For this reason, they may be different relating to laser product safety. from the actual displays or panels. JVC KENWOOD Corporation • This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on the monitor panel and touch panel. For 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI, TOKYO, operations using the remote controller (RM-RK258: optional accessory), see page 58.
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BEFORE USE BEFORE USE V Cautions on the monitor: FCC WARNING IC (Industry Canada) Notice This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence- This equipment may generate or use radio • The monitor built into this unit has been exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following frequency energy.
INITIAL SETTINGS INITIAL SETTINGS <Demonstration> Activate or deactivate the Initial setup Clock settings (Page 56) display demonstration. When you power on the unit for the first time or <Language> Select the text language Display the Home screen. reset the unit, the initial setting screen appears. (Page 57) used for on-screen On the monitor panel:...
BASICS BASICS INITIAL SETTINGS INITIAL SETTINGS 1 Reset button Set the clock time. Component names and functions Resets the unit. (Page 3) 2 Loading slot V Caution on the volume setting: 3 M (Eject) button Digital devices produce very little noise compared •...
BASICS BASICS To turn off the AV source: Turning off the screen Common operations On the pop-up short-cut menu (Page 8): Turning on the power Display the pop-up short-cut menu by pressing FNC/ on the monitor panel, then select [Display OFF]. On the monitor panel: Turning off the power Common screen operations...
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BASICS BASICS Gesture control on the source control screen: Common operating buttons: Touch screen operations 1 Displays all playback sources and items. You can also control playback by moving your finger on the touch panel as follows (for some sources, the (Page 8) 2 Displays the <Settings>...
BASICS BASICS [Apps] Switches to the App screen from Selecting the playback source Using the pop-up short-cut menu the connected iPod touch/iPhone/ Android device. (Page 20) On the Home screen: While displaying the source control screen, you can [Spotify] Switches to the Spotify jump to the other screen from the pop-up short-cut application.
DISCS DISCS To eject a disc forcibly Operation buttons Playing a disc Press and hold M on the monitor panel. • Available buttons on the screen and operations • If a disc does not have a disc menu, all tracks on differ depending on the type of disc/file being it will be played repeatedly until you change the played back.
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DISCS DISCS For audio playback Operation buttons Selecting a folder/track on the list • Available buttons on the screen and operations differ depending on the type of disc/file being played back. Displays the other operation button window. • To hide the window, press [ ]. Displays the <Equalizer>...
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DISCS DISCS For VCD Video menu operations Displays the disc menu (DVD). [ MENU] You can display the video menu screen during video [T MENU] Displays the disc menu (DVD). playback. Switches to the direct disc menu • The operation buttons disappear when the screen mode.
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DISCS DISCS To select a track directly on a VCD • Each time you press the button, the playback Selecting playback mode • When playing a VCD with PBC activated, stop mode changes. (The corresponding indicator To select Repeat playback mode playback to deactivate the PBC function, then lights up.) use the direct selecting buttons to select a track...
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DISCS DISCS Setting items <Down Mix> When playing back a multi-channel Settings for disc playback—<DISC disc, this setting affects the signals <Menu Select the initial disc menu language. Mode> reproduced through the front and/or Language> (Initial: English) (Page 68) rear speakers. <Subtitle Select the initial subtitle language •...
Operation buttons Connecting a USB device Playback operations • Available buttons on the screen and operations You can connect a USB mass storage class device differ depending on the type of file being played When the operation buttons are such as a USB memory, Digital Audio Player etc. to back.
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Settings for USB playback—<USB Selecting a folder/track on the list <File Type>* Select the playback file type when a Mode> disc contains different types of files. • Audio: Plays back audio files. • Still Image: Plays back picture files. • Video: Plays back video files. •...
• This unit supports the Android™ application JVC Selects repeat playback mode. Music Play. 1: Repeats the current track. • • When you use JVC Music Play, you can search for • All: Repeats all tracks. audio files by Genre, Artist, Album, Playlist, and •...
