JVC KD-X130, KD-X230 User Manual

KD-X230 / KD-X130

DIGITAL MEDIA RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

RÉCEPTEUR MULTIMÉDIA NUMÉRIQUE

MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS

DIGITAL-MEDIA-RECEIVER

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

DEUTSCH

B5A-0821-00 [E]

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Declaration of Conformity with regard to the EMC Directive
Declaration of Conformity with regard to the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
Manufacturer:

JVC KENWOOD Corporation
3-12, Moriya-cho, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, 221-0022, Japan

EU Representative:

JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH
Konrad-Adenauer-Allee 1-11, D-61118 Bad Vilbel, Germany

Déclaration de conformité se rapportant à la directive EMC
Déclaration de conformité se rapportant à la directive RoHS 2011/65/EU
Fabricant:

JVC KENWOOD Corporation
3-12, Moriya-cho, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, 221-0022, Japan

Représentants dans l’UE:

JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH
Konrad-Adenauer-Allee 1-11, D-61118 Bad Vilbel, Germany

Konformitätserklärung in Bezug auf die EMC-Vorschrift
Konformitätserklärung in Bezug auf die RoHS-Vorschrift 2011/65/EU
Hersteller:

JVC KENWOOD Corporation
3-12, Moriya-cho, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, 221-0022, Japan

EU-Vertreter:

JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH
Konrad-Adenauer-Allee 1-11, D-61118 Bad Vilbel, Germany

For Israel

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CONTENTS BEFORE USE

BEFORE USE 2
BASICS 3
GETTING STARTED 4

1

Cancel the demonstration
2 Set the clock
3 Set the basic settings

RADIO 5
AUX 6
USB / iPod / ANDROID 7
AUDIO SETTINGS 9
DISPLAY SETTINGS 11
REFERENCES 11

Maintenance
More information

TROUBLESHOOTING 13
INSTALLATION /

CONNECTION 14
SPECIFICATIONS 16

IMPORTANT

• To ensure proper use, please read through this manual before using this product. It is especially important
that you read and observe Warning and Caution in this manual.

• Please keep the manual in a safe and accessible place for future reference.

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 accidents.

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

General:

• Avoid using the external device if it might hinder safe driving.

• 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.

How to read this manual

• Operations are explained mainly using buttons on the faceplate of

• English indications are used for the purpose of explanation. You can select the display language from the
menu. (

4

•

[XX]

• (

)

indicates the selected items.

XX

) indicates references are available on the stated page.

KD-X230

.

2

BASICS

Faceplate

Attach

Volume knob

KD-X130

Detach button

To On the faceplate

Turn on the power

Press

.

• Press and hold to turn off the power.

Adjust the volume Turn the volume knob.

Press the volume knob to mute the sound or pause playback.

• Press again to cancel.

Select a source

Change the display information

• Press

• Press

Press

repeatedly.
, then turn the volume knob within 2 seconds.

repeatedly.

Display window

T I

ST

( 12)

Detach

How to reset

Your preset adjustments will be
erased except stored radio stations.

ENGLISH

3

GETTING STARTED

1

Cancel the demonstration

When you turn on the power (or after you reset the unit), the display
shows: “CANCEL DEMO”

1 Press the volume knob.

[

YES

] is selected for the initial setup.

2 Press the volume knob again.

“DEMO OFF” appears.

2

Set the clock

Press and hold .

1
2 Turn the volume knob to select [
3 Turn the volume knob to select [
4 Turn the volume knob to make the settings, then press the knob.

Day

Hour Minute

5 Turn the volume knob to select [
6 Turn the volume knob to select [

the knob.

7 Press to exit.

To return to the previous setting item, press .

“PRESS” “VOLUME KNOB”

CLOCK

], then press the knob.

CLOCKSET

], then press the knob.

24H/ 12H

], then press the knob.

12 HOUR

] or [

24 HOUR

], then press

3

Set the basic settings

Press and hold .

1
2 Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then

press the knob.

3 Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected or activated.
4 Press to exit.

To return to the previous setting item, press .

