SPECIFICATIONS How to read this manual • Operations are explained mainly using buttons on the faceplate of KD-X350BTS. INSTALLATION/ • English indications are used for the purpose of explanation. You can select the display language from the menu. ( 5) CONNECTION •...
BASICS Faceplate Remote control (RM-RK52) Display window This unit can be remotely controlled with an optionally purchased remote control. Volume knob Remote sensor (Do not expose to bright sunlight.) Pull out the insulation sheet when using for the first time. Detach button Attach Detach...
GETTING STARTED Set the basic settings Press and hold Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then press the knob. Repeat step until the desired item is selected or activated. Press to exit. To return to the previous setting item, press Cancel the demonstration When you turn on the power for the first time (or [FACTORY RESET] is set to Default: XX...
RADIO GETTING STARTED CLOCK TIME SYNC ON: The clock time is automatically set using the Clock Time (CT) data in FM Radio Broadcast Data System signal. ; OFF: Cancels. CLOCK ON: The clock time is shown on the display even DISPLAY when the unit is turned off. ; OFF: Cancels. “ST”...
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RADIO TIMER have selected, that station is tuned in. 1 ONCE/DAILY/WEEKLY/OFF: Select how often the timer will be turned on. For KD-X350BTS/KD-X35MBS: Selectable only when SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner is connected. 2 FM/AM/SIRIUS XM * : Select the source. ( 12) 3 01 to 18 (for FM/SIRIUS XM)/01 to 06 (for AM): Select the preset Selectable only when [ONCE] or [WEEKLY] is selected in step station.
When connecting an Android device, “Press [VIEW] to install JVC MUSIC PLAY APP” is shown. Follow the instructions USB cable * to install the application. You can also install the latest version of JVC MUSIC PLAY application on your Android device (commercially available) before connecting.
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(via USB input terminal). Preparation: • To return to the previous setting item, press Install the latest version of JVC Remote application on your device before • To cancel, press and hold connecting. You can make the settings in the same way as connection via Bluetooth.
Pandora® Preparation: Create and store a new station Install the latest version of the Pandora application on your device (iPhone/iPod touch), then create an account and log in to Pandora. Press • Select [ON] for [PANDORA SRC] in [SOURCE SELECT]. ( 4) Turn the volume knob to select [NEW STATION], then press the knob.
iHeartRadio® Preparation: On the faceplate On the remote control Install the latest version of iHeartAuto application on your device (iPhone/iPod touch), then create an account and log in to iHeartRadio. Playback/pause Press the volume knob. Press • Select [ON] for [IHEART SRC] in [SOURCE SELECT]. ( 4) Skip a track for Press T.
Spotify Preparation: On the faceplate On the remote control Install the latest version of the Spotify application on your device (iPhone/ Repeat play * Press repeatedly. iPod touch), then create an account and log in to Spotify. • Select [ON] for [SPOTIFY SRC] in [SOURCE SELECT]. ( 4) ( Not available ) ALL REPEAT, ONE REPEAT * REPEAT OFF...
SiriusXM® Radio (for KD-X350BTS/KD-X35MBS) Only SiriusXM® brings you more of what you love Start listening to listen to, all in one place. Get over 140 channels, including commercial-free music plus the best sports, Press repeatedly to select SIRIUS XM. news, talk, comedy and entertainment. Welcome to the Press world of satellite radio.
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SiriusXM® Radio (for KD-X350BTS/KD-X35MBS) Using SiriusXM tuner models later than SXV200: This unit can SiriusXM Replay™ assign a maximum of 18 SmartFavorites channels. Initially, all preset While listening to a channel..channels are assigned as SmartFavorites. Press the volume knob.
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SiriusXM® Radio (for KD-X350BTS/KD-X35MBS) 1 Press the volume knob to enter [NEW CODE]. TuneScan™ CODE SET 2 Turn the volume knob to select a number. You can get a short preview of the songs that you have missed on each of 3 Press to move to the entry position.
