rear: 19 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz

at no more than 0.8% total harmonic
distortion.

Load Impedance: 4 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω allowance)

Tone Control Range: Bass: ±12 dB (60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 120 Hz)

Q0.5, Q1.0, Q1.5, Q2.0

Middle: ±12 dB (500 Hz, 1.0 kHz, 1.5 kHz, 2.5 kHz)

Q0.75, Q1.0, Q1.25, Q1.5

Treble: ±12 dB (7.5 kHz, 10.0 kHz, 12.5 kHz,

15.0 kHz)
Q0.75, Q1.25

Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70 dB

Line-Out Level/Impedance: 2.5 V/20 kΩ load (full scale)

Subwoofer-Out Level/Impedance: 2.5 V/20 kΩ load (full scale)

Output Impedance: 1 kΩ

Other Terminal: AUX (auxiliary) input jack, CD changer jack,

Antenna input

TUNER SECTION

Frequency Range: FM: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz

AM: 531 kHz to 1 602 kHz

FM Tuner Usable Sensitivity: 11.3 dBf (1.0 μV/75 Ω)

50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: 16.3 dBf (1.8 μV/75 Ω)

Alternate Channel Selectivity (400 kHz): 65 dB

Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 15 000 Hz

Stereo Separation: 30 dB

AM Tuner Sensitivity: 20 μV

Selectivity: 35 dB

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CD PLAYER SECTION

Type: Compact disc player

Signal Detection System: Non-contact optical pickup

(semiconductor laser)

Number of Channels: 2 channels (stereo)

Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20 000 Hz

Dynamic Range: 96 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 98 dB

Wow and Flutter: Less than measurable limit

MP3 Decoding Format: (MPEG1/2 Audio Layer 3) Max. Bit Rate: 320 kbps

WMA (Windows Media® Audio) Decoding Format: Max. Bit Rate: 192 kbps

GENERAL

Power Requirement: Operating Voltage: DC 14.4 V (11 V to 16 V allowance)

Grounding System: Negative ground

Allowable Operating Temperature: 0°C to +40°C

Dimensions (W × H × D): (approx.) Installation Size: 182 mm × 52 mm × 160 mm

Panel Size: 188 mm × 58 mm × 6 mm

Mass:

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

1.3 kg (excluding accessories)

33REFERENCES

Having TROUBLE with operation?

Please reset your unit

Refer to page of How to reset your unit

EN

© 2008 Victor Company of Japan, Limited

0808DTSMDTJEIN

1

KD-R404

Removing the unit

Before removing the unit, release the rear section.

Installation/Connection Manual

GET0572-002A

[UI]

This unit is designed to operate on 12 V DC, NEGATIVE ground electrical systems. If your vehicle does
not have this system, a voltage inverter is required, which can be purchased at JVC car audio dealers.

WARNINGS

To prevent short circuits, we recommend that you disconnect the battery’s negative terminal and make all
electrical connections before installing the unit.

• Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s chassis again after installation.

Notes:

• Replace the fuse with one of the specified rating. If the fuse blows frequently, consult your JVC car
audio dealer.

• It is recommended to connect speakers with a maximum power of more than 50 W (both at the
rear and at the front, with an impedance of 4 Ω to 8 Ω). If the maximum power is less than 50 W,
change “AMP GAIN” setting to prevent the speakers from being damaged (see page 22 of the
INSTRUCTIONS).

• To prevent short circuits, cover the terminals of the UNUSED leads with insulating tape.

• The heat sink becomes very hot after use. Be careful not to touch it when removing this unit.

Heat sink

PRECAUTIONS on power supply and speaker connections:

• DO NOT connect the speaker leads of the power cord to the car battery; otherwise, the unit
will be seriously damaged.

• BEFORE connecting the speaker leads of the power cord to the speakers, check the speaker wiring
in your car.

0808DTSMDTJEIN

EN

© 2008 Victor Company of Japan, Limited

INSTALLATION (IN-DASH MOUNTING)

The following illustration shows a typical installation. If you have any questions or require information
regarding installation kits, consult your JVC car audio dealer or a company supplying kits.

• If you are not sure how to install this unit correctly, have it installed by a qualified technician.

Do the required electrical connections.

Parts list for installation and connection

The following parts are provided for this unit. If any item is missing, consult your JVC car audio
dealer immediately.

A / B
Hard case/Control
panel

D

Trim plate

F

Washer (ø5)

I

Rubber
cushion

G

Lock nut (M5)

J

Handles

E

Power cord

H

Mounting bolt (M4 × 5 mm;
M5 × 12.5 mm)

K

Remote controller

C

Sleeve

L

Battery

TROUBLESHOOTING

Insert the two handles, then pull them as illustrated
so that the unit can be removed.

When using the optional stay

Fire wall

Stay (option)

Bend the appropriate tabs to
hold the sleeve firmly in place.

When installing the unit
without using the sleeve

In a Toyota car for example, first remove the
car radio and install the unit in its place.

Flat head screws (M5 × 8 mm) *

2

• The fuse blows.
* Are the red and black leads connected correctly?