Default:

SETTINGS

BEEP

SRC SELECT

*

AM

AUX

ON

:Activates the keypress tone.;

ON

:Enables AM in source selection.;

*

BTADAPTER

the AUX jack. (

:Selects when the KS-BTA100 Bluetooth adapter is connected to

6

); ON:Enables AUX in source selection.;

OFF

:Deactivates.

OFF

:Disables.

OFF

:Disables.

F/W UPDATE

SYSTEM

F/W xxxx

CLOCK

CLOCK SYNC

CLOCK DISP ON

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РУССКИЙ

ESPANOL

* Not displayed when the corresponding source is selected.

YES

:Starts upgrading the firmware.; NO:Cancels (upgrading is not activated).

For details on how to update the firmware, see: <http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>.

AUTO

:The clock time is automatically set using the Clock Time (CT) data in FM

Radio Data System signal.;

:The clock time is shown on the display even when the unit is turned off.;

OFF

:Cancels.

Select the display language for menu and music information if applicable.

ENGLISH

By default,

OFF

is selected.

:Cancels.

XX

4

RADIO

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

Search for a station

Press repeatedly to select FM or AM.

1
2 Press to search for a station automatically.
(or)
Press and hold until “M” flashes, then press repeatedly to search for a

station manually.

Settings in memory

You can store up to 18 stations for FM and 6 stations for AM.

Store a station

While listening to a station....

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

(or)
1 Press and hold the volume knob until “PRESETMODE” flashes.
2 Turn 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 .
2 Turn the volume knob to select a preset number, then press the knob to

confirm.

Other settings

Press and hold .

1
2 Turn the volume knob to select [

knob.

3 Turn the volume knob to select an item

following table

)

, then press the knob.

TUNER

], then press the

(

see the

4 Repeat step 3 until the desired item is selected/

activated or follow the instructions stated on the
selected item.

5 Press to exit.

To return to the previous setting item, press .

RADIO TIMER

SSM

1

*

Selectable only when [

Turns on the radio at a specific time regardless of the current
source.

1 ONCE/ DAILY/ WEEKLY/ OFF

timer will be turned on.

2 FM/ AM

:Select the band.

3 01

to 18 (for FM)/ 01 to 06 (for AM):Select the preset

station.

4

Set the activation day *1 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 [

Timer for AM is selected.

SSM01–06

presets up to 18 stations for FM. “SSM” stops flashing
when the first 6 stations are stored. Select

SSM13–18

/

SSM07–12

to store the following 12 stations.

ONCE

] or [

WEEKLY

:Select how often the

SRCSELECT]

( 4)

/

SSM13–18

] is selected in step 1.

after Radio

: Automatically

SSM07–12

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Default:

XX

/

5

RADIO

Default:

LOCAL SEEK ON

IF BAND AUTO

MONO ON

NEWS-STBY

REGIONAL

2

AF SET

*

2

TI SET

*

PTY SEARCH

PTY code: NEWS, AFFAIRS, INFO, SPORT, EDUCATE, DRAMA, CULTURE, SCIENCE
VARIED, POP M
CLASSICS, OTHER M
PHONE IN, TRAVEL, LEISURE, JAZZ, COUNTRY, NATION M

(music),

2

*

Only for FM source.

6

:Searches only FM stations with good reception.;

• Settings made are applicable only to the selected source/station. Once
you change the source/station, you need to make the settings again.

:Increases the tuner selectivity to reduce interference noises from
adjacent FM stations. (Stereo effect may be lost.);
interference noises from adjacent FM stations, but sound quality will not be
degraded and the stereo effect will remain.

:Improves the FM reception, but the stereo effect will be lost.;

OFF

:Cancels.

*2ON

:The unit will temporarily switch to News Programme if available.;

OFF

:Cancels.

*2ON

: Switches to another station only in the specific region using the “AF”

control.;

OFF

:Cancels.

ON

: Automatically searches for another station broadcasting the same
program in the same Radio Data System network with better reception
when the current reception is poor.;

ON

: Allows the unit to temporarily switch to Traffic Information if available
(“TI” lights up). ;

*2Select a PTY code (see below).