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Shows/hides artwork of the Android device—<Android Mode> device. <Android • AUTO MODE: Controls from the Setup> unit (using the JVC Music Play application). • AUDIO MODE: Controls other media player applications from the Android device (without using the JVC Music Play application).
iPod/iPhone iPod/iPhone Selecting the connection method of Preparation Playback operations iPod/iPhone Connecting iPod/iPhone When the operation buttons are Turn off the AV source (Page 6) not displayed on the screen, touch • For details about connecting iPod/iPhone, see Display the <System> setting screen. the area shown on the illustration.
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iPod/iPhone iPod/iPhone Operation buttons Audio menu: Selecting an audio/video file from the Displays the other operation button menu window. • To hide the window, press [ ]. Displays the <Equalizer> screen. (Page 47) Displays the audio/video file list. (See Select the menu ( : audio or : video) the right column.) (1), a category (2), then a desired item...
• For Apps you can use on this unit, visit When the operation buttons are not displayed on Bluetooth. <http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>. the screen, touch the screen to show them. • To display all available operation buttons, press • To change settings for video playback, see [ ] to display the other operation button window.
Pandora® Pandora® Operation buttons Playback operations You can stream Pandora from iPod touch/iPhone Displays the other operation button or Android devices. window. • Install the latest version of the Pandora You can operate Pandora using the remote • To hide the window, press [ ]. controller*.
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Pandora® Pandora® • You can change the page to display more Android™ Selecting a station from the list items by pressing [ • Visit Google play and search for “Pandora” to Display the list selection screen. • The indicator appears on the left of the install.
iHeartRadio iHeartRadio iHeartRadio is a free, all-in-one digital radio service Operation buttons Playback operations that lets you listen to your favorite Live Stations or Displays the other operation create commercial-free, all-music Custom Stations button window. You can operate iHeartRadio using the remote featuring songs from the artists you select and •...
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iHeartRadio iHeartRadio Selecting the variety level for your Searching for a station Requirements for iHeartRadio custom station Display the <Station Search> screen. iPhone or iPod touch Display the variety type selection screen. • Install the latest version of the iHeartRadio On the custom station screen: application on your iPhone or iPod touch.
Spotify Spotify Displays the Spotify menu screen. With Spotify, your music is everywhere. Working out, Playback operations partying or relaxing, the right music is always at your Selects a track. [ ] [ ] fingertips. There are millions of songs on Spotify— Starts playback.
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Spotify Spotify Creating your station (Start Radio) Selecting a track Requirements for Spotify Display the Spotify menu screen. iPhone or iPod touch • Install the latest version of the Spotify application on your iPhone or iPod touch. (Search for “Spotify” in the Apple iTunes App Store to find and install the most recent version.) Select the list type (<Your...
TUNER TUNER [FM] Selects the FM band. Listening to the radio Presetting stations Indications and buttons on the source Storing stations in the memory Displays the preset station window. control screen You can preset 5 stations for each band. (Page 28) •...
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TUNER TUNER Selecting a preset station Activating/deactivating TI Standby FM RBDS features Reception Select the band (1), then display the Searching for FM RBDS programs—PTY preset station window (2). Search You can search for your favorite programs being broadcast by selecting the PTY code. •...
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Only SiriusXM® brings you more of what you love When the following screen appears, press Listening to the SiriusXM® Satellite to listen to, all in one place. Get over 140 channels, [Return]. Radio including commercial-free music plus the best sports, news, talk, comedy and entertainment.
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SiriusXM® Satellite Radio SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Operation buttons Selecting a preset channel Presetting channels [SXM1] – Selects the band. Select the band (1), then display the Storing channels in the memory [SXM4] preset channel window (2). You can preset 5 channels for each band. Displays the other operation button Tune in to a channel you want to preset.
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SiriusXM® Satellite Radio SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Replaying content Selecting a channel Replay Display operations buttons for replay. Selecting a channel on the list You can pause, rewind and replay content from the currently tuned channel. You can obtain information on channels or select a •...
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SiriusXM® Satellite Radio SiriusXM® Satellite Radio SmartFavorites TuneStart™ TuneScan™ User stored channels (P1 to P5) of current band are When you select a SmartFavorites channel, you can When you activate TuneScan™, you will hear 6 recognized as SmartFavorites channels. SiriusXM listen to the current song from the beginning.
