• “Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to
connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to
meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or
its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory
with iPod, or iPhone may affect wireless performance.
• iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
• PANDORA® internet radio is a registered trademark of Pandora Media, Inc.
KD-A925BT
CD RECEIVER / RECEPTOR CON CD /
RÉCEPTEUR CD
For canceling the display demonstration, see page 4. / Para cancelar la demostración en pantalla,
consulte la página 4. / Pour annuler la démonstration des affichages, référez-vous à la page 4.
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
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.
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.)
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]
Caution:
Adjust the volume so that you can hear sounds
outside the car. Driving with the volume too
high may cause an accident.
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WARNING:
Stop the car before operating the unit.
Caution on volume setting:
Digital devices (CD/USB) produce very little
noise compared with other sources. Lower the
volume before playing these digital sources to
avoid damaging the speakers by the sudden
increase of the output level.
How to attach the control panel
How to detach the control panel
Avoid touching the connectors.
How to reset your unit
Your preset adjustments will
also be erased.
How to forcibly eject a disc
[Hold]
• Be careful not to drop the disc when it ejects.
• If this does not work, reset your unit.
Condensation : When the car is airconditioned, moisture may collect on the
laser lens. This may cause disc read errors. In
this case, remove the disc and wait for the
moisture to evaporate.
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.
CONTENTS
3 How to attach the control panel3 How to detach the control panel3 How to reset your unit3 How to forcibly eject a disc
4 Canceling the display
demonstration
4 Setting the clock
5 Preparing the remote controller
5 About discs
6 Basic operations
8 Listening to the radio
9 Listening to a disc
11 Listening to a USB device
12 Using Bluetooth ® devices
12 Connecting a Bluetooth device14 Using a Bluetooth mobile phone17 Using a Bluetooth audio player17 Changing the Bluetooth settings
18 Listening to an iPod/iPhone
22 Listening to the HD Radio ™
Broadcast
23 Listening to the satellite radio
25 Listening to the other external
components
26 Sound adjustment
26 Customizing the preset sound mode
—USER
26 Setting and storing “My Sound EQ”
preset sound mode
27 Setting the speaker output timing
—Time Alignment
29 Setting the crossover High/Low Pass
Filter—X’over HPF/LPF
30 Menu operations
34 Troubleshooting
39 Specifications
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Canceling the display demonstration
1 Turn on the power.
2
[Hold]
SET UP
DEMO
Clock
Color
(Initial setting)
3 Select <DEMO>.
DEMO
Off
On
(Initial setting)
Setting the clock
1 Turn on the power.
SET UP
2
[Hold]
3 Select <Clock>.
DEMO
Clock
Color
(Initial setting)
SET UP
DEMO
Clock
Color
4 Select <Off>.
DEMO
Off
On
5
SET UP
6 Finish the procedure.
6 Adjust the minute.
Set Clock
Clock
7 Select <24H/12H>.
Clock
DEMO
Clock
Color
12 : 00
Set Clock
24H/12H
Clock Adjust
Set Clock
24H/12H
Clock Adjust
4 Select <Set Clock>.
5 Adjust the hour.
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Clock
Set Clock
24H/12H
Clock Adjust
Set Clock
12 : 00
8 Select <24Hours> or <12Hours>.
24H/12H
24Hours
12Hours
9 Finish the procedure.
Preparing the remote controller
When you use the remote controller for the first
time, pull out the insulation sheet.
Insulation sheet
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
If the effectiveness of the remote controller
decreases, replace the battery.
Replacing the lithium coin battery
This unit is equipped with the steering wheel
remote control function.
• For details, refer also to the instructions
supplied with the remote adapter.
About discs
This unit can only play the CDs with:
Discs that cannot be used:
• Discs that are not round.
• Discs with coloring on the recording surface
or discs that are dirty.
• You cannot play a Recordable/ReWritable
disc that has not been finalized. (For the
finalization process refer to your disc writing
software, and your disc recorder instruction
manual.)
• 3-inch CD cannot be used. Attempt to insert
using an adapter can cause malfunction.
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.
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.
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 the rims from the center hole and
disc edge before inserting a disc.
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Basic operations
Control dial
AUX (auxiliary) input jack
USB (Universal Serial Bus) input terminal
Display window
Remote sensor
• DO NOT expose to
bright sunlight.
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.
Caution:
If the temperature inside the car is below 0°C (32°F), the movement of animation and text scroll will
be halted on the display to prevent the display from being blurred. appears on the display.
When the temperature increases, and the operating temperature is resumed, these functions will
start working again.
JVC bears no responsibility for any loss of data in an iPod/iPhone and/or USB mass storage class
device while using this System.
Maintenance
Cleaning the unit
Wipe off the dirt on the panel with a dry silicon or soft cloth. Failure to observe this precaution
may result in damage to the unit.
Cleaning the connector
Wipe off dirt on the connector of the unit and panel. Use a cotton swab or cloth.
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When you press or hold the following button(s)...
