CONNECTION How to read this manual • Operations are explained mainly using buttons on the faceplate of KD-R881BT. • 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 On the faceplate On the remote control Turn on the power...
[12H] or [24H], then press activated). For details on how to update the firmware, see: To set the date <http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>. Press to select [DATE SET], then press 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. “ST”...
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.
ANDROID 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 more information, visit <http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>.
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• To return to the previous setting item, press • To cancel, press and hold Preparation: 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.
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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) Press to select [NEW STATION], then press Press...
BLUETOOTH® BLUETOOTH — Connection Pair and connect a Bluetooth device for the first time Press to turn on the unit. Supported Bluetooth profiles – Hands-Free Profile (HFP) Search and select “KD-R8 BT”/“KD-R7 BT” on the Bluetooth device. – Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) “BT PAIRING”...
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– [AUTO PAIRING] is set to [ON]. ( 14) • The symbolic button stop blinking and illuminate in the color you have selected in [RING COLOR]. – JVC MUSIC PLAY application is installed on ( 12) 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 NR LEVEL LEVEL –05 to LEVEL +05 (LEVEL 00): Adjust the noise call and hold the current ( Not available ) reduction level until the least noise is being heard during a...
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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 Press to select an item (see the following table), then press 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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KD-R781BT: Android smartphone (via Bluetooth) ANDROID NOT CONNECTED: No Android device is connected to use the application. Preparation: Install the latest version of JVC Remote application on your device before Listen to iPhone/iPod via Bluetooth (for KD-R881BT) 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). Auxiliary input jack Portable audio player Press and hold Press to select an item (see the following table), then press 3.5 mm stereo mini plug with “L” shaped connector Repeat step until the desired item is selected/activated or follow (commercially available)
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AUDIO SETTINGS PRO EQ Adjust your own sound settings. FADER (Not applicable when 3-way crossover is selected.) • The settings are stored to [USER]. POSITION R15 to POSITION F15 (POSITION 00): Adjusts the front and • The settings made may affect the current settings of [EASY EQ]. rear speaker output balance.
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Connection via lineout terminals 3-WAY (Displayed only when [2-WAY] is selected.) For connections through an external amplifier. ( 31) YES: Selects three way crossover type. ; NO: Cancels. KD-R881BT: SOUND EFFECT Audio signal through lineout terminal Setting on SPACE ENHANCE (Not applicable for TUNER source.)
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AUDIO SETTINGS Connection via speaker leads Crossover settings For connections without using an external amplifier. However, Below are the available setting items for 2-way crossover and 3-way crossover. with this settings you can also enjoy the subwoofer output. Caution ( 31) Select a crossover type according to how the speakers are connected.
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AUDIO SETTINGS Digital Time Alignment settings Determining the value for [DISTANCE] and [GAIN] of [DTA SETTINGS] If you specify the distance from the center of the Digital Time Alignment sets the delay time of the speaker output to currently set listening position to every speaker, the create a more suitable environment for your vehicle.
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 USB mass storage class device: Detach the faceplate and clean the connector KD-R881BT: MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), AAC (.aac), WAV (.wav), FLAC (.flac) gently with a cotton swab, being careful not to KD-R781BT: MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), WAV (.wav), FLAC (.flac) damage the connector.
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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. station name) –...
( 25) “NOT SUPPORT” appears Check whether the track is a playable format. ( 24) • Make sure JVC MUSIC PLAY APP is installed on the Cannot playback at and track skips. [AUTO MODE]. Android device. ( 7) “READING”...
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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) “CANNOT PLAY”...
INSTALLATION/CONNECTION SPECIFICATIONS Warning Maximum Output Power 50 W × 4 or • The unit can only be used with a 12 V DC power supply, negative ground. 50 W × 2 + 50 W × 1 • Disconnect the battery’s negative terminal before wiring and mounting. (Subwoofer = 4 Ω) • Do not connect Battery wire (yellow) and Ignition wire (red) to the car chassis or Ground wire (black) to Full Bandwidth Power 22 W × 4 (at less than 1 % THD) prevent a short circuit.
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1 Remove the mounting sleeve and trim plate from For 2-way crossover setting the unit. 2 Align the holes in the unit (on both sides) with the KD-R881BT REAR : Rear output vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with...
INSTALLATION/CONNECTION Wiring connection Signal cord (not supplied) IMPORTANT JVC Amplifier * We recommend installing the unit with a commercially available custom Output wiring harness specific for your car and leave this job to professionals for terminals your safety. Consult your car audio dealer.
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The marking of products using lasers The label is attached to the chassis/case and says that the component uses laser beams that have been classified as Class 1. It means that the unit is utilizing laser beams that are of a weaker class.