How to read this manual • Operations are explained mainly using buttons on the faceplate of KD-T902BT and KD-T901BT. • English indications are used for the purpose of explanation. You can select the display language from the menu. (Page 6) •...
BASICS Faceplate Attach KD-T902BT: Loading slot Display window Detach Source button Detach button How to reset Reset the unit within 5 seconds Volume knob Remote sensor after detaching the (Do not expose to faceplate. bright sunlight.) On the faceplate Press B SRC.
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BASICS Faceplate Attach KD-T901BT: Remote sensor (Do not expose to Loading slot bright sunlight.) Detach Source button How to reset Reset the unit Detach button within 5 seconds after detaching the faceplate. Symbolic button Display window On the faceplate Turn on the power Press SRC-B.
(Page 3 or 4) Cancel the demonstration When you turn on the power for the first time (or [FACTORY RESET] is set to [YES], see page 6), the display shows: KD-T902BT: Pull out the insulation “CANCEL DEMO” “PRESS”...
[BUILT-IN AUX]* [F/W UPDATE] [UPDATE SYSTEM] [YES]: Starts upgrading the firmware. ; [NO]: Cancels (upgrading is not [F/W UP xxxx] activated). For details on how to update the firmware, visit <http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>. * Not displayed when the corresponding source is selected. ENGLISH...
Press and hold one of the number buttons (1 to 6). (or) Press and hold the following button until “PRESET MODE” flashes. KD-T902BT: Volume knob KD-T901BT: * ENTER Perform ‘Select an item (page 3 or 4)’ operation to select a preset number.
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RADIO Default: [XX] [ON]: Switches to another station only in the specific region using the “AF” [REGIONAL]*2 control. ; [OFF]: Cancels. [TUNER SETTING] [ON]: Automatically searches for another station broadcasting the same [AF SET]*2 [RADIO TIMER] Turns on the radio at a specific time regardless of the current source. program in the same Radio Data System network with better reception when 1 [ONCE]/[DAILY]/[WEEKLY]/[OFF]: Select how often the timer will be the current reception is poor.
You can listen to music from a portable audio player via the auxiliary input jack. The source changes automatically and playback starts. • Select [ON] for [BUILT-IN AUX] in [SOURCE SELECT]. (Page 6) KD-T902BT: KD-T901BT: Start listening Eject disc Label side...
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Repeat play*3*5 Settings to use JVC Remote application [TRACK REPEAT]/[ALL REPEAT] : Audio CD JVC Remote application is designed to control the JVC car receiver’s [TRACK REPEAT]/[FOLDER REPEAT]/[ALL REPEAT] : MP3/WMA/AAC/ operations from the iPhone/iPod (via USB input terminal). WAV/FLAC file...
Perform the following operation to select the desired character (A to Z, 0 to 9, OTHERS). KD-T901BT: KD-T902BT: Press 2 J / 1 K or turn the volume knob quickly USB input terminal KD-T901BT: Press 2 J / 1 K Accessory of the iPod/iPhone* •...
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( Not available ) [ALL REPEAT], [ONE REPEAT]*1, Perform the following operation to browse through the list quickly. [REPEAT OFF] KD-T902BT: Turn the volume knob quickly Press 3 A repeatedly *1. Random play*3 KD-T901BT: Press and hold VOL +/– ( Not available ) To cancel, press and hold [ALL RANDOM], [RANDOM OFF]...
Ensure that the passkeys appear on the unit and Bluetooth device are the same. Press the following to confirm the passkey. Connect the microphone KD-T902BT: Volume knob KD-T901BT: * ENTER Rear panel Operate the Bluetooth device to confirm the passkey.
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Press the following to pair once you have confirmed the device name. Press J / K / H / I. Answer a call Press or the following KD-T902BT: Volume knob button. KD-T901BT: * ENTER KD-T902BT: Volume knob KD-T901BT: * ENTER...
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Perform the following operation during a call. Press VOL +*2 or Adjust the noise reduction level until the [00] to [35] (Default: [15]) KD-T902BT: Turn the volume knob VOL – during a call. least noise is being heard during a phone KD-T901BT: Press VOL +/– *2 conversation.
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[DIAL NUMBER] 1 Perform the following operation to select a number (0 to 9) or character ( , #, +). Press to enter Bluetooth mode. KD-T902BT: Turn the volume knob “(First device name)” appears. KD-T901BT: Press VOL +/– • If two Bluetooth phones are connected, press again to switch to 2 Press S / T to move the entry position.
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Press one of the number buttons (1 to 6). to control the phone functions. Press the following to call. KD-T902BT: Volume knob • Supported Voice Recognition features vary for each phone. Refer to the KD-T901BT: * ENTER instruction manual of the connected phone for details.
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1 Perform the following operation to select a number. (0000) passkey appears on the unit and Bluetooth device, then operate the KD-T902BT: Turn the volume knob Bluetooth device to confirm the passkey. KD-T901BT: Press VOL +/– 2 Press S / T to move the entry position.
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Press J / K. Preparation: Press S / T. Press H / I. Reverse skip/ Install the latest version of JVC Remote application on your device Forward skip before connecting. For more information, visit <http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>. Press and hold S / T.
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BLUETOOTH® Default: [XX] Listen to iPhone/iPod via Bluetooth [REMOTE APP] You can listen to the songs on the iPhone/iPod via Bluetooth on this unit. Selects the device (IOS or ANDROID) to use the application. [SELECT] Press source button repeatedly to select iPod BT. •...
