Contents Before Use ....................3 Installation/Connection ............... 30 Basics ......................4 Specifications ..................33 Getting Started ..................5 1 Acknowledge the crossover type and cancel the demonstration 2 Set the clock and date 3 Set the basic settings Radio ......................7 How to read this manual USB/iPod ....................
Before Use IMPORTANT • Depending on the types of cars, the antenna will automatically extend when you turn on the unit with the antenna control wire connected • To ensure proper use, please read through this manual before using this (page 32).
Basics Faceplate Display window* How to reset Volume knob * Only for illustration purpose. On the faceplate Turn on the power Press SOURCE B. • Press and hold to turn off the power. Adjust the volume Turn the volume knob. Press the volume knob to mute the sound or pause playback.
Getting Started Basics Remote control (RM-RK52) This unit can be remotely controlled with an optionally purchased remote control. Remote sensor (Do not expose to bright sunlight.) Acknowledge the crossover type and cancel the Pull out the insulation sheet demonstration when using for the first time. When you turn on the power for the first time (or [FACTORY RESET] is set to [YES], see page 6), the display shows: “2-WAY X’OVER”...
Getting Started To adjust the clock [BT AUDIO SRC]*1 [ON]: Enables BT AUDIO in source selection. ; [OFF]: Disables. (Page 18) Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK ADJUST], then press the knob. [BUILT-IN AUX]*1 [ON]: Enables AUX in source selection. ; [OFF]: Disables. (Page 11) Turn the volume knob to make the settings, then press the knob.
Radio Settings in memory You can store up to 18 stations for FM and 6 stations for AM/SW1/SW2. Store a station While listening to a station... Press and hold one of the number buttons (1 to 6). (or) Press and hold the volume knob until “PRESET MODE” flashes. Turn the volume knob to select a preset number, then press the knob.
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Radio Default: [XX] [REGIONAL]*2 [ON]: Switches to another station only in the specific region using the “AF” control. ; [OFF]: Cancels. [TUNER SETTING] [AF SET]*2 [ON]: Automatically searches for another station broadcasting the same [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 1 [ONCE]/[DAILY]/[WEEKLY]/[OFF]: Select how often the timer will be when the current reception is poor.
USB/iPod Connect a USB device Basic operations USB input terminal USB device USB 2.0 cable* (commercially available) The source changes to USB automatically and playback starts. * Do not leave the cable inside the car when not in use. Selectable source: USB/iPod USB or iPod BT Connect an iPod/iPhone For playable audio file, see “Playable files”...
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USB/iPod Quick search (applicable only for USB source) On the faceplate On the remote control If you have many files, you can search through them quickly. Press 5 B repeatedly. Repeat play Press [TRACK REPEAT]/[FOLDER REPEAT]/[ALL REPEAT]: Turn the volume knob to select a folder/list, then press the knob. MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV/FLAC file Turn the volume knob quickly to browse through the list quickly.
JVC Remote Application You can listen to music from a portable audio player via the auxiliary input You can control the JVC car receiver from iPhone/iPod touch (via Bluetooth jack. or via USB input terminal) or Android device (via Bluetooth) using JVC Remote application.
Bluetooth® JVC Remote Application Default: [XX] • Depending on the Bluetooth version, operating system and the firmware version of your mobile phone, Bluetooth features may not [REMOTE APP] work with this unit. [SELECT] Selects the device ([IOS] or [ANDROID]) to use the application. •...
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• Once the pairing is completed, the Bluetooth device will remain registered in the unit even if you reset the unit. To delete the paired device, see Search and select the name of your receiver (“KW-X850BT”) on the [DEVICE DELETE] on page 17.
Bluetooth® Bluetooth — Mobile phone The following operations may differ or be unavailable depending on the connected phone. On the faceplate On the remote control First incoming call... Answer a call Press J / K / H / I. Press or the volume knob.
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Bluetooth® *1 This adjustment will not affect the volume of the other sources. Default: [XX] *2 Press and hold VOL + to continuously increase the volume to 15. [SETTINGS] *3 Operations may vary according to the connected Bluetooth device. [AUTO ANSWER] [01 SEC] to [30 SEC]: Answers an incoming call automatically in the selected time (in seconds).
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Bluetooth® Store a contact in memory [PHONEBOOK] (Applicable only if the phone supports PBAP.) 1 Press 1 J / 2 K to select the desired letter (A to Z, 0 to 9, and OTHERS). You can store up to 6 contacts into the number buttons (1 to 6). •...
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1 Turn the volume knob to select a device to delete, then press the knob. Search and select the name of your receiver (“KW-X850BT”) on the 2 Turn the volume knob to select [YES] or [NO], then press the knob.
Bluetooth® The connectivity result flashes on the display. Bluetooth — Audio “PAIRING OK” and/or “HANDS-FREE OK”*1 and/or “AUD.STREAM OK”*2 and/ • Operations and display indications may differ according to their availability or “PBAP OK”*3: Compatible on the connected device. *1 Compatible with Hands-Free Profile (HFP) •...
Audio Settings Bluetooth® On the faceplate On the remote control Press S / T. Press H / I. Reverse skip/ Forward skip Reverse/Fast- Press and hold S / T. Press and hold H / I. forward Repeat play Press 5 B repeatedly. [TRACK REPEAT], [ALL REPEAT], [GROUP REPEAT], [REPEAT OFF] Random play Press 4 A repeatedly.
