JVC KD-A815 Instructions Manual

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Page 1 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS KD-A815/KD-R810 CD RECEIVER / RECEPTOR CON CD / RÉCEPTEUR CD For canceling the display demonstration, see page 4. / Para cancelar la demostración en pantalla, consulte la página 4. / Pour annuler la démonstration des affichages, référez-vous à la page 4.
Page 2 – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution: Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Thank you for purchasing a JVC product. How to read this manual Please read all instructions carefully before The following icons/symbols are used to operation, to ensure your complete indicate: understanding and to obtain the best possible Press and hold the button(s) performance from the unit.
Page 4: Canceling The Display Demonstration
Canceling the display demonstration Turn on the power. Select <Off>. DEMO SET UP Finish the procedure. DEMO [Hold] Clock PRO EQ (Initial setting) Select <DEMO>. DEMO Setting the clock Turn on the power. Select <24H/12H>. Clock Set Clock 24H/12H Clock Adjust SET UP DEMO Select <24Hours>...
Page 5: Preparing The Remote Controller (Rm-Rk50)
• Wrap the battery with tape and insulate when decreases, replace the battery. throwing away or saving it. Replacing the lithium coin battery KD-A815 is equipped with the steering wheel CR2025 remote control function. Before operating, connect an exclusive remote...
Page 6: Basic Operations
Basic operations Ejects the disc Loading slot Display window USB (Universal Serial Bus) input terminal Detaches the panel Control dial Auxiliary input Remote sensor jack • DO NOT expose to bright sunlight. When you press or hold the following button(s)... Remote Main unit General operation...
Page 7 Remote Main unit General operation controller Selects the sound mode. • Enters tone level adjustment directly ( 28 ) if pressed and held EQ/BASS-TRE on the main unit. • Enters “Call Menu” screen * or answers incoming call when the unit rings.
Page 8: Listening To The Radio
Listening to the radio Ÿ ] “FM” or “AM” lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength. Automatic presetting (FM)— Manual search SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) “M” appears, then press the button repeatedly. You can preset up to 18 stations for FM. [Hold] While listening to a station...
Page 9: Title Assignment
Manual presetting (FM/AM) Title assignment You can preset up to 18 stations for FM and 6 You can assign titles up to 30 station stations for AM. frequencies (FM and AM) using 8 characters (maximum) for each title. Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.50 MHz into preset •...
Page 10: Listening To A Disc
Listening to a disc Ÿ ] Turn on the power. All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the source or eject the disc. Stopping playback and ejecting Selecting a folder/track on the the disc list “No Disc” appears. While listening to a disc..
Page 11: Listening To The Usb Device
3 Turn the control dial to select your desired track. Then press the control dial to confirm. • Only the existing characters will be shown on Repeat the search menu. • Press and hold 5/∞ to continuously change Track : Repeats current track Folder : Repeats current folder the character of the search menu.
Page 12 ] Turn on the power. Ÿ USB cable from the USB input rear of the unit terminal and / or USB memory All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the source or detach the USB device. If you have turned off the power (without •...
Page 13: Using The Bluetooth ® Device
Using the Bluetooth ® device Bluetooth is a short-range wireless radio communication technology for the mobile device such as mobile phones, portable PCs, and other devices. The Bluetooth devices can be connected without cables and communicate with each other. • Refer to page 4 of the Installation/Connection Manual (separate volume) to check the countries where you may use the Bluetooth®...
Page 14 Pairing a device Use the Bluetooth device to search. When you connect a Bluetooth device to the On the device to be connected, enter the same PIN code you have just unit for the first time, make pairing between entered for this unit. the unit and the device.
Page 15: Using A Bluetooth Mobile Phone
Deleting a registered device [Hold] ] Select a device you want to connect. • “Connecting...” appears, then “Connected [Device Name]” appears on the display when the device is ] <Bluetooth> ] <Delete Pairing> connected. Using a Bluetooth mobile phone ] Select a device you want to delete. “Delete OK?”...
Page 16 How to enter phone number • Phonebook * : Shows the name/ 1 Turn the control dial to select a number. phone number of the phonebook 2 Press 4 /¢ to move the entry registered in the unit or from the position.
Page 17: Receiving/Ending A Phone Call
Receiving/ending a phone call When a call comes in, the source is automatically changed to “BT FRONT/BT REAR.” “Receiving... [Phone number/name]” appears on the display. ] Show the search menu (A to Z, 0 to • The display will flash in blue. (<Ring Color>, 9, and OTHERS).
Page 18: Using A Bluetooth Audio Player
Using a Bluetooth audio Switching the connected mobile phone player You can switch the current connected mobile phone to the last connected mobile phone. Operations and display indications differ [Hold] depending on their availability on the connected device. Phone icon appears and “Connecting” flashes on the display.
Page 19: Changing The Bluetooth Settings
• To return to the previous menu, press BACK. [Hold] Bluetooth Information: If you wish to receive more information ] <Bluetooth> ] <Setting> about Bluetooth, visit the following JVC web site: <http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/car/> (English website only) ] Select a setting item, then repeat the procedure to change the setting accordingly.