Main unit
SRC
Control dial
(turn)
Control dial
(press)
BACK—
SOUND EQSOUND
DISP—
BRIGHTNESS—
Remote
controller
• Turns on.
—
• Turns off [Hold].
SOURCE
VOL – / + Adjusts the volume level.
Selects the available sources (if the power is turned on).
• If the source is ready, playback also starts.
—Selects items.
Mutes the sound or pauses during playback.
• Press the button again to cancel muting or resume playback.
—Confirms selection.
• Enters “HF (hands-free) Menu” screen (page 14) or answers
—
incoming call when the unit rings. (page 16)
• Ends a call [Hold].
• Selects the controlling terminal of an iPod/iPhone [Hold]. (page 19)
• Returns to the previous menu.
Selects the sound mode.
• Hold the SOUND EQ button on the main unit to enter “My Sound
EQ Set” screen directly. (page 26)
• Changes the display information.
• Scrolls the display information [Hold].
Enters <Day Brightness> or <Night Brightness> menu directly.
(page 31)
General operation
• 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.
• Ready to receive HD Radio broadcasts when connected to the KT-HD300, sold separately.
• SIRIUS, XM and SAT Radio Ready, and related marks are registered trademarks of SIRIUS XM
Radio Inc. All rights reserved.
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Listening to the radio
~
]
“FM” or “AM”
lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength.
Ÿ
• [Press] Searches for stations automatically.
• [Hold] Searches for stations manually.
“M” appears, then press the button
repeatedly.
Improving the FM reception
1
[Hold]
2
] <Tuner> ] <Stereo/Mono> ] <Mono>
Reception improves, but stereo effect will
be lost.
To restore the stereo effect, repeat the same
procedure to select <Stereo>.
Automatic presetting (FM)—
SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory)
You can preset up to 18 stations for FM.
• If an HD Radio tuner box is connected
(page 22), you can also preset up to 6 stations
for AM by following the below operations.
While listening to a station...
1
[Hold]
2
]
<Tuner> ] <SSM> ] <SSM 01 – 06 /
07 – 12 / 13 – 18>
“SSM” appears and local stations with the
strongest signal are searched and stored
automatically.
To preset another 6 stations, repeat the
above procedure by selecting one of the other
SSM setting ranges.
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Manual presetting (FM/AM)
You can preset up to 18 stations for FM and
6 stations for AM.
1
]
Tune in to a station you want to
preset.
2
[Hold]
]
Shows the “Preset Mode” screen.
3
]
Selects a preset number.
Preset number flashes.
Selecting a preset station
1
or
2
Using the remote controller
5
/ ∞ : Changes the preset stations.
2
/ 3 : [Press] Searches for stations
automatically.
[Hold] Searches for stations manually.
Title assignment
You can assign titles up to 30 station
frequencies (FM and AM) using 8 characters
(maximum) for each title.
• If you try to assign titles to more than
30 station frequencies, “Name Full” appears.
Delete unwanted titles before assignment.
• When HD Radio tuner box is connected
(page 22), this feature will be disabled.
1
]
“FM” or “AM”
2
[Hold]
]
Shows the title entry screen.
[Hold]
3
]
Selects a character (see the right
column) or a space, then move to the
next (or previous) character position.
Listening to a disc
Repeat step 3 until you have finished
4
entering the title.
5
To erase the entire title, press and hold DISP
after step 2, then press the control dial.
Available characters
A – Z (upper case), a – z (lower case), 0 – 9
(numbers), and the following symbols:
!”#$%& ’ ( )+,
–./:;<=>?@
Changing the display information
Station name * Frequency
*
Appears only if a title is assigned to the station.
–
~
]
Turns on the power.
Ÿ
Playback starts automatically.
All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the
source or eject the disc.
Stopping playback and ejecting the disc
If the ejected disc is not removed within 15 seconds, it will
automatically reload into the loading slot.
Continued...
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Basic operations
Selects folder of the MP3/WMA.
[Press] Selects track.
[Hold] Fast-forwards or
reverses the track.
Using the remote controller
5
/ ∞ : Selects folder of the MP3/WMA.
2
/ 3 : [Press] Selects track.
[Hold] Fast-forwards or reverses the
track.
3
Turn the control dial to select your
desired track. Then press the control dial
to confirm.
• Only the existing characters will be shown on
the search menu.
• Press and hold 5/∞ to continuously change
the character of the search menu.
• If your disc contains many tracks, searching
take some time.
Selecting the playback modes
You can use only one of the following playback
modes at a time.
1
[Hold]
Selecting a track/folder from the
list
• If the MP3/WMA disc contains many tracks,
you can fast search (±10, ±100, ±1 000)
through the disc by turning the control dial
quickly.
• To return to the previous menu, press BACK.
For MP3/WMA disc, you can also use the search
menu (A to Z, 0 to 9, and OTHERS) to scroll
through the list menu.
• “OTHERS” appears if the 1st character is not
A to Z, or 0 to 9, such as #, —, !, and etc.