AUDIO SETTINGS For key layout on the faceplate, see page 3 or page 4. Adjusts your own sound settings. [PRO EQ] • The settings are stored to [USER] in [PRESET EQ]. Press and hold • The settings made may affect the current settings of [EASY EQ]. Perform ‘Select an item (page 3 or 4)’...
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AUDIO SETTINGS (Not applicable when 3-way crossover is selected.) [FADER] [SOUND EFFECT] [POSITION R15] to [POSITION F15] ([POSITION 00]): Adjusts the front (Not applicable for FM/AM/SW1/SW2 source.) [SPACE ENHANCE] and rear speaker output balance. [SMALL]/[MEDIUM]/[LARGE]: Virtually enhances the sound space. ; [POSITION L15] to [POSITION R15] ([POSITION 00]): Adjusts the left and [OFF]: Cancels.
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AUDIO SETTINGS If [SUB.W/SUB.W] is selected: Speaker output settings [SPK/PRE OUT] – [120HZ] is selected in [SUBWOOFER LPF] and [THROUGH] is not available. (Page 25) (Applicable only if [X ' OVER TYPE ] is set to [2-WAY]) (page 22) – [POSITION R02] is selected in [FADER] and selectable range is [POSITION R15] to Select the output setting for the speakers [SPK/PRE OUT], based on the speaker [POSITION 00].
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AUDIO SETTINGS X ‘ OVER (crossover) 2-way crossover setting items • [FRQ]/[F-HPF FRQ]/[R-HPF FRQ]/[SW LPF FRQ]/[HPF FRQ]/[LPF FRQ]: Adjusts the crossover frequency for the selected speakers (high pass filter or low pass [SPEAKER SIZE] filter). [FRONT] [SIZE] [8CM]/[10CM]/[12CM]/[13CM]/[16CM]/ If [THROUGH] is selected, all signals are sent to the selected speakers. [17CM]/[18CM]/[4×6]/[5×7]/[6×8]/[6×9]/ •...
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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 create a currently set listening position to every speaker, the more suitable environment for your vehicle.
Zone identification for brightness settings Press and hold Perform ‘Select an item (page 3 or 4)’ operation to select an KD-T902BT item (see the following table). Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected/activated or follow the instructions stated on the selected item.
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[BATT/SIGNAL]: Shows the strength of the battery and signal. ; on page 27.) [DATE]: Shows the date. • [COLOR 01] to [COLOR 49] [COLOR] (for KD-T902BT) • [USER]: The color you have created for [DAY COLOR] or [NIGHT COLOR] is shown. Selects illumination colors for the buttons on different zones separately.
For: – Latest firmware updates and latest compatible item list • You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub. – JVC original application • Connecting a cable whose total length is longer than 5 m may result in abnormal playback.
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• If the information is unavailable or not recorded, “NO TEXT”, “NO NAME”, or other information • You cannot operate iPod if “JVC” or “ ” is displayed on iPod. (eg. station name) appears or display will be blank.
TROUBLESHOOTING REFERENCES Source name Display information: Main (Supplementary) Symptom Remedy CD or USB For CD-DA: Sound cannot be heard. • Adjust the volume to the optimum level. Track title (Artist) Track title (Artist) with Music Synchronization • Check the cords and connections. Effect*2 Track title (Disc title) Track title (Date)
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy “NOT SUPPORT” appears and Check whether the track is a playable format. • Sound cannot be heard • Reconnect the Android device. track skips. (Page 29) during playback. • Launch any media player application on the Android •...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy No Bluetooth device is • Search from the Bluetooth device again. “PLEASE WAIT” The unit is preparing to use the Bluetooth function. If the detected. • Reset the unit. (Page 3 or 4) message does not disappear, turn off and turn on the unit, then connect the device again.
SPECIFICATIONS 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 (DIN S/N = 46 dB) 17.2 dBf (2.0 μV/75 Ω) File System FAT12/16/32...
INSTALLATION/CONNECTION SPECIFICATIONS Warning Frequency Response (±3 dB) 20 Hz — 20 kHz • The unit can only be used with a 12 V DC power supply, negative ground. Input Maximum Voltage 1 000 mV • Disconnect the battery’s negative terminal before wiring and mounting. •...
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INSTALLATION/CONNECTION Part list for installation Installing the unit (in-dash mounting) (A) Faceplate (×1) (B) Trim plate (×1) Do the required wiring. (Page 37) (C) Mounting sleeve (×1) (D) Wiring harness (×1) Hook on the top side Orientate the trim Dashboard of plate as illustrated your car before fitting.
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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 JVC Amplifier*2 leave this job to professionals for your safety. Consult Subwoofer output/3-way crossover: Woofer output Signal cord (not supplied) your car audio dealer.
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• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by JVC KENWOOD Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
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SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT Article 4 Right pertaining to the Licensed Software Any and all copyrights and other rights pertaining to the Licensed Software and related documents The software embedded in the Product (hereinafter the "Licensed Software") provided by Licensor is shall belong to the Licensor or the original holder of the right who granted to the Licensor the license or copyrighted to or sublicensable by the Licensor, and this Agreement provides for the terms and conditions sublicense for the Licensed Software (hereinafter the "Original Rightholder"), and the User shall not be...
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Important Notice concerning the Software Article 10 Protection of Copyright -jansson 1. The copyright and all the other intellectual property rights relating to the Licensed Software shall belong to the Licensor Copyright (c) 2009-2012 Petri Lehtinen <petri@digip.org> and the Original Rightholder, and in no event shall they be Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), under the ownership of the User.
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• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by JVC KENWOOD Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
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