CONTENTS BEFORE USE BEFORE USE IMPORTANT • To ensure proper use, please read through this manual before using this product. It is especially important that you read and observe BASICS Warning and Caution in this manual. • Please keep the manual in a safe and accessible place for future reference. GETTING STARTED 1 Cancel the demonstration WARNING...
BASICS Faceplate Remote control (RM-RK52) Volume knob 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 On the faceplate On the remote control Turn on the power...
Turn the volume knob to select [DATE SET], then press the knob. For details on how to update the firmware, see: Turn the volume knob to make the settings, then press the knob. <http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>. Day Month Year FACTORY RESET YES: Resets the settings to default (except the stored station). ;...
RADIO GETTING STARTED CLOCK TIME SYNC ON: The clock time is automatically set using the Clock Time (CT) data in FM Radio Data System signal. ; OFF: Cancels. CLOCK DISPLAY ON: The clock time is shown on the display even when the unit is turned off. ; OFF: Cancels.
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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 be Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), 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. For Micro USB 2.0 cable *...
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• To return to the previous setting item, press Preparation: • To cancel, press and hold Install the latest version of JVC Remote application on your device before connecting. For more information, visit <http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>. You can make the settings in the same way as connection via Bluetooth.
Pandora® (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. Press • Select [ON] for [PANDORA SRC] in [SOURCE SELECT]. ( 4) Turn the volume knob to select [NEW STATION], then press the knob.
BLUETOOTH® BLUETOOTH — Connection Pair and connect a Bluetooth device for the first time Supported Bluetooth profiles Press to turn on the unit. – Hands-Free Profile (HFP) Search and select “KD-X3 BT” on the Bluetooth device. – Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) “BT PAIRING”...
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• The unit answers the call automatically if [AUTO ANSWER] is set to a selected time. ( 12) – [AUTO PAIRING] is set to [ON]. ( 14) – JVC MUSIC PLAY application is installed on During a call: the Android device ( 7) and [AUTO MODE] is •...
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BLUETOOTH® Default: XX On the faceplate On the remote control MIC GAIN LEVEL –10 to LEVEL +10 (LEVEL –04): The sensitivity of the While talking on the first incoming call... microphone increases as the number increased. Answer another incoming Press or the NR LEVEL LEVEL –05 to LEVEL +05 (LEVEL 00): Adjust the noise call and hold the current ( Not available )
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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 Preparation: smartphone connected via Bluetooth. Install the latest version of JVC Remote application on your device before ANDROID NOT CONNECTED: No Android device is connected to use the connecting. For more information, visit <http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>.
AUDIO SETTINGS Use a portable audio player Connect a portable audio player (commercially available). 3.5 mm stereo mini plug with “L” shaped connector (commercially available) Select a preset equalizer Press repeatedly. Portable audio player Auxiliary input jack (or) Press , then turn the volume knob within 5 seconds. Select [ON] for [BUILT-IN AUX] in [SOURCE SELECT].
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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. ; OFF: Cancels EQ SETTING SUB.W LEVEL * SPK-OUT * (Not applicable when 3-way crossover is selected.) PRESET EQ Select a preset equalizer suitable to the music genre. SUB.W 00 to SUB.W +06 (SUB.W +03): Adjusts the •...
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AUDIO SETTINGS Speaker output settings SPK/PRE OUT (Not applicable when 3-way crossover is selected.) [SPK/PRE OUT] Depending on the speaker connection method, select the appropriate (Applicable only if [X ' OVER TYPE] is set to [2-WAY]) setting to get the desired output. ( Speaker output settings) Select the output setting for the speakers [SPK/PRE OUT], based on the SPEAKER SIZE Depending on the crossover type you have selected ( [X ' OVER TYPE]),...
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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 8CM/10CM/12CM/13CM/16CM/17CM/18CM/4×6/ Caution 5×7/6×8/6×9/7×10 Select a crossover type according to how the speakers are connected. TWEETER SMALL/MIDDLE/LARGE/NONE (not connected) ( 30) REAR * If you select a wrong type:...
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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 to SPEAKER SIZE create a more suitable environment for your vehicle. TWEETER SMALL/MIDDLE/LARGE • For more information, 22, Determining the value for [DISTANCE] and MID RANGE 8CM/10CM/12CM/13CM/16CM/17CM/18CM/4×6/5×7/6×8/6×9 [GAIN] of [DTA SETTINGS].
DISPLAY SETTINGS AUDIO SETTINGS Determining the value for [DISTANCE] and [GAIN] of [DTA SETTINGS] If you specify the distance from the center of the currently set listening position to every speaker, the delay time will be automatically computed and set. 1 Determine the center of the currently set listening position as the reference point.
More information Some characters or symbols will not be shown correctly (or will be blanked). For: – Latest firmware updates and latest compatible item list – JVC original application – Any other latest information Visit <http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>. Playable files •...
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REFERENCES • Via Bluetooth: Change the display information Made for Each time you press , the display information changes. – iPod touch (5th and 6th generation) • If the information is unavailable or not recorded, “NO TEXT”, “NO NAME”, or other information (eg. –...
( 24) “READING” keeps flashing. • Do not use too many hierarchical levels and folders. Cannot playback at • Make sure JVC MUSIC PLAY APP is installed on the • Reattach the USB device. [AUTO MODE]. Android device. ( 7) “UNSUPPORTED DEVICE”...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy Playback is intermittent or Turn off the power saving mode on the Android device. Echo or noise occurs. • Adjust the microphone unit’s position. ( 10) sound skips. • Check the [ECHO CANCEL] setting. ( 12) Phone sound quality •...
SPECIFICATIONS 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 1.5 A Frequency Response (±3 dB) 30 Hz —...
INSTALLATION/CONNECTION SPECIFICATIONS Warning Version Bluetooth 3.0 • The unit can only be used with a 12 V DC power supply, negative ground. Frequency Range 2.402 GHz — 2.480 GHz • Disconnect the battery’s negative terminal before wiring and mounting. Output Power +4 dBm (MAX), 0 dBm (AVE) Power Class 2 •...
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INSTALLATION/CONNECTION Installing the unit (in-dash mounting) Part list for installation Do the required wiring. (A) Faceplate ( 30) Hook on the top side (B) Trim plate Orientate the trim Dashboard of plate as illustrated your car before fitting. Bend the appropriate tabs to (C) Mounting sleeve hold the sleeve firmly in place.
Wiring connection IMPORTANT Front/Rear/Subwoofer output We recommend installing the unit with a JVC Amplifier * For 3-way crossover: Mid Range/Woofer output commercially available custom wiring harness specific for your car and leave this job to professionals for your Signal cord (not supplied) safety.
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• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any THE FOUNDATION OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, use of such marks by JVC KENWOOD Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF are those of their respective owners.
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• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any THE FOUNDATION OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, use of such marks by JVC KENWOOD Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF are those of their respective owners.
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• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any THE FOUNDATION OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, use of such marks by JVC KENWOOD Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF are those of their respective owners.
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• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any THE FOUNDATION OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, use of such marks by JVC KENWOOD Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF are those of their respective owners.
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