• Power cannot be turned on.
* Is the yellow lead connected?

• No sound from the speakers.
* Is the speaker output lead short-circuited?

• Sound is distorted.
* Is the speaker output lead grounded?
* Are the “–” terminals of L and R speakers grounded in common?

• Noise interfere with sounds.
* Is the rear ground terminal connected to the car’s chassis using shorter and thicker cords?

• This unit becomes hot.
* Is the speaker output lead grounded?
* Are the “–” terminals of L and R speakers grounded in common?

• This unit does not work at all.
* Have you reset your unit?

Dashboard

Screw (option)

Install the unit at an
angle of less than 30˚.

*1 When you stand the unit, be careful not to damage the fuse on the rear.
*2 Not supplied for this unit.

2

Bracket*

Pocket

Bracket *

Flat head screws
(M5 × 8 mm) *

2

Note : When installing the unit on the

mounting bracket, make sure to
use the 8 mm-long screws. If longer
screws are used, they could damage
the unit.

2

2

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

A

Typical connections

Before connecting: Check the wiring in the vehicle carefully. Incorrect connection may cause serious damage to this unit.

The leads of the power cord and those of the connector from the car body may be different in color.

1 Connect the colored leads of the power cord in the order specified in the illustration below.
2 Connect the antenna cord.
3 Finally connect the wiring harness to the unit.

Rear line out (see diagram )

Rear ground terminal

15 A fuse

Antenna terminal

To external components (see diagram

Black

2

Yellow

*

Red

Blue

Blue with white stripe

)

Ignition switch

To the metallic body or chassis of the car

To a live terminal in the fuse block connecting to the car battery
(bypassing the ignition switch) (constant 12 V)

To an accessory terminal in the fuse block

Fuse block

To the automatic antenna if any (250 mA max.)

To the remote lead of other equipment (200 mA max.)

PurplePurple with black stripeGreenGreen with black stripeGrayGray with black stripeWhiteWhite with black stripe

Right speaker (rear)Left speaker (rear)Right speaker (front)Left speaker (front)

B

Connecting the external amplifier or subwoofer

You can connect an amplifier to upgrade your car stereo system.

• Connect the remote lead (blue with white stripe) to the remote lead of the other equipment so that it can be controlled through this unit.

• Disconnect the speakers from this unit, connect them to the amplifier. Leave the speaker leads of this unit unused.

Set “L/O MODE” to “REAR” (See page 22 of the
INSTRUCTIONS.)

Rear speakers

Set “L/O MODE” to “SUB.W” (See page 22 of the

JVC Amplifier

Signal cord (not supplied for this unit)

INSTRUCTIONS.)

Subwoofer

C

Connecting the external components

JVC Amplifier

When connecting the external components, refer also to the manuals supplied for the components and
adapter.

or

When connecting more than one component (maximum: two), it is recommended that you connect
the components in series as explained below.

Y-connector (not supplied for this unit)Remote lead

Remote lead (blue with white stripe)

To the remote lead of other equipment or
automatic antenna if any

Front speakers

CAUTION:

Before connecting the external components, make sure that the unit is turned off.

You can connect the following JVC components to the CD changer jack.

JVC component Model name

CD changer (CD-CH) CH-X1500, etc.

You can also connect the following components through the various JVC adapters.

• Connection cords may need to be purchased separately.

Component Adapter Model name

Bluetooth device Bluetooth adapter KS-BTA200

iPod Interface adapter for iPod KS-PD100

Portable audio player with line output jacks Line input adapter KS-U57

Portable audio player with 3.5 mm stereo mini jack AUX input adapter KS-U58

iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

1

*

Not supplied for this unit.

*2 Before checking the operation of this unit prior to installation, this lead must be connected, otherwise the power

cannot be turned on.

When connecting two components in series

4

*

CD changer jack

A KS-BTA200

4

CD-CH / KS-PD100 / KS-U57 / KS-U58

B *

To disconnect the connector

Hold the connector tightly ( 1 ), then pull it out ( 2 ).

3

*

Firmly attach the ground wire to the metallic body or to the chassis of the car—to the place uncoated with paint

(if coated with paint, remove the paint before attaching the wire). Failure to do so may cause damage to the unit.

4

*

To use these components, set the external input setting correctly (see page 22 of the INSTRUCTIONS).

CD RECEIVER KD-R406/KD-R405

KD-R406/KD-R405

For canceling the display demonstration, see page 7.

ENGLISH

For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.

INSTRUCTIONS

GET0571-001A

[U/UH]

Thank you for purchasing a JVC product.

Please read all instructions carefully before operation, to ensure your complete understanding and to obtain the best

possible performance from the unit.

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

ENGLISH

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to
qualified service personnel.

3. CAUTION: Visible and/or invisible class 1M laser radiation when open. Do not view directly with optical
instruments.

4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED OUTSIDE THE UNIT.

For safety...

• Do not raise the volume level too much, as this will

[European Union only]

block outside sounds, making driving dangerous.

• Stop the car before performing any complicated
operations.