While in list menu....
1
Press 5/∞ to show the search menu.
The first character of the current folder/file
name appears.
2
Press 5/∞ to select your desired
character. Then press the control dial to
confirm.
The track list with the selected character
appears.
2
]
“Repeat” j “Random”
3
Repeat
Track : Repeats current track
Folder : Repeats current folder
Random
Folder : Randomly plays all tracks of
current folder, then tracks of next folders
All : Randomly plays all tracks
To cancel repeat play or random play, select “Off.”
Changing the display information
Album name/Performer (folder name or disc
title)* Track title (file name)*
*
“No Name” appears for conventional CDs or if not
recorded.
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Listening to a USB device
This unit is equipped with two USB input terminals (on the control panel and USB cable from the
rear of the unit). You can use these two terminals at the same time.
You can operate the USB device in the same way you operate the files on a disc. (page10)
• This unit can play MP3/ WMA/ WAV files stored in a USB mass storage class device (such as a USB
memory, Digital Audio Player, etc.).
~
]
Turns on the power.
All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the source or disconnect the USB device.
Ÿ
USB cable (not supplied)
and/or
Cautions:
• Make sure all important data has been backed
up.
• You cannot connect a computer or portable
HDD to the USB input terminal of the unit.
• Avoid using the USB device if it might hinder
your safety driving.
• Electrostatic shock at connecting a USB device
may cause abnormal playback of the device.
In this case, disconnect the USB device then
reset this unit and the USB device.
• Do not leave a USB device in the car, expose
to direct sunlight, or high temperature to
avoid deformation or cause damages to the
device.
• This unit may not play back files in a USB
device properly when using a USB extension
cord.
• USB devices equipped with special functions
such as data security functions cannot be
used with the unit.
• When connecting a USB cable, use the USB
2.0 cable.
USB input terminal
USB cable from the
rear of the unit
• Do not use a USB device with 2 or more
partitions.
• Depending on the shape of the USB devices
and connection ports, some USB devices may
not be attached properly or the connection
might be loose.
• This unit cannot recognize a USB device
whose rating is other than 5 V and exceeds
1 A.
• Do not pull out and attach the USB device
repeatedly while “Reading” is shown on the
display.
• This unit may not recognize a memory card
inserted into the USB card reader.
• Connect only one USB device to the unit at a
time. Do not use a USB hub.
• Operation and power supply may not work as
intended for some USB devices.
• For additional information, see page 38.
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Using Bluetooth ® devices
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless radio communication technology for the mobile device such
as mobile phones, portable PCs, and other devices. The Bluetooth devices can be connected
without cables and communicate with each other.
By connecting the supplied USB Bluetooth Adapter (KS-UBT1) to one of the USB input terminals
of this unit, you can operate a Bluetooth device using this unit.
Once the USB Bluetooth Adapter is attached, this unit is always available for pairing.
• Only one USB Bluetooth Adapter can be detected at a time.
• KS-UBT1 is initially inserted to the rear USB cable of this unit.
• Refer also to the instructions supplied with the Bluetooth device.
• Refer to page 4 of the Installation/Connection Manual (separate volume) to check the countries
where you may use the Bluetooth function.
This unit supports the following Bluetooth profiles
• HFP (Hands-Free Profile) 1.5
• OPP (Object Push Profile) 1.1
• PBAP (Phonebook Access Profile) 1.0
Connecting a Bluetooth device
When you connect a Bluetooth device to the
unit for the first time, make pairing between
the unit and the device.
• Once the connection is established, it is
registered in the unit even if you reset the
unit. Up to five devices can be registered in
total. “Pairing Full” appears if you try to pair
the 6th device.
• This unit supports Secure Simple Pairing (SSP).
• Pairing sequence may be different from what
is described on the following.
• A maximum of two devices for Bluetooth
phone and one for Bluetooth audio can be
connected at a time.
• A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) 1.2
• AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) 1.3
1
]
Turns on the power.
2
USB input terminal
or
KS-UBT1 (supplied)
]
Make sure USB Bluetooth Adapter
is connected to one of the USB input
terminals.
USB cable from the
rear of the unit
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Use the Bluetooth device to search and
3
select “JVC Unit.”
• For some Bluetooth devices, you may
need to enter the PIN code first after
search.
Perform one of the following pairing
4
operations (what appear depends on the
Bluetooth device pairing process).
(A) If the following appear on the
display:
Pairing ?
Device: [Device name]
]
Select “Yes” to start the pairing
Pairing ?
Yes: Press VOL
No: Press BACK
process.
If “Now Pairing...” appears...
]
Operate the Bluetooth device to
accept.
If “Now Pairing... PIN code: 0000”
appears...
]
Enter a PIN (Personal Identification
Number) code to the Bluetooth device.
•
You can change the PIN code of your choice
before pairing. (page 18) [ Initial: 0000 ]
(B) If the following appear on the
display:
Pairing ?
