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KD-R890BT CD RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT Article 3 Conditions for Grant of License 1. When the User transfers the Product, it may also transfer the license to use the Licensed Software The software embedded in the Product (hereinafter the "Licensed Software") provided by Licensor is embedded in the Product (including any related materials, updates and upgrades) on condition that copyrighted to or sublicensable by the Licensor, and this Agreement provides for the terms and conditions no original, copies or related materials continue in the possession of the User, and that the User shall...
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Important Notice concerning the Software Article 8 Termination In case the User falls under any of the events described in the following items, the Licensor may immediately terminate this -jansson Agreement or claim that the User compensates for the damage incurred by the Licensor due to such event: (1) when the User violated any provision of this Agreement;...
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) This unit can be remotely controlled with an Loading slot Display window optionally purchased remote control. Remote sensor (Do not expose to bright sunlight.) Pull out the insulation sheet when using for the Detach button first time.
GETTING STARTED Set the basic settings Press and hold Press to select an item (see the following table), then press Repeat step until the desired item is selected or activated. Press to exit. To return to the previous setting item, press Cancel the demonstration Default: XX When you turn on the power for the first time (or [FACTORY RESET] is set to...
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. ; 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.
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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• 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. You can make the settings in the same way as connection via Bluetooth.
Pandora® 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...
iHeartRadio® Preparation: On the faceplate On the remote control Install the latest version of iHeartAuto application on your device (iPhone/iPod touch), then create an account and log in to iHeartRadio. Playback/pause Press Press • Select [ON] for [IHEART SRC] in [SOURCE SELECT]. ( 4) Skip a track for Press T.
Spotify Preparation: On the faceplate On the remote control Install the latest version of the Spotify application on your device (iPhone/ Repeat play * Press repeatedly. iPod touch), then create an account and log in to Spotify. ( Not available ) •...
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” on the Bluetooth device. – Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) “BT PAIRING”...
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– [AUTO PAIRING] is set to [ON]. ( 16) • The unit answers the call automatically if [AUTO ANSWER] is set to a selected time. ( 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 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/ or “AUD.STREAM OK” * and/or “PBAP OK” * While in BT AUDIO source, you Compatible can connect to five Bluetooth 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.
BLUETOOTH® Listen to iHeartRadio Use a portable audio player Preparation: Connect a portable audio player (commercially available). Select [ON] for [IHEART SRC] in [SOURCE SELECT]. ( 4) Auxiliary input jack Open the iHeartAuto application on your device. Connect your device via Bluetooth connection. ( 12) Portable audio player Press repeatedly to select IHEARTRADIO.
AUDIO SETTINGS PRO EQ Adjust your own sound settings. • The settings are stored to [USER]. • The settings made may affect the current settings of [EASY EQ]. 62.5HZ LEVEL –09 to LEVEL +09 (LEVEL 00): Adjusts the level to memorize for each source. (Before making an adjustment, select the source you want to adjust.) Press and hold ON: Turns on the extended bass. ;...
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AUDIO SETTINGS FADER (Not applicable when 3-way crossover is selected.) SOUND EFFECT POSITION R15 to POSITION F15 (POSITION 00): Adjusts the front and SPACE ENHANCE (Not applicable for TUNER source.) rear speaker output balance. SMALL/MEDIUM/LARGE: Virtually enhances the sound space. ; BALANCE * POSITION L15 to POSITION R15 (POSITION 00): Adjusts the left and OFF: Cancels.
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AUDIO SETTINGS Speaker output settings Crossover settings [SPK/PRE OUT] Below are the available setting items for 2-way crossover and 3-way (Applicable only if [X ' OVER TYPE ] is set to [2-WAY]) ( 21) crossover. Select the output setting for the speakers [SPK/PRE OUT], based on the speaker connection method.
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AUDIO SETTINGS Determining the value for [DISTANCE] and [GAIN] of [DTA SETTINGS] Digital Time Alignment 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 BRIGHTNESS Set the brightness for day and night separately. (Symbolic button) 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. TEXT SCROLL * SCROLL ONCE: Scrolls the display information once. ;...
For: – Latest firmware updates and latest compatible item list • Connecting a cable whose total length is longer than 5 m may result in abnormal playback. – JVC original application • This unit cannot recognize a USB device whose rating is other than 5 V and exceeds 1.5 A.
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REFERENCES • The song order displayed on the selection menu of this unit may differ from that of the iPod/ • Some functions of Spotify cannot be operated from this unit. iPhone. About Bluetooth • Depending on the version of the operating system of the iPod/iPhone, some functions may •...
TROUBLESHOOTING REFERENCES Source name Display information Symptom Remedy iPod USB/ When [HEAD MODE]/[AUTO MODE] is selected ( 8): Sound cannot be heard. • Adjust the volume to the optimum level. iPod BT or Song title (Artist) Song title (Album name) Song title (Date/ •...
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Symptom Remedy “UNRESPONSIVE DEVICE” Make sure the device is not malfunction and reattach Cannot playback at • Make sure JVC MUSIC PLAY APP is installed on the appears. the device. [AUTO MODE]. Android device. ( 7) • Reconnect the Android device and select the “USB HUB IS NOT...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy “CONNECT ERR” Communication is unstable. Phone sound quality • Reduce the distance between the unit and the Bluetooth is poor. device. “RATING ERR” Registration of thumbs up/thumbs down has failed due • Move the car to a place where you can get a better to insufficient network connectivity.
SPECIFICATIONS FM Frequency Range 87.9 MHz — 107.9 MHz (200 kHz step) USB Standard USB 1.1, USB 2.0 (Full speed) 87.5 MHz — 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step) Compatible Devices Mass storage class Usable Sensitivity (S/N = 26 dB) 8.2 dBf (0.71 μV/75 Ω) File System FAT12/16/32 Quieting Sensitivity (DIN S/N = 46 dB) 17.2 dBf (2.0 μV/75 Ω) Maximum Supply Current DC 5 V ...
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. • Do not connect Battery wire (yellow) and Ignition wire (red) to the car chassis or Ground wire Output Power +4 dBm (MAX), 0 dBm (AVE) Power Class 2 (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. ( 34) Hook on the top side (C) Mounting sleeve (D) Wiring harness Orientate the trim plate as Dashboard of illustrated before fitting. your car Bend the appropriate tabs to hold the sleeve firmly in place.
INSTALLATION/CONNECTION Wiring connection Signal cord (not supplied) IMPORTANT JVC Amplifier * We recommend installing the unit with a commercially Front output/3-way crossover: Mid range output available custom wiring harness specific for your car and Rear/subwoofer output/3-way crossover: Woofer leave this job to professionals for your safety. Consult your output car audio dealer.
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