Jvc KD-A845-BT Owners Manual

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KD-A845BT / KD-R840BT / KD-R740BT

CD RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

RECEPTOR CON CD

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

RÉCEPTEUR CD

MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS

Please read all instructions carefully before operation to obtain the best possible performance from the unit.

Por favor lea detenidamente este manual para comprender a fondo todas las instrucciones y obtener un máximo disfrute de esta unidad.

Veuillez lires les instructions attentivement avant d’utiliser l’appareil afin d’obtenir les meilleures performances possibles de l’appareil.

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.

GET0842-001B [J]

CONTENTS

	BEFORE USE	2
	BASICS	3
	GETTING STARTED	4
	RADIO	5
	CD / USB / iPod	6
	AUX	7
	ILLUMINATION	7
	(KD-A845BT / KD-R840BT only)
	Pandora®	8
	SiriusXM™	8
	(KD-A845BT / KD-R840BT only)
	BLUETOOTH®	10
	AUDIO SETTINGS	15
	MORE INFORMATION	16
	TROUBLESHOOTING	17
	SPECIFICATIONS	19
	INSTALLATION / CONNECTION	20

How to read this manual

•Operations explained mainly using buttons on the faceplate of KD-R740BT.

•[XX] indicates the selected items.

•( XX) indicates references are available on the stated page number.

BEFORE USE

Warning

Do not operate any function that takes your attention away from safe driving.

Caution

Volume setting:

•Adjust the volume so that you can hear sounds outside the car to prevent accident.

•Lower the volume before playing digital sources to avoid damaging the speakers by the sudden increase of the output level.

General:

•Avoid using the USB device or iPod/iPhone if it might hinder driving safety.

•Make sure all important data has been backed up. We shall bear no responsibility for any loss of recorded data.

•Never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit, to prevent a short circuit.

•If a disc error occurs due to condensation on the laser lens, eject the disc and wait for the moisture to evaporate.

Remote control (RM-RK52):

•Do not leave the remote control in hot places such as on the dashboard.

•The Lithium battery is in danger of explosion if replaced incorrectly. Replace it only with the same or equivalent type.

•The battery pack or batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

•Keep battery out of reach of children and in original package until ready to use. Dispose of used batteries promptly. If swallowed, contact a physician immediately.

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

Maintenance

Cleaning the unit: Wipe off dirt on the faceplate with a dry silicon or soft cloth.

Cleaning the connector: Detach the faceplate and clean the connector with a cotton swab gently, being careful not to damage the connector.

Handling discs:

•Do not touch the recording surface of the disc.

•Do not stick tape etc. on the disc, or use a disc with tape stuck on it.

•Do not use any accessories for the disc.

•Clean from the center of the disc and move outward.

•Clean the disc with a dry silicon or soft cloth. Do not use any solvents.

•When removing discs from this unit, pull them out horizontally.

•Remove burrs from the center hole and disc edge before inserting a disc.

Connector (on the reverse side of the faceplate)

2

BASICS
Faceplate
KD-A845BT	Volume knob		Display window	Attach
	(turn/press)	Loading slot
KD-R840BT
				Detach

KD-R740BT

How to reset

		Your preset adjustments will
Detach button		also be erased.

Remote control (RM-RK52)

Remote sensor

(Do not expose to bright sunlight.)

Pull out the insulation sheet when using for the first time.

How to replace the battery

	To	Do this (on the faceplate)		Do this (on the remote control)
	Turn on the power	Press and hold L SOURCE.		( not available )
		• Press and hold to turn off the power.
	Adjust the volume	Turn the volume knob.		Press VOL + or VOL –.
		Press the volume knob to mute the sound or pause playback.		Press		to mute the sound or pause playback.
		•	Press again to cancel.	• Press again to cancel.
	Select a source	•	Press L SOURCE repeatedly.	Press SOURCE repeatedly.
		• Press L SOURCE, then turn the volume knob within 2 seconds.
	Change the display	Press DISP repeatedly. ( 16)		( not available )
	information	•	Press and hold to scroll the current display information.
			3			ENGLISH

GETTING STARTED

1Cancel the demonstration

1 Press and hold MENU.

2 Press the volume knob to select [DEMO].

3 Turn the volume knob to select [DEMO OFF], then press the knob. 4 Press MENU to exit.

2Set the clock

1 Press and hold MENU.

2 Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK], then press the knob.

3 Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK SET], then press the knob. 4 Turn the volume knob to select the day, then press the knob.

5 Turn the volume knob to adjust the hour, then press the knob. 6 Turn the volume knob to adjust the minute, then press the knob. 7 Press MENU to exit.

3Set the basic settings

1 Press and hold MENU.

2Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob.

3Press MENU to exit.

To return to the previous hierarchy, press G.

		Default: XX
CLOCK
	CLOCK ADJ	AUTO: The clock time is automatically set using the Clock Time (CT) data in FM Radio
		Broadcast Data System signal. ; OFF: Cancels.
	CLOCK DISP	ON: The clock time is shown on the display even when the unit is turned off. ; OFF: Cancels.
DIMMER
	DIMMER SET	Selects the display and button illumination adjusted in the [BRIGHTNESS] setting.
		AUTO: Changes between the day and night adjustments when you turn off or on the car
		headlights.*1 ; ON: Selects the night adjustments. ; OFF: Selects the day adjustments.

BRIGHTNESS Sets the display and button brightness for day and night separately. 1 DAY/ NIGHT: Select day or night.

2Select the zone for setting.

KD-A845BT / KD-R840BT: BTN ZONE 1/ 2/ 3 / DISP ZONE / VOL ZONE ( 7) KD-R740BT: BUTTON ZONE / DISP ZONE

3 Set the brightness level (00 to 31). (Default: DAY: 31 ; NIGHT: 15)

DISPLAY

SCROLL*2	ONCE: Scrolls the display information once. ; AUTO: Repeats scrolling at 5-second
	intervals. ; OFF: Cancels.
TAG DISPLAY	ON: Shows the TAG information while playing MP3/WMA/WAV files. ; OFF: Cancels.

USB*3 (KD-A845BT / KD-R840BT only)

DRIVECHANGE Selects to change the drive when a multiple drives device is connected to the USB input terminal (front/rear).

IPOD SWITCH*4

HEAD MODE: Controls music playback only from this unit. ; IPOD MODE: Controls music playback from both the unit and iPod/iPhone. ; EXT MODE: Controls music playback only from the iPod/iPhone.

AUDIOBOOKS*4 (KD-A845BT / KD-R840BT only)

NORMAL / FASTER / SLOWER: Selects the playback speed of the Audiobooks sound file in your iPod/iPhone. (Default: Depends on your iPod/iPhone setting.)