Device: [Device name]
Passkey: XXXXXX
]
Check to be sure the passkey appears
Pairing ?
Yes: Press VOL
No: Press BACK
on the unit and Bluetooth device is the
same. Then, confirm the passkey on the
unit by pressing the control dial. Operate
the Bluetooth device to confirm the
passkey.
•
“XXXXXX” is a 6-digit numeric code that
appear in different combination (even if the
device is the same) each time pairing is made.
After pairing is successful, the unit will
5
establish Bluetooth connection with the
Bluetooth device*. (“Pairing COMPLETED”
appears and lights up on the display.)
• The device remains registered even
after you disconnect the device. Use
<Connect Phone/ Connect Audio> (or
activate <Auto Connect>, page 18) to
connect the same device from next time
on.
*
Some devices may not be able to connect to the
unit after pairing. Connect the device to the
unit manually.
To delete a registered device
1
Press and hold MENU.
2
Turn the control dial to select
<Bluetooth>, then press to confirm.
3
Turn the control dial to select
<Delete Pairing>, then press to confirm.
4
Turn the control dial to select a device
you want to delete, then press to confirm.
“Delete OK?” appears.
5
Press the control dial to delete the
selection.
“OK” appears when the device is deleted.
To return to the previous menu, press BACK.
To connect/disconnect a registered device
1
Press and hold MENU.
2
Turn the control dial to select
<Bluetooth>, then press to confirm.
3
Turn the control dial to select
<Connect Phone/ Connect Audio> or
<Disconnect Phone/ Disconnect Audio>,
then press to confirm.
4
Turn the control dial to select a device
you want to connect/disconnect, then
press to confirm.
“Connected [Device name]/ Disconnected
[Device name]” appears when the device is
connected/disconnected.
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Using a Bluetooth mobile phone
Making a call
1
]
Enter “HF Menu” screen.
2
]
Select a calling method or make a
setting. (Dialed Calls/ Received Calls/
Missed Calls/ Phonebook/ Dial Number/
Voice/ Settings)
If “Dialed Calls/ Received Calls/
3
Missed Calls/ Phonebook” is selected
in step 2 ...
Turn the control dial to select the name/
phone number you want to call, then
press the control dial to confirm.
• “No History Found” appears if there is no
history stored.
• “No Entries Found” or “Send Phonebook
Manually” appears depending on the
“Phonebook Select” settings. (See the
right column.)
If “Dial Number” is selected in step2 ...
Enter the phone number to dial.
Turn the control dial to select a number
or character (0 – 9, *, #, +), press 4
/¢ to move to the entry position.
Once you finished entering the number,
press the control dial to confirm.
If “Voice” is selected in step2 ...
Speak the name (registered words) you
want to call when “Waiting Voice [Device
Name]” appears.
• Press and hold to activate voice dial
operation directly if only one phone is
connected.
If two phones are connected, pressing
and holding will enter “Phone list”
screen. Turn the control dial to select a
phone to activate voice dial operation,
then press to confirm.
• Only accessible when the connected
mobile phone has the voice recognition
system.
• “Not Support” appears if the connected
phone does not support this feature.
If “Settings” is selected in step2 ...
Turn the control dial to select an item (see
the following), then press the control dial
to confirm.
The following settings are applicable to
the paired device. If another device is
paired, make the settings again.
• Phonebook Select
In Phone
[Initial] : The unit browses the
phonebook of the connected phone.
In Unit
: The unit browses the phonebook
registered in the unit. (To copy the phonebook
memory, see <Phonebook Trans> on page 18.)
• If the phonebook contains many numbers, you
can fast search (±10, ±100, ±1 000) through
the phonebook by turning the control dial
quickly.
• To search through the phonebook, see page 15.
*
Selectable only when the connected phone
supports PBAP.
Auto Answer
•
On
: The unit answers the incoming calls
automatically. /
answer the calls automatically. Press or the
control dial to answer.
*
Off
[Initial] : The unit does not
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•
Ringing Tone
In Unit
[Initial] : The unit rings to alert you
when a call/Text Message comes in.
–
Call
: Select your preferred ring tone when a
call comes in [
–
Message
Tone 1 — 5
].
: Select your preferred ring
tone when a text message comes in
[
Tone 1
— 5 ].
• Default ring tone is different according to the
paired device.
In Phone
: The unit rings using the connected
phones’ ring tone to alert you when a call/Text
Message comes in. (The connected mobile phone
rings if it does not support this feature.)
•
Ring Color
29 preset colors [ Initial:
Color 06
] : When a
call/text message comes in, the display will flash
in the selected color. (The display will change to
the original color when the call is answered or the
incoming call stops.) /
•
NR/EC Mode
On
[Initial] : The unit adjusts the Noise Reduction
Off
: Cancels.
and Echo Cancellation of the microphone
connected to the unit for clearer sound. /
Off
: Cancels.
•
MIC Setting
Adjust the sensitivity [
Level 01/ 02/ 03
of the microphone connected to the unit.
