CONNECTION How to read this manual • Operations are explained mainly using buttons on the faceplate of KD-R681. • English indications are used for the purpose of explanation. You can select the display language from the menu. ( 5) • [XX] indicates the selected items.
BASICS Faceplate Remote control (RM-RK52) Loading slot Display window Remote sensor (Do not expose to bright sunlight.) Pull out the insulation sheet when using for the first time. Detach button Attach Detach How to reset How to replace the battery Your preset adjustments will be erased except stored radio stations.
ON: Enables SW1 in source selection. ; OFF: Disables. ( 5) Set the clock and date SW2 SRC * ON: Enables SW2 in source selection. ; OFF: Disables. ( 5) PANDORA SRC * (For KD-R681) Press and hold ON: Enables PANDORA in source selection. ; OFF: Disables. ( 9) Press to select [CLOCK], then press...
UPDATE SYSTEM F/W UP xxxx YES: Starts upgrading the firmware. ; NO: Cancels (upgrading is not activated). For details on how to update the firmware, see: <http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>. “ST” lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength. CLOCK TIME SYNC ON: The clock time is automatically set using the Clock Time...
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RADIO Other settings IF BAND AUTO: Increases the tuner selectivity to reduce interference noises from adjacent FM stations. (Stereo effect may be lost.) ; WIDE: Subjects to Press and hold interference noises from adjacent FM stations, but sound quality will not Press to select an item (see the following table), then be degraded and the stereo effect will remain.
Do not leave the cable inside the car when not using. When connecting an Android device, “Press [VIEW] to install JVC MUSIC PLAY APP” is shown. Follow the instructions to install the application. You can also install the latest version of JVC MUSIC PLAY application on your Android device before connecting.
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Quick Search (applicable only for CD, USB and ANDROID source) AUTO MODE: Control Android device from this unit via JVC MUSIC PLAY If you have many files, you can search through them quickly. application installed in the Android device. AUDIO MODE: Control Android device using the Android device itself via Press and hold to browse through the list quickly.
Pandora® (for KD-R681) (Applicable for Australia or New Zealand models only) 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.
(for KD-R681) Preparation: Search for a station Install the latest version of iHeart Link for JVC application on your device (iPhone/ iPod touch), then create an account and log in to iHeartRadio. Press • Select [ON] for [IHEART SRC] in [SOURCE SELECT]. ( 4)
AUDIO SETTINGS Use a portable audio player Connect a portable audio player (commercially available). Auxiliary input jack Portable audio player Select a drive equalizer Drive equalizer boosts specific frequencies in the audio signal to reduce the noise heard from outside the car or running noise of the tyres. 3.5 mm stereo mini plug with “L”...
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AUDIO SETTINGS Default: XX LOUDNESS LEVEL 01/LEVEL 02: Boosts low or high frequencies to produce a well-balanced sound at low volume. ; EQ SETTING OFF: Cancels. PRESET EQ Select a preset equalizer suitable to the music genre. SUB.W LEVEL * SPK-OUT * SUB.W 00 to SUB.W +06 (SUB.W +03): •...
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– [FRQ 120HZ] is selected in [SUBWOOFER LPF] and [FRQ THROUGH] is not For connections through an external amplifier. ( 21) available. – [POSITION R01] is selected in [FADER] and selectable range is KD-R681: [POSITION R06] to [POSITION 00]. Audio signal through lineout terminal Setting on...
DISPLAY SETTINGS Symbolic button BRIGHTNESS Set the brightness for day and night separately. 1 DAY/NIGHT: Select day or night. 2 Select a zone. (See illustration on the left column.) 3 LEVEL 00 to LEVEL 31: Set the brightness level. (Default: DAY: LEVEL 31 ; NIGHT: LEVEL 15) TEXT SCROLL * SCROLL ONCE: Scrolls the display information once. ;...
For: – Latest firmware updates and latest compatible item list Made for – Any other latest information - iPod touch (2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th generation) Visit <http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>. - iPod classic General - iPod nano (3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th generation) •...
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REFERENCES About Pandora Change the display information Each time you press , the display information changes. • Pandora is only available in certain countries. For more information, visit • If the information is unavailable or not recorded, “NO TEXT”, “NO NAME”, or other <http://www.pandora.com/legal>.
( 15) to drop the disc when it is ejected. Cannot playback at • Make sure JVC MUSIC PLAY APP is installed on the “IN DISC” appears. Make sure nothing is blocking the loading slot when you [AUTO MODE].
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“ADD ERROR” New station creation is unsuccessful. “UPDATE APP” Make sure you have installed the latest version of the iHeart Link for JVC application on your device “CHK DEVICE” Check the Pandora application on your device. “PLS LOGIN” You haven’t log in. Log in again.
SPECIFICATIONS Subject to change without notice. FM Frequency Range 87.5 MHz — 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step) USB Standard USB 1.1, USB 2.0 (Full speed) Usable Sensitivity (S/N = 26 dB) 8.2 dBf (0.71 μV/75 Ω) Compatible Devices Mass storage class Quieting Sensitivity 17.2 dBf (2.0 μV/75 Ω) File System FAT12/16/32 (DIN S/N = 46 dB) Maximum Supply Current DC 5 V ...
Warning Installing the unit (in-dash mounting) • The unit can only be used with a 12 V DC power supply, negative ground. • Disconnect the battery’s negative terminal before wiring and mounting. • Do not connect Battery wire (yellow) and Ignition wire (red) to the car Do the required chassis or Ground wire (black) to prevent a short circuit.
Wiring connection Signal cord (not supplied) IMPORTANT Part list for JVC Amplifier * We recommend installing the unit with a installation Output commercially available custom wiring harness terminals specific for your car and leave this job to Fuse (10 A) professionals for your safety. Consult your car Remote wire audio dealer.
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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. • “Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
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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. • “Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.