SRC SELECT

		AM*5	ON: Enables AM in source selection. ; OFF: Disables.
		PANDORA*5	ON: Enables PANDORA in source selection. ; OFF: Disables.
		AUX*5	ON: Enables AUX in source selection. ; OFF: Disables.
*1 The illumination control wire connection is required. ( 21)
*2		Some characters or symbols will not be shown correctly (or will be blanked).
*3		Displayed only when the source is USB FRONT or USB REAR.
*4		Displayed only when the source is USB-IPOD.
*5		Not displayed when the corresponding source is selected.

4

RADIO

“ST” lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength.

Search for a station

1 Press L SOURCE to select FM or AM.

2Press E/F (or 2/3 on RM-RK52) to search for a station automatically. (or)

Press and hold E/ F (or 2/3 on RM-RK52) until “M” flashes, then press repeatedly to search for a station manually.

Store a station

You can store up to 18 stations for FM and 6 stations for AM. While listening to a station....

Press and hold one of the number buttons (1 to 6) to store. (or)

1 Press and hold the volume knob until “PRESET MODE” flashes.

2Turn the volume knob to select a preset number, then press the knob.

The preset number flashes and “MEMORY” appears.

Select a stored station

Press one of the number buttons (1 to 6). (or)

1 Press MENU.

2 Turn the volume knob to select a preset number, then press the knob.

Search for your favorite program (PTY Search)

Available only for FM Radio Broadcast Data System stations.

1 Press and hold G.

2Turn the volume knob to select a PTY code (see the right column), then press the knob to start searching.

If there is a station broadcasting a program of the same PTY code as you have selected, that station is tuned in.

Other settings

1 Press and hold MENU.

2 Turn the volume knob to select [TUNER], then press the knob.

3Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob.

4 Press MENU to exit.

	Default: XX
SSM	SSM 01 – 06 / SSM 07 – 12 / SSM 13 – 18: Automatically presets up to 18
	stations for FM. “SSM” stops flashing when the first 6 stations are stored. Select
	SSM 07 – 12 / SSM 13 – 18 to store the following 12 stations.
AREA	AREA US: For North/Central/South America, AM/FM intervals: 10 kHz/200 kHz. ;
	AREA EU: For any other areas, AM/FM intervals: 9 kHz/50 kHz. ; AREA SA: For
	some South American countries, AM/FM intervals: 10 kHz/50 kHz.
MONO	Displayed only when the source is FM.
	MONO ON: Improves the FM reception, but the stereo effect will be lost. ;
	MONO OFF: Cancels.
IF BAND	AUTO: Increases the tuner selectivity to reduce interference noises from adjacent
	stations. (Stereo effect may be lost.) ; WIDE: Subjects to interference noises from
	adjacent stations, but sound quality will not be degraded and the stereo effect will
	remain.
RADIO TIMER	Turns on the radio at a specific time regardless of the current source.
	1 ONCE/ DAILY/ WEEKLY/ OFF: Select how often the timer will be turned on.
	2 FM/ AM: Select the FM or AM band.
	3 01 to 18 (for FM)/ 01 to 06 (for AM): Select the preset station.
	4 Set the activation day and time.
	• “M” lights up when complete.

Radio Timer will not activate for the following cases.

•The unit is turned off.

•[OFF] is selected for [AM] in [SRC SELECT] after Radio Timer for AM is selected.

( 4)

PTY code: NEWS, INFORM (information), SPORTS, TALK, ROCK, CLS ROCK (classic rock), ADLT HIT

(adult hits), SOFT RCK (softrock), TOP 40, COUNTRY, OLDIES, SOFT, NOSTALGA (nostalgia), JAZZ,

CLASSICL (classical), R & B (rhythm and blues), SOFT R&B (soft rhythm and blues), LANGUAGE, REL MUSC (religious music), REL TALK (religious talk), PERSNLTY (personality), PUBLIC, COLLEGE, HABL ESP (Spanish talk), MUSC ESP (Spanish music), HIP HOP, WEATHER

5

ENGLISH

CD / USB / iPod

Start playback

CD

Label side

The source changes to CD and playback starts.

• To eject a disc, press 0.

USB
USB input terminal			USB 2.0 cable*1
			(commercially available)

and/ or

USB cable from the rear of the unit (KD-A845BT / KD-R840BT only)

The source changes to USB FRONT, USB REAR or USB and playback starts.

iPod/iPhone

USB 2.0 cable*1

USB input terminal (accessory of the iPod/iPhone)

and/ or

USB cable from the rear of the unit (KD-A845BT / KD-R840BT only)

The source changes to USB-IPOD and playback starts (for KD-A845BT / KD-R840BT: depending on the status of the connected device).

Press 4 iPod MODE repeatedly to select the control mode ([HEAD MODE] / [IPOD MODE] /

[EXT MODE]) directly.

• See also [IPOD SWITCH]. ( 4)

Note:

WAV files are playable only for

KD-A845BT / KD-R840BT in USB source.

					:	Applicable
					— :	Not applicable
To		Do this			CD	USB iPod
Select a track/file		Press E/ F (or 2/3 on RM-RK52).				*2
Select a folder		Press 1 ∞/ 2 5 (or 5/∞ on RM-RK52).				—
(MP3/WMA/WAV)
Reverse/Fast-forward		Press and hold E/ F (or 2/3 on RM-RK52).				*2
Select a track/file	1Press MENU
from a list	2Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob.
	•	MP3/WMA/WAV file: Select the desired folder, then a file.
	•	iPod or JVC Playlist Creator (JPC) / JVC Music Control (JMC) file*3: Select
		the desired file from the list (PLAYLISTS, ARTISTS, ALBUMS, SONGS,				*6
		PODCASTS*4, GENRES, COMPOSERS*4 , AUDIOBOOKS*5).

•To return to the previous hierarchy, press G.

•To cancel, press MENU.

Note: Turn the volume knob quickly to fast-search or use Character search ( 7).

Repeat play	Press 6 B repeatedly to make a selection.
	• Audio CD or JPC / JMC file: TRACK RPT, RPT OFF	*6
	• MP3/WMA/WAV file: TRACK RPT, FOLDER RPT, RPT OFF
	• iPod: ONE RPT, ALL RPT
Random play	Press 5 A repeatedly to make a selection.
	• Audio CD: ALL RND, RND OFF	*6
	• MP3/WMA/WAV file or JPC / JMC file: FOLDER RND, ALL RND, RND OFF

• iPod: SONG RND, ALBUM RND*7, RND OFF

*1	Do not leave the cable inside the car when not using.	*5	KD-A845BT / KD-R840BT only.
*2	Applicable under [HEAD MODE] and [IPOD MODE] only. ( 4)	*6	Applicable under [HEAD MODE] only. ( 4)
*3	Only for files registered in the database created with JPC / JMC. ( 16)	*7	Not applicable for some iPod/iPhone.
*4	Only for iPod.

