JVC KD-MRD900 Owner's Manual

9-INCH WIDESCREEN MONITOR WITH DVD PLAYER

9-ZOLL-BREITBILDMONITOR MIT DVD-PLAYER
MONITEUR COULEUR A ECRAN LARGE DE 9 POUCES AVEC
LECTEUR DE DVD
9-INCH BREEDBEELD-MONITOR MET DVD-SPELER

KV-MRD900

• This system cannot receive television broadcasts. Use the separately sold TV tuner unit KV-C1001 for

optional television broadcast reception.

• Dieses System kann keine Fernsehsignale empfangen. Verwenden Sie den separat erhältlichen

Fernsehtuner KV-C1001, um Fernsehsignale zu empfangen.

• Ce système ne peut pas recevoir les émissions de télévision . Utilisez le module de tuner de télévision

mobile KV-C1001 vendu séparément afin de pouvoir recevoir les émissions de télévision.

• Met dit systeem kunt u geen televisie-uitzendingen ontvangen. Gebruik de los verkrijgbare draagbare,

KV-C1001 TV-tuner voor ontvangst van televisie-uitzendingen.

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DEUTSCH

FRANÇAIS

NEDERLANDS

For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.
Für den Einbau und die Anschlüsse siehe das eigenständige Handbuch.
Pour l’installation et les raccordements, référez-vous au manuel séparé.
Bijzonderheden over de installatie en aansluiting van het apparaat vindt u in de desbetreffende handleiding.

INSTRUCTIONS

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS

GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING

LVT1341-001B

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WARNINGS

• DO NOT INSTALL THE MONITOR IN A
LOCATION WHICH OBSTRUCTS DRIVING,
VISIBILITY, SAFETY DEVICE FUNCTION
SUCH AS AIR BAGS OR WHICH IS

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PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAWS AND
REGULATIONS.

• There may be legal regulations defining the
permissible installation locations for the monitor
which differ by country or by state. Be sure
to install the monitor in a correct location
according to such laws.

• The driver must not operate the monitor while
driving.

* Stop your vehicle in a safe location when

operating the monitor.

• The driver must not watch the television or
playback pictures while driving.
If the driver does it while driving, it may lead to
carelessness and cause an accident.

• Keep the monitor at an appropriate sound level

while driving.
Driving with the sound at a level that prevents
you from hearing sounds outside of and around
the vehicle may cause an accident.

• Be sure not to let the monitor fall or be strongly
impacted since this may cause a malfunction or
fire.

• Do not use the monitor with the engine off.

Doing so with the engine off will consume

battery power and may prevent the engine from
starting.

• When not in use, close the liquid crystal panel
and store it into the compartment.

• Do not touch the surface of the liquid crystal
panel directly.

• Do not hang any object on the monitor or hang
down, as this may damage the monitor.

CAUTION:

This monitor should be used on DC 12 V only. To
prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, DO NOT
use any other power source.

Installation requires some special
knowledge.
Do not install the monitor yourself.
Consult a dealer having special
knowledge of this kind for safe and
reliable installation.

CAUTIONS on the supplied headphones
—KS-HP2:

• DO NOT leave the headphones in a place
exposed to direct sunlight for a long
time, such as a dashboard, as they may be
damaged.

• Keep the headphones away from a cellular
phone to avoid interference.

• DO NOT turn off the power with the
volume set at high level, as the sudden
blast of sound can damage your hearing
and/or headphones next time you use the
headphones.

• If you experience a ringing in your
ears, reduce volume or stop using the
headphones.

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Thank you for purchasing a JVC product.

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

obtain the best possible performance from the unit.

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave

all servicing to qualified service personnel.

3. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated.

Avoid direct exposure to beam.

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

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This product incorporates copyright
protection technology that is protected
by U.S. patents and other intellectual
property rights. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized
by Macrovision, and is intended for home
and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.

Caution on volume setting:

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

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How to reset your monitor

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This will reset the microcomputer. Your preset
adjustments will also be erased.

How to forcibly eject a disc

If a disc cannot be recognized by the monitor
or cannot be ejected...

Monitor

The disc comes
out.

How to read this manual

The following methods are used to make the
explanations simple and easy-to-understand:

• Some related tips and notes are explained in
“More about this monitor” (see pages
33 – 35).

• Button operations are mainly explained with

the illustrations as follows:

Press briefly.

Press repeatedly.

Press either one.

(for about 5 seconds
while power is on)

• If this does not work, reset your monitor.

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

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Press and hold until
your desired response
begins.