Page 20 Setting item Selectable setting, [ Initial: Underlined Auto Connect • Last : The connection is established automatically with the last connected Bluetooth device when you turn on the unit. • Off : The unit does not connect the Bluetooth device automatically. Connect the device manually.
Page 21: Listening To The Hd Radio ™ Broadcast
Listening to the HD Radio ™ Broadcast Before operating, connect HD Radio tuner box, Select your desired channel. KT-HD300 (not supplied) to the expansion port HD1 j HD2 j ..j HD8 on the rear of the unit. j (back to the beginning) •...
Page 22: Listening To The Satellite Radio
For listening to a SIRIUS Satellite radio: For listening to an XM Satellite radio: • SC-C1 and KS-SRA100 • JVC Smart Digital Adapter (XMDJVC100) • PnP, SC-VDOC1 and KS-SRA100 • CNP2000UC and CNPJVC1 • For details, refer also to the instructions supplied with the other components.
Page 23: Storing Channels In Memory
Activate your SIRIUS subscription after Checking the satellite radio ID connection While selecting “SIRIUS” or “XM”... ] “SIRIUS” ] Select “Channel 0.” SIRIUS Satellite radio starts updating all SIRIUS: SIRIUS identification number is the SIRIUS channels. Once completed, displayed after “Channel 0” is selected. SIRIUS Satellite radio tunes in to the XM: The display alternately shows “RADIO ID”...
Page 24: Listening To The Ipod/Iphone
Selecting preset station/category/ Using the remote controller channel on the list 5 U / D ∞ : Changes the categories 2 R / F 3 : Changes the channels 2 R / F 3 : Changes the channels ] Shows the “List” screen. [Hold] rapidly Information:...
Page 25 When operating an iPod, some operations • For details, refer also to the instructions may not be performed correctly or as supplied with your iPod/iPhone. intended. In this case, visit the following JVC web site: <http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/car/> (English website only). ENGLISH...
Page 26: Selecting The Playback Modes
Selecting a track from the menu • Only the existing characters will be shown on the search menu. The following is not applicable in <iPod Mode> • Press and hold 5/∞ to continuously change and <External Mode>. the character of the search menu. •...
Page 27: Listening To The Other External Components
Using the remote controller The following is not applicable in <External Mode>. 2 R / F 3 : Selects track or chapter 2 R / F 3 : Fast-forwards or reverses the track [Hold] Listening to the other external components You can connect an external component to: •...
Page 28: Selecting A Preset Sound Mode
Selecting a preset sound mode Storing your own sound mode You can select a preset sound mode suitable for the music genre. You can store your own adjustments in memory. FLAT = NATURAL = DYNAMIC = VOCAL [Hold] = BASS = USER = (back to the beginning) While listening, you can adjust the tone level of the selected sound mode.
Page 29: Menu Operations
Menu operations Repeat step 2 if necessary. [Hold] • To return to the previous menu, press BACK. • To exit from the menu, press DISP or MENU. Category Menu item Selectable setting, [ Initial: Underlined DEMO • On : Display demonstration will be activated Display demonstration automatically if no operation is done for about 20 seconds.
Page 30 Category Menu item Selectable setting, [ Initial: Underlined Button Zone Color 01 — : For settings, Color 29, Display Zone User, Color All Zone Flow 1, 2, 3 Day Color • Button Zone : For settings, 34, 35. • Display Zone Night Color Menu Color •...
Page 31 The volume level automatically changes to “Vol 30” if you change to <Low Power> with the volume level set higher than “Vol 30.” Only for KD-A815. The illumination control lead connection is required. (See “Installation/Connection Manual.”) Some characters or symbols will not be shown correctly (or will be blanked) on the display.
Page 32 Category Menu item Selectable setting, [ Initial: Underlined Tag Display • On : Shows the Tag information while playing MP3/WMA/WAV tracks. • Off : Cancels. LCD Type • Negative : Negative pattern of the display. • Positive : Positive pattern of the display. •...
Page 33 Category Menu item Selectable setting, [ Initial: Underlined Blend Hold * • Auto : Switch between digital and analog audio HD Radio automatically. ( 21, 22) reception mode • Analog : Tune in to analog audio only. • Digital : Tune in to digital audio only. Stereo/Mono * •...
Page 34 Selecting the variable buttons and display color illumination You can select your preferred color for buttons illumination (except for EQ/BASS-TRE / DISP) and display color seperately. ] Select your preferred color from one of the 29 preset colors, <User> color, or <Color Flow 1/2/3>.
Page 35: Setting The Time For Dimmer
Ex.: Creating <User> color for <Button Zone> in <Day Color>. [Hold] ] Confirm the settings. ] <Color Setup> ] <Day Color> ] ] Exit from the setting. <Button Zone> If “00” is selected for all the primary colors (as in step 3) for <Display Zone>, nothing appear on the display.