6

CD / USB / iPod

Character search

(KD-A845BT / KD-R840BT only)

If you have many folders or tracks/files, you can search through them quickly according to the first character (A to Z, 0 to 9 and OTHERS).

•“OTHERS” appear if the first character is other than A to Z, 0 to 9.

1 Press MENU.

2For iPod: Turn the volume knob to select the desired list, then press the knob.

For MP3/WMA/WAV: Go to step 3.

3 Press 1 ∞/2 5 to select the desired character.

4Turn the volume knob to select the desired folder or track/file, then press the knob.

AUX

Use a portable audio player

1 Connect a portable audio player (commercially available).

3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini plug with “L” shaped connector (commercially available)

Auxiliary input jack

Portable audio player

2 Select [ON] for [AUX] in [SRC SELECT]. ( 4)

3 Press L SOURCE to select AUX.

4 Turn on the portable audio player and start playback.

Use a 3-core plug head stereo mini plug for optimum audio output.

ILLUMINATION (KD-A845BT / KD-R840BT only)

1 Press and hold MENU.

2 Turn the volume knob to select [COLOR] or [COLOR SETUP], then press the knob.

3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob. 4 Press MENU to exit.

Default: XX

COLOR: Select a color for each zone separately.

1 BTN ZONE 1 / BTN ZONE 2 / BTN ZONE 3 / DISP ZONE / VOL ZONE / ALL ZONE: Select a zone.

2COLOR 01 to COLOR 29: Select a color.

USER: Select a user color (created in [COLOR SETUP]).

COLOR FLOW 01 to COLOR FLOW 03: Select a color changes pattern/speed.

SPECTRUM / GROOVE / TECHNO / EMOTION / RELAX / NIGHTSWEEP: (Selectable only if [ALL ZONE] is selected in step 1.)

(Default: BTN ZONE 1 / BTN ZONE 2 / ALL ZONE: [06] ; BTN ZONE 3: [27] ; DISP ZONE: [01] ; VOL ZONE: [COLOR FLOW 02])

COLOR SETUP: Store your own day and night colors for each zone separately.

	DAY COLOR	1		BTN ZONE 1 / BTN ZONE 2 / BTN ZONE 3 / DISP ZONE / VOL ZONE: Select a zone.
		2		RED / GREEN / BLUE: Select a primary color.
		3		00 to 31: Select the level.
	NIGHT COLOR	Repeat steps 2and 3for all the primary colors.
		•	Your setting is stored to [USER] in [COLOR].
		•	If [00] is selected for all primary colors for [DISP ZONE], nothing appears on the display.
	COLOR GUIDE	ON: Changes the display and buttons illumination to white when settings are performed on menu
		and list search. ; OFF: Display and buttons illumination remain the same even in menu and list search
		operation.
[NIGHT COLOR] or [DAY COLOR] is changed by turning on or off your car’s headlight.
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Pandora®

Preparation:

Install the latest version of the Pandora application into your device (iPhone/iPod touch), then log in and create an account with Pandora.

• Select [ON] for [PANDORA] in [SRC SELECT]. ( 4)

Start listening

1 Open the Pandora application on your device.

2 Connect your device to the USB input terminal.

USB 2.0 cable* USB input terminal (accessory of the

iPhone/iPod touch)

and/ or

USB cable from the rear of the unit (KD-A845BT / KD-R840BT only)

The source changes to PANDORA and broadcast starts.

*Do not leave the cable inside the car when not using.

About Pandora

•Pandora is only available in the US.

•Because Pandora is a third-party service, the specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Accordingly, compatibility may be

impaired or some or all of the services may become unavailable.

•Some functions of Pandora cannot be operated from this unit.

•For issues using the application, please contact Pandora at [e-mail].

•If the version of the OS of the connected iPhone is earlier than 4.0, start the Pandora application before selecting the PANDORA source.

SiriusXM™

(KD-A845BT /

KD-R840BT only)

To

Do this

Preparation:

1 Connect the optional SiriusXM Connect

Pause or resume

Press the volume knob (or on

Vehicle Tuner (commercially available).

playback

RM-RK52).

Antenna

Thumbs up or

Press 1 / 2 .

SiriusXM Connect

thumbs down

• If thumbs down is selected, the

Vehicle Tuner

current track is skipped.

Skip a track

Press F (or 3 on RM-RK52).

Create a new

1

Press MENU.

Expansion port on the rear panel

station

2

Turn the volume knob to select

2 Activate the subscription through

[NEW STATION], then press the

www.siriusxm.com/activatenow or call

knob.

3

1-866-635-2349.

Turn the volume knob to select

The Radio ID is required to activate the

[FROM TRACK] or [FROM ARTIST],

SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner.

then press the knob.

The Radio ID is located on the label of the

A new station is created based on

SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner and can also

the current song or artist.

be shown on the unit’s display window when

Search for a

1

Press MENU.

you select “Channel 0” after SiriusXM Connect

registered

2

Turn the volume knob to make a

Vehicle Tuner is connected.

station

selection, then press the knob.

3 Press L SOURCE to select SIRIUS XM to

[BY DATE]: According to the

start updating.

registered date.

[A–Z]: Alphabetical order.

3

Start listening

Turn the volume knob to select

1 Press L SOURCE to select SIRIUS XM.

the desired station, then press the

knob.

2 Press MENU.

Bookmark a

1

Press and hold the volume knob.

3 Turn the volume knob to select CATEGORY,

then press the knob.

song or artist

2

Turn the volume knob to select

information

[THIS TRACK] or [THIS ARTIST], then

4 Turn the volume knob to select a category

from the list, then press the knob.

press the knob.

If “ALL CHANNEL” is selected, all the available

“BOOKMARKED” appears and the

channels will be shown.

information is stored to your device.

The bookmark is available on your

Pandora account but not on this

unit.

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5Turn the volume knob to select a channel, then press the knob. (or)

Press E/F to search for a channel manually.

• Pressing and holding E/F changes the channel rapidly.

If a locked channel or a mature channel ([MATURE CH] is set to [ON]) is selected, a pass code input screen appears. Enter the pass code to receive the channel.

•To store a channel: You can store up to 18 channels. ( 5)

•To select a stored channel: Press one of the number buttons (1 to 6).

(or)

1 Press MENU.

2 Turn the volume knob to select PRESET, then press the knob.

3 Turn the volume knob to select a preset number, then press the knob. (or)

Press 5/∞ on RM-RK52.

Replay

1Press the volume knob.

“” lights up and the unit memorize this paused position.

2Press the volume knob to start Replay.

Replay starts from the paused position in step 1.

During Replay...

•To pause or resume playback, press the volume knob.