Temperature inside the car...

Warning:

If you need to operate the unit while driving, be sure to
look around carefully or you may be involved in a traffic
accident.

If you have parked the car for a long time in hot or cold
weather, wait until the temperature in the car becomes
normal before operating the unit.

Caution on volume setting:

Discs produce very little noise compared with other
sources. Lower the volume before playing a disc to
avoid damaging the speakers by the sudden increase of
the output level.

2

How to reset your unit

• Your preset adjustments will also be erased (except the
registered Bluetooth device, see page 10).

CONTENTS

OPERATIONS

Basic operations ........................................... 4

• Using the control panel ............................... 4

• Using the remote controller (RM-RK50) ...... 5

Preparation .................................................. 7

Listening to the radio ................................... 8

Disc operations ............................................. 9

ENGLISH

How to forcibly eject a disc

• Be careful not to drop the disc when it ejects.

• If this does not work, reset your unit.

Detaching the control panel

Attaching the control panel

EXTERNAL DEVICES

Using the Bluetooth

• Using the Bluetooth cellular phone ............ 12

• Using the Bluetooth audio player ............... 13

Listening to the CD changer ......................... 14

Listening to the iPod .................................... 15

Listening to the other external

components .............................................. 16

SETTINGS

Selecting a preset sound mode .................... 17

Title assignment .......................................... 18

Bluetooth settings ....................................... 19

Menu operations .......................................... 20

Color settings ............................................... 23

REFERENCES

More about this unit .................................... 24

Troubleshooting ........................................... 27

Maintenance ................................................ 31

Specifications ............................................... 32

® devices ....................... 10

3

Basic operations

Using the control panel

ENGLISH

1 • FM/AM: Select preset station.

• CD/CD-CH: Select folder.

• IPOD: Enter the main menu/Pause playback/
Confirm selection.

• BT-PHONE/BT-AUDIO: Enter/go back to
previous Bluetooth menu.

2 • Turn on the power.

• Attenuate the sound (if the power is on).

• Turn off the power [Hold].

3 Select the source.

FM = AM *1 = CD *2 = CD-CH *2/IPOD *2 (or

EXT INPUT) = BT-PHONE *2 = BT-AUDIO *2 =

8 Eject disc.
9 Select the sound mode.
p Detach the panel.
q Change the display information.
w • FM/AM: Search for station.

• CD/CD-CH: Select track.

• IPOD: Select track.

• BT-PHONE/BT-AUDIO: Select setting item/
registered device.

e Return to the previous menu.
r Remote sensor
t AUX (auxiliary) input jack

AUX IN *1 = (back to the beginning)

4 • Enter list operations.

• Enter Menu setting [Hold] .

5 • Control the volume or selection [Turn]. *

• Confirm the selection [Press] . *

• FM: Enter SSM preset mode [Hold] . *

3

3

3

• CD/CD-CH/IPOD: Enter playback mode [Hold] . *

6 Loading slot
7 Display window

*1 You cannot select these sources if they were disabled

in the Menu (see “Menu operations” on page 22).

*2 You cannot select these sources if they are not ready

or not connected.

3

*3 Also known as “Control dial” in this manual.

You can change the display and button illumination (see “COLOR” on page 21).

4

Display window

ENGLISH

1 Bluetooth indicator
2 Tr (track) indicator
3 Status of Bluetooth device

(Device number, [P: 1 – 5]; signal strength,

[ : 0 – 3]*; battery reminder, [ : 0 – 3]*)

6 Sound mode indicators—CLASSIC, HIP HOP, JAZZ,

7 EQ (equalizer) indicator
8 LOUD (loudness) indicator
9 Disc information indicators—

* As the number increases, the signal/battery power

becomes stronger.

4 Source display / Track number / Folder number /

p Main display
q Playback mode / item indicators—RND (random),

Time countdown indicator

5 Playback source indicators—CH (CD changer), DISC

w Tuner reception indicators—ST (stereo),

Using the remote controller (RM-RK50)

Installing the lithium coin battery (CR2025)

Caution:

• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire, or the like.

If the effectiveness of the remote controller
decreases, replace the battery.

Before using the remote controller:

• Aim the remote controller directly at the remote
sensor on the unit.

• DO NOT expose the remote sensor to bright light
(direct sunlight or artificial lighting).

ROCK, POPS, USER

TAG (Tag information), (track/file), (folder)

(disc), (folder), RPT (repeat)

MO (monaural)

Remote sensor

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5OPERATIONS

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1 • Turns the power on if pressed briefly or

attenuates the sound when the power is on.

• Turns the power off if pressed and held.

2 • Changes the preset stations.

• Changes the folder of the MP3/WMA.

• While playing an MP3 disc on an
MP3-compatible CD changer:

– Changes the disc if pressed briefly.
– Changes the folder if pressed and held.

• While listening to an Apple iPod:

– Pauses or resumes playback with D ∞.
– Enters the main menu with 5 U.
(Now

* 5 U : Returns to the previous menu.
D

3 Adjusts the volume level.
4 Selects the sound mode.
5 Selects the source.

5 U/D ∞/2 R/F 3 work as the menu

selecting buttons.)*

∞ : Confirms the selection.

