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).
How to forcibly eject a disc
• Be careful not to drop the disc when it ejects.
• If this does not work, reset your unit.
Attaching the control panel
Detaching the control panel
CONTENTS
How to reset your unit ................................. 3
How to forcibly eject a disc ........................... 3
Attaching the control panel ......................... 3
Detaching the control panel ......................... 3
Canceling the display demonstration ........... 4
Setting the clock .......................................... 4
Selecting a preset sound mode .................... 20
Title assignment .......................................... 21
Bluetooth settings ....................................... 22
Menu operations .......................................... 23
Color settings ............................................... 26
® devices ....................... 10
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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.
REFERENCES
More about this unit .................................... 27
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.
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*2 You cannot select these sources if they were disabled
4
in the Menu (see “Menu operations” on page 26).
*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).
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5OPERATIONS
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
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/D ∞/2 R/F 3 work as the menu
selecting buttons.)*
* 5 U : Returns to the previous menu.
D ∞ : Confirms the selection.
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.
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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.
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 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
Change the display information
Station name * = Frequency = Clock = (back to
the beginning)
* If no title is assigned to a station, “NO NAME”
appears. To assign a title to a station, see page 21.
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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.
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.
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.
Turn on the power.
Insert a disc.
All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change
the source or eject the disc.
Change the display information
Audio CD/CD Text:
Disc title/performer *1 = Track title *1 = Current
track number with the elapsed playing time =
Current track number with the clock time = (back
to the beginning)
MP3/WMA:
Album name/performer (folder name) *2 = Track
title (file name) *2 = Current track number with
the elapsed playing time = Current track number
with the clock time = (back to the beginning)
*1 If the current disc is an audio CD, “NO NAME”
appears.
*2 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.
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9OPERATIONS
Pressing (or holding) the following buttons allows you
to...
You can use only one of the following playback modes
at a time.
1
2
[Turn] = [Press]
REPEATÔRANDOM
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.
OPENMake the unit ready to establish a new
Bluetooth connection.
Connection is established by operating the
Bluetooth device.
SEARCHMake 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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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 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
Station Call Sign appears.
When receiving HD Radio multicast
channels...
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.
[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.
Change the display information
Channel numberFirst four letters of Call Sign
Select your desired channel.
“LINKING” appears while linking to a multicast channel.
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Call Sign *1 = Frequency = Title/artist/album name
of the current segment *
beginning)
*1 “ **** -FM” or “ **** ” appears when no Call Sign is
received.
*2 “NO TEXT” appears when no text is received.
2
= Clock = (back to the
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.
• 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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Change the display information
Folder name = Track name = Current track number with the elapsed playing time = Current track number
with the clock time = (back to the beginning)
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” = “EXT IN” setting, see page 26.
• 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.
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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.
EXTERNAL DEVICES
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Selecting a preset sound mode
You can select a preset sound mode suitable to the music genre.
• 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
Frequency60 Hz
Level–06 to
QQ0.5
Range/selectable items
BASSMIDDLE 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...
SETTINGS
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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.
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