•To skip the current song backward/forward, press E/ F (or 2/3 on RM-RK52).

•To rewind/fast-forward, press and hold E/ F (or 2/3 on RM-RK52).

•To exit from Replay and go to live, press G.

Other settings

1 Press and hold MENU.

2 Turn the volume knob to select [SIRIUS XM], then press the knob.

3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob.

4 Press MENU to exit.

			SiriusXM™
			Default: XX
CH LOCK		To unlock settings:
		1	Turn the volume knob to select a number.
		2	Press E/ Fto move to the entry position.
		3	Repeat steps 1and 2to enter the current pass code. (Initial pass code is
			0000.)
		4	Press the volume knob to confirm.
	CODE SET	1 Turn the volume knob to select a number.
		2	Press E/ Fto move to the entry position.
		3	Repeat steps 1and 2to enter a new 4-digit pass code.
		4	Press the volume knob to confirm.
		5	Repeat steps 1to 4to reconfirm the new pass code.
		• Make a note of the new pass code to enter channel lock settings from next time.
	CH EDIT *	1 Turn the volume knob to select a category, then press the knob.
		2	Turn the volume knob to select a channel you want to lock, then press the
			knob.
			“L” appears in front of the channel number.
		3	Press Gto exit.
	CH CLEAR *	YES: Clears all the locked channels. ; NO: Cancels.
	MATURE CH	ON: Turns on the Sirius XM-defined lock setting (mature channel). ; OFF: Turns off.
		• If [ON] is selected, your setting (CH EDIT) is temporary ignored.
SIGNAL LVL		NO SIGNAL/ WEAK/ GOOD/ STRONG: Shows the strength of the current
		received signal.
BUF USAGE		0% — 100% (0): Shows the memory usage for Replay buffer.

* Displayed only when [MATURE CH] is set to [OFF].

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BLUETOOTH®

You can operate Bluetooth devices using this unit.

Connect the microphone

MIC (Microphone	Microphone (supplied)
input terminal)

Secure using cord clamps (not supplied) if necessary.

Rear panel	Adjust the
	microphone angle

If you turn off the unit or detach the control panel during a phone call conversation, the Bluetooth connection is disconnected. Continue the conversation using your mobile phone.

Supported Bluetooth profiles

•Hands-Free Profile (HFP 1.5)

•Object Push Profile (OPP 1.1)

•Phonebook Access Profile (PBAP 1.0)

•Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP 1.2)

•Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP 1.3)

Pair a Bluetooth device

When connecting a Bluetooth device to the unit for the first time, perform pairing between the unit and the device. Once the pairing is completed, the Bluetooth device will remain registered in the unit even if you reset the unit.

•Up to five devices can be registered (paired) in total.

•A maximum of two Bluetooth phones and one Bluetooth audio device can be connected at any time.

•This unit supports Secure Simple Pairing (SSP).

•Some Bluetooth devices may not automatically connect to the unit after pairing. Connect the device to the unit manually. Refer to the instruction manual of the Bluetooth device for more information.

1 Press and hold L SOURCE to turn on the unit.

2Search and select “JVC UNIT” on the Bluetooth device.

“BT PAIRING” flashes on the display.

•For some Bluetooth devices, you may need to enter the Personal Identification Number (PIN) code immediately after searching.

3Perform (A) or (B) depending on what scrolls on the display.

• For some Bluetooth devices, pairing sequence may vary from the steps described below.

(A)“[Device Name]” ]“XXXXXX” ]“VOL – YES” ]“BACK – NO”

• “XXXXXX” is a 6-digit passkey randomly generated during each pairing.

1Ensure that the passkey which appears on the unit and Bluetooth device is the same. 2 Press the volume knob to confirm the passkey.

3 Operate the Bluetooth device to confirm the passkey.

(B)“[Device Name]” ]“VOL – YES” ]“BACK – NO”

1Press the volume knob to start pairing.

2• If “PAIRING” ]“PIN 0000” scrolls on the display, enter the PIN code “0000” into the Bluetooth device. (You can change to a desired PIN code before pairing. ( 14))

•If only “PAIRING” appears, operate the Bluetooth device to confirm pairing.

“PAIRING COMPLETED” appears when pairing is completed and “” will light up when Bluetooth connection is established.

•“” will light up when a Bluetooth mobile phone is connected.

•“” will light up when a Bluetooth audio player is connected.

See page 13 for Bluetooth compatibility check mode operation.

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BLUETOOTH®

Bluetooth mobile phone

To

Receive a call

Do this

KD-A845BT / KD-R840BT: Press the volume knob. (Green area)

KD-R740BT: Press or the volume knob. On RM-RK52: Press 5/∞/2/3/SOURCE.

•When [AUTO ANSWER] is set to the selected time, the unit answers incoming call automatically. ( 12)

Reject an incoming

KD-A845BT / KD-R840BT: Press

/ L SOURCE /

call

MENU / E/ F / G. (Red area)

KD-R740BT: Press and hold

or the volume knob.

On RM-RK52: Press and hold 5/∞/2/3/SOURCE.

End a call

Press and hold or the volume knob.

On RM-RK52: Press and hold 5/∞/2/3/SOURCE.

KD-A845BT / KD-R840BT:

Receiving a call

Talking

After ending a

call

Flashes in green

Lights up in red

Flashes in red	Return to [COLOR]	Return to [COLOR]
	setting’s color ( 7)	setting’s color ( 7)

To	Do this
Activate or deactivate	Press the volume knob during a call.
hands-free mode	• Operations may vary according to the connected
	Bluetooth mobile phone.
Adjust the phone	Turn the volume knob during a call.
volume	Phone volume: [00] to [50] (Default: [15])
	• This adjustment will not affect the volume of the
	other sources.
Adjust the	Press 1 ∞/ 2 5 during a call.
microphone’s	Sensitivity level: [01] to [03] (Default: [02]) ( 12)
sensitivity level
Set the echo	Press E/ F during a call.
cancellation delay time	Delay time: [01] to [10] (Default: [04]) ( 12)
Text message	When the phone receives a text message, the
notification	unit rings and “RCV MESSAGE” ] [Device name]
	appears.
	• [MSG NOTICE] must be set to [ON]. ( 12)
	• You cannot read, edit, or send a message through
	the unit.
	• To clear the message, press any button.
Switch between two	• To enter 1st phone’s hands-free menu:
connected phones	Press	.
	• To enter 2nd phone’s hands-free menu:
	Press	twice.
	• To return to 1st phone’s hands-free menu:
	Press G.

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BLUETOOTH®

Hands-free menu operations

1 Press.

2Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob.

Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected.

•To return to the previous hierarchy, press G.

•To cancel, press MENU.