BLUETOOTH® BLUETOOTH — Connection Pair and connect a Bluetooth device for the first time Press to turn on the unit. Supported Bluetooth profiles – Hands-Free Profile (HFP) Search and select “KD-X3 BTS”/“KD-X2 BT”/“KD-X3 MBS” on the Bluetooth device. – Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) “BT PAIRING”...
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– [AUTO PAIRING] is set to [ON]. ( 19) KD-X255BT: – JVC MUSIC PLAY application is installed on The buttons will blink in the blinking pattern you have selected in [RING ILLUMI]. ( 17) the Android device ( 7) and [AUTO MODE] is •...
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Press and hold to continuously increase the volume to 15. RING COLOR KD-X350BTS/KD-X35MBS: Operations may vary according to the connected Bluetooth device. COLOR 01 to COLOR 49 (COLOR 08): Selects the illumination color for the buttons as notification when there is an incoming call and during a call. ;...
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BLUETOOTH® Make a call using voice recognition Make a call Press and hold to activate the connected You can make a call from the call history, phonebook, or dialing the number. Call by phone. voice is also possible if your mobile phone has the feature. Speak the name of the contact you want to call or Press to enter Bluetooth mode.
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BLUETOOTH® Bluetooth mode settings Bluetooth compatibility check mode Press and hold You can check the connectivity of the supported Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then press the knob. profile between the Bluetooth device and the unit. Repeat step until the desired item is selected/activated or follow the instructions •...
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BLUETOOTH® The connectivity result flashes on the display. BLUETOOTH — Audio “PAIRING OK” and/or “HANDS-FREE OK”* and/ While in BT AUDIO source, you or “AUD.STREAM OK”* and/or “PBAP OK”* can connect to five Bluetooth Compatible audio devices and switch Compatible with Hands-Free Profile (HFP) between these five devices.
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ANDROID CONNECTED: You are able to use the application using the Android smartphone connected via Bluetooth. Preparation: ANDROID NOT CONNECTED: No Android device is connected to use the Install the latest version of JVC Remote application on your device before application. connecting. Press and hold...
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BLUETOOTH® Listen to Spotify Internet radio via Bluetooth Preparation: You can listen to internet radio (Pandora, iHeartRadio and Spotify) on the Select [ON] for [SPOTIFY SRC] in [SOURCE SELECT]. ( 4) iPhone/iPod touch/Android device via Bluetooth on this unit. Open the Spotify application on your device. •...
AUDIO SETTINGS Use a portable audio player Connect a portable audio player (commercially available). 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini plug with “L” shaped connector (commercially available) Portable audio player Press and hold Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), Auxiliary input jack then press the knob.
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AUDIO SETTINGS Adjust your own sound settings. BALANCE * PRO EQ POSITION L15 to POSITION R15 (POSITION 00): Adjusts the left and • The settings are stored to [USER]. right speaker output balance. • The settings made may affect the current settings of [EASY EQ]. VOLUME ADJUST LEVEL –15 to LEVEL +06 (LEVEL 00): Preset the initial volume level of each source (compared to the FM volume level).
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– [120HZ] is selected in [SUBWOOFER LPF] and [THROUGH] is not available. For connections through an external amplifier. ( 40) – [POSITION R02] is selected in [FADER] and selectable range is [POSITION R15] to [POSITION 00]. KD-X350BTS/KD-X35MBS: Audio signal through lineout terminal Setting on [SPK/PRE OUT]...
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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 3.5"/4"/4.75"/5"/6.5"/6.75"/7"/4×6/5×7/6×8/ Caution 6×9/7×10 Select a crossover type according to how the speakers are connected. TWEETER SMALL/MIDDLE/LARGE/NONE (not connected) ( 39, 40) REAR * 3.5"/4"/4.75"/5"/6.5"/6.75"/7"/4×6/5×7/6×8/6×9/7×10/...