[ Initial:
Level02
]
•
Message Notice
On [Initial] : The unit informs you of the arrival
of a message by ringing and displaying “[Device
name] Received Message.” /
Off
: The unit does
not inform you of the arrival of a message.
To select a contact from the phonebook
1
Select “Phonebook” calling method.
(page 14)
2
Press 5/∞ to show the search menu
(A to Z, 0 to 9, and OTHERS).
“OTHERS” appears if the 1st character is not
A to Z, or 0 to 9, such as #, —, !, and etc.
3
Press 5/∞ to select your desired
character, then press the control dial to
confirm.
The name list of the selected character
appears.
4
Turn the control dial to select your
desired contact, then press to confirm.
• Only the existing characters will be shown on
the search menu.
• Press and hold 5/∞ to continuously change
the character of the search menu.
• If your phonebook contains many contacts,
searching may take some time.
To delete a contact (name/phone number)
Only when “In Unit” is selected for
“Phonebook Select”. (page 14)
1
Press to enter “HF Menu” screen.
2
Display the list of name/phone numbers
using one of the calling methods.
]
(page 14)
3
Turn the control dial to select the name/
phone number you want to delete.
4
Press and hold BACK to enter the
“Delete Entries” screen.
5
Turn the control dial to select “Delete” or
“Delete All.”
• If “Delete” is selected, the selected name/
phone number in step 3 is deleted.
• If “Delete All” is selected, the listed
numbers in step 2 selection are deleted.
6
Press the control dial to confirm.
Continued...
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Receiving/ending a phone call
When a call comes in, the source is
automatically changed to “BT FRONT/ BT REAR.”
• “Receiving... [Phone number/name]” appears
on the display.
• The display will flash in blue. (“Ring Color,”
page 15)
When <Auto Answer> is activated....
The unit answers the incoming calls
automatically.
• Press
the incoming call when <Auto Answer> is
deactivated.
During a phone call conversation...
• Turn the control dial to adjust the phone
volume level [ 00 – 50 ]. [ Initial: VOL 15 ]
The adjustment made will not affect the other
sources.
• Press 5/∞ to adjust the microphone
sensitivity [ 1 – 3 ]. (As the number increases,
the microphone becomes more sensitive.)
• Press 4 /¢ to turn on/off the
Noise Reduction and Echo Cancelation mode.
To end an incoming call, press and hold
or the control dial.
Using the remote controller
5
[Hold] Rejects calls.
or the control dial to answer
/ ∞ / 2 / 3 / SOURCE : [Press] Answers calls.
To switch conversation media (the unit/
mobile phone)
Press the control dial during a phone call
conversation, then continue your conversation
using the other media.
• Operations may be different according to the
connected Bluetooth device.
To switch between two connected mobile
phones
When two mobile phones are connected to the
unit, you can access to both “HF Menu” screens.
Press
“HF Menu” screen, press again to access to the
2nd phone’s “HF Menu” screen.
• To return to the 1st phone’s “HF Menu”
to access to the 1st phone’s
screen, press BACK.
Arriving of a text message
When a text message comes in, the unit rings
if your mobile phone is compatible with text
message and “Message Notice” is set to “On.”
15)
(page
• “Received Message” appears and the display
illuminates in blue. (“Ring Color,” page 15)
• You cannot read, edit, or send a message
through the unit.
Additional information
• If you wish to perform complicated operations (such as dialing the numbers, using phonebook, etc.), 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.
• If you connect a different USB Bluetooth Adapter, all the registered devices and information will be cleared.
• This unit and some of the functions may not work for some Bluetooth devices.
• Connecting condition may vary depending on the circumstances around you.
• If you turn off the unit, detach the control panel, or unplug the USB Bluetooth Adapter during a phone call
conversation, the Bluetooth connection is disconnected. Continue the conversation using your mobile phone.
• When the unit is turned off, the device is disconnected.
• If you wish to receive more information about Bluetooth, visit the following JVC web site:
<http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/car/index.html> (English website only).
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Using a Bluetooth audio player
Operations and display indications differ
depending on their availability on the
connected device.
]
Select “BT FRONT” or
“BT REAR.”
If playback does not start automatically, operate
the Bluetooth audio player to start playback.
Basic operations
Starts or resumes playback.
Mutes the sound.
Selects group/folder.
[Press] Reverse skips or
forward skips.
[Hold] Fast-forwards or
reverses the track.
Using the remote controller
2
/ 3 : [Press] Reverse skips or forward skips.
[Hold] Fast-forwards or reverses the
track.
Selecting the playback modes
• For Bluetooth devices that support AVRCP 1.3.
1
[Hold]
2
]
“Repeat” j “Random”
3
Repeat
Track : Repeats current track
All : Repeats all tracks
Group : Repeats all tracks of the current
group
Random
All : Randomly plays all tracks
Group : Randomly plays all tracks of the
current group
To cancel repeat play or random play, select
“Off.”