6 For Bluetooth cellular phone:

– Answers calls if pressed briefly.
– Rejects calls if pressed and held.

7 • Searches for stations if pressed briefly.

• Fast-forwards or reverses the track if pressed and
held.

• Changes the tracks if pressed briefly.

• While listening to an iPod (in menu selecting
mode):

– Selects an item if pressed briefly. (Then, press

∞ to confirm the selection.)

D

– Skips 10 items at a time if pressed and held.

• Reverse skip/forward skip for Bluetooth audio.

Warning (to prevent accidents and damage):

• Do not install any battery other than CR2025 or its

equivalent.

• Do not leave the remote controller in a place (such

as dashboards) exposed to direct sunlight for a long
time.

• Store the battery in a place where children cannot

reach.

• Do not recharge, short, disassemble, heat the battery,

or dispose of it in a fire.

• Do not leave the battery with other metallic

materials.

• Do not poke the battery with tweezers or similar

tools.

• Wrap the battery with tape and insulate when

throwing away or saving it.

6

Preparation

Cancel the display demonstration and set the clock

• See also page 20.

1

Turn on the power.

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2

Cancel the display demonstrations

Select “DEMO,” then “DEMO OFF.”

Set the clock

Select “CLOCK” = “CLOCK SET.”
Adjust the hour, then press control dial once to proceed to adjust

[Turn] = [Press]

When the power is turned off: Check the current clock time when “CLOCK DISP” is set to
“CLOCK OFF,” (see page 20)
When the power is turned on: Change the display information of the current source

1

FM/AM Station name *

CD/CD-CH Audio CD/CD Text: Disc title/performer *

MP3/WMA: Album name/performer (folder name) *3 = Track title (file name) *3 =

IPOD Folder name

track number with the clock time = (back to the beginning)

1

*

If no title is assigned to a station, “NO NAME” appears. To assign a title to a station, see page 18.

*2 If the current disc is an audio CD, “NO NAME” appears.
*3 If an MP3/WMA file does not have Tag information or “TAG DISPLAY” is set to “TAG OFF” (see page 20),

folder name and file name appear.

= Frequency = Clock = (back to the beginning)

= Track name = Current track number with the elapsed playing time = Current

the minute.

• To return to the previous menu, press BACK.

2

= Track title *2 = Current track number with the
elapsed playing time = Current track number with the clock time = (back
to the beginning)

Current track number with the elapsed playing time = Current track number
with the clock time = (back to the beginning)

7OPERATIONS

Listening to the radio

1
2

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Select “FM” or “AM.”

Search for a station to listen—Auto Search.

Manual Search: Hold either one of the buttons until “M” flashes on the display,
then press it repeatedly.

• When receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength, “ST”
lights up on the display.

When an FM stereo broadcast is

hard to receive

• See also page 21.

[Turn] = [Press]

Select “TUNER” = “MONO”

= “MONO ON”

Reception improves, but stereo effect will be lost.

• “MO” lights up on the display.

To restore the stereo effect, repeat the same
procedure to select “MONO OFF.” The MO indicator
goes off.

FM station automatic presetting

— SSM (Strong-station Sequential
Memory)

You can preset up to 18 stations for FM.

1 While listening to a station...

2 Select the preset number range you want to

store.

3

Local FM stations with the strongest signals are
searched and stored automatically.

To preset other 6 stations, repeat from step 1 again.

8

Manual presetting (FM/AM)

You can preset up to 18 stations for FM and 6 stations
for AM.
Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.50 MHz into preset

number “04.”

1

2 Select preset number “04.”

Disc operations

3

Selecting preset station

or

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[Turn] = [Press]

1

2

Stop playing and ejecting the disc

• “NO DISC” appears.
Press SRC to listen to another
playback source.

Prohibiting disc ejection

To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same

procedure.

Turn on the power.

Insert a disc.

All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change
the source or eject the disc.

Selecting a track/folder

[Turn] = [Press]

• For MP3/WMA discs, select the desired folder, then
the desired track by performing the control dial.

• To return to the previous menu, press BACK.

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9OPERATIONS

Pressing (or holding) the following buttons allows you
to...

MP3/WMA: Select folder

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[Press] Select track
[Hold] Reverse/fast-forward track

Selecting the playback modes

You can use only one of the following playback modes
at a time.

1

2

[Turn] = [Press]

REPEAT Ô RANDOM

3

[Turn] = [Press]

REPEAT

TRACK RPT : Repeats current track

FOLDER RPT : MP3/WMA: Repeats current folder

RANDOM

FOLDER RND : MP3/WMA: Randomly plays all

tracks of current folder, then tracks
of next folders

ALL RND : Randomly plays all tracks

• To cancel repeat play or random play, select
“RPT OFF” or “RND OFF.”

• To return to the previous menu, press BACK.

Using the Bluetooth ®
devices

For Bluetooth operations, it is required to connect
the Bluetooth adapter (KS-BTA200) (separately
purchased) to the CD changer jack on the rear of this
unit.

