Jvc KD-X250BT User Manual

KD-X250BT

DIGITAL MEDIA RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

RECEPTOR DE MEDIOS DIGITALES

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

RÉCEPTEUR MULTIMÉDIA NUMÉRIQUE

MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS

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ESPAÑOL

FRANÇAIS

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

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

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

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located on the top
or bottom of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No.
Serial No.

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IC (Industry Canada) Notice

This device complies with Industry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference,

including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.

The term “IC:” before the certification/
registration number only signifies that the
Industry Canada technical specification were met.

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Contains Bluetooth Module FCC ID: XQN-BTR60X

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Contains Bluetooth Module IC: 9688A-BTR601

 Caution

This equipment complies with FCC/IC
radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC
radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in
Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC
radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This
equipment has very low levels of RF energy
that it deemed to comply without maximum
permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is
desirable that it should be installed and
operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or
more away from person’s body (excluding
extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

.

 Warning

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

 Caution

Volume setting:



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



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

General:



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



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



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

Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio
transmitter may only operate using an
antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser)
gain approved for the transmitter by Industry
Canada. To reduce potential radio interference
to other users, the antenna type and its gain
should be so chosen that the equivalent
isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not
more than that necessary for successful
communication.

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How to attach/detach the
faceplate

How to reset your unit

Your preset adjustments will
also be erased.

Maintenance

Cleaning the unit

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

Cleaning the connector

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

Contents

Preparation ............................................................ 4

Canceling the display demonstration

Setting the clock

Basic operations ................................................... 4

Radio ........................................................................ 6

USB ............................................................................ 8

iPod/iPhone ........................................................... 9

External components ...................................... 11

Bluetooth姞 connection ................................... 11

Bluetooth mobile phone ................................ 14

Bluetooth audio player ................................... 18

Sound adjustments .......................................... 19

Menu operations ............................................... 20

Remote control .................................................. 23

Additional information ................................... 24

Troubleshooting ................................................ 26

Specifications ..................................................... 28

Installation/Connection .................................. 29

How to read this manual:



This manual mainly explains operations using
the buttons on the faceplate.



< > indicates the displays on the faceplate.



[XX] indicates the initial setting of a menu
item.

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Preparation

Preparation

Canceling the display
demonstration

The display demonstration is always turned on
unless you cancel it.

1

2

3

Select <DEMO OFF>.

4

Press MENU to exit.

(Hold)

(Initial setting)

Setting the clock

1

(Hold)

3

Select <CLOCK SET>.

4

Select the day of week.

5

Adjust the hour.

6

Adjust the minute.

7

Press MENU to exit.

2

Select <CLOCK>.

Basic operations

Display information

Changes the display information. (Press)
Scrolls the current display information. (Hold)

Source Display

FM/AM

USB/BT AUDIO
USB-IPOD (HEAD

MODE/IPOD MODE)
USB-IPOD (EXT MODE)
PANDORA

AUX

Station name (PS) *1 - Frequency - Program type (PTY) *1 ­Title *1*2 - Day/Clock - (back to the beginning)

Album title/Artist - Track title - Track no./Playing time - Day/Clock ­(back to the beginning)

EXT MODE) Day/Clock
Station name - Album title/Artist - Track title - Playing time -

Day/Clock - (back to the beginning)
AUX) Day/Clock

*1 For FM Radio Broadcast Data System stations only.
*2 Title information shown is dependent on the broadcast station. If unavailable, “NO TEXT”

appears.

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Basic operations

Faceplate

Volume knob

Detaches the faceplate

Remote sensor

Aim the remote control directly at the sensor.

DO NOT expose to bright sunlight.

When you press or hold the following button(s)...

Faceplate



SOURCE

Remote

control

—

SOURCE Press repeatedly to select the source.

Display window

AUX input jack



Turns on.



Turns off. (Hold)



Press the SOURCE button on the faceplate and turn the
volume knob within 2 seconds to select the source.

Remote control

USB input terminal

General function

Volume knob

(turn)

Volume knob

(press)

VOL - / + Adjusts the volume level.

— Selects items.



Mutes the sound or pauses playback.



)

Press the button again to cancel muting or resume
playback.

— Confirms selection.



Number

buttons

(1 - 6)

—

Selects the preset stations.



Stores the current station into the selected number button.
(Hold) (' page 6)

— SOUND Selects the preset sound mode.



Enters the hands-free menu (' page 15), or answers





—

— Returns to the previous menu.

incoming call when the unit rings.



Ends a call. (Hold)



Selects a preset station. (Only when using the remote
control.)

 /  / 

 / 

 / 



Selects MP3/WMA folder. (' page 8)



Selects group/folder. (' page 18)



Searches for a station automatically. (' page 6)



Searches for a station manually. (Hold)



Selects track. (' page 8, 9, 18)



Fast-forwards or reverses track. (Hold)

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Radio

Radio

Searching for a station

B

A

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

Storing stations in memory

Manual presetting

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

While listening to a station...