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AUDIO SETTINGS 3-way crossover setting items Digital Time Alignment settings Digital Time Alignment sets the delay time of the speaker output SPEAKER SIZE to create a more suitable environment for your vehicle. TWEETER SMALL/MIDDLE/LARGE • For more information, 28, Determining the value for [DISTANCE] and MID RANGE 3.5"/4"/4.75"/5"/6.5"/6.75"/7"/4×6/5×7/6×8/6×9 [GAIN] of [DTA SETTINGS].
1 Determine the center of the currently set listening position as the reference point. Zone identification for color setting (for KD-X350BTS/KD-X35MBS) 2 Measure the distances from the reference point to the speakers. 3 Calculate the differences between the distance of the furthest speaker (rear speaker) and other speakers.
SCROLL AUTO: Repeats scrolling at 5-second intervals. ; gently with a cotton swab, being careful not to SCROLL OFF: Cancels. damage the connector. Connector (on the reverse COLOR (for KD-X350BTS/KD-X35MBS) side of the faceplate) Select an illumination color for the buttons. PRESET About USB devices •...
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REFERENCES About iPod/iPhone About iHeartRadio • Via USB input terminal: • iHeartRadio® is a third-party service, therefore the specifications are subject to change Made for without prior notice. Accordingly, compatibility may be impaired or some or all of the – iPod touch (5th and 6th generation) services may become unavailable.
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, the display information changes. • If the information is unavailable or not recorded, “NO TEXT”, “NO NAME”, or other information (eg. station name) appears or display will be blank. Display information Source name KD-X350BTS/KD-X35MBS KD-X255BT FM or AM Frequency (Date/Clock) *...
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Battery and signal strength of the Bluetooth device will be shown if [BATT/SIGNAL] is set to [AUTO]. ( 17) For KD-X350BTS/KD-X35MBS: The color of the button illumination changes and synchronises with the music. For KD-X255BT: The brightness of the button illumination changes and synchronises with the music.
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy Sound cannot be heard. • Adjust the volume to the optimum level. “USB HUB IS NOT This unit cannot support a USB device connected via a • Check the cords and connections. SUPPORTED” appears. USB hub. “MISWIRING CHECK Turn the power off, then check to be sure the terminals “CANNOT PLAY”...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy Cannot playback at • Make sure JVC MUSIC PLAY APP is installed on the “RATING ERR” Registration of thumbs up/thumbs down has failed due [AUTO MODE]. Android device. ( 7) to insufficient network connectivity. • Reconnect the Android device and select the appropriate “THUMBS N/A”...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy Check that the antenna and its connection are in good Sound is being interrupted • Reduce the distance between the unit and the Bluetooth “CHECK ANTENNA” condition. or skipped during playback audio player. of a Bluetooth audio •...
INSTALLATION/CONNECTION SPECIFICATIONS Warning Operating Voltage 14.4 V • The unit can only be used with a 12 V DC power supply, negative ground. (10.5 V — 16 V allowable) • Disconnect the battery’s negative terminal before wiring and mounting. Maximum Current Consumption 10 A • Do not connect Battery wire (yellow) and Ignition wire (red) to the car chassis or Ground wire (black) to prevent a short circuit.
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INSTALLATION/CONNECTION Part list for installation Installing the unit (in-dash mounting) (A) Faceplate (B) Trim plate Do the required wiring. ( 39) (C) Mounting sleeve (D) Wiring harness Hook on the top side Orientate the trim Dashboard of plate as illustrated your car before fitting.
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 dashboard Fuse (10 A) Factory wiring harness (vehicle) Light blue/yellow...
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Connecting external amplifiers via output terminals KD-X350BTS/ KD-X35MBS KD-X255BT Remote wire (not supplied) Signal cord (not supplied) To remote lead (blue/white) of JVC Amplifier * the wiring harness. ( 39) Output terminals Output terminals 2-way crossover setting 3-way crossover setting REAR...