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Audio Settings Other settings [PRO EQ] Adjusts your own sound settings for each source. • The settings are stored to [USER] in [PRESET EQ]. Press and hold MENU. • The settings made may affect the current settings of [EASY EQ]. Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then [62.5HZ] press the knob.
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Audio Settings [SUBWOOFER [ON]: Turns on the subwoofer output. ; [OFF]: Cancels. [X ‘ OVER TYPE] Caution: Adjusts the volume before changing the [X ‘ OVER TYPE] to avoid SET] the sudden increase or decrease of the output level. • Once you have changed the crossover type, the next time when you turn [FADER] (Not applicable when 3-way crossover is selected.) on the power, the display shows:...
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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]) (page 21) crossover. Select the output setting for the speakers [SPK/PRE OUT], based on the speaker CAUTION connection method.
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Audio Settings Digital Time Alignment settings [MID RANGE] [HPF FRQ] [30HZ]/[40HZ]/[50HZ]/[60HZ]/[70HZ]/[80HZ]/[90HZ]/ [100HZ]/[120HZ]/[150HZ]/[180HZ]/[220HZ]/[250HZ]/ Digital Time Alignment sets the delay time of the speaker output to create a [THROUGH] more suitable environment for your vehicle. [HPF SLOPE] [–06DB]/[–12DB] • For more information, see “Determining the delay time automatically” on page 25.
Display Settings Audio Settings Zone identification for brightness settings Determining the delay time automatically If you specify the distance from the currently set listening position to every speaker, the delay time will be automatically calculated. 1 Set [POSITION] and determine the listening position as the reference point (the reference point for [FRONT ALL] will be the center between the right and left in the front seats).
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Display Settings Press and hold MENU. [COLOR] Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then [PRESET] Selects illumination colors for the buttons on different zones separately. press the knob. 1 Select a zone ([ZONE 1], [ZONE 2], [ALL ZONE]). (See the illustration on Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected/activated or follow the page 25.) instructions stated on the selected item.
References • The song order displayed on the selection menu of this unit may differ from that of the iPod/ Maintenance iPhone. • Depending on the version of the operating system of the iPod/iPhone, some functions may not Cleaning the unit operate on this unit.
Troubleshooting References Source name Display information: Main (Supplementary) Symptom Remedy For MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV/FLAC files: Sound cannot be heard. • Adjust the volume to the optimum level. Song title (Artist) Song title (Artist) with Music Synchronization • Check the cords and connections. Effect*2 Song title (Album title) Song title (Date)
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Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy “UNSUPPORTED DEVICE” • Check whether the connected USB device is compatible No Bluetooth device is • Search from the Bluetooth device again. appears. with this unit and ensure the file systems are in detected. • Reset the unit. (Page 4) supported formats.
Installation/Connection Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy This section is for the professional installer. For safety’s sake, leave wiring and mounting to professionals. Consult the car audio dealer. The connected Bluetooth • Check whether the connected Bluetooth audio player audio player cannot be supports Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP).
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Installation/Connection Part list for installation Installing the unit (in-dash mounting) (A) Trim plate (×1) (B) Wiring harness (×1) Install onto the car brackets using the supplied screws (C) or (D). The screw holes differ depending on the model of the cars. Then, install the supplied trim plate (A).
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Installation/Connection Wiring connection IMPORTANT We recommend installing the unit with a commercially available custom wiring harness specific for your car and leave this job to professionals for your safety. Consult your car audio dealer. Antenna terminal Vehicle Fuse (10 A) dashboard Microphone input jack (Page 12) Factory wiring...
Specifications Installation/Connection Connect external amplifiers via output terminals FM Frequency Range 87.5 MHz — 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step) Usable Sensitivity (S/N = 30 dB) 8.2 dBf (0.71 μV/75 Ω) Quieting Sensitivity 17.2 dBf (2.0 μV/75 Ω) Signal cord (not supplied) (DIN S/N = 46 dB) JVC Amplifier* Frequency Response (±3 dB)
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Specifications Band 13 Band MP3 Decode Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 Frequency 62.5/ 100/ 160/ 250/ 400/ 630/ 1k/ 1.6k/ 2.5k/ 4k/ WMA Decode Compliant with Windows Media Audio 6.3k/ 10k/ 16k Hz AAC Decode AAC-LC “.aac”, “.m4a” files Level -09 —...
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• Windows Media is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft. •...
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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 9 Destruction of the Licensed Software If this Agreement is terminated pursuant to the provision of Article 8, the User shall destroy the Licensed -jansson Software, any related documents and copies thereof within two (2) weeks from such date of termination. Copyright (c) 2009-2012 Petri Lehtinen <petri@digip.org>...
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-CMP sha2 AUTHOR: Aaron D. Gifford - http://www.aarongifford.com/ The MIT License (MIT) Copyright (c) 2014 Charles Gunyon Copyright (c) 2000-2001, Aaron D. Gifford All rights reserved. Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without You may obtain a copy of the license at limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the...
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Copyright (c) 1995, 1996 Carnegie-Mellon University. All rights reserved. T-Kernel 2.0 Author: Chris G. Demetriou This product uses the source code of T-Kernel 2.0 under T-License 2.0 granted by T-Engine Forum (www.tron.org) Permission to use, copy, modify and distribute this software and its documentation is hereby granted, provided that both the copyright notice and this permission notice appear in all copies of the software, BSD-3-Clause derivative works or modified versions, and any portions thereof, and that both notices appear in supporting...
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• Windows Media is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft. •...
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