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• Operations are explained mainly using buttons on the faceplate of USB/iPod ....................9 KD-X472BT. • English indications are used for the purpose of explanation. You can AUX......................11 select the display language from the menu. (Page 6) Spotify .....................
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Before Use IMPORTANT • Depending on the types of cars, the antenna will automatically extend when you turn on the unit with the antenna control wire connected • To ensure proper use, please read through this manual before using this (page 35).
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Basics Faceplate Attach KD-X472BT: Volume knob Display window* Detach Detach button KD-X272BT: How to reset Reset the unit within 5 seconds after detaching the faceplate. * Only for illustration purpose. On the faceplate Turn on the power Press B SRC.
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Getting Started Basics Remote control (RM-RK52) Remote sensor (Do not expose to bright sunlight.) Cancel the demonstration When you turn on the power for the first time (or [FACTORY RESET] is set to [YES], see page 6), the display shows: “CANCEL DEMO” “PRESS”...
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Set the basic settings activated). For details on how to update the firmware, visit Press and hold <http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>. Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then press the knob. [FACTORY RESET] [YES]: Resets the settings to default (except the stored station). ;...
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“M” flashes, then press repeatedly to search for a station [TUNER SETTING] manually. [RADIO TIMER] (For KD-X472BT) Turns on the radio at a specific time regardless of the current source. Settings in memory 1 [ONCE]/[DAILY]/[WEEKLY]/[OFF]: Select how often the timer will be You can store up to 18 stations for FM and 6 stations for AM/SW1/SW2.
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Radio PTY code [SSM] [SSM 01–06]/[SSM 07–12]/[SSM 13–18]: Automatically presets up to [NEWS], [AFFAIRS], [INFO], [SPORT], [EDUCATE], [DRAMA], [CULTURE], [SCIENCE], [VARIED], 18 stations for FM. “SSM” stops flashing when the first 6 stations are stored. [POP M] (music), [ROCK M] (music), [EASY M] (music), [LIGHT M] (music), [CLASSICS], Select [SSM 07–12]/[SSM 13–18] to store the following 12 stations.
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(commercially available) USB device The source changes to USB automatically and playback starts. Selectable source: • KD-X472BT: USB/iPod USB or iPod BT * Do not leave the cable inside the car when not in use. • KD-X272BT: USB On the faceplate...
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USB/iPod Quick search (applicable only for USB source) Select music drive If you have many files, you can search through them quickly. While in USB source, press 5 MODE repeatedly. Press Stored songs in the following drive will be played back. Turn the volume knob to select a folder/list, then press the knob.
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You can listen to music from a portable audio player via the auxiliary input You can listen to Spotify on the following device: jack. • KD-X472BT: iPhone/iPod touch (via Bluetooth or via USB input terminal) or Android device (via Bluetooth) Preparation: •...
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Spotify Search for a song or station On the faceplate On the remote control Press d. Play back/pause Press the volume knob. Press Turn the volume knob to select a list type, then press the knob. Press S*1 / T. Press H*1 / I.
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Selects the Android device to use from the list. Connect iPhone/iPod touch to the USB input terminal. (Page 9) LIST] • For KD-X472BT: Displayed only when [ANDROID] of [SELECT] is set to [YES]. (or) Pair the iPhone/iPod touch with this unit via Bluetooth. (Page 14) [STATUS] Shows the status of the selected device.
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Press B SRC to turn on the unit. work with this unit. Search and select the name of your receiver (“KD-X472BT”/ • Be sure to turn on the Bluetooth function of the device to make the “KD-X272BT”) on the Bluetooth device.
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Connect the device to the unit manually. When there is an incoming call: • When the battery of the connected Bluetooth device runs low, “Device • KD-X472BT: Name” “LOW BATTERY” appears. The buttons will blink in the color you have selected in [RING COLOR].
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Bluetooth® The following operations may differ or be unavailable depending on the *1 This adjustment will not affect the volume of the other sources. connected phone. *2 Press and hold VOL + to continuously increase the volume to 15. *3 Operations may vary according to the connected Bluetooth device. On the faceplate On the remote control Improve the voice quality...