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

(music),

(music),

DOCUMENT

OFF

:Cancels.

ROCK M

(music),

WEATHER, FINANCE, CHILDREN, SOCIAL, RELIGION

EASY M

OFF

(music),

WIDE

: Cancels.

LIGHT M

(music),

OFF

:Cancels.

:Subjects to

(music),

OLDIES, FOLK M

AUX

XX

Use a portable audio player

Connect a portable audio player (commercially available).

1

3.5mm stereo mini plug with “L” shaped connector
(commercially available)

] in [

Blue/white

Black

Brown

SRC SELECT

Portable audio player

]. (4)

]. (4)

Wiring harness of the unit
(

15

)

Blue/white: Remote

Black: Ground

Brown: Tel muting

Auxiliary input jack

2 Select [

ON

] for [

AUX

] in [

SRC SELECT

3 Press repeatedly 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.

Use a Bluetooth® device

Connect the Bluetooth adapter, KS-BTA100 (separately purchased).

1

,

,

Auxiliary input jack

2 Register (pair) the Bluetooth device with KS-BTA100.
3 Select [

BT ADAPTER

] for [

AUX

4 Press repeatedly to select BT AUDIO.
5 Start using the Bluetooth device.

For details, refer to the instruction manual of KS-BTA100.

USB / iPod / ANDROID

Start playback

The source changes automatically and
playback starts.

USB input terminal

USB

USB 2.0 cable
(commercially available)

iPod/iPhone

(Accessory of the
iPod/iPhone)*

ANDROID

Micro USB 2.0 cable
(commercially available)

*1

1

2

*

1

*

Selectable source:
KD-X230

:

USB/ USB-IPOD/ ANDROID

KD-X130

:

KD-X130

USB/ ANDROID

KD-X230

: To directly select USB/ USB-IPOD/ ANDROID source, press .

To On the faceplate

3

Reverse / Fast-forward
Select a file Press
Select a folder

5

Repeat play

Random play

1

*

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

2

*

When connecting an Android device, “Press [VIEW] to install JVC MUSIC PLAY APP” is shown. Follow the instructions to install

*

*

*

Press and hold .

.

4

*

Press .
Press repeatedly.

TRACK RPT/ FOLDER RPT/ ALL RPT
ONE RPT/ ALL RPT/ RPT OFF

5

Press repeatedly.

FOLDERRND/ ALL RND/ RND OFF
SONG RND/ ALL RND/ RND OFF

: MP3/WMA/WAV/FLAC file

: iPod or ANDROID

: MP3/WMA/WAV/FLAC file

: iPod or ANDROID

the application. You can also install the latest version of JVC MUSIC PLAY application on your Android device before connecting.
(

11

)

3

*

For ANDROID: Applicable only when [

4

*

Only for MP3/WMA/WAV/FLAC files. This does not work for iPod/ ANDROID.

5

*

For iPod/ ANDROID: Applicable only when [

AUTO MODE

HEAD MODE

] is selected. (8)

]/ [

AUTO MODE

] is selected. (8)

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7

USB / iPod / ANDROID

Select control mode

While in USB-IPOD source, press repeatedly.

HEAD MODE
IPHONE MODE

While in ANDROID source, press repeatedly.

AUTO MODE

AUDIO MODE

: Control iPod from this unit.

: Control iPod using the iPod itself.

pause or file skip from this unit.

: Control Android device from this unit via JVC MUSIC PLAY

application installed in the Android device.

: Control Android device using the Android device itself via

other media player applications installed in the Android device.
However, you can still play/pause or file skip from this unit.

However,

you can still play/

Select music drive

Press repeatedly.

Stored songs in the following drive will be played back.

• Selected internal or external memory of a smartphone (Mass Storage Class).

• Selected drive of a multiple drives device.

Change the playback speed of the Audiobook

While listening to the iPod and [

HEADMODE

] is selected....

1 Press and hold .
2 Turn the volume knob to select [
3 Press the volume knob to select [

IPOD

], then press the knob.

AUDIOBOOKS

].

