How to read this manual: • Illustrations of KW-V41BT are mainly used for explanation. The displays and panels shown in this manual are examples used to provide clear explanations of the operations. For this reason, they may be different from the actual displays or panels.
If the unit fails to operate properly, press the reset malfunction. button. – Pictures may not appear clearly or may move KW-V41BT slowly. Pictures may not be synchronized with the sound or picture quality may decline in such environments. KW-V21BT...
The Home screen is displayed. • [AV Off] is selected initially. Select the playback source. (Page 9) <Demonstration> Activate or deactivate the (Page 39) display demonstration. Only for KW-V41BT. <Language> Select the text language Only for KW-V21BT/KW-V11. (Page 40) used for on-screen information.
• Switches the screen. (Press) <NAV> Synchronizes the clock time with – The screen switched to depends on the KW-V41BT <Navigation Input> setting (Page 39). the connected navigation unit. • Turns off the screen. (Hold) (Page 7) <Radio Data Synchronizes the clock time with •...
6 USB input terminal (Page 46) Common operations 7 Monitor panel Turning on the power 8 Screen (touch panel) button KW-V41BT KW-V21BT/KW-V11 • Switches the screen. (Press) – The screen switched to depends on the <Navigation Input> setting (Page 39). KW-V21BT KW-V11 •...
Press + to increase, and press – to decrease. • Holding the button increases/decreases the volume continuously. To attenuate the sound (only for KW-V41BT) • You can also activate the AV function by selecting a source on the Home screen.
BASICS BASICS ❏ Touch screen operations Home screen Common screen operations Displays the source control screen/settings screen ❏ Common screen descriptions and changes the picture source. • To display the Home screen, press HOME on the You can display other screens any time to change monitor panel.
(Page 7) [Camera] Displays the picture from the rear view camera. (Page 23) Only for KW-V41BT/ KW-V21BT. Appears only when <AV Input> is set to [AV-IN]. (Page 39) Appears only when <AV Input> is set to [iPod]. (Page 39) ENGLISH...
Playback information • The information displayed on the screen differs Closing the monitor panel (only for KW-V41BT) depending on the type of disc/file being played After removing the disc, press M on the monitor KW-V21BT/KW-V11 back.
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DISCS DISCS Operation buttons Playback information Selecting a folder/track on the list • Available buttons on the screen and operations • The information displayed on the screen differs differ depending on the type of disc/file being depending on the type of disc/file being played played back.
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Touch the target item to select. • To deactivate the PBC function, stop playback, • To restore the screen, press then use the direct selecting buttons to select a DISP (for KW-V41BT)/ (for track number. KW-V21BT/KW-V11) on the For video playback except VCD monitor panel.
DISCS DISCS Selecting playback mode <Dynamic Settings for disc playback You can change the dynamic range Range while playing Dolby Digital software. Control> • Wide: Select this to enjoy a powerful sound at a low volume level with its full dynamic range. Selects Random playback mode.
Indications and buttons on the source Operation buttons Connecting a USB device • Available buttons on the screen and operations control screen You can connect a USB mass storage class device differ depending on the type of file being played such as a USB memory, Digital Audio Player etc.
iPod/iPhone iPod/iPhone <USB Mode> settings Selecting a folder/track on the list • To use iPod touch/iPhone Apps, see page 18. Setting <File Type> [Audio] Plays back audio files. Preparation [Still Image] Plays back picture files. Connecting iPod/iPhone [Video] Plays back video files. [Audio&Video] Plays back audio files and video Select the folder (1), then the item in the...
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iPod/iPhone iPod/iPhone Selecting preference settings for iPod/ Display the <Input> setting screen. Playback operations iPhone playback When the source is “iPod”... When the operation buttons are not displayed on the screen, touch the area shown on the illustration. • To change settings for video playback, see page 33.
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iPod/iPhone iPod/iPhone Operation buttons Selecting an audio/video file from the Video menu: menu [Mode] Changes the settings for iPod/iPhone playback on the <iPod Mode> screen. (Page 16) Selects random playback mode.* • ALL: Functions the same as Shuffle Songs. • ALBUM: Functions the same as Select the menu ( : audio or : video) Shuffle Albums.
• Select [iPhone] for <Navigation Input> Operation buttons on the source beforehand. (Page 39) When the operation buttons are not displayed on control screen KW-V41BT KW-V21BT/KW-V11 the screen, touch the screen to show them. • To change settings for video playback, see page 33.
TUNER TUNER Operation buttons Changing the display information Listening to the radio [P1] – [P6] • Selects a stored station. (Press) Indications and buttons on the source • Stores the current station. (Hold) control screen [Mode] Changes the settings for tuner reception on the <Tuner Mode>...