• Refer also to the instructions supplied with the
Bluetooth adapter and the Bluetooth device.

• Refer to the list (included in the box) to check
the countries where you may use the Bluetooth ®
function.

To use a Bluetooth device through the unit
(“BT-PHONE” and “BT-AUDIO”) for the first time,
you need to establish Bluetooth wireless connection
between the unit and the device.

• Once the connection is established, it is registered in
the unit even if you reset your unit. Up to five devices
can be registered in total.

• Only one device can be connected at a time for each
source (“BT-PHONE” and “BT-AUDIO”).

Registering a Bluetooth device

Registration (Pairing) methods

Use either of the following items in the Bluetooth menu
to register and establish the connection with a device.

• Select “BT-PHONE” or “BT-AUDIO” as the source to
operate the Bluetooth menu.

OPEN Make the unit ready to establish a new

Bluetooth connection.
Connection is established by operating the
Bluetooth device.

SEARCH Make the unit ready to establish a new

Bluetooth connection.
Connection is established by operating
the unit.

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OPERATIONS & EXTERNAL DEVICES

Registering using “OPEN”

Preparation: Operate the device to turn on its

Bluetooth function.

1 Select “BT-PHONE” or “BT-AUDIO.”

2 Select “NEW DEVICE.”

3 Select “OPEN.”

4 Enter a PIN (Personal Identification Number)

code to the unit.

• You can enter any number you like (1-digit to
16-digit number). [Initial: 0000]

* Some devices have their own PIN code. Enter the

specified PIN code to the unit.

1 Move to the next (or previous) number

position.

2 Select a number.

5 Use the Bluetooth device to search and

connect.

On the device to be connected, enter the same

PIN code you have just entered for this unit.
“CONNECTED” appears on the display.

Now connection is established and you can use the

device through the unit.

The device remains registered even after you
disconnect the device. Use “CONNECT“ (or activate
“AUTO CNNCT”) to connect the same device from
next time on. (See the following and page 19.)

Connecting a device

Perform steps 1 and 2 on left column, then...

1 • Select “SEARCH” to search for available

devices.

The unit searches and displays the list of the

available devices. If no available device is
detected, “UNFOUND” appears.

• Select “SPECIAL” to connect a special

device.

The unit displays the list of the preset devices.

2 Select a device you want to connect.

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3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you finish

entering a PIN code.

4 Confirm the entry.

“OPEN..” flashes on the display.

3 • For available devices...

Enter the specific PIN code of the device to the

unit.

Refer to the instructions supplied with the device

to check the PIN code.
Use the Bluetooth device to connect.
Now connection is established and you can use

the device through the unit.

• For special device...
Use “OPEN” or “SEARCH” to connect.

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11EXTERNAL DEVICES

Connecting/disconnecting/deleting a
registered device

1 Select “BT-PHONE” or “BT-AUDIO.”

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2 Select a registered device you want to

connect/disconnect/delete.

Using the Bluetooth cellular phone

1
2

Select “BT-PHONE.”

Enter the Bluetooth menu.

3 • Select “CONNECT” or “DISCONNECT” to

connect/disconnect the selected device.

• Select “DELETE,” then “YES” to delete the
selected device.

You can set the unit to connect the Bluetooth device
automatically when the unit is turned on. (See
“AUTO CNNCT” on page 19.)

3

—

Make a call or setting using the Bluetooth setting menu.
(See the following and page 19.)

When a call comes in....

The source is automatically changed to “BT-PHONE.”

• The display will flash in blue (see “RING COLOR”
on page 21 for setting.)

When “AUTO ANSWER” is activated....

The unit answers the incoming calls automatically, see
page 19.

• When “AUTO ANSWER” is deactivated, press any
button (except / /0) to answer the
incoming call.

• You can adjust the microphone volume level (see
page 19).

To end the call

Hold any button (except / /0).

12

When a text message comes in....

If the cellular phone is compatible with text message
(notified through JVC Bluetooth adapter) and “MSG
INFO” (message info) is set to “AUTO” (see page 19), the
unit rings to inform you of the message arrival.

• “RCV MESSAGE” (receiving message) appears on
the display and the display illuminate in blue (see
“RING COLOR” on page 21 for setting).

Making a call

You can make a call using the following methods.

Select “BT-PHONE,” then follow the following steps to
make a call:

• To return to the previous menu, press BACK.

1 Enter the “DIAL” menu.

2 Select a calling method.

Call history:

1 Select a call history (REDIAL*, RECEIVED*,

MISSED*).

2 Then select a name (if it is acquired) or phone

number.

Phone book:

1 Select “PHONE BOOK*”.
The list of phone number appears.

2 Select a name from the list.

2 Speak the name you want to call.

• If your cellular phone does not support the
voice recognition system, “ERROR” appears
on the display.

• Using voice tags may be difficult in a noisy
environment or during an emergency.

Using the Bluetooth audio
player

Select “BT-AUDIO.”