Changing the display information
Album name/performer Track title
Changing the Bluetooth settings
1
[Hold]
2
]
<Bluetooth>
Repeat step 2 to select a setting item
3
(see table on page 18), then repeat
the procedure to change the setting
accordingly.
• To return to the previous menu, press BACK.
• To exit from the menu, press MENU.
Continued...
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Menu item
1
/
Connect Phone*
Connect Audio
Disconnect Phone/
Disconnect Audio
Delete Pairing
Phonebook Trans
Set PIN Code
Auto ConnectOn
InitializeYes
InformationMy BT Name
1
*
Will not display if two Bluetooth phones are connected at the same time.
2
*
Displayed only when a Bluetooth phone/audio player is connected.
Turn the control dial to select a device you want to connect. “Connected [Device Name]”
appears on the display when the device is connected.
Turn the control dial to select a device you want to disconnect. “Disconnected
[Device Name]” appears on the display when the device is disconnected.
Turn the control dial to select the device you want to delete, then press the control dial to
confirm. (page 13)
You can copy the phonebook memory of a mobile phone into the unit (via OPP). You may
need to enter the PIN code or verify passkey from the mobile phone to do pairing. You can
transfer a maximum of 400 numbers.
You can change the PIN code of your choice before pairing (1-digit to 6-digit number).
[ Initial:
0000
Turn the control dial to select a number, press
position, then press the control dial to confirm the entry.
: The connection is established automatically with the registered Bluetooth device when
you turn on the unit. /
Use <Connect Phone/ Connect Audio> to connect.
: Initialize all the Bluetooth settings (including stored pairing, phonebook, and etc.). /
: The unit does not connect the Bluetooth device automatically.
: Shows the unit name (JVC Unit). /
ConnectedPhone *2 : Shows connected phone name. /
My Address
: Shows address of
Listening to an iPod/iPhone
You can connect an Apple iPod/iPhone using the USB 2.0 cable (accessory of the iPod/iPhone) to
the USB input terminal on the control panel or USB cable from the rear of the unit.
~
]
Turns on the power.
Playback starts automatically.
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Ÿ
Apple iPod/iPhone
USB 2.0 cable (accessory
of the iPod/iPhone)
USB input terminal
and/or
USB cable from the
rear of the unit
Cautions:
• Avoid using the iPod/iPhone if it might hinder
your safety driving.
• Make sure all important data has been backed
up to avoid losing the data.
Selecting the control terminal
[Hold]
]
<Headunit Mode/ iPod Mode/
Application Mode>
• For details, see <iPod Switch> setting on
page 33.
Basic operations
Applicable under <Headunit Mode/
iPod Mode>.
For <Application Mode>, applicable only for
some audio applications.
[Press] Selects track/
chapter.
[Hold] Fast-forwards or
reverses the track.
Using the remote controller
2
/ 3 : [Press] Selects track/chapter.
[Hold] Fast-forwards or reverses the
track.
Selecting a track from the menu
Not applicable under <
Application Mode
iPod Mode/
>.
1
3
]
Select the desired track.
Repeat this step until the desired track is
selected.
• If the selected menu contains many tracks,
you can fast search (±10, ±100, ±1 000)
through the menu by turning the control dial
quickly.
• To return to the previous menu, press BACK.
You can also use the search menu (A to Z and
0 to 9) to scroll through the desired menu.
After you have selected your desired menu (in
step 2 on the left column)....
1
Press 5/∞ to show the search menu.
The first character of the current file name
appears.
2
Press 5/∞ to select your desired
character. Then press the control dial to
confirm.
The track list with the selected character
appears.
3
Turn the control dial to select your
desired track. Then press the control dial
to confirm.
• Only the existing characters will be shown on
the search menu.
• Press and hold 5/∞ to continuously change
the character of the search menu.
• If your iPod/iPhone contains many tracks,
searching take some time.
• Searching may not work on some of the layers
of the selected menu.
2
]
Select the desired menu.
Playlists j Artists j Albums j
Songs j Podcasts j Genres j
Composers j Audiobooks j (back to
the beginning)
Continued...
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Selecting the playback modes
Not applicable under <
Application Mode
iPod Mode/
>.
1
[Hold]
2
]
“Repeat” j “Random”
3
Repeat
One : Functions the same as “Repeat One”
of the iPod
All : Functions the same as “Repeat All”
of the iPod
Random
Album : Functions the same as
“Shuffle Albums” of the iPod
Song : Functions the same as
“Shuffle Songs” of the iPod
• To cancel repeat play or random play,
select “Off.”
• “Random Album” is not available for some
iPod/iPhone.
• To return to the previous menu, press BACK.
Changing the display information
Album name/ Artist Name Track title
In <Application Mode> : Application Mode
Additional information
• Made for
iPod touch (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation)
iPod classic
iPod with video * (5th generation)
iPod nano (1st *, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th
generation)
iPhone 4
iPhone 3GS
iPhone 3G
iPhone
*
<iPod Mode/ Application Mode> are not
available.