4 Turn the volume knob to select an item, then press the knob.

0.5×SPEED

Audiobooks sound file in your iPod/iPhone.

(Default: Depends on your iPod/iPhone setting.)

/

1×SPEED

/

2×SPEED

: Select the desired playback speed of the

5 Press to exit.

To return to the previous setting item, press .

Select a file from a folder/list

Press .

1
2 Turn the volume knob to select a folder/list, then press the

knob.

3 Turn the volume knob to select a file, then press the knob.

Quick Search

If you have many files, you can search through them quickly.

Turn the volume knob quickly to browse through the list
quickly.

– Not applicable for iPod.

Alphabet search

You can search for a file according to the first character.

Press or turn the volume knob quickly to select the
desired character (A to Z/ 0to9/ OTHERS).

– Select “OTHERS” if the first character is other than Ato Z, 0 to 9.

• To return to the previous setting item, press .

• To cancel, press and hold

• For iPod, applicable only when [

• For ANDROID, applicable only when [

(applicable only for iPod):

.

HEADMODE

AUTO MODE

] is selected.

] is selected.

8

AUDIO SETTINGS

Select a preset equalizer

Press repeatedly.

(or)

Press

Preset equalizer: FLAT
VOCAL BOOST, BASS BOOST, CLASSICAL, DANCE

Store your own sound settings

Press and hold to enter EASY EQ setting.

1
2 Turn the volume knob to select an item, then press the knob.
Refer to [

• To return to the previous setting item, press .

• To exit, press

Other settings

Press and hold .

1
2 Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table),

then press the knob.

3 Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected/activated or follow

the instructions stated on the selected item.

4 Press to exit.

To return to the previous setting item, press .

, then turn the volume knob within 5seconds.

(default),

EASYEQ

] for setting and the result is stored to [

HARD ROCK, HIP HOP, JAZZ, POP, R&B, TALK, USER

.

USER

].

EQSETTING

EQPRESET

EASYEQ

,

PRO EQ

AUDIO

BASS BOOST

LOUD 01

1

*

Displayed only when [

2

*

Displayed only when [

3

*

Displayed only when [

Select a preset equalizer suitable to the music genre. (Select [
settings made in [

FLAT

(Default) / HARD ROCK/

VOCALBOOST/

Adjust your own sound settings. The settings are stored to [

SUB.W SP
SUB.W
BASS
MID



LVL

TRE



LVL

1 BASS
2

Adjust the sound elements of the selected sound tone.

BASS

Level:
Q:

MIDDLE

Level:
Q:

TREBLE

Level:
Q:

+01

—

/02:Boosts low or high frequencies to produce a well-balanced sound at

low volume.;

EASY EQ

BASSBOOST/

1*2

*

: 00to

1*3

*

:

–08



LVL

:

:

:

/

MIDDLE

Frequency: 60/ 80/

Frequency:

Frequency:

+05(+01

SUB.W
SPK/PREOUT
SPK/PREOUT

to

–06

to

–06

to

–06

to

/

TREBLE

): Selects your preferred bass boost level.;

OFF

:Cancels.

] is set to [ON]. ( 10)

] is set to [
] is set to [

].)

HIP HOP/

JAZZ/

CLASSICAL/

+06

(Default:

+08
+06
+06
+06

00)

:Select a sound tone.

–06

to

Q1.0/ Q1.25/ Q1.5/ Q2.0

0.5/ 1.0/ 1.5/ 2.5KHZ
–06

to

Q0.75/ Q1.0/ Q1.25

10.0/ 12.5/ 15.0/ 17.5KHZ
–06

to

QFIX

DANCE

100/ 200HZ

+06

+06

+06

SUB.W/SUB.W
REAR/SUB.W

USER

POP/

R&B/

TALK/

USER
03
00
00
00

(

Default:

(Default:

(Default:

OFF

]. ( 10)

] or [

SUB.W/SUB.W

Default:

] to use the

USER/

].

80HZ
00
Q1.0

1.0KHZ
00
Q1.25

10.0KHZ
00
QFIX

:Cancels.

