• 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-R498 and KD-R492. • English indications are used for the purpose of explanation. You can select the display language from the menu.
BASICS Faceplate for KD-R498/KD-R496/KD-R491 Attach Loading slot Display window Detach Source button Remote sensor How to reset (Do not expose to bright sunlight.) Detach button Your preset adjustments will be erased except stored radio stations. On the faceplate Turn on the power Press •...
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BASICS Faceplate for KD-R492 Attach Display window Loading slot Detach Source button How to reset Detach button Volume knob Remote sensor (Do not expose to bright sunlight.) Your preset adjustments will be erased except stored radio stations. On the faceplate Turn on the power Press •...
( 3 or 4) Cancel the demonstration When you turn on the power for the first time (or after you reset the unit), the display shows: KD-R498/KD-R496/KD-R491: “CANCEL DEMO” “PRESS ENTER” Press Pull out the insulation [YES] is selected for the initial setup.
ON: Enables AUX in source selection. ; OFF: Disables. ( 10) F/W UPDATE 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/>. * Not displayed when the corresponding source is selected. ENGLISH...
(or) • [OFF] is selected for [AM SRC]/[SW1 SRC]/[SW2 SRC] in Press and hold the following button until “PRESET MODE” flashes. [SOURCE SELECT] after Radio Timer for AM/SW1/SW2 is selected. KD-R498/KD-R496/KD-R491: ( 6) Volume knob KD-R492: SSM 01–06/SSM 07–12/SSM 13–18: Automatically presets up to 18 Perform ‘select an item ( 3 or 4)’...
When connecting an Android device, “Press [VIEW] to install JVC MUSIC PLAY APP” is shown. DOCUMENT 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 directly select USB/ANDROID source, press While in ANDROID source, press repeatedly. On the faceplate On the remote control Control Android device from this unit via JVC MUSIC AUTO MODE: PLAY application installed in the Android device. Reverse/ Press and hold...
Press to enter character search. KD-R498/KD-R496/KD-R491: Perform the following operation to select the desired Auxiliary input jack character. KD-R498/KD-R496/KD-R491: Press Turn the volume knob KD-R492: Portable audio player Upper case (A to Z) Lower case (a to z) Numbers (0 to 9)
Other settings Press and hold Select a drive equalizer directly (for KD-R498/KD-R496/KD-R491) Perform ‘select an item ( 3 or 4)’ operation to select an item (see the following table). Drive equalizer boosts specific frequencies in the audio signal to reduce...
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AUDIO SETTINGS PRO EQ 1 BASS/MIDDLE/TREBLE: Select a sound tone. FADER POSITION R06 to POSITION F06 (POSITION 00): Adjusts 2 Adjust the sound elements of the selected sound tone. the front and rear speaker output balance. • The settings are stored to [USER]. BALANCE * POSITION L06 to POSITION R06 (POSITION 00): Adjusts •...
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Connection via lineout terminals [SPK/PRE OUT] L (left) R (right) For connections through an external amplifier. ( 20) REAR/REAR Rear speakers output Rear speakers output KD-R498/KD-R496/KD-R491: REAR/SUB.W Rear speakers output Rear speakers output Audio signal through lineout terminal Setting on SUB.W/SUB.W Subwoofer output...
DISPLAY SETTINGS Zone identification for brightness setting Default: XX (Symbolic button) DISPLAY KD-R498/ DIMMER Dim the illumination. KD-R496/ OFF: Dimmer is turned off. Brightness changes to [DAY] setting. KD-R491 ON: Dimmer is turned on. Brightness changes to [NIGHT] setting. ( [BRIGHTNESS]) DIMMER TIME: Set the dimmer on and off time.
REFERENCES DISPLAY SETTINGS Maintenance COLOR (for KD-R498/KD-R496/KD-R491: Symbolic button only) Cleaning the unit PRESET Select an illumination color for the symbolic button. (See the illustration on Wipe off dirt on the faceplate with a dry silicone or soft cloth. page 14.) •...
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• Playable disc file format: ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Long file name Source name Display information (for KD-R498/KD-R496/KD-R491) • Playable USB device file system: FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 Even when audio files comply with the standards listed above, playback may be impossible...
TROUBLESHOOTING REFERENCES Symptom Remedy Source name Display information (for KD-R492) Sound cannot be heard. • Adjust the volume to the optimum level. FM/AM/SW1/SW2 Frequency Clock (back to the beginning) • Check the cords and connections. (For FM Radio Data System stations only) “MISWIRING CHECK Turn the power off, then check to be sure the terminals Station name (PS)/Program type (PTY)
• Install this unit in the console of your vehicle. Do not touch the metal parts of this unit Cannot playback at • Make sure JVC MUSIC PLAY APP is installed on the Android during and shortly after use of the unit. Metal parts such as the heat sink and enclosure [AUTO MODE].
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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. ( 20) (C) Mounting sleeve (D) Wiring harness Hook on the top side Orientate the trim plate Dashboard of as illustrated before your car fitting.
Wiring connection Signal cord (not supplied) KD-R498/KD-R496/KD-R491 KD-R492 IMPORTANT JVC Amplifier * We recommend installing the unit with a commercially Output available custom wiring harness specific for your car and terminals leave this job to professionals for your safety. Consult your car audio dealer.
SPECIFICATIONS Subject to change without notice 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 ...
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