(Hold)

The preset number flashes and “MEMORY”
appears. The current station is stored to the
selected number button (1 - 6).

- - - - - - - - or - - - - - - - -



Select <FM> or <AM>.



Auto search. (Press)
Manual search. (Hold)

“M” flashes, then press the button repeatedly.

Auto presetting (FM only)

SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory)

You can preset up to 18 stations for FM.

1

2

“SSM” flashes. When all the stations are stored,
“SSM” stops flashing.

To preset <SSM 07 – 12>/<SSM 13 – 18>,

repeat steps 1 and 2.

(Hold)

-<TUNER>

-<SSM>

-<SSM 01 – 06>

1

“PRESET MODE” flashes.

2

Select preset number.

The preset number flashes and “MEMORY”
appears.

(Hold)

Selecting a preset station

- - - - - - - - or - - - - - - - -

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Radio

Setting the Radio Timer

You can tune in to a preset station at a specific
time regardless of the current source.

1

2

[OFF] Cancels Radio Timer.

ONCE Activates once.

DAILY Activates daily.

WEEKLY Activates weekly.

3

Select the preset station.

4

Set the activation day and time.

5

Press MENU to exit.



 lights up after the Radio Timer has been set.



Only one timer can be set. Setting a new timer
will override the previous setting.



The Radio Timer will not activate if the unit is
turned off or if <AM> is set to <OFF> in <SRC
SELECT> after selecting an AM station for the
timer.

(Hold)

-<TUNER>

-<RADIO TIMER>

-<OFF>/<ONCE>/

<DAILY>/<WEEKLY>

-<FM>/<AM>

-<01> ... <18> for FM/

<01> ... <06> for AM

Searching for your favorite
Programs—Program Type (PTY)
Search

This feature is only available for FM Radio
Broadcast Data System stations.

1

2

Select a PTY code.

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

PTY codes

NEWS, INFORM (information), SPORTS, TALK, ROCK, CLS

ROCK (classic rock), ADLT HIT (adult hits), SOFT RCK (soft

rock), TOP 40, COUNTRY, OLDIES, SOFT, NOSTALGA

(nostalgia), JAZZ, CLASSICL (classical), R & B (rhythm and

blues), SOFT R & B (soft rhythm and blues), LANGUAGE, REL

MUSC (religious music), REL TALK (religious talk), PERSNLTY

(personality), PUBLIC, COLLEGE, HABL ESP (spanish talk),

MUSC ESP (spanish music), HIP HOP, WEATHER

(Hold)

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USB

USB

Playing a USB device

USB input terminal

USB 2.0 cable*
(not supplied)

3

Select a track.

If the USB device contains many folders or tracks,
you can fast search for the desired folder or track
by turning the volume knob quickly.

The source changes to “USB” and playback starts.
* Do not leave the cable in the car when not in
use.



This unit can play MP3/WMA files stored in USB
mass storage device (such as a USB memory
and Digital Audio Player).

Selecting a folder/track

Selects folder.



Selects track. (Press)



Fast-forwards or reverses the
track. (Hold)

Selecting a track/folder from
the list

1

Selecting the playback modes

You can select one of the following playback
modes at a time.

1

Press 6 for REPEAT.
Press 5 for RANDOM.

2

Press the button repeatedly.

REPEAT  

RPT OFF Cancels repeat playback.

TRACK RPT Repeats current track.

FOLDER RPT Repeats current folder.



“FOLDER RPT” is not applicable for JPC/JMC file.

RANDOM  

RND OFF Cancels random playback.

Randomly plays all tracks of

FOLDER RND

ALL RND Randomly plays all tracks.

current folder, then tracks of
next folders.

2

Select a folder. (For MP3/WMA)

- - - - - - - - or - - - - - - - -

Select the desired list. (For JVC Playlist
Creator (JPC) and JVC Music Control (JMC)
file) (' page 25)

PLAYLISTS, ARTISTS, ALBUMS, SONGS, GENRES

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iPod/iPhone

Playing an iPod/iPhone

USB input terminal

USB 2.0 cable* (accessory
of the iPod/iPhone)

The source changes to “USB”-“USB-IPOD” and
playback starts.
* Do not leave the cable in the car when not in
use.

Selecting the control mode

-<HEAD MODE>/<IPOD MODE>/
<EXT MODE>

HEAD
MODE

IPOD
MODE

Controls music playback only from
this unit.

Controls music playback from both
the unit and iPod/iPhone.

Selecting a track from the list

Applicable under <HEAD MODE> only.

1

2

Select the desired list.

PLAYLISTS)ARTISTS)ALBUMS)SONGS)
PODCASTS)GENRES)COMPOSERS) (back to
the beginning)

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 for the desired track by turning
the volume knob quickly.

Selecting the playback modes

EXT
MODE



You can also change the setting using <IPOD
SWITCH> in the menu. (' page 22)

Controls music playback only from
the iPod/iPhone.