]. ( 10)

XX

)

)

)

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9

AUDIO SETTINGS

4

SUB.W LEVEL

*

SPK-OUT

PRE-OUT

6

*

SUB.W

ON

/

OFF

4

*

SUB.WLPF

THROUGH
MID85HZ

55Hz/ 85Hz/ 120Hz are sent to the subwoofer.

4

SUB.WPHASE

*

REVERSE

output to be in line with the speaker output for optimum performance.
(Selectable only if a setting other than [
[

SUB.WLPF

FADER R06

7

*

BALANCE

VOL ADJUST –15

L06

—

—

—
(compared to the FM volume level). Before adjustment, select the source
you want to adjust. (“VOLADJFIX” appears if FM is selected.)

AMP GAIN LOWPOWER

maximum power of each speaker is less than 50W to prevent damaging
the speakers.);

D.T.EXP

(Digital Track
Expander)

TELMUTING

ON

:Creates realistic sound by compensating the high-frequency
components and restoring the rise-time of the waveform that are lost in
audio data compression.;

8

*

ON

:Mutes the sounds while using the cellular phone (not connected
through KS-BTA100).;

SPK/PREOUT

Depending on the speaker connection method, select the appropriate
setting to get the desired output. (

10

5

*

00

to

+06(+03

):Adjusts the output level of the

subwoofer connected via speaker lead. (

6

*

–08

to

+08(00

):Adjusts the output level of the
subwoofer connected to the lineout terminals (REAR/SW)
through an external amplifier. (

15)

: Turns on or off the subwoofer output.

:All signals are sent to the subwoofer. ;

/

HIGH120HZ

(180°)/

:Audio signals with frequencies lower than

NORMAL

(0°):Selects the phase of the subwoofer

THROUGH

LOW55HZ

] is selected for

].)

F06(00

):Adjusts the front and rear speaker output balance.

R06(00

):Adjusts the left and right speaker output balance.

+06(00

):Preset the initial volume level of each source

:Limits the maximum volume level to 25. (Select if the

HIGHPOWER

:The maximum volume level is 35.

OFF

:Cancels.

OFF

:Cancels.



Speaker output settings

15)

4

*

Displayed only when [

5

*

Displayed only when [

6

*

Displayed only when [

7

*

This adjustment will not affect the subwoofer output.

8

*

Does not work if [BT

SUB.W

] is set to [ON].

SPK/PREOUT
SPK/PREOUT

ADAPTER

] is set to [
] is set to [

] is selected for [

SUB.W/SUB.W
REAR/SUB.W

AUX

] in [

SRCSELECT

].

] or [

SUB.W/SUB.W

].

]. ( 4)

Speaker output settings

/

Select the output setting for the speakers [

SPK/PRE OUT],

base on the

speaker connection method.

Connection via lineout terminals

For connections through an external amplifier. ( 15)

Setting on

[

SPK/PRE OUT]

REAR/REAR

REAR/SUB.W

SUB.W/SUB.W

Rear speakers output

Subwoofer output

Subwoofer output

Audio signal through lineout terminal

REAR/SW

Connection via speaker leads

For connections without using an external amplifier. However, with this
settings you can also enjoy the subwoofer output. (

Setting on

[

SPK/PRE OUT]

REAR/REAR

REAR/SUB.W

)

SUB.W/SUB.W

If [

SUB.W/SUB.W

– [

HIGH120HZ

– [

R01

] is selected in [

Rear speakers output Rear speakers output

Rear speakers output Rear speakers output

Subwoofer output (Mute)

] is selected:

] is selected in [

Audio signal through rear speaker lead

L (left) R (right)

SUB.WLPF

FADER

] and selectable range is [

] and [

THROUGH

15)

] is not available.

R06

]to [00].

DISPLAY SETTINGS

1 Press and hold .
2 Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table),

then press the knob.

3 Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected/activated or follow

the instructions stated on the selected item.

4 Press to exit.

To return to the previous setting item, press .

Default:

DISPLAY
DIMMER

BRIGHTNESS

SCROLL

1

*

The illumination control wire connection is required.