Press and hold both
buttons at the same
time.

Contents

How to reset your monitor ..................... 4

How to forcibly eject a disc ................... 4

How to read this manual ........................ 4

Precautions .................................... 6

Widescreen monitor ....................... 7

Parts identification ................................. 7

Remote controller — RM-RK230

Main elements and features ................... 8

Headphones — KS-HP2

Main elements and features ................... 10

Basic operations

.................... 10

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....... 8

Adjustments .................................. 13

Using the monitor menu ........................ 13

Changing the aspect ratio ...................... 15

Playable discs ................................ 17

Disc operations .............................. 18

Playing a disc ................................. 18

Starting playback ................................... 18

Basic operations ..................................... 19

DVD/VCD/JPEG special functions ... 21

Selecting audio languages ..................... 21

Selecting subtitles .................................. 21

Selecting the multi-angle views ............. 21

Disc menu operations ............................ 22

Zoom in .................................................. 22

On-Screen disc operations ............... 23

Basic on-screen bar operations .............. 24

Basic control screen operations ............. 26

List screen operations ............................ 27

DVD setup menu ............................ 28

Basic setting procedure .......................... 28

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

Language codes .............................. 32

More about this monitor ................. 33

Troubleshooting ............................. 37

Specifications ................................. 39

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For safety....

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

• Stop the car before performing any
complicated operations.

Temperature inside the car....

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

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Precautions

Cautions for handling the liquid crystal panel

Do not expose the liquid crystal panel to direct
sunlight.

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• Storage temperature range: –20°C to +80°C

+80°C

–20°C

–20°C to +80°C

During the summer,
temperatures can
reach as high as
100°C.

When the liquid crystal panel reaches high
temperatures or low temperatures, chemical
changes occur within the liquid crystal panel
which may cause it to malfunction.

The red spots, blue spots and green spots on
the panel surface are a normal characteristic of
liquid crystal panels, and not a problem.

Do not drop the liquid crystal panel or strike
it sharply.

When the temperature is very cold or very
hot, the image may not appear clearly or may
move slowly.
The image may not be synchronized with
the sound or the image quality may decline
in such environments. Note that this is not a
malfunction or problem.

• Usage temperature range: 0°C to +40°C

Spots

Note:

The liquid crystal panel is built with very
high precision technology and has at least

99.99% effective image pixels. Be aware that
on 0.01% of the panel there may be missing or
constantly lit pixels.

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0°C or colder

40°C or hotter

Widescreen monitor

Parts identification

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1 (standby/on) buttons

• Turns on the power if pressed.

• Turns off the power if pressed and held.

2 Remote sensor
3 Dome light switch

• See “To activate the door sensor” on page

12.

4 IR transmitters
5 Dome lights
6 Arm lock lever
7 Reset button

When you watch the screen at an angle, the picture might not be clear. This is not a malfunction.
The finest picture can be seen when you watch the screen straight-on.

8 Screen (Liquid crystal panel)
9 Disc loading slot
p 0 (eject) button
q 3 (play) button
w Disc loading lamp
e White LED
r PUSH-OPEN button
t Screen compartment
y Screen arm

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Remote controller — RM-RK230

Installing the lithium coin battery

(CR2025)

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Before using the remote controller:

• Aim the remote controller directly at the
remote sensor on the monitor. Make sure
there is no obstacle in between.

Remote sensor

• Do not expose the remote sensor to strong
light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting).

Warning:

• Do not install any battery other than
CR2025 or its equivalent; otherwise, it
may explode.

• Store the battery in a place where children
cannot reach to avoid risk of accident.

• To prevent the battery from over-heating,
cracking, or starting a fire:

– Do not recharge, short, disassemble, or

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.

Main elements and features

MENU

MONITOR CONTROL

1

(standby/on) button

• Turns on the power if pressed.

• Turns off the power if pressed and held.
2 MODE button

• Selects the playback source.
3 ASPECT button

• Changes the aspect ratio of the screen.
4 MENU button

• Calls up the menu, then selects the
adjustable menu items.

5

/ buttons

• Adjust the level of the selected item or
select an appropriate setting for selected
item.

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DVD/RECEIVER CONTROL

6 Receiver control buttons*

1

• (standby/on attenuator) button

• SOURCE button

• BAND button

• DUAL button

• VOL + / – (2nd VOL + / –) buttons
7 TOP M (menu) button*

2

• Displays the DVD and VCD*3 disc menu.
8 SETUP button*

2

9 SHIFT button
p Disc basic operation buttons

7 (stop), 3 (play), 8 (pause)

• 3 (play) button functions as ZOOM

button when pressed with SHIFT button.

q Advanced disc operation buttons

•

/TITLE 5 / ∞*

4

– Select the titles (for DVD) or folders

(for MP3/WMA/JPEG)*

• 4 / ¢ (reverse skip/forward skip)*

5

.