• It is not possible to browse video files on the “Videos”
menu in <Headunit Mode>.
• The song order displayed on the selection menu of
this unit may differ from that of the iPod.
• This unit can display up to 128 characters (ASCII
code).
• When operating an iPod/iPhone, some operations
may not be performed correctly or as intended. In this
case, visit the following JVC web site: <http://www.
You can operate the Pandora application
and some of the JVC original application
(eg. JVC Drive Smart) with this unit in
<Application Mode>.
JVC original application (eg. JVC Drive
Smart)
For JVC Drive Smart operations, visit JVC web
site: <http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/car/index.
html> (English website only).
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Pandora application
The following explains some of the Pandora
compatible application for iPod/iPhone
functions controllable using this unit in
<Application Mode>.
Preparation:
Start the Pandora application using the
1
iPod/iPhone.
Connect the iPod/iPhone to one of the
2
USB input terminals of the unit. (page 18)
•
The source automatically change to
“iPod FRONT/ iPod REAR,” and switches
to <Application Mode> automatically.
The <iPod Switch> setting in menu will
be changed to <Application Mode>
also. (page 33)
•
If Pandora starts after connecting the iPod/
iPhone, <Application Mode> is also selected
for <iPod Switch>.
Basic operations
Starts playback/pauses.
Selects thumbs up/thumbs
down.
• If thumbs down is selected,
current track is skipped.
Skips track.
3
]
Select the desired station.
To scroll through the desired menu using
search menu (A to Z)
After step 2 on the left column...
1
Press 5/∞ to show the search menu.
The first character of the current station
name appears.
2 Press 5/∞ to select your desired character.
Then press the control dial to confirm.
The station list with the selected character
appears.
To bookmark song/artist information
While receiving a song...
1
Press and hold the control dial.
2
Turn the control dial to select the
desired bookmark item (THIS SONG j
THIS ARTIST). Then press the control dial
to confirm.
“BOOKMARKED” appears and the song/
artist information is stored to the iPod/
iPhone.
Caution: “BOOKMARKED” information can
only be viewed from the iPod/iPhone.
Searching the registered station from
the list
1
2
]
Select the desired menu.
Displays the list of stations:
– By date (according to the registration
date)
– A to Z (alphabetical order)
Changing the display information
Station name = Album name/ Artist name =
Track title = (back to the beginning)
• Press and hold DISP to scroll the current
display information.
Additional information
Pandora can be operated only for the compatible iPod
touch/iPhone. For iPod touch, Pandora can only be
controlled under Wi-Fi connection.
Due to music licensing restrictions, the Pandora radio
service application is available in the United States.
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Listening to the HD Radio ™ Broadcast
Before operating, connect HD Radio tuner box, KT-HD300 (not supplied) to the expansion port on
the rear of the unit.
• For details, refer also to the instructions supplied with the HD Radio tuner box.
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 static-free 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/>.
For basic radio operations, see pages 8 and 9.
When receiving...
An HD Radio station
Station Call Sign appears.
HD Radio multicast channels
First four letters of Call Sign
Select your desired channel.
HD1 j HD2j .... j HD8 j
(back to the beginning)
• “Linking” appears while linking
to a multicast channel.
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WXYZ-HD1
Channel number
Searching for HD Radio stations
only
[Hold]
Changing HD Radio reception
mode
While receiving an HD Radio broadcast, you
can change the reception mode — digital or
analog.
• This setting cannot take effect for the
conventional FM/AM stations.
While listening to an HD Radio station...
1
[Hold]
2
]
<Tuner> ] <Blend Hold> ]
<Auto / Digital / Analog>
<Auto>: Switches between digital and
analog audio automatically.
• In the case when the radio station
forces the reception mode to digital
or analog,
lights up.
<Analog / Digital>: Tuning to digital
audio or analog audio only.
•
indicator lights up when holding
the digital reception; flashes when
holding the analog reception.
The setting automatically return to <Auto>
when you tune in to another broadcast or if
you turn off the power.
or indicator
Using the remote controller
5
/ ∞ : [Press] Changes the preset stations/
channels.
[Hold] Searches for HD Radio stations
only.
2
/ 3 : [Press] Searches for stations
automatically.
[Hold] Searches for stations manually.
Changing the display information
Frequency Text *
*
“No Text” appears when no text
is received.
Listening to the satellite radio
Before operating, connect either one of the following systems (not supplied) to the expansion port
on the rear of this unit.
For listening to a SIRIUS Satellite radio:
• SCC1 and KS-SRA100
• D&P, SCVDOC1 and KS-SRA100
For details, refer also to the instructions supplied with the other components.
For listening to an XM Satellite radio:
• JVC Smart Digital Adapter (XMDJVC100)
• CNP2000UCA and CNPJVC1
~
]
“SIRIUS” or “XM”
Ÿ
]
Select a category.
SIRIUS: If you select “ALL,” you can tune
in to all the channels of all categories.
!
]
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 Ÿ is
canceled. You can select all channels of all
categories now (including non-categorised
channels).