RECENT CALL	1	Turn the volume knob to select a name or a phone number.
		•	“>” indicates call received, “<“ indicates call made, “M” indicates call
			missed.
		•	“NO HISTORY” appears if there is no recorded call history.
	2	Press the volume knob to call.
PHONEBOOK	1	Turn the volume knob to select a name, then press the knob.
	2	Turn the volume knob to select a phone number, then press the knob to call.
		•	If the phonebook contains many numbers, you can fast search for the
			desired number by turning the control dial quickly, or use Character Search.
			( 12)
		•	“NO DATA” appears if no entries are found in the Bluetooth device’s
			phonebook.
		•	“SEND P.BOOK MANUALLY” appears if [P.BOOK SEL] is set to
			[PB IN UNIT] or the phone does not support PBAP.
DIAL NUMBER	1	Turn the volume knob to select a number (0 to 9) or character ( , #, +).
	2	Press E/ Fto move the entry position.
		Repeat steps 1and 2until you finish entering the phone number.
	3	Press the volume knob to call.
VOICE	Activate Voice Recognition of this phone. ( 13)

			Default: XX
SETTINGS
	P.BOOK SEL*	PB IN PHONE: The unit browses the phonebook of the connected phone. ;
		PB IN UNIT: The unit browses the phonebook registered in the unit. (You can
		copy the phonebook memory using [P.BOOK WAIT]). ( 14)
	AUTO ANSWER	03 SEC / 05 SEC / 10 SEC: The unit answers incoming calls automatically in
		3 / 5 / 10 seconds. ; OFF: Cancels.
	RING TONE	IN UNIT: The unit rings to notify you when a call/text message comes in.
		(Default ring tone is different according to the paired device.)
		•	CALL: Select your preferred ring tone (TONE 1 — 5) for incoming calls.
		•	MESSAGE: Select your preferred ring tone (TONE 1 — 5) for incoming text
			messages. ;
		IN PHONE: The unit uses the connected phones’ ring tone to notify you when
		a call/text message comes in. (The connected phone will ring if it does not
		support this feature.)
	RING COLOR	KD-A845BT / KD-R840BT:
		COLOR 01 — COLOR 29 (COLOR 06): Display zone will change to the
		selected color during a call or when a text message comes in. ; Off : Cancels.
	ECHO CANCEL	01 — 10 (04): Adjust the echo cancellation delay time until the least echo is
		being heard during a phone conversation.
	MIC LEVEL	01 — 03 (02): The sensitivity of the microphone increases as the number
		increased.
	MSG NOTICE	ON: The unit rings and “RCV MESSAGE” ] [Device Name] appears to notify
		you of an incoming text message. ; OFF: Cancels.

* Selectable only when the connected phone supports PBAP.

Character search

You can search through the contacts quickly according to the first character (A to Z, 0 to 9, and OTHERS).

• “OTHERS” appear if the first character is other than A to Z, 0 to 9.

1 Press .

2 Turn the volume knob to select [PHONEBOOK], then press the knob. 3 Press 1 ∞/2 5 to select the desired character.

4 Turn the volume knob to select the desired contact, then press the knob to call.

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Use Voice Recognition

1Press and holdto enter Voice Recognition mode.

If two phones are connected, turn the volume knob to select the desired phone, then press the knob.

2Speak the name of the contact you want to call or the voice command to control the phone functions.

•Supported Voice Recognition features vary for each phone. Refer to the instruction manual of the connected phone for details.

•This unit also supports the intelligent personal assistant function of iPhone.

Store a contact in memory

You can store up to 6 contacts.

1 Press .

2Turn the volume knob to select [RECENT CALL], [PHONEBOOK], or [DIAL NUMBER], then press the knob.

3 Turn the volume knob to select a contact or enter a phone number.

4Press and hold one of the number buttons (1 to 6).

“MEMORY PX” flashes when the contact is stored.

To erase a contact from the preset memory, select [DIAL NUMBER] in step 2 and store a blank number.

Make a call from memory

1 Press .

2 Press one of the number buttons (1 to 6).

3Press the volume knob to call.

“NO PRESET” appears if there are no contacts stored.

Delete a contact

Only when [P.BOOK SEL] is set to [PB IN UNIT]. ( 12)

1 Press .

2Turn the volume knob to select [RECENT CALL] or [PHONEBOOK], then press the knob.

3 Turn the volume knob to select a contact or enter a phone number. 4 Press and hold G.

BLUETOOTH®

5Turn the volume knob to select [DELETE] or [DELETE ALL], then press the knob.

DELETE: Selected name or phone number in step 3 is deleted.

DELETE ALL: All names or phone numbers from the selected menu in step 2 is deleted.

Bluetooth compatibility check mode

You can check the connectivity of the supported profile between the Bluetooth device and the unit.

1While pressing and holding, press and hold the volume knob for about 3 seconds.

“BLUETOOTH” Ô “CHECK MODE” appears. “SEARCH NOW USING PHONE” ] “PIN IS 0000” scrolls on the display.

2 Search and select “JVC UNIT” on the Bluetooth device within 3 minutes.

3Perform (A), (B) or (C) depending on what appears on the display.

(A)“PAIRING” ] “XXXXXX” (6-digit passkey): Ensure that the same passkey appears on the unit and Bluetooth device, then operate the Bluetooth device to confirm the passkey.

(B)“PAIRING” ] “PIN IS 0000”: Enter “0000” on the Bluetooth device.

(C)“PAIRING”: Operate the Bluetooth device to confirm pairing.

After pairing is successful, “PAIRING OK” ] “[Device Name]” appears and Bluetooth compatibility check starts.

If “CONNECT NOW USING PHONE” appears, operate the Bluetooth device to allow phonebook access to continue.

The connectivity result flashes on the display.

•“H.FREE OK”*1 and/or “A.STREAM OK”*2 ] “[Device Name]” : Compatible

•“CONNECT FAIL” Ô “TRY CONNECT” : Not compatible

*1 Compatible with Hands-Free Profile (HFP)

*2 Compatible with Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)

After 30 seconds, “PAIRING DELETED” appears to indicate that pairing has been deleted, and the unit exits check mode.

•To cancel check mode, turn off the unit by pressing and holding L SOURCE.

•Delete the pairing on the Bluetooth device before pairing with this unit. ( 10)

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BLUETOOTH®

Bluetooth audio player

Operations and display indications may differ according to their availability on the connected device.

	To	Do this
	Playback	1 Press L SOURCE to select BT AUDIO.
		2 Operate the Bluetooth audio player to
		start playback.
	Pause or resume	Press MENU (or on RM-RK52).
	playback
	Select group or folder	Press 1 ∞/ 2 5 (or 5/∞ on RM-RK52).
	Reverse/forward skip	Press E/ F (or 2/3 on RM-RK52).
	Reverse/fast-forward	Press and hold E/ F (or 2/3 on
		RM-RK52).
	Repeat play	Press 6 B repeatedly to make a
		selection.
		TRACK RPT, ALL RPT, RPT OFF
	Random play	Press 5 A repeatedly to make a
		selection.
		GROUP RND, ALL RND, RND OFF

Listen to Pandora through Bluetooth

You can listen to Pandora on your smart phone (Android OS or RIM OS) through Bluetooth on this unit.