If playback does not start, operate
the Bluetooth audio player to start
playback.

• Operate the Bluetooth audio
player to pause (if playback does
not pause when you change the
source).

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Direct dialing:

1 Select “NUMBER.”

2 Enter the phone number.

* Displays only when your cellular phone is equipped

with these functions and is compatible with this unit.

Voice dialing:

1 Select “VOICE DIAL.”

“SAY NAME” appears on the display.

Reverse skip/forward skip

Pause/start playback*
* Operation may be different

according to the connected
Bluetooth audio player.

Enter setting menu (Device list)

• Refer also to page 12 for connecting/disconnecting/
deleting a registered device.

Bluetooth Information:

If you wish to receive more information about
Bluetooth, visit the following JVC web site:
<http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/car/> (English
website only)

EXTERNAL DEVICES

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Listening to the CD changer

It is recommended to use a JVC MP3-compatible CD changer (separately purchased) with your unit. You can connect
a CD changer to the CD changer jack on the rear of the unit.

• You can only play conventional CDs (including CD Text) and MP3 discs.

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Preparation: Make sure “CH / IPOD” is selected in the “SRC SELECT”

1
2

Select “CD-CH.”

Enter the list mode.

= “EXT IN” setting, see page 22.

3

[Turn] = [Press]

• To select a desired folder/track to start playback (for MP3 discs), repeat step 2 and 3 above until the desired
folder/track is selected. The selection always start from disc number first.

MP3: Select folders

[Press] Select track
[Hold] Reverse/fast-forward track

Selecting the playback modes

1

2

[Turn] = [Press]

REPEAT Ô RANDOM

Select a disc, folder, then the track.

Playback starts automatically.

• If there is no disc on the selected tray, the unit beeps.

REPEAT

TRACK RPT : Repeats current track

FOLDER RPT : MP3: Repeats all tracks of current

folder

DISC RPT : Repeats all tracks of the current

disc

RANDOM

FOLDER RND : MP3: Randomly plays all tracks of

the current folder, then tracks of
the next folder

DISC RND : Randomly plays all tracks of current

disc

ALL RND : Randomly plays all tracks of the

discs in the magazine

• To cancel repeat play or random play, select
“RPT OFF” or “RND OFF.”

• To return to the previous menu, press BACK.

3

[Turn] = [Press]

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Listening to the iPod

Before operating, connect the Interface adapter for iPod, KS-PD100 (separately purchased) to the CD changer
jack on the rear of the unit.

Preparation: Make sure “CH / IPOD” is selected in the “SRC SELECT” = “EXT IN” setting, see page 22.

1
2

Select “IPOD.”

Select a song.

Playback starts automatically.

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Selecting a track from the menu

1 Enter the main menu.

This mode will be canceled if no operations are

done for about 5 seconds.

2 Select the desired menu.

PLAYLISTS

SONGS Ô GENRES Ô COMPOSERS Ô (back

to the beginning)

Ô ARTISTS Ô ALBUMS Ô

3 Confirm the selection.

• To return to the previous menu, press 5.

• If a track is selected, playback starts
automatically.

Pause playback

• To resume playback, press the button
again.

[Press] Select tracks
[Hold] Reverse/fast-forward track

Selecting the playback modes

1

2

[Turn] = [Press]

REPEAT Ô RANDOM

3

[Turn] = [Press]

REPEAT

ONE RPT : Functions the same as “Repeat

One” of the iPod.

ALL RPT : Functions the same as “Repeat

All” of the iPod.

RANDOM

ALBUM RND * : Functions the same as “Shuffle

Albums” of the iPod.

SONG RND : Functions the same as “Shuffle

Songs” of the iPod.

• To cancel repeat play or random play, select
“RPT OFF” or “RND OFF.”

• To return to the previous menu, press BACK.

* Functions only if you select “ALL” in “ALBUMS” of the

main “MENU.”

EXTERNAL DEVICES

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Listening to the other external components

You can connect an external component to:

• CD changer jack on the rear of this unit using the following adapters:
– Line Input Adapter, KS-U57 (separately purchsed)

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– AUX Input Adapter, KS-U58 (separately purchsed)

Preparation: Make sure “EXT INPUT” is selected in the “SRC SELECT”

• AUX (auxiliary) input jack on the control panel.

Preparation: Make sure “AUX ON” is selected in the “SRC SELECT” = “AUX IN” setting, see page 22.

= “EXT IN” setting, see page 22.

1
2

—

3

4

Connecting an external component to the AUX input jack

—

Select “EXT INPUT” or “AUX IN.”

Turn on the connected component and start playing the source.

Adjust the volume.

Adjust the sound as you want (see pages 17 and 18).

3.5 mm stereo mini plug
(not supplied)

Portable audio player, etc.

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EXTERNAL DEVICES

Selecting a preset sound mode

You can select a preset sound mode suitable to the music genre.

• See also page 20 (“EQ”).