Channel Updates (SIRIUS)
• If channels are updated after subscription, updating starts automatically. “UPDATING” appears and
no sound can be heard.
• Update takes a few minutes to complete.
• During update, you cannot operate your satellite radio.
Continued...
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Activate your SIRIUS subscription after
connection
1
Press /SOURCE to select “SIRIUS” as the
source.
SIRIUS Satellite radio starts updating all the
SIRIUS channels. Once completed, SIRIUS
Satellite radio tunes in to the Preview
Channel.
2
Check your SIRIUS ID. (page 33)
3
Contact SIRIUS on the internet at <http://
activate.siriusradio.com/> to activate your
subscription, or you can call SIRIUS tollfree at 1-888-539-SIRIUS (7474).
“SUB UPDATE PRESS ANY KEY” appears 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
Press /SOURCE to select “XM” as the
source.
XMDirect ™ Tuner Box or XMDirect2 Tuner
System starts updating all the XM channels.
“Channel 1” is tuned in automatically.
2
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.” (page 25)
3
Contact XM Satellite Radio on the internet
at <www.xmradio.com> and click on
“Activate Radio,” or you can call 1-800XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346).
Once activated, the unit can then be tuned
to one of the available channels.
Storing channels in memory
You can preset up to 18 channels for both
SIRIUS and XM.
Tune in to a channel you want to store.
1
(Steps ~ – !, see page 23.)
2
[Hold]
]
Shows the “Preset Mode” screen.
3
]
Selects a preset number.
Preset number flashes.
Selecting preset station/category/
channel on the list
1
]
Shows the “List” screen.
2
]
Selects <Preset / Category /
Channel>
If a category is selected, the first channel
of this category is tuned in.
3
]
Selects a preset station/category/
channel to listen.
Using the remote controller
5
/ ∞ : Changes the categories.
2
/ 3 : [Press] Changes the channels.
[Hold] Changes the channels rapidly.
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Checking the satellite radio ID
While selecting “SIRIUS” or “XM,” press
4
/¢ to select “Channel 0.”
SIRIUS: The 12-digit SIRIUS ID will be displayed
after “Channel 0” is selected.
XM: 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.”
Changing the display information
Category name = Channel name = Artist
name/Composer name * = Song/program
name/title = (back to the beginning)
*
Only for SIRIUS Satellite radio.
Additional information
To learn more about SIRIUS/XM programming or to
become a subscriber, please visit <www.siriusxm.
com>.
Listening to the other external components
You can connect an external component to:
• EXT IN : Expansion port on the rear of this unit using the following adapters (not supplied):
– KS-U57, Line Input Adapter
– KS-U58, AUX Input AdapterPreparation: Make sure <Show> is selected for the <Source Select> = <Ext Input> setting.
(page 33)
• AUX IN : AUX (auxiliary) input jack on the control panel.
Preparation: Make sure <Show> is selected for the <Source Select> = <AUX Source> setting.
(page 33)
For details, refer also to the instructions supplied with the adapter or external components.
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]
“EXT IN” or “AUX IN”
Turn on the connected component
Ÿ
and start playing the source.
!
]
Adjust the volume.
Adjust the sound as you want. (page 26)
⁄
Connecting an external component to the AUX input jack
3.5 mm (3/16”) stereo
mini plug (not supplied)
Recommended to use a 3-terminal plug
head stereo mini plug for optimum audio
output.
Portable audio player,
etc.
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Sound adjustment
You can select a preset sound mode suitable for the music genre.
Subwoofer :
Full / 6-1/2” (16cm
10” (25cm
15” over (38cm over
]/ 4” (
10cm
)/
6-1/2” (16cm
)/ 7” (
)/
)/
) [
Initial
)/
18cm
)/
5x7” (13x18cm
6x9” (15x23cm
)
)/ 8” (
20cm
]/
12” (30cm
)
)/
)/
)/
)/
)/
Press 5 / ∞ to select the
measurement unit [ cm/ inch ].
4
Press the control dial to confirm the
settings.
If “Pro” is selected in step3...
HPF/LPF
1
Front
HPF Off
–18dB/Oct
Press 4 / ¢ to select the
speaker [ Front/ Rear/ Subwoofer * ].
*
Displayed only when <On> is selected for
<Subwoofer On/Off>. (page 32)
2
Turn the control dial to select the cut
off frequency.
Front/ Rear :
HPF 30Hz — HPF 200Hz : Activates
the High Pass Filter (HPF). Frequencies
lower than the selected frequency are
cut off from the front/rear speakers.
HPFOff [ Initial ] : Deactivates HPF
(all signals are sent to the front/rear
speakers).
Subwoofer :
LPF 30Hz — LPF 200Hz :
[ Initial: LPF 80Hz ] : Activates the Low
Pass Filter (LPF). Frequencies lower
than the selected frequency are sent
to the subwoofer.
LPFOff : Deactivates LPF (all signals
are sent to the front/rear speakers).