1 Open the Pandora application on your device.

2 Connect to Bluetooth audio player. ( 10, 14 right column)

3Press L SOURCE to select PANDORA.

The source switches and broadcast starts automatically.

•You can operate Pandora in the same way as Pandora for iPod/iPhone.

( 8)

Bluetooth settings

1 Press and hold MENU.

2 Turn the volume knob to select [BLUETOOTH], then press the knob.

3Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob.

Repeat step 3 until the desired item is selected.

4 Press MENU to exit.

		Default: XX
	PHONE*1	CONNECT / DISCONNECT: Connects or disconnects the Bluetooth phone or Bluetooth audio
		player.
	AUDIO
	APPLICATION	CONNECT / DISCONNECT: Connects or disconnects the JVC Smart Music Control*2 in the smart
		phone.
	DELETE PAIR	Selects the registered (paired) device to delete.
	P.BOOK WAIT	Copies up to 400 numbers from the phonebook memory of a connected phone to the unit via OPP.
	SET PINCODE	Changes the PIN code (up to 6 digits). (Default PIN code: 0000)
		1 Turn the volume knob to select a number.
		2 Press E/ F to move the entry position.
		Repeat steps 1and 2until you finish entering the PIN code.
		3 Press the volume knob to confirm.
	AUTO CNNCT	ON: Connects automatically with the Bluetooth device when the unit is turned on. ; OFF: Cancels.
	INITIALIZE	YES: Initializes all the Bluetooth settings (including stored pairing, phonebook, and etc.). ;
		NO: Cancels.
	INFORMATION	PH CNNT DEV / AU CNNT DEV / APP CNT DEV*3: Displays connected phone/audio/application
		device name. ; MY BT NAME: Displays the unit name (JVC UNIT). ; MY ADDRESS: Shows address
		of this unit. ; BT VERSION: Shows the Bluetooth version of this unit.

*1 [CONNECT] will not be displayed if two Bluetooth phones are connected at the same time. *2 JVC Smart Music Control is designed to view JVC car receiver status and perform simple

control operations on Android smart phones.

For JVC Smart Music Control operations, visit JVC website: <http://www3.jvckenwood.com/english/car/index.html> (English website only).

*3 Displayed only when a Bluetooth phone/audio player/application is connected.

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AUDIO SETTINGS

KD-A845BT / KD-R840BT:

To	Do this
Select a	Press EQ repeatedly.
preset	FLAT (default), NATURAL, DYNAMIC, VOCAL BOOST,
equalizer	BASS BOOST, USER
Store your	1 Press and hold EQ.
own sound	2 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob.
settings	SUB.W: –08 to +08 / BASS LVL: –06 to +06 /
Default: (00)	MID LVL: –06 to +06 / TRE LVL: –06 to +06
	•	The setting is stored to [USER] in EQ.
	•	To return to the previous item, press G.
	•	To exit, press EQ.

Other settings

1 Press and hold MENU.

2Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob.

Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected.

3 Press MENU to exit.

Default: XX

EQ SETTING*1

EQ PRESET*1	FLAT / NATURAL / DYNAMIC / VOCAL BOOST / BASS BOOST /
	USER: Selects a preset equalizer.
EASY EQ*1	Adjust your own sound settings.
	SUB.W*2: –08 to +08 (00)/ BASS LVL: –06 to +06 (00)/
	MID LVL: –06 to +06 (00)/ TRE LVL: –06 to +06 (00)
	• The setting is stored to [USER] in [EQ PRESET].

AUDIO

	FADER*4*5	R06 — F06 (00): Adjusts the front and rear speaker output balance.
	BALANCE*5	L06 — R06 (00): Adjusts the left and right speaker output balance.
	BASS BOOST	+01 / +02: Selects your preferred bass boost level. ; OFF: Cancels.
	LOUD	LOW / HIGH: Boosts low or high frequencies to produce a well-balanced sound
		at low volume. ; OFF: Cancels.
	VOL ADJUST	–05 — +05 (00): Presets the volume adjustment level of each source
		(compared to the FM volume level). Before adjustment, select the source you
		want to adjust. (“VOL ADJ FIX” appears if FM is selected.)
	L/O MODE*1	SUB.W / REAR: Selects whether rear speakers or a subwoofer are connected
		to the REAR/SW line out terminals on the rear panel (through an external
		amplifier).
	SUB.W*6	ON / OFF: Turns on or off the subwoofer output.
	SUB.W LPF*7	THROUGH: All signals are sent to the subwoofer. ; LOW 55Hz / MID 85Hz /
		HIGH 120Hz: Audio signals with frequencies lower than 55 Hz/ 85 Hz/ 120 Hz
		are sent to the subwoofer.
	SUB.W LEVEL*7	–08 — +08 (00): Adjusts the subwoofer output level.
	HPF*8	LOW 100Hz / MID 120Hz / HIGH 150Hz: Audio signals with frequencies
		lower than 100 Hz/ 120 Hz/ 150 Hz are cut off from the front/rear speakers. ;
		OFF: All signals are sent to the front/rear speakers.
	BEEP	ON / OFF: Activates or deactivates the keypress tone.
	AMP GAIN	LOW POWER: Limits the maximum volume level to 30. (Select if the maximum
		power of each speaker is less than 50 W to prevent damaging the speakers.) ;
		HIGH POWER: The maximum volume level is 50.

PRO EQ*3	1 BASS / MIDDLE / TREBLE: Select a sound tone.
	2 Adjust the sound elements of the selected sound tone.
		BASS	Frequency: 60/ 80/ 100/ 200 Hz		Default: (80 Hz)
			Level:	–06 to +06	(00)
			Q:	Q1.0/ Q1.25/ Q1.5/ Q2.0	(Q1.0)
		MIDDLE	Frequency: 0.5/ 1.0/ 1.5/ 2.5 kHz		Default: (1.0 kHz)
			Level:	–06 to +06	(00)
			Q:	Q0.75/ Q1.0/ Q1.25	(Q1.25)
		TREBLE	Frequency: 10.0/ 12.5/ 15.0/ 17.5 kHz		Default: (10.0 kHz)
			Level:	–06 to +06	(00)
			Q:	Q FIX	(Q FIX)

• The setting is stored to [USER] in [EQ PRESET].

*1 KD-R740BT only.

*2 Displayed only when [L/O MODE] is set to [SUB.W] and [SUB.W] is set to [ON].