TUNER TUNER Tuning in FM stations only with strong Reducing interference during FM Presetting stations signals—Local seek reception Storing stations in the memory You can preset 6 stations for each band. Automatic presetting — SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) (For FM only) (Hold) [ON] [Auto]...
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TUNER TUNER Selecting a preset station Activating/deactivating TI/News FM Radio Data System features Standby Reception Searching for FM Radio Data System TI Standby Reception programs—PTY Search You can search for your favorite programs being broadcast by selecting the PTY code. Select a PTY code.
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TUNER TUNER News Standby Reception Tracing the same program—Network- Automatic station selection—Program Tracking Reception Search When driving in an area where FM reception is not Usually when you select preset stations, the preset sufficient enough, this unit automatically tunes in to station is tuned in.
OTHER EXTERNAL COMPONENTS OTHER EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Starting playback Displaying the picture from the rear Using external audio/video view camera players—AV-IN Connect an external component to the The rear view screen is displayed when you shift the iPod/AV-IN terminal. gear to the reverse (R) position. When the operation buttons are •...
– For devices with Bluetooth 2.1: You can pair the Bluetooth devices can be connected without cables Search “JVC KW-V” from your Bluetooth device and the unit using SSP (Secure Simple and communicate with each other. Pairing) which only requires confirmation.
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BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH Pairing a Bluetooth device using a PIN code (for Select “JVC KW-V” for your Bluetooth Change the PIN code. Bluetooth 2.0) • If you skip changing the PIN code, go to step device. Display the <Bluetooth Setup> screen.
BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH Connecting a registered Bluetooth • When a Bluetooth mobile phone is connected, Using the Bluetooth mobile phone the signal strength and battery level are device Receiving a call displayed when the information is acquired Display the <Bluetooth Setup> screen. from the device.
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BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH Adjusting the volume of calls/earpiece/ Notification when SMS is received Making a call microphone If the mobile phone is compatible with SMS (Short Display the <Hands Free> screen. Message Service), the unit tells you a message has While talking... On the Home screen: been received when <SMS Notify>...
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BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH From the phone book/call lists • To use the A to Z search in the phone book: • To display the details of an entry: When the <Phonebook> screen is displayed, you When the <Phonebook> is displayed, you can can search by initial.
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On the <Hands Free> screen: Select an item from the phone book/call lists. (Page 28) Select a phone number. On the monitor panel: KW-V41BT KW-V21BT (Hold) Select a preset number to store into. (Hold) The PIN code (initial: 0000) necessary for...
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BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH Deleting the phone number entries in Settings for Bluetooth mobile About mobile phones compatible with Phone the unit Book Access Profile (PBAP) phones If your mobile phone supports PBAP, you can Display the phone book/call list you want Display the <Hands Free>...
BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH Setting items Operation buttons Using the Bluetooth audio player <Phone Shows the connected phone device Selects Repeat playback mode.* Device> name. • To register a new device, see page 24. Selects Random playback mode.* • To connect/disconnect a device, see page 26. <Auto •...
SETTINGS SETTINGS Storing your own adjustment—Customizing Adjust the sound. Sound adjustment preset sound mode Using the sound equalization Select a sound mode. (See the left column.) • The adjustment is memorized for each source until Adjust the level of each band (1), then you adjust the sound again.
<Sharpness> Adjusts the sharpness. * Adjustable only when the incoming signal is NTSC. • When the App screen is displayed, you can press and hold DISP (for KW-V41BT)/ (for KW-V21BT/KW-V11) on the monitor panel to switch to the picture adjustment menu.
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SETTINGS SETTINGS Changing the aspect ratio Zooming the picture <FULL>* For 16:9 original pictures 4:3 signal 16:9 signal You can change the aspect ratio for video playback. You can zoom the picture (<FULL>, <Zoom1> to <Zoom3>). Display the adjustment menu. •...
• The color of the captured image may look different from that of the actual scene. Panel color is selectable only for KW-V41BT. Play a video or picture. Store your own scene beforehand. (See the right column.) Store your own color adjustment beforehand. (See below.) Display the <User Customize>...
SETTINGS SETTINGS Capture the image displayed on the Select where to place the icon (1), then screen. select the item you want to display in the selected position (2). A confirmation message appears. Press [Yes] to store the newly captured image. (The existing image is replaced with the new one.) •...
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You can update the system by connecting a USB You can adjust the touch position on the touch device containing an update file. panel if the position touched and the operation • For system updates, visit <http://www.jvc.net/cs/ performed do not match. car/>. Display the <Touch Panel Adjust> screen.
SETTINGS SETTINGS <Audio> setting screen <Volume Offset> Setting menu items Adjust and store the auto-adjustment volume level <Fader/Balance> Displaying the <Settings> menu screen for each source. (For discs, the adjustment is stored for each of the following categories: DVD/VCD, CD, On the Home screen: and DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2/MP3/WMA/WAV.) The volume level will automatically increase or decrease...