Page 36: More About This Unit
More about this unit Basic operations • When a disc is inserted upside down, “Please Eject” appears on the display. Press 0 General to eject the disc. • If you turn off the power while listening to • If the ejected disc is not removed within a track, playback will start from where it had 15 seconds, it is automatically inserted into been stopped previously next time you turn...
Page 37 • Do not use the following CD-Rs or CD-RWs: • This unit cannot play back the following files: – Discs with stickers, labels, or a protective seal – MP3 files encoded in MP3i and MP3 PRO stuck to the surface. format.
Page 38: Bluetooth Operations
Bluetooth operations • This unit can play back MP3/WMA/WAV files meeting the conditions below: • While driving, do not perform complicated MP3: operation such as dialing the numbers, using – Bit rate: 32 kbps — 320 kbps (for MPEG-1) phonebook, etc. When you perform these 8 kbps —...
Page 39 <Negative> pattern depending on the <Dimmer> setting. iPod/iPhone operations • You can control the following types of iPods/ JVC bears no responsibility for any loss of data iPhone: in an iPod/iPhone and/or USB mass storage – iPod with video (5th Generation) * class device while using this System.
Page 40 • The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC) is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
Page 41: Maintenance
Maintenance To keep discs clean How to clean the connectors Frequent detachment will deteriorate the A dirty disc may not play connectors. correctly. If a disc does become dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth To minimize this possibility, periodically wipe the connectors with a cotton swab or cloth in a straight line from center to moistened with alcohol, being careful not to...
Page 42: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy/Cause Sound cannot be heard from the • Adjust the volume to the optimum level. speakers. • Make sure the unit is not muted/paused ( • Check the cords and connections. The unit does not work at all. Reset the unit.
Page 43 Symptom Remedy/Cause Disc cannot be played back. • Use a disc with MP3/WMA tracks recorded in a format compliant with ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, Romeo, or Joliet. • Add the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to the file names.
Page 44 Symptom Remedy/Cause Noise is generated. The track played back is not an MP3/WMA/WAV track. Skip to another file. (Do not add the extension code <.mp3>, <.wma>, or <.wav> to non-MP3/WMA/WAV tracks.) “Reading” keeps flashing on the • Readout time varies depending on the USB device. display.
Page 45 Symptom Remedy/Cause The unit does not detect the • Search from the Bluetooth device again. Bluetooth device. • Reset the unit ( 3), then search from the Bluetooth device again. The unit does not make pairing Enter the same PIN code for both the unit and target with the Bluetooth device.
Page 46 Symptom Remedy/Cause “CALL 1-888-539-SIRIUS TO SUBSCRIBE” Starts subscribing to SIRIUS Satellite radio. scrolls on the display while listening to the SIRIUS Satellite radio. No sound can be heard. “Updating” The unit is updating the channel information appears on the display. and it takes a few minutes to complete.
Page 47 Symptom Remedy/Cause The iPod does not turn on or does not • Check the connecting cable and its work. connection. • Update the firmware version of the iPod/ iPhone. • Charge the battery of the iPod/iPhone. • Reset the iPod/iPhone. •...
Page 48: Specifications
±12 dB (5.0 kHz, 10.0 kHz, 15.0 kHz) Q0.7, Q1.0, Q1.4, Q2.0 Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz Line-Out/subwoofer-Out Level/ KD-A815: 5.0 V/20 kΩ load (full scale) Impedance: KD-R810: 2.5 V/20 kΩ load (full scale) Output Impedance: 1 kΩ...
Page 49 Type: Compact disc player Signal Detection System: Non-contact optical pickup (semiconductor laser) Number of Channels: 2 channels (stereo) Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20 000 Hz Dynamic Range: 96 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 98 dB Wow and Flutter: Less than measurable limit MP3 Decoding Format: (MPEG1/2 Audio Layer 3) Max.
Page 50 Having TROUBLE with operation? Please reset your unit Refer to page of How to reset your unit Still having trouble?? USA ONLY Call 1-800-252-5722 http://www.jvc.com We can help you! EN, SP, FR © 2010 Victor Company of Japan, Limited 0110DTSMDTJEIN...
Page 51 JVC car audio dealer or a company supplying kits. instalación, consulte con su concesionario de JVC de equipos de audio votre revendeur d’autoradios JVC ou une compagnie d’approvisionnement. para automóviles o a una compañía que suministra tales herramientas.
Page 52 Connecting a subwoofer (through a JVC amplifier) / Conexión de un subwoofer (a través de un amplificador JVC) / Connexion d’un caisson de grave (à travers un amplificateur JVC) JVC Amplifier /...
Page 53 JVC adapters or system to suivants à l’aide de divers adaptateur JVC ou système au port d’extension. adaptadores o sistema JVC. the expansion port.
Page 54 The countries where you may use the Country Country Country Bluetooth® function Andorra Ísland Türkiye Die Länder, in denen Sie die Bluetooth® Funktion verwenden können Italia Pays où vous pouvez utiliser la fonction Bluetooth® United States of America Australia De landen waar u de Bluetooth®-functie mag gebruiken Lichtenstein Venezuela Österreich...

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