Preset value setting for each sound mode

Sound

mode

USER 60 Hz 00 Q1.0 1.0 kHz 00 Q1.0 10.0 kHz 00 Q1.25

ROCK 100 Hz +03 Q1.0 1.0 kHz 00 Q1.25 10.0 kHz +02 Q1.25

CLASSIC 80 Hz +01 Q1.0 1.0 kHz 00 Q1.25 10.0 kHz +03 Q1.25

POPS 100 Hz +02 Q1.0 1.0 kHz +01 Q1.25 10.0 kHz +02 Q1.25

HIP HOP 60 Hz +04 Q1.0 1.0 kHz –02 Q1.0 10.0 kHz +01 Q1.25

JAZZ 80 Hz +03 Q1.0 1.0 kHz 00 Q1.25 10.0 kHz +03 Q1.25

Freq.: Frequency Q: Q-slope

BASS MIDDLE TREBLE LOUD

Freq. Level Q Freq. Level Q Freq. Level Q

Selecting from Menu.

or

[Turn] = [Press]

Select “EQ”

Preset value

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(loudness)

OFF

Storing your own sound mode

You can store your own adjustments in memory.

1 Select “USER” for “EQ.”

[Turn] = [Press]

Select “EQ” = “USER”

2 While “USER” is shown on the display...

• If no operation is done for about 30 seconds, the
operation will be canceled.

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SETTINGS

17

3 Select a tone.

Title assignment

[Turn] = [Press]

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4 Adjust the sound elements of the selected

tone.

[Turn] = [Press]

1 Adjust the frequency.
2 Adjust the level.
3 Adjust the Q-slope.

Sound

elements

Frequency 60 Hz

Level –06 to

Q Q0.5

Range/selectable items

BASS MIDDLE TREBLE

500 Hz
80 Hz
100 Hz
120 Hz

+06

Q1.0
Q1.5
Q2.0

1.0 kHz

1.5 kHz

2.5 kHz

–06 to

+06

Q0.75

Q1.0

Q1.25

Q1.5

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust other sound

characteristics.

The adjustment made will be stored automatically.

7.5 kHz

10.0 kHz

12.5 kHz

15.0 kHz

–06 to
+06

Q0.75
Q1.25

You can assign titles to 30 station frequencies (FM and
AM) using 8 characters (maximum) for each title.

1 Select “FM” or “AM.”

2 Show the title entry screen.

3 Assign a title.

1 Select a character.

2 Move to the next (or previous) character

position.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you finish

entering the title.

4 Finish the procedure.

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To erase the entire title

In step 2 above...

Bluetooth settings

You can change the settings listed on the right column
according to your preference.

1 Select “BT-PHONE” or “BT-AUDIO.”

2 Enter the Bluetooth menu.

3 Select “SETTINGS.”

4 Select a setting item.

*1 Appears only when a Bluetooth phone is

connected.

*2 Appears only when a Bluetooth phone is

connected and it is compatible with text message
(notified through JVC Bluetooth adapter).

*3 Bluetooth Audio: Shows only “Version.”

5 Change the setting accordingly.

Setting menu ( : Initial)

AUTO CNNCT (connect)
When the unit is turned on, the connection is
established automatically with...

OFF: No Bluetooth device.
LAST: The last connected Bluetooth device.
ORDER: The available registered Bluetooth device

found at first.

AUTO ANSWER
Only for the device being connected for “BT-PHONE.”
ON: The unit answers the incoming calls

automatically.

OFF: The unit does not answer the calls

automatically. Answer the calls manually.

REJECT: The unit rejects all incoming calls.

MSG INFO (message info)
Only for the device being connected for “BT-PHONE.”
AUTOMATIC: The unit informs you of the arrival of

a message by ringing and displaying
“RCV MESSAGE” (receiving message).

• The display illuminate in blue (see

“RING COLOR” on page 21).

MANUAL: The unit does not inform you of the

arrival of a message.

MIC SETTING (microphone setting)
Only for the device being connected for “BT-PHONE.”
Adjust microphone volume connected to the Bluetooth
adapter, [LEVEL 01/02/03].

ENGLISH

VERSION
The Bluetooth software and hardware versions are
shown.

SETTINGS

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Menu operations

1 2 3 Repeat step 2 if necessary.

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Category Menu items Selectable settings, [reference page]

DEMO

Display

DEMO

demonstration

CLOCK DISP *

Clock display

CLOCK

CLOCK SET

Clock setting

EQ

EQ

Equalizer

DIMMER

Dimmer

SCROLL*

Scroll

DISPLAY

TAG DISPLAY

Tag display

• DEMO ON

• DEMO OFF

1

• CLOCK ON

• CLOCK OFF

: Adjust the hour, then the minute, [7].
[Initial: 1:00]

: Select a preset sound mode suitable to the music genre.
USER, ROCK, CLASSIC, POPS, HIP HOP, JAZZ

• DIMMER ON

• DIMMER OFF

2

• SCROLL ONCE

• SCROLL AUTO

• SCROLL OFF
Pressing DISP for more than one second can scroll the display regardless of the
setting.

• TAG ON

• TAG OFF

[Turn] = [Press]

: Display demonstration will be activated automatically if no

operation is done for about 20 seconds, [7].