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• “NO HISTORY” appears if there is no recorded call history or call number. 2 Press the volume knob to call. [RING COLOR] (For KD-X472BT) [COLOR 01] to [COLOR 49] ([COLOR 08]): Selects the illumination color for [PHONEBOOK] (Applicable only if the phone supports PBAP.) the buttons as notification when there is an incoming call and during a call.
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Bluetooth mode settings phonebook, and etc.). ; [NO]: Cancels. Press and hold [INFORMATION] [MY BT NAME]: Displays the name of your receiver (“KD-X472BT”/ Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then “KD-X272BT”). ; press the knob. [MY ADDRESS]: Shows address of this unit.
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“PIN IS 0000” scrolls on the display. been deleted, and the unit exits check mode. Search and select the name of your receiver (“KD-X472BT”/ • To cancel, press and hold B SRC to turn off the power, then turn on the “KD-X272BT”) on the Bluetooth device within 3 minutes.
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Press 2 J / 1 K. Press J / K. Select group or folder Listen to iPod/iPhone via Bluetooth (for KD-X472BT) Reverse skip/ Press S / T. Press H / I. You can listen to the songs on the iPod/iPhone via Bluetooth on this unit.
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Audio Settings [PRO EQ] Adjusts your own sound settings for each source. • The settings are stored to [USER] in [PRESET EQ]. • The settings made may affect the current settings of [EASY EQ]. [62.5HZ] [LEVEL –09] to [LEVEL +09] ([LEVEL +05]): Adjusts the level to memorize for each source. (Before making an adjustment, select the source you want to adjust.) [ON]: Turns on the extended bass.
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Audio Settings [SUBWOOFER [ON]: Turns on the subwoofer output. ; [OFF]: Cancels. [SOUND EFFECT] SET]*3 [SPACE ENHANCE] (Not applicable for FM/AM/SW1/SW2 source.) [FADER] (Not applicable when 3-way crossover is selected.) [SMALL]/[MEDIUM]/[LARGE]: Virtually enhances the sound space. ; [POSITION R15] to [POSITION F15] ([POSITION 00]): Adjusts the front [OFF]: Cancels.
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– [POSITION R02] is selected in [FADER] and selectable range is [POSITION R15] to [SUB.W/SUB.W] Front speakers L (left): Subwoofer output Subwoofer output [POSITION 00]. (Page 22) output R (right): (Mute) * Except for KD-X472BT. KD-X272BT: Audio signal through lineout terminal Setting on [SPK/PRE OUT] REAR/SW [REAR/REAR] Rear speakers output [REAR/SUB.W] (default) Subwoofer output...
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Audio Settings 2-way crossover setting items Crossover settings Below are the available setting items for 2-way crossover and 3-way [SPEAKER SIZE] crossover. [FRONT] [SIZE] [8CM]/[10CM]/[12CM]/[13CM]/[16CM]/ CAUTION [17CM]/[18CM]/[4×6]/[5×7]/[6×8]/[6×9]/ Select a crossover type according to how the speakers are connected. [7×10] (Page 35, 36) [TWEETER] [SMALL]/[MIDDLE]/[LARGE]/[NONE] (not If you select a wrong type:...
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Audio Settings Digital Time Alignment settings Determining the delay time automatically If you specify the distance from the currently set Digital Time Alignment sets the delay time of the speaker output to create a listening position to every speaker, the delay time more suitable environment for your vehicle.
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Zone identification for brightness settings Press and hold Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then KD-X472BT: press the knob. Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected/activated or follow the instructions stated on the selected item.
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Default: [XX] setting mode. ; [OFF]: Cancels. [COLOR] (for KD-X472BT) * If one of these color patterns is selected, the [ZONE 1] and [ZONE 2] illumination colors will [PRESET] Selects illumination colors for the buttons on different zones separately.
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More information • You cannot operate iPod if “JVC” or “ ” is displayed on iPod. • Depending on the version of the operating system of the iPod/iPhone, some functions may not For: – Latest firmware updates and latest compatible item list operate on this unit.