6

• 1 / ¡ (reverse search/forward

search)*

7

w OSD button

• Displays the on-screen bar.

• Also functions as the

/TITLE button

when pressed with SHIFT button.

– You can directly select folders (for

MP3/WMA/JPEG) or titles (for DVD)
using the number buttons (see right
column).

e MENU button*

2

• Displays the DVD and VCD*3 disc menu.
r Menu operation buttons*

2

• Cursor (% , fi , @ , #) and ENTER
t RETURN button*

2

y DVD/VCD special function buttons

• DVD/VCD:

• DVD:

(audio)

(subtitle), (angle)

How to select a number

• To select a number from 0 – 9:

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• To select a number greater than 9:

• +100/–100 buttons used only for searching

MP3/WMA/JPEG tracks number greater
than 99.

1

*

Controllable only if your car receiver which

is connected to this monitor is one of the
JVC receivers.

2

*

These buttons function as the number
buttons when pressed with SHIFT button.

3

*

Only when PBC is not in use.

4

These buttons do not function as PRESET

*

5 / ∞.

5

*

These buttons function as the +10/–10
buttons when pressed with SHIFT button.

6

*

These buttons function as the +100/–100
buttons when pressed with SHIFT button.

7

*

Not used for MP3/WMA/JPEG operations.

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Headphones — KS-HP2

You can listen to the playback sounds with
cordless headphones—KS-HP2.

Main elements and features

Installing the batteries

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Batteries (R03/AAA)
— supplied only for

initial setup purpose

CAUTIONS:

• The supplied batteries are not rechargeable.
DO NOT recharge them; otherwise, battery
leakage or explosion may result.

• Insert the batteries with the correct polarity
“+” and “–” to prevent the battery leakage

or explosion.

Left side Right side

POWER

1 IR sensors

• DO NOT cover the IR sensors, as
reception will become poor.

2 ON/OFF button

• The power automatically shuts off in the
following cases:

– The headphones are used for about 4

hours.

– No signal is received for about 4

minutes.

• You can turn on the power again by
pressing the button.

3 POWER lamp
4 Volume control

VOL

Before using the cordless headphones:

The headphones give best results when used
within about 2 m from the transmitter.
These headphones need to receive infrared (IR)
signals sent from IR transmitters on the monitor.
Therefore, if you use the headphones where the
signals cannot be received in a straight line of
sight, noises may be generated.

IR transmitters

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Playback sounds are transmitted through IR
transmitters to the cordless headphones.
When using the headphones, set the monitor
menu item “IR” to “ON.” (See page 14.)

WARNING:

DO NOT use the headphones while driving.
Shutting out all outside sounds while driving
is dangerous and may result in a traffic
accident.

Basic operations

Preparation

Before operating the unit, make sure that all external components are correctly connected and
installed.

1 Open the liquid crystal panel.

Press PUSH-OPEN until the liquid crystal panel is unlocked, then open the liquid crystal
panel by both hands.

CAUTION:

• When not in use, close the liquid crystal panel and store it into the compartment;
otherwise it may obstruct the visibility through the rearview mirror.

• Do not touch the surface of the liquid crystal panel directly.

When closing the liquid crystal panel, store it in the screen compartment until it is locked.

To change the monitor position

You can select a monitor position from the four positions.

1 Slide the arm lock lever to RELEASE, then pull down or push up the monitor.
2 Slide the arm lock lever to HOLD, then remove the screen arm to the nearest locking

position.

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When closing the liquid crystal panel, push up the monitor to the highest position.

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2 Turn on the power.

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Monitor Remote control

3 Select the playback source.

MODE

Each time you press the button, the playback source changes as follows:

AV 1 AV 2DISC

4 Operate the playback source you selected.

To operate the built-in DVD player, see “Disc operations” on page 18.
To operate the external components, refer to the manuals for the connected components.

5 Adjust the volume on the car receiver.

• When using the headphones, adjust its volume level.

To turn off the power

• When using the headphones, turn off the power after
turning off the headphones.

Monitor Remote control

To activate the door sensor

• OFF: Turns off the dome lights.

• DOOR: Activates the door sensor which turns on the dome lights when a door is open.

• ON: Turns on the dome lights.

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