*3 KD-A845BT / KD-R840BT: You can enter this item directly after entering the setting

	menu.
*4 If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader level to [00].
*5 This adjustment will not affect the subwoofer output.
*6	Displayed only when [L/O MODE] is set to [SUB.W].
*7	Displayed only when [SUB.W] is set to [ON].
*8	KD-A845BT / KD-R840BT only.
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MORE INFORMATION

About discs and audio files

•This unit can only play the following CDs:

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

•Unplayable discs:

-Discs that are not round.

-Discs with coloring on the recording surface or discs that are dirty.

-Recordable/ReWritable discs that have not been finalized.

-8 cm CD. Attempting to insert using an adapter may cause malfunction.

•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 cannot be recommended.

•Playable files:

-File extensions: MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), WAV (.wav)*1

-

		KD-A845BT /	KD-R740BT
		KD-R840BT
Bit rate	MP3	8 — 320	8 — 320
(kbps)	WMA	16 — 320	32 — 192
Sampling	MP3	48, 44.1, 32, 24, 22.05, 16,
frequency		12, 11.025, 8
(kHz)	WMA	8 — 48	32 — 48
	WAV*1	48, 44.1	–

-Codec: WAV*1: Linear PCM

-Sampling size: WAV*1: 16 bit

-Sound channel: WAV*1: Mono/Stereo

-Variable bit rate (VBR) files.

•Maximum number of characters for file/folder name:

It depends on the disc format used (includes 4 extension characters—<.mp3>, <.wma> or <.wav>*1).

	KD-A845BT /	KD-R740BT
	KD-R840BT
ISO 9660 Level 1 and 2	32	64
Romeo	32	64
Joliet	32	32
Windows long file name	32	64

About USB devices

•This unit can play MP3/WMA/WAV*1 files stored on a USB mass storage class device.

•You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub and Multi Card Reader.

•Connecting a cable whose total length is longer than 5 m may result in abnormal playback.

•The maximum number of characters for:

	KD-A845BT /	KD-R740BT
	KD-R840BT
Folder names	64	63
File names	64	63
MP3 Tag	64	60
WMA Tag	64	60
WAV*1 Tag	64	60

•This unit can recognize a total of:

KD-A845BT / KD-R840BT: 20 480 files, 999 folders (999 files per folder). KD-R740BT: 65 025 files, 255 folders (255 files per folder including folder without unsupported files), and of 8 hierarchies.

•This unit cannot recognize a USB device whose rating is other than 5 V and exceeds 1 A.

About iPod/iPhone

•Made for

-iPod touch (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation)

-iPod classic

-iPod with video (5th generation)*2

-iPod nano (1st*2, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th generation)

-iPhone, iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S

•It is not possible to browse video files on the “Videos” menu in

[HEAD MODE].

•The song order displayed on the selection menu of this unit may differ from that of the iPod/iPhone.

•If some operations are not performed correctly or as intended, visit: <http://www3.jvckenwood.com/english/car/index.html>

(English website only).

About Bluetooth

•Depending on the Bluetooth version of the device, some

Bluetooth devices may not be able to connect to this unit.

•This unit may not work with some Bluetooth devices.

•Signal conditions vary, depending on the surroundings.

•For more information about Bluetooth, visit the following JVC website: <http://www3.jvckenwood.com/english/car/index. html> (English website only).

About JVC Playlist Creator and JVC Music Control

•This unit supports the PC application JVC Playlist Creator and AndroidTM application JVC Music Control.

•When you play audio file with song data added using the JVC Playlist Creator or JVC Music Control, you can search for audio file by Genres, Artists, Albums, Playlists, and Songs.

•JVC Playlist Creator and JVC Music Control are available from the following web site: <http://www3.jvckenwood.com/english/ car/index.html> (English website only).

Display information

FM or AM	Station name (PS)*3 =Frequency =
	Programme type (PTY)*3 =Title*3*4 =
	Day/Clock =(back to the beginning)
CD or USB FRONT /	Album title/Artist*5 =Track title*5 =
USB REAR / USB or	Track no./Playing time =Day/Clock =
BT AUDIO	(back to the beginning)
USB FRONT /	[HEAD MODE] or [IPOD MODE]: Album
USB REAR /	title/Artist*5 =Track title*5 =Track no./
USB-IPOD	Playing time =Day/Clock =(back to the
	beginning)
	[EXT MODE]: EXT MODE		Day/Clock
PANDORA	Station name =Album title/Artist =
	Track title =Playing time =Day/Clock
	=(back to the beginning)
SiriusXM	Channel no./Channel name =Artist =
	Song title =Content information =
	Category name =Day/Clock =(back to
	the beginning)
AUX	AUX	Day/Clock

*1 KD-A845BT / KD-R840BT in USB source only. *2 [IPOD MODE]/ [EXT MODE] are not applicable.

*3 For FM Radio Broadcast Data System stations only.

*4 Title information shown is dependent on the broadcast station. If unavailable, “NO TEXT” appears.

*5 “NO NAME” appears for conventional CDs or if not recorded.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom

Remedy

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

•Check the cords and connections.

•Use a shorter and thicker cord to connect the rear ground terminal to the car’s chassis.

“MISWIRING CHK WIRING THEN RESET UNIT” / “WARNING CHK WIRING THEN RESET UNIT” appears and no operations can be done.

Check to be sure the terminals of the speaker wires are insulated properly, then reset the unit. If this does not solve the problem, consult your nearest service center.

Source cannot be selected.		Check the [SRC SELECT] setting. ( 4)
Radio reception is poor. / Static	•	Connect the antenna firmly.
noise while listening to the radio.	•	Pull the antenna out all the way.
Correct characters are not		This unit can only display uppercase letters, numbers, and a
displayed.		limited number of symbols.
“PLEASE” and “EJECT” appear		Press 0, then insert the disc correctly.
alternately.
“IN DISC” appears.		Make sure nothing is blocking the loading slot when you
		eject the disc.
Disc cannot be ejected.		Press and hold 0to forcibly eject the disc. Be careful not to
		drop the disc when it is ejected.
Playback order is not as intended.		The playback order is determined by the file name (USB) or
		the order in which files were recorded (disc).
Elapsed playing time is not		This depends on the recording process earlier.
correct.
“NOT SUPPORT” appears and		Check whether the track is a playable format. ( 16)
track skips.
“CANNOT PLAY” flashes and/	•	Check whether the connected device is compatible with this
or connected device cannot be		unit and ensure the files are in supported formats. ( 16)
detected.	•	Reattach the device.
“READING” keeps flashing.	•	Do not use too many hierarchical levels and folders.
	•	Reload the disc or reattach the USB device.

