• The battery pack or batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. How to read this manual • Operations are explained mainly using buttons on the faceplate of KD-R690S. • English indications are used for the purpose of explanation. You can select the display language from the menu. ( 5) •...
Faceplate Remote control (RM-RK52) Attach Volume knob Loading slot Display window Remote sensor (Do not expose to bright sunlight.) KD-R690S Detach Pull out the insulation sheet when using for the first time. KD-R492/ KD-R490 How to reset How to replace the battery...
SOURCE SELECT “DEMO OFF” appears. AM SRC * ON: Enables AM in source selection. ; OFF: Disables. ( 5) Set the clock and date (For KD-R690S) PANDORA SRC * ON: Enables PANDORA in source selection. ; OFF: Disables. ( 10) Press and hold BUILT-IN AUX * Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK], then press the knob.
RADIO GETTING STARTED CLOCK TIME SYNC ON: The clock time is automatically set using the Clock Time (CT) data in FM Radio Broadcast Data System signal/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. ;...
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To return to the previous setting item, press have selected, that station is tuned in. Default: XX For KD-R690S: Selectable only when SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner is connected. ( 11) Selectable only when [ONCE] or [WEEKLY] is selected in step TUNER SETTING (for KD-R690S/KD-R490) Only for FM source.
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RADIO Default: XX ON: Allows the unit to temporarily switch to Traffic Information if available (“TI” lights up) while listening to all sources except in AM. ; OFF: Cancels. TUNER SETTING (for KD-R492) N.AMERICA: For North/Central/South America, AM/FM intervals: RADIO TIMER Turns on the radio at a specific time regardless of the current source. AREA 10 kHz/200 kHz. ;...
When connecting an Android device, “Press [VIEW] to install JVC MUSIC PLAY APP” is shown. Follow the instructions to (commercially available) 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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Turn the volume knob to select a file, then press the knob. While in ANDROID source, press repeatedly. AUTO MODE : Control Android device from this unit via JVC MUSIC PLAY Quick search (applicable only for CD, USB, and ANDROID source) application installed in the Android device.
Pandora® (for KD-R690S) 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.
SiriusXM® Radio (for KD-R690S) Only SiriusXM® brings you more of what you love Start listening to listen to, all in one place. Get over 140 channels, including commercial-free music plus the best sports, Press repeatedly to select SIRIUS XM. news, talk, comedy and entertainment. Welcome to the Press world of satellite radio.
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SiriusXM® Radio (for KD-R690S) Using SiriusXM tuner models later than SXV200: This unit can SiriusXM Replay™ assign a maximum of 18 SmartFavorites channels. Initially, all While listening to a channel..preset channels are assigned as SmartFavorites. Press the volume knob.
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SiriusXM® Radio (for KD-R690S) 1 Press the volume knob to enter [NEW CODE]. TuneScan™ CODE SET 2 Turn the volume knob to select a number. You can get a short preview of the songs that you have missed on each of 3 Press to move to the entry position.
AUDIO SETTINGS Use a portable audio player Connect a portable audio player (commercially available). 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini plug with “L” shaped connector (commercially available) Portable audio player Select a preset equalizer directly Press repeatedly. Auxiliary input jack (or) Press , then turn the volume knob within 5 seconds.
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AUDIO SETTINGS Default: XX AUDIO CONTROL EQ SETTING LEVEL +01 to LEVEL +05 (LEVEL +01): Selects your preferred bass BASS BOOST Select a preset equalizer suitable to the music genre. boost level. ; OFF: Cancels. PRESET EQ • Select [USER] to use the settings made in [EASY EQ] or [PRO EQ]. LOUDNESS LEVEL 01/LEVEL 02: Boosts low or high frequencies to produce a FLAT/DRVN 3/DRVN 2/DRVN 1/HARD ROCK/HIP HOP/JAZZ/POP/R&B/...
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Subwoofer output (Mute) SUB.W/SUB.W For connections through an external amplifier. ( 24) If [SUB.W/SUB.W] is selected: KD-R690S/KD-R492: – [FRQ 120HZ] is selected in [SUBWOOFER LPF] and [FRQ THROUGH] is not available. ( 15) Audio signal through lineout terminal Setting on –...
3 LEVEL 00 to LEVEL 31: Set the brightness level. TEXT SCROLL * SCROLL ONCE: Scrolls the display information once. ; SCROLL AUTO: Repeats scrolling at 5-second intervals. ; SCROLL OFF: Cancels. Zone identification for color setting (for KD-R690S) COLOR (for KD-R690S) Select an illumination color for the buttons. PRESET •...
REFERENCES Playable files Maintenance • Playable audio file: Cleaning the unit For disc: MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma) Wipe off dirt on the faceplate with a dry silicone or soft cloth. For USB mass storage class device: MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), WAV (.wav), FLAC (.flac) •...
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REFERENCES About Android device Source name Display information (for KD-R690S) • This unit supports Android OS 4.1 and above. CD or USB • Some Android devices (with OS 4.1 and above) may not fully support Android Open Accessory (For CD-DA) Track title (Artist)
TROUBLESHOOTING REFERENCES Source name Display information (for KD-R492/KD-R490) Symptom Remedy FM or AM Frequency Clock (back to the beginning) Sound cannot be heard. • Adjust the volume to the optimum level. • Check the cords and connections. (For FM Radio Broadcast Data System stations/FM Radio “MISWIRING CHECK Turn the power off, then check to be sure the terminals Data signal only)
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Pandora application on your device. unit. ( 19) “CONNECT ERR” Communication is unstable. Cannot playback at [AUTO • Make sure JVC MUSIC PLAY APP is installed on the “RATING ERR” Registration of thumbs up/thumbs down has failed due Android device. ( 8) MODE].
INSTALLATION/CONNECTION TROUBLESHOOTING Warning Symptom Remedy • The unit can only be used with a 12 V DC power supply, negative ground. The selected channel is unavailable. “CH UNAVAIL” • Disconnect the battery’s negative terminal before wiring and mounting. • Do not connect Battery wire (yellow) and Ignition wire (red) to the car chassis or Ground wire (black) to prevent a short circuit.
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INSTALLATION/CONNECTION Part list for installation Installing the unit (in-dash mounting) (A) Faceplate (B) Trim plate Do the required wiring. ( 24) (C) Mounting sleeve (D) Wiring harness Hook on the top side Orientate the trim Dashboard of plate as illustrated your car before fitting.
Consult your car audio dealer. KD-R690S: Expansion port (12 V 500 mA) To the optional SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner Vehicle dashboard (commercially available) ( 11) Antenna terminal Fuse (10 A)