Selecting a track

Applicable under <HEAD MODE>/<IPOD MODE>
only.



Selects track/chapter. (Press)



Fast-forwards or reverses the track.
(Hold)

Applicable under <HEAD MODE> only.
You can select one of the following playback
modes at a time.

1

Press 6 for REPEAT.

.

2

Press the button repeatedly.

REPEAT  

ONE RPT

ALL RPT

RANDOM  

RND OFF Cancels random playback.

SONG RND

ALBUM RND

Press 5 for RANDOM.

Functions the same as “Repeat
One” of the iPod.

Functions the same as “Repeat
All” of the iPod.

Functions the same as “Shuffle
Songs” of the iPod.

Functions the same as “Shuffle
Albums” of the iPod.



“ALBUM RND” is not applicable for some iPod/
iPhone.

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iPod/iPhone

Pandora

Preparation

1

Search for “Pandora” in the Apple iTunes
App Store to find and install the most
current version of the Pandora application
onto your device.

2

In the application on your device, log in
and create an account with Pandora. If you
are not a registered user, an account can
also be created at www.pandora.com.



Pandora is only available in the US.



Because Pandora is a third-party service, the
specifications are subject to change without
prior notice. Accordingly, compatibility may be
impaired or some or all of the services may
become unavailable.



Some functions of Pandora cannot be
operated from this unit.



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

Listening to Pandora

1

Open the Pandora application on your
device.

Creating a new station

You can create a new station based on the
currently playing song or artist.

1

2

A new station is created based on the current
song or artist.

-<NEW STATION>

-<FROM ARTIST>/

<FROM TRACK>

Searching the registered station
from the list

1

2

Select the station list display mode.

BY DATE According to the registration date

A - Z Alphabetical order

3

Select the desired station.

2

Connect the device to USB terminal on the
faceplate. (' page 9)

The source switches to “PANDORA” and
broadcast starts automatically from your current
station.

Basic Operations

Starts/pauses playback.

Selects thumbs up/thumbs
down.



If thumbs down is selected,
current track is skipped.

Skips track.

To bookmark song/artist information

While receiving a song...





<THIS ARTIST>)<THIS TRACK>

“BOOKMARKED” appears and the song/artist

information is stored to the iPod/iPhone.



This unit allows you to bookmark songs and/or
artists in your personalized Pandora account.
The bookmarks will not be available for review
on the unit but will be available in your
Pandora account.

(Hold)

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External components

You can connect an external component to the AUX (auxiliary) input jack on the faceplate.
For details, refer also to the instructions supplied with the external components.

Playing an external component
from AUX

.

1

Connect to AUX terminal on the faceplate.

2

Select <AUX>.

External components

3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini plug
with “L” shaped connector
(not supplied)

Portable audio
player, etc.

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

3

Turn on the connected component and
start playing the source.

Bluetooth姞姞 connection

You can operate Bluetooth devices using this unit.



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

This unit supports the following Bluetooth profiles



Hands-Free Profile (HFP 1.5)



Object Push Profile (OPP 1.1)



Phonebook Access Profile (PBAP 1.0)



Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP 1.2)



Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP 1.3)

Connecting the microphone

Secure using cord clamps
(not supplied) if necessary.

Microphone (supplied)

Adjust the microphone angle.

MIC (Microphone input terminal)

MIC

Rear panel

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Bluetooth姞姞 connection

Pairing a Bluetooth device

When connecting a Bluetooth device to the unit for the first time, perform pairing between the unit and
the device.



Up to five Bluetooth devices can be registered in this unit.



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



This unit supports Secure Simple Pairing (SSP).

1

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

“BT PAIRING” flashes on the display.



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

2

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



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

(A) If “[Device Name]”#“XXXXXX”
“VOL – YES”#“BACK – NO” scrolls on the
display,



“XXXXXX” is a 6-digit passkey randomly

(B) If “[Device Name]”##“VOL – YES”
“BACK – NO” scrolls on the display,



Select “YES” to start the pairing.

generated during each pairing.



Ensure that the passkey which appears
on the unit and Bluetooth device is the
same.



Select “YES” to confirm the passkey.



(1) If “PAIRING”#“PIN 0000” scrolls on the
display, enter the PIN code “0000” into the
Bluetooth device.



You can change to a desired PIN code before
pairing. (' page 22)

(2) If only “PAIRING” appears, operate the



Operate the Bluetooth device to confirm

Bluetooth device to confirm pairing.

the passkey.

After pairing is successful, “PAIRING COMPLETED” appears on the display.
The unit will establish a connection with the newly paired Bluetooth device, “” lights up on the

display and you can now control the Bluetooth device through the unit.



“” will light up when a phone is connected.



“” will light up when an audio device is connected.



Once the connection is established, the device is registered to the unit and there is no need to
perform the pairing again unless you delete the registered device.



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

See page 13 for Bluetooth compatibility check mode operation.

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