Symptom			Remedy
The iPod/iPhone does not turn on		•	Check the connection between this unit and iPod/iPhone.
or does not work.		•	Detach and reset the iPod/iPhone using hard reset.
		•	Check whether the [IPOD SWITCH] setting is
			appropriate. ( 4)
	“ADD ERROR” / “SEARCH ERR”		New station creation is unsuccessful.
	“CHK DEVICE”		Check the Pandora application on your device.
Pandora	“NO SKIPS”		The skip limit has been reached.
	“NO STATIONS”		No registered station is found.
	“STATION LIM”		The number of registered stations has reached it’s limit.
			Retry after deleting an unnecessary station in your device.
	“UPGRADE APP”		Make sure you have installed the latest version of the
			Pandora application on your device.
	“CH LOCKED”		The selected channel is locked. Enter the correct pass code
			to unlock. ( 9)
	“CHAN UNSUB”		The selected channel is unsubscribed. Call 1-866-635-
			2349 to subscribe.
	“CHAN UNAVAIL”		The selected channel is unavailable.
SiriusXM™
	“CHECK TUNER”		Make sure the SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner is
	“CHK ANTENNA”		Check the antenna and its connection are in good
			condition.
			connected to the unit.
	“NO SIGNAL”		Make sure the antenna is mounted outside the vehicle.
	“SUBSCRIPTN UPDATED –		Your subscription is updated. Press the volume knob to
	ENTER TO CONTINUE.”		continue.
	“WRONG CODE”		Make sure you have entered the correct pass code. ( 9)

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom

		No Bluetooth device is
		detected.
		Pairing cannot be made.
		“PAIRING FULL” appears.
		“PLEASE WAIT” appears.
		“ERROR CNNCT” appears.
	Bluetooth®	“BT DEVICE NOT FOUND”
		appears.
		Echo or noise occurs.
		Phone sound quality is poor.
		Voice calling method is not
		successful.
		“NOT SUPPORT” appears.
		“ERROR” appears.

Remedy

•Search from the Bluetooth device again.

•Reset the unit. ( 3)

•Make sure you have entered the same PIN code to both the unit and Bluetooth device.

•Delete pairing information from both the unit and the Bluetooth device, then perform pairing again.

The number of registered devices has reached its limit. Retry after deleting an unnecessary device.

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.

The device is registered but the connection has failed. Connect the device manually. ( 14)

The unit failed to search for the registered Bluetooth devices during [AUTO CNNCT]. Turn on Bluetooth from your device and connect manually. ( 14)

•Adjust the microphone unit’s position. ( 10)

•Check the [ECHO CANCEL] setting. ( 12)

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

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

•Use voice calling method in a more quiet environment.

•Reduce the distance from the microphone when you speak the name.

•Make sure the same voice as the registered voice tag is used.

The connected phone does not support Voice Recognition feature.

Try the operation again. If “ERROR” appears again, check if the device supports the function you have tried.

Symptom			Remedy
	The unit does not respond		You may have tried to copy the same entries (as stored) to
	when you try to copy the		the unit. Press DISP or G to exit.
	phonebook to the unit.
	Sound is being interrupted or	•	Reduce the distance between the unit and the Bluetooth
	skipped during playback of a		audio player.
Bluetooth®	Bluetooth audio player.	•	Turn off, then turn on the unit and try to connect again.
		•	Other Bluetooth devices might be trying to connect to the
			unit.
	The connected Bluetooth	•	Check whether the connected Bluetooth audio player
	audio player cannot be		supports Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP).
	controlled.		(Refer to the instructions of your audio player.)
		•	Disconnect and connect the Bluetooth player again.
	“HW ERROR” appears.		Reset the unit and try the operation again. If “HW ERROR”
			appears again, consult your nearest service center.

If you have any troubles, try the following: 1 Check TROUBLESHOOTING

2 Reset the unit ( 3)

3Contact (USA only)

Call: 1-800-252-5722 ( or ) visit: http://www.jvc.com

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SPECIFICATIONS
	Power Output	20 W RMS × 4 Channels at 4 Ω
		and ≤ 1% THD+N
amplifier	Load Impedance	4 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω allowance)
	Frequency Response	40 Hz to 20 000 Hz
	Signal-to-Noise Ratio	80 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 Ω)
Audio	Line-Out, Subwoofer-Out Level/	KD-A845BT / KD-R840BT:
	Impedance	4.8 V/10 kΩ load (full scale)
		KD-R740BT:
		2.5 V/10 kΩ load (full scale)
	Output Impedance	≤ 600 Ω

		FM	Frequency Range	87.9 MHz to 107.9 MHz (200 kHz step)
				87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)
			Usable Sensitivity	9.3 dBf (0.8 μV/75 Ω)
			50 dB Quieting Sensitivity	16.3 dBf (1.8 μV/75 Ω)
	Tuner
			Frequency Response	40 Hz to 15 000 Hz
			Alternate Channel Selectivity	65 dB (at 400 kHz)
			Stereo Separation	40 dB
		AM	Frequency Range	530 kHz to 1 700 kHz (10 kHz step)
				531 kHz to 1 611 kHz (9 kHz step)
			Sensitivity/Selectivity	20 μV/40 dB
		Signal Detection System		Non-contact optical pickup (semiconductor laser)
	player
		Number of Channels		2 channels (stereo)
		Frequency Response		5 Hz to 20 000 Hz
	CD
		Signal-to-Noise Ratio		105 dB
		Wow and Flutter		Below measurable limit

	USB Standard		USB 1.1, USB 2.0
	Data Transfer Rate (Full Speed)		Max. 12 Mbps
USB	Compatible Devices		Mass storage class
	Compatible File Systems		FAT 32/16/12
	Playable Audio Formats		KD-A845BT / KD-R840BT: MP3/WMA/WAV
			KD-R740BT: MP3/WMA
	Maximum Supply Current		DC 5 V d1 A
BLUETOOTH	Version		Bluetooth 2.1 certified (+EDR)
	Power Class		Class 2 Radio
	Service Area		10 m
	Profile		HFP 1.5, OPP 1.1, A2DP 1.2, AVRCP 1.3, PBAP 1.0
	Power Requirements (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	Installation Size	182 mm × 53 mm × 159 mm
General	(W × H × D)	(approx.)	(7-3/16" × 2-1/8" × 6-5/16")
		Panel Size (approx.)	188 mm × 59 mm × 10 mm
			KD-A845BT / KD-R840BT:
			(7-7/16" × 2-3/8" × 7/16")
			KD-R740BT:
			188 mm × 59 mm × 13 mm
			(7-7/16" × 2-3/8" × 9/16")
	Weight (excluding accessories)		KD-A845BT / KD-R840BT: 1.3 kg (3 lbs)
			KD-R740BT: 1.2 kg (2.7 lbs)

Subject to change without notice.

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