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SiriusXM® Satellite Radio SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Display the <Parental Code Check> Enter the four-digit code and then press Setting reception restrictions screen. [Enter] again to confirm the code. Setting the parental control You can limit access to SiriusXM channels, such as Activating/Deactivating the parental control those with mature content.
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SiriusXM® Satellite Radio SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Selecting the channels to lock—Parental Lock • You can change the page to display more Select a category (1), and then select a Channel Selection items by pressing [ channel (2). This parental control option allows you to pick •...
OTHER EXTERNAL COMPONENTS OTHER EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Displaying the rear view camera screen Using the rear view camera To display the picture from the rear view camera • To connect a rear view camera, see page 64. The rear view screen is displayed when you shift the •...
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OTHER EXTERNAL COMPONENTS OTHER EXTERNAL COMPONENTS To exit the camera screen To deactivate: Select [OFF] for <Parking Using the parking guidelines on the Press HOME on the monitor panel. Guidelines>. rear view screen • You can also exit the camera screen by touching You can display parking guidelines to enable easier •...
OTHER EXTERNAL COMPONENTS OTHER EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Adjusting the parking guidelines Changing the AV-IN name Using external audio/video Adjust the parking guidelines according to the size You can change the AV-IN name displayed on the players—AV-IN of the car, parking space and so on. “AV-IN”...
PCs, and other devices. available device. Bluetooth devices can be connected without cables Connecting Bluetooth devices Search for the unit (“JVC KW-V”) from and communicate with each other. your Bluetooth device. Registering a new Bluetooth device...
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BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH Pairing a Bluetooth device using a PIN code (for Change the PIN code. Select the unit (“JVC KW-V”) on your Bluetooth 2.0) • If you wish to skip changing the PIN code, go Bluetooth device. to step 3.
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BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH • When a Bluetooth mobile phone is connected, Connecting/disconnecting a registered Select [ON] (to connect) or [OFF] (to the signal strength and battery level are displayed Bluetooth device disconnect) for the target (1), then display when the information is acquired from the device. the <Paired Device List>...
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BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH Ending a call Switching between handsfree mode Using a Bluetooth mobile phone and phone mode While talking... Receiving a call While talking... When a call comes in... Adjusting the volume of calls/earpiece/ • Call information is displayed if acquired. microphone •...
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BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH From the call history/phone book/preset list Sending text during a call Making a call You can send text during a call using the DTMF (Dual Display the phone control screen. Tone Multi Frequency) function. On the Home screen: While talking...
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BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH • To use the A to Z search in the phone book: • To display other phone numbers: Voice dialing When the phone book list is displayed, you can • Available only when the connected mobile phone switch between phone numbers if several phone has a voice recognition system.
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BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH Operation buttons Presetting phone numbers Using the Bluetooth audio player Displays the other operation button You can preset up to 5 phone numbers. window. Display the phone control screen. • To register a new device, see page 38. • To hide the window, press [ ]. •...
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Changes the PIN code of the unit. mobile phones and Bluetooth audio Display the <Bluetooth Setup> screen. (Page 39) players. On the Home screen: <Device Shows the device name to be shown Name> on the Bluetooth device — JVC KW-V. ENGLISH...
SETTINGS SETTINGS Display the <APP Setup> screen. When selecting [Android/Other Settings for using applications of On the Home screen: (Bluetooth)] as the device type: Select the iPod touch/iPhone/Android Android device (1), then press [OK] to Before using applications of iPod touch /iPhone/ connect (2).
SETTINGS SETTINGS Storing your own adjustments—Adjusting the • To apply the adjusted equalizer to all playback Sound adjustment sound precisely sources, press [ALL SRC], then press [OK] to Using the sound equalization confirm. Select a sound mode. (See the left column.) •...
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SETTINGS SETTINGS Setting the speakers—car type, Select the speaker type (1), select the size <TW Gain (L)>/ Adjusts the output volume of <TW Gain (R)> the tweeter (left/right).* speaker size and crossover frequency of the selected speaker (2), then display <TW FREQ>...