2

*

Some characters or symbols will not be shown correctly (or will be blanked).

Dim the display and buttons illumination.

OFF

:Dimmer is turned off.

ON

:Dimmer is turned on. Brightness changes to [

([BRIGHTNESS])
DIMMER TIME

1

Turn the volume knob to adjust the [ON] time, then press the knob.

2

Turn the volume knob to adjust the [

(Default: [
[

AUTO

headlights. *
Set the button, display and USB input terminal brightness for day and night

separately.

1 DAY / NIGHT
2

Select a zone.

3

Set the brightness level (00 to 31). (Default:

*2ONCE

5-second intervals.;

:Set the dimmer on and off time.

ON

]: 18:00 or 6:00 PM

OFF

]: 6:00 or 6:00 AM)

:Dimmer turns on and off automatically when you turn off or on the car

1

:Select day or night.

:Scrolls the display information once.;

OFF

:Cancels.

NIGHT

OFF

] time, then press the knob.

DAY:31

AUTO

:Repeats scrolling at

( 15)

] setting.

;

NIGHT:15

)

REFERENCES

Maintenance

Cleaning the unit

Wipe off dirt on the faceplate with a dry silicone or soft cloth.

Cleaning the connector

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

More information

Visit also the following website <http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/> for:

– Latest firmware updates and latest compatible item list
– Android™ application JVC MUSIC PLAY
– Any other latest information

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Playable files

• Playable audio file: MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), WAV(.wav), FLAC (.flac)

• Playable USB device file system: FAT12, FAT16, FAT32
Even when audio files comply with the standards listed above, playback may be impossible
depending on the types or conditions of media or device.

About USB devices

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

• You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub.

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

• The maximum number of characters for:

- Folder names: 64 characters

- File names: 64 characters

- MP3 Tag: 64 characters

- WMA Tag: 64 characters

- WAV Tag: 64 characters

- FLAC Tag: 64 characters

• This unit can recognize a total of 15 000 files, 500 folders (999 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.

Connector (on the reverse
side of the faceplate)

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REFERENCES

About iPod/iPhone

Made for

- iPod touch (2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th generation)

- iPod classic

- iPod nano (3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th generation)

- iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S, 5, 5S, 5C, 6, 6 Plus

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

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

• Depending on the version of the operating system of the iPod/iPhone, some functions may
not operate on this unit.

About Android device

• This unit supports Android OS 4.1 and above.

• Some Android devices (with OS4.1 and above) may not fully support Android Open Accessory
(AOA)2.0.

• If the Android device supports both mass storage class device and AOA2.0, this unit always
playback via AOA2.0 as priority.

Available Cyrillic letters

Available characters
Display indications

[HEAD MODE]

.

Change the display information

Each time you press , the display information changes.

• If the information is unavailable or not recorded, “NO TEXT”, “NO NAME”, or other
information (eg. station name) appears.

FM

or

AM

USB (For MP3/WMA/WAV/FLAC files)

USB-IPOD

or

ANDROID

AUX

BT AUDIO

Frequency Day/Clock

(For FM Radio Data System stations only)

Station name (PS) Frequency Program type (PTY)
Day/Clock

(back to the beginning)

Playing time Day/Clock Album title/Artist Track title
Folder/file name

Playing time Day/Clock Album title/Artist Track title
(back to the beginning)

AUX Day/Clock

BT AUDIO Day/Clock

(back to the beginning)

Radiotext+

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom Remedy

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

“MISWIRING CHECK WIRING
THEN PWR ON” appears.

General

“PROTECTING SEND
SERVICE” appears.

Source cannot be selected. Check the [

• Radio reception is poor.

• Static noise while listening

Radio

to the radio.

Playback order is not as
intended.

Elapsed playing time is not
correct.

“NOT SUPPORT” appears and
file skips.

“READING” keeps flashing. • Do not use too many hierarchical levels and folders.

“CANNOT PLAY” flashes and/

USB / iPod

or connected device cannot
be detected.

The iPod/iPhone does not
turn on or does not work.

Correct characters are not
displayed.

• Check the cords and connections.