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• iPhone: Switches to the screen of App from the screen. the power, then turn on to enable the change. connected iPod touch/iPhone by pressing • OFF: Cancels. Only for KW-V41BT. the monitor panel. (Page 18) <Scroll> • OFF: Switches to the current source control • ON: Repeats scrolling.
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Assign the functions to the keys on the remote – English (Initial)/Local (the language selected established with the last connected Bluetooth controller of the steering wheel. (Contact your JVC above) device when the unit is turned on. dealer for details.) <Clock>...
REMOTE CONTROLLER REMOTE CONTROLLER Caution: Changing the battery of the remote The unit is equipped with steering wheel remote • Keep the battery out of reach of children and in controller control function. original package until ready to use. Dispose of •...
• To erase a misentry, press CLR (clear). Does not work while listening to Bluetooth audio. • Searches for stations automatically. 3 Press ENT to confirm the selection. Available for KW-V41BT/KW-V21BT only. • Searches for stations manually. (Hold) Available for KW-V41BT only. • Selects a track.
CONNECTION/INSTALLATION CONNECTION/INSTALLATION Precautions on installation and connection • Only for KW-V41BT: Before installing the unit • Mounting and wiring this product requires If the console has a lid, make sure to install the WARNING skills and experience. For best safety, leave the unit so that the monitor panel will not hit the lid •...
6 Microphone (3 m) x 1 * the unit. mounting bracket: flat head (4) or round head (5). Install the unit in your car. * Only for KW-V41BT/KW-V21BT. · Reconnect the battery. Installing the trim plate Press the reset button.
Connection Connecting wires to terminals USB terminal (0.8 m): See page 46.* 10 A fuse Only for KW-V41BT. Connect the antenna cord to the Only for KW-V41BT/KW-V21BT. antenna terminal. If no connections are made, do not let the cable come out from the tab.
• Subwoofer right output (Red) 6 Steering wheel remote controller input • Connect to the vehicle’s steering remote harness. Contact your JVC dealer for details. 7 Rear view camera input (Yellow) * When connecting an external amplifier, connect its ground wire to...
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 Playing DivX files Do not use any solvent (for example, thinner, in a straight line from center to edge.
REFERENCES REFERENCES Playing MP3/WMA/WAV files • This unit can display jacket pictures that meet the DVD Region code: 5 • This unit can play back files with the extension conditions below: If you insert a DVD Video disc of an incorrect Region Code, “Region code <.mp3>, <.wma>, or <.wav>...
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• For some iPod/iPhone models, the performance intended for some USB devices. * Except for MPEG2 files recorded by JVC Everio camcorder (extension may be abnormal or unstable during operation. In • Do not leave a USB device in the car, or expose code <.mod>).
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REFERENCES REFERENCES Language codes (for DVD language selection) Afar Galician Maori Somali Abkhazian Guarani Macedonian Albanian Afrikaans Gujarati Malayalam Serbian Ameharic Hausa Mongolian Siswati Arabic Hindi Moldavian Sesotho Assamese Croatian Marathi Sundanese Aymara Hungarian Malay (MAY) Swahili Azerbaijani Armenian Maltese Tamil Bashkir Interlingua...
The App or navigation screen is not displayed compatible with this unit. (Page 49) • The call has not ended yet. Park your car, and use even when DISP (for KW-V41BT) or (for the connected mobile phone to end the call.
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REFERENCES REFERENCES Discs in general Videos have no sound. • Connect with USB Audio and Video cable JVC Recordable/Rewritable discs cannot be played “Reading” does not disappear from the screen. KS-U59. Other cables cannot be used. back. • Turn the power off and on again.
Audio Decoder Linear PCM/Dolby Digital/MP3/ supports AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Picture Size (W x H) WMA/WAV Profile). KW-V41BT: 6.95 inches (diagonal) wide Video Decoder MPEG1/MPEG2/DivX/JPEG Bluetooth device does not detect the unit. 156.6 mm × 81.6 mm Wow & Flutter Below Measurable Limit •...
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MPEG1/MPEG2/DivX/JPEG Maximum Power (Front & Rear) Signal to Noise Ratio 50 W × 4 68 dB (MONO) Bluetooth section (only for KW-V41BT/ Full Bandwidth Power (Front & Rear) Selectivity (± 400 kHz) KW-V21BT) (at less than 1% THD) ≥ 80 dB 22 W ×...
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Bluetooth SIG, • Microsoft and Windows Media are either format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Inc. and any use of such marks by JVC KENWOOD registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. This is an official DivX Certified®...
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Having TROUBLE with operation? Please reset your unit Refer to page of How to reset your unit 0914EHHMDWJEIN...
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