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Song title (Album title) Song title (Date) Playing (eg. station name) appears or display will be blank. time (Date) back to the beginning KD-X472BT: SPOTIFY/SPOTIFY BT Context title (Date) Context title (Date) with Music Synchronization Effect*2 Song title (Artist) Song title (Album...
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Troubleshooting References KD-X272BT: Symptom Remedy Sound cannot be heard. • Adjust the volume to the optimum level. Main display • Check the cords and connections. “MISWIRING CHECK Turn the power off, then check to be sure the terminals of Clock display WIRING THEN PWR ON”...
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Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy “UNSUPPORTED DEVICE” • Check whether the connected USB device is compatible “DISCONNECTED” USB is disconnected from the head unit. Please make sure appears. with this unit and ensure the file systems are in supported the device is connected properly through USB. formats.
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Installation/Connection Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy This section is for the professional installer. For safety’s sake, leave wiring and mounting to professionals. Consult the car audio dealer. Sound is being interrupted • Reduce the distance between the unit and the Bluetooth or skipped during playback audio player.
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Installation/Connection Part list for installation Installing the unit (in-dash mounting) (A) Faceplate (×1) (B) Trim plate (×1) Do the required wiring. (Page 35) (C) Mounting sleeve (×1) (D) Wiring harness (×1) Hook on the top side Orientate the trim Dashboard of plate as illustrated your car before fitting.
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Installation/Connection Wiring connection IMPORTANT We recommend installing the unit with a commercially available custom wiring harness specific for your car and leave this job to professionals for your safety. Consult your car audio dealer. Antenna terminal Vehicle Fuse (10 A) dashboard Microphone input jack (page 14) Factory wiring...
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Output terminals 2-way crossover 3-way crossover KD-X472BT REAR: Rear output Tweeter output USB Standard KD-X472BT: USB 1.1, USB 2.0 (High speed) KD-X272BT: USB 1.1, USB 2.0 (Full speed) FRONT: Front output Mid Range output Compatible Devices Mass storage class Subwoofer output...
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50 W × 2 + 50 W × 1 (Subwoofer = 4 Ω) WMA Decode Compliant with Windows Media Audio Full Bandwidth Power 22 W × 4 AAC Decode KD-X472BT: (at less than 1 % THD) AAC-LC “.aac”, “.m4a” files Speaker Impedance 4 Ω — 8 Ω WAV Decode...
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SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT • Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Use of the Made for Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to connect specifically The software embedded in the Product (hereinafter the "Licensed Software") provided by Licensor is to the Apple product(s) identified in the badge and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple copyrighted to or sublicensable by the Licensor, and this Agreement provides for the terms and conditions...
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Article 4 Right pertaining to the Licensed Software Article 9 Destruction of the Licensed Software Any and all copyrights and other rights pertaining to the Licensed Software and related documents If this Agreement is terminated pursuant to the provision of Article 8, the User shall destroy the Licensed shall belong to the Licensor or the original holder of the right who granted to the Licensor the license or Software, any related documents and copies thereof within two (2) weeks from such date of termination.
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Important Notice concerning the Software -CMP The MIT License (MIT) Copyright (c) 2014 Charles Gunyon -jansson Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated Copyright (c) 2009-2012 Petri Lehtinen <petri@digip.org> documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the...
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sha2 Copyright (c) 1995, 1996 Carnegie-Mellon University. All rights reserved. AUTHOR: Aaron D. Gifford - http://www.aarongifford.com/ Author: Chris G. Demetriou Copyright (c) 2000-2001, Aaron D. Gifford Permission to use, copy, modify and distribute this software and its documentation is hereby granted, All rights reserved.
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T-Kernel 2.0 This product uses the source code of T-Kernel 2.0 under T-License 2.0 granted by T-Engine Forum (www.tron.org) BSD-3-Clause Copyright (c) 2000-2001, Aaron D. Gifford All rights reserved. You may obtain a copy of the license at https://opensource.org/licenses/BSD-3-Clause THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS”, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT.
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• Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Use of the Made for Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to connect specifically to the Apple product(s) identified in the badge and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.