Turn the power off, then check to be sure the terminals of

the speaker wires are insulated properly. Turn the power
on again.

Send the unit to the nearest service center.

SRCSELECT

] setting.

( 4)

Connect the antenna firmly.

The playback order is determined by the file name.

This depends on the recording process earlier.

Check whether the file is a playable format.

• Reattach the USB device.

• Check whether the connected device is compatible with this

unit and ensure the files are in supported formats. (

• Reattach the device.

• Check the connection between this unit and iPod/iPhone.

• Detach and reset the iPod/iPhone using hard reset.

• This unit can only display uppercase letters, numbers, and
a limited number of symbols.

• Depending on the display language you have selected
(

4

), some characters may not be displayed correctly.

( 11)

11)

Symptom

• Sound cannot
be heard during
playback.

• Sound output only
from the Android
device.

Cannot playback at

AUTO MODE

[

ANDROID

“NO DEVICE” or
“READING” keeps
flashing.

Playback is intermittent
or sound skips.

“CANNOT PLAY” • Make sure Android device contains playable audio files.

If you still have troubles, reset the unit. ( 3)

Remedy

• Reconnect the Android device.

AUDIO MODE

• If in [
application on the Android device and start playback.

AUDIO MODE

• If in [
application or use another media player application.

• Restart the Android device.

• If this does not solve the problem, the connected Android
device is unable to route the audio signal to unit. (

• Make sure JVC MUSIC PLAY APP is installed on the

].

Android device. (7)

• Reconnect the Android device and select the appropriate
control mode. (

• If this does not solve the problem, the connected Android
device does not support [

• Switch off the developer options on the Android device.

• Reconnect the Android device.

• If this does not solve the problem, the connected Android
device does not support [

Turn off the power saving mode on the Android device.

• Reconnect the Android device.

• Restart the Android device.

], launch any media player

], relaunch the current media player

8

)

AUTO MODE

AUTO MODE

]. (

]. (

12

)

12

)

12

)

ENGLISH

13

Warning

• The unit can only be used with a 12V DC power supply, negative ground.

• Disconnect the battery’s negative terminal before wiring and mounting.

• Do not connect Battery wire (yellow) and Ignition wire (red) to the car
chassis or Ground wire (black) to prevent a short circuit.

• Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape to prevent a short circuit.

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

Caution

• For safety’s sake, leave wiring and mounting to professionals. Consult
the car audio dealer.

• Install this unit in the console of your vehicle. Do not touch the metal
parts of this unit during and shortly after use of the unit. Metal parts such
as the heat sink and enclosure become hot.

• Do not connect the
(black), or connect them in parallel.

• Connect speakers with a maximum power of more than 50W. If the
maximum power of the speakers is lower than 50W, change the

[AMPGAIN]

• Mount the unit at an angle of less than 30º.

• If your vehicle wiring harness does not have the ignition terminal,
connect Ignition wire (red) to the terminal on the vehicle’s fuse box

INSTALLATION / CONNECTION

which provides 12 V DC power supply and is turned on and off by the
ignition key.

• Keep all cables away from heat dissipate metal parts.

• After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps, blinkers,
wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.

• If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires are not touching car’s chassis,
then replace the old fuse with one that has the same rating.

wires of speakers to the car chassis or Ground wire

setting to avoid damaging the speakers. (

10)

Basic procedure
1

Remove the key from the ignition switch, then
disconnect the

terminal of the car battery.

2 Connect the wires properly.

See Wiring connection.

(15)

3 Install the unit to your car.

See Installing the unit (in-dash mounting).

4 Connect the terminal of the car battery.
5 Reset the unit.

(3)

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Installing the unit (in-dash mounting)

Hook on the top side

Orientate the trim plate as
illustrated before fitting.

When installing without the mounting sleeve
1

Remove the mounting sleeve and trim plate
from the unit.

2 Align the holes in the unit (on both sides) with

the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the
unit with screws (commercially available).

Use only the specified screws. Using wrong screws might damage

the unit.

How to remove the unit

Do the required wiring.

(15)

Dashboard of
your car

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