: Cancels.

: Clock time is shown on the display at all times when the

power is turned off.

: Cancels; pressing DISP will show the clock time for about 5

seconds when the power is turned off, [7].

: Dims the display and button illumination.
: Cancels.

: Scrolls the displayed information once.
: Repeats scrolling (at 5-second intervals).
: Cancels.

: Shows the Tag information while playing MP3/WMA tracks.
: Cancels.

• To return to the previous menu,
press BACK.

Initial: Underlined

1

If the power supply is not interrupted by turning off the ignition key of your car, it is recommended to select

*

“CLOCK OFF” to save the car’s battery.

*2 Some characters or symbols will not be shown correctly (or will be blanked) on the display.

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Category Menu items Selectable settings, [reference page]

3

MONO *

Monaural mode

IF BAND

TUNER

Intermediate
frequency band

• MONO ON

• MONO OFF

• AUTO

• WIDE

: Activate monaural mode to improve FM reception, but stereo

effect will be lost, [8].

: Restore the stereo effect.

: Increases the tuner selectivity to reduce interference noises

between adjacent stations. (Stereo effect may be lost.)

: Subject to interference noises from adjacent stations, but sound

quality will not be degraded and the stereo effect will remain.

COLOR

MENU

COLOR

COLOR 01
– COLOR 29,
USER

MENU COLOR

Menu color

: Select one of the preset or user color for display and button (except EQ/

/0) illumination.
(See also page 23 for USER color setting.)

• OFF

• ON

: Cancels.
: Changes the display and button (except EQ/ /0)

illumination during menu, list search and playback mode
operations.

RING COLOR *

Ring color

4

• OFF

• ON

: Cancels.
: When a call comes in, the display will flash in blue.

• The display will change to the original color when the call is
answered or the incoming call stops.

RING COLOR

When the unit receive a text message, the display only

illuminate in blue.

5

FADER*

Fader

BALANCE *
Balance

LOUD

Loudness

R06 – F06 : Adjust the front and rear speaker output balance.

[Initial: 00]

6

L06 – R06 : Adjust the left and right speaker output balance.

[Initial: 00]

• LOUD OFF

• LOUD ON

: Cancels.
: Boost low and high frequencies to produce a well-balanced

sound at a low volume level.

AUDIO

VOL ADJUST

Volume adjust

VOL ADJ –05
—
VOL ADJ +05

[Initial:
VOL ADJ 00]

: Preset the volume adjustment level of each source (except

FM), compared to the FM volume level. The volume level will
automatically increase or decrease when you change the source.

• Before making an adjustment, select the source you want to
adjust.

• “VOL ADJ FIX” appears on the display if “FM” is selected as the
source.

3

Displayed only when the source is “FM.”

*
*4 Displayed only when Bluetooth adapter, KS-BTA200 is connected.
*5 If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader level to “00.”
*6 This adjustment will not affect the subwoofer output.

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Continued on the next page

SETTINGS

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Category Menu items Selectable settings, [reference page]

L/O MODE

Line output mode

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SUB.W FREQ *

Subwoofer cutoff
frequency

SUB.W LEVEL *

AUDIO

Subwoofer level

BEEP

Keypress tone

AMP GAIN *

Amplifier gain
control

9

AM *

AM station

EXT IN *

External input

SRC SELECT

AUX IN *

Auxiliary input

7

*

Displayed only when “L/O MODE” is set to “SUB.W.”

10

11

7

7

8

• SUB.W

• REAR

• LOW

• MID

• HIGH

SUB.W 00
— SUB.W 08

• BEEP OFF

• BEEP ON

• LOW POWER

• HIGH POWER

• AM OFF

• AM ON

• CH / IPOD

• EXT INPUT

• AUX OFF

• AUX ON

: Select if the REAR LINE OUT terminals are used for connecting

a subwoofer (through an external amplifier).

: Select if the REAR LINE OUT terminals are used for connecting

the speakers (through an external amplifier).

: Frequencies lower than 72 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
: Frequencies lower than 111 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
: Frequencies lower than 157 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.

: Adjust the subwoofer output level.
[Initial: SUB.W 04]

: Deactivates the keypress tone.
: Activates the keypress tone.

: VOLUME 00 – VOLUME 30 (Select if the maximum power

of each speaker is less than 50 W to prevent damaging the
speaker.)

: VOLUME 00 – VOLUME 50

: Disable “AM” in source selection.
: Enable “AM” in source selection, [4].

: To use a JVC CD changer, [14], or an Apple iPod, [15].
: To connect portable audio player to the CD changer jack, [16].

: Disable “AUX IN” in source selection.
: Enable “AUX IN” in source selection, [4].

*8 The volume level automatically changes to “VOLUME 30” if you change to “LOW POWER” with the volume level

set higher than “VOLUME 30.”

*9 Displayed only when any source other than “AM” is selected.
*10 Displayed only when one of the following sources is selected—FM, AM, CD, Bluetooth, or AUX IN.

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Displayed only when any source other than “AUX IN” is selected.

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