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SETTINGS SETTINGS Adjusting the Digital Time Alignment Select an item to make an adjustment. Determining the value for <Position DTA> (DTA) adjustment If you specify the distance from the center of the Make fine adjustments to the delay time of currently set listening position to every speaker, the speaker output to create a more suitable the delay time will be automatically computed...
SETTINGS SETTINGS Select the aspect ratio. <Bright> Adjusts the brightness. (−15 Adjustment for video playback to +15) Adjusting the picture <Contrast> Adjusts the contrast. (−10 to +10) You can adjust the picture quality. <Black> Adjusts the blackness. (−10 to Display the picture adjustment screen. +10) On the source control screen: <Color>...
SETTINGS SETTINGS Zooming the picture Storing your own scene for the Changing the display design background image You can zoom the picture (<FULL>, <Zoom1> to You can change the background. <Zoom3>). While playing a video or picture, you can capture an Display the <User Customize>...
SETTINGS SETTINGS Adjust the image. Select the position to place the icon (1), Customizing the Home screen then select the item you want to display in You can arrange the items to display on the Home the selected position (2). screen.
You can update the system by connecting a USB Memorizing/recalling the settings device containing an update file. • You can memorize the settings changed in the • To update the system, visit <http://www.jvc.net/ <Settings> menu and recall the memorized cs/car/>. settings any time.
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SETTINGS SETTINGS Adjusting the touch position Touch the center of the marks at the upper left (1), the lower center (2), then the You can adjust the touch position on the touch panel if the position touched and the operation upper right (3) as instructed.
SETTINGS SETTINGS • Bass EXT: Activates/deactivates bass. Fader: Adjusts the front and rear speaker output Setting menu items – ON/OFF (Initial) balance. Displaying the <Settings> menu screen • SW LEVEL: Adjusts the subwoofer level. • F15 to R15 (Initial: 0) –...
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SETTINGS SETTINGS <Screen Adjustment> <Display> setting screen <Input> setting screen Adjust the brightness and blackness of the screen. <Dimmer> <Rear Camera> Press [Enter] to display the setting screen, select • Auto (Initial): Dims the screen and button Configure the rear view camera settings. [DIM ON] (dimmer on)/[DIM OFF] (dimmer off), illumination when you turn on the headlights.
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SETTINGS SETTINGS <Bluetooth Setup> <System> setting screen Configure settings for using a Bluetooth device, <Language>* such as connection and other general operations. Select the text language used for on-screen (Page 45) information. <Beep> • English (Initial)/Español/Français/Deutsch/ • ON (Initial): Activates the key-touch tone. Italiano/Nederlands/Português/Türkçe/ •...
REMOTE CONTROLLER REMOTE CONTROLLER V Caution: Changing the battery of the remote To use the remote controller, purchase RM-RK258 • Keep the battery out of reach of children and in controller separately. original package until ready to use. Dispose of used batteries promptly.
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REMOTE CONTROLLER REMOTE CONTROLLER Searching for an item directly Operations using the remote 1 – 6 Enters preset station number. Tuner frequency controller (RM-RK258) ANGLE Not used for this unit. 1 Press DIRECT to enter the search mode. Changes the aspect ratio. 2 Press number buttons to enter a frequency.
CONNECTION/INSTALLATION CONNECTION/INSTALLATION • If the power is not turned on (“Miswiring DC Offset • Connect the speaker wires correctly to the Before installing the unit Error”, “Warning DC Offset Error” is displayed), terminals to which they correspond. The unit may V WARNING be damaged or fail to work if you share the ·...
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CONNECTION/INSTALLATION CONNECTION/INSTALLATION Supplied accessories for installation Installation procedure Installing the unit 1 Wiring harness x 1 To prevent a short circuit, remove the key Installing the unit using the mounting 2 Extension wire (2 m) x 1 · from the ignition and disconnect the 3 Flat head screws (M5 x 8 mm) x 6 bracket removed from the car battery.
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CONNECTION/INSTALLATION CONNECTION/INSTALLATION Connection Connecting wires to terminals For 3 way speaker system connection, see also page 64. If no connections are made, do not let the cable come out See page 64. from the tab. See page 64. 10 A fuse Connect the antenna cord to the antenna terminal.
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CONNECTION/INSTALLATION CONNECTION/INSTALLATION Connecting a USB device Connecting an Android device Connecting iPod/iPhone USB device iPod/iPhone (Lightning iPod/iPhone (30-pin Android device (commercially available) connector models) connector models) (commercially available) (commercially available) (commercially available) USB 2.0 cable (commercially available) KS-U62 (optional accessory) USB 2.0 cable 0.8 m (commercially available)
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CONNECTION/INSTALLATION CONNECTION/INSTALLATION Connecting external amplifiers for 3 way Connecting external components Connecting microphone for Bluetooth speakers system Connect the microphone (5) to the MIC terminal. • To install the microphone, peel off the adhesive tape, fix on the installation position, then adjust the direction of the microphone to face the driver.
REFERENCES REFERENCES To keep discs clean Maintenance More information Dirty discs may not play correctly. Caution on cleaning the unit File playback If a disc does become dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth Do not use any solvent (for example, thinner, Playing MPEG1/MPEG2 files in a straight line from the center to the edge.
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REFERENCES REFERENCES Playing audio files (MP3/WMA/WAV/AAC) • This unit cannot play back the following files: Disc playback • This unit can play back files with the extension – MP3 files encoded with MP3i and MP3 PRO Playable disc types code <.mp3>, <.wma>, <.wav> or <.m4a> format.
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REFERENCES REFERENCES Unplayable discs • Operation and power supply may not work as USB playback • Unplayable disc types and formats are as follows: intended for some USB devices. Playable files on a USB device – DVD-Audio/DVD-ROM discs • Do not leave a USB device in the car, or expose to •...
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• When operating an iPod/iPhone, some operations Language codes (for DVD language selection) may not be performed correctly or as intended. In Afar Galician Maori Somali this case, visit the following JVC web site: Abkhazian Guarani Macedonian Albanian <http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/> Afrikaans...
REFERENCES REFERENCES “Connection Error”: “Please update Pandora App”: Error message list • The device is registered but the connection has • The Pandora application on your iPod touch/ If an error occurs while using the unit, a message failed. Connect the registered device. (Page 40) iPhone/Android is not the latest version.
REFERENCES REFERENCES “Pandora not available”: “SXM Check Tuner”: Troubleshooting • You cannot use the Pandora application from • Make sure the SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner is the area where you are currently trying to access connected to the unit. What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Pandora.
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• Connect the video cord correctly. [AUTO MODE]. • Select the correct input on the external monitor. • Make sure JVC Music Play APP is installed on the Android device. MPEG1/MPEG2/MP3/WMA/WAV/AAC discs • Reconnect the Android device and select the cannot be played back.
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REFERENCES REFERENCES The sound is interrupted or skipped while using a iPod/iPhone Tuner Bluetooth audio player. No sound comes out of the speakers. SSM automatic presetting does not work. • Reduce the distance between the unit and the • Disconnect the iPod/iPhone, then connect it again. •...
REFERENCES REFERENCES DVD player section USB interface section Specifications D/A Converter 24 bit USB Standard USB 2.0 Full Speed/High Speed Monitor section Audio Decoder Linear PCM/Dolby Digital/MP3/ Compatible Device Picture Size (W x H) WMA/WAV/AAC Mass Storage Class 6.2 inches (diagonal) wide Video Decoder MPEG1/MPEG2/JPEG File System...
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REFERENCES REFERENCES FM tuner section Audio section General Frequency Range 87.9 MHz to 107.9 MHz (200 kHz) Maximum Power (Front & Rear) Operating Voltage 50 W × 4 14.4 V (10.5 V to 16 V allowable) Usable Sensitivity (S/N: 30 dB, 22.5 kHz) 7.2 dBf (0.63 μV/75 Ω) Full Bandwidth Power (Front &...
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Bluetooth SIG, • Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS Inc. and any use of such marks by JVC KENWOOD trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED Corporation is under license.