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) (supplied for KW-R930BT) KW-X830BT can be remotely controlled with an optionally How to reset purchased remote control. Remote sensor (Do not expose to bright sunlight.) Eject button and loading slot Pull out the insulation Display window sheet when using for the first time.
GETTING STARTED To set the date Turn the volume knob to select [DATE SET], then press the knob. Turn the volume knob to make the settings, then press the knob. Day Month Year Press to exit. To return to the previous setting item, press Set the basic settings Press and hold Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table),...
F/W UPDATE UPDATE SYSTEM F/W UP YES: Starts upgrading the firmware. ; NO: Cancels xxxx (upgrading is not activated). For details on how to update the firmware, visit <http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>. FACTORY YES: Resets the settings to default (except the stored RESET station). ; NO: Cancels. CLOCK TIME SYNC ON: The clock time is automatically set using the...
RADIO Select a stored station SSM 01–06 /SSM 07–12 /SSM 13–18: Automatically presets up to 18 stations for FM. “SSM” stops flashing when the first 6 stations are stored. Press one of the number buttons (1 to 6). Select SSM 07–12/SSM 13–18 to store the following 12 stations. (or) Press LOCAL SEEK...
RADIO Use a portable audio player PTY code NEWS, AFFAIRS, INFO, SPORT, EDUCATE, DRAMA, CULTURE, SCIENCE, VARIED, POP Connect a portable audio player (commercially available). M (music), ROCK M (music), EASY M (music), LIGHT M (music), CLASSICS, OTHER M (music), WEATHER, FINANCE, CHILDREN, SOCIAL, RELIGION, PHONE IN, TRAVEL, 3.5 mm stereo mini plug with “L”...
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 USB cable * connecting.
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Press the volume knob to start searching. Preparation: • To return to the previous setting item, press Install the latest version of JVC Remote application on your device before • To cancel, press and hold connecting. For more information, visit <http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>.
Pandora® (Applicable for Australia or New Zealand models only) 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.
Spotify Preparation: On the faceplate On the remote control Install the latest version of the Spotify application on your device (iPhone/ Random play * repeatedly. * Press 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 “KW-R9 BT”/“KW-X8 BT” on the Bluetooth device. – Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) “BT PAIRING”...
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– Bluetooth function of the connected device is turned on. – [AUTO PAIRING] is set to [ON]. ( 16) – JVC MUSIC PLAY application is installed on Receive a call the Android device ( 8) and [AUTO MODE] is When there is an incoming call: selected ( 9).
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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 While talking on the first incoming call... the microphone increases as the number increased. Answer another incoming Press or the NR LEVEL LEVEL –05 to LEVEL +05 (LEVEL 00): Adjust the noise call and hold the current ( Not available )
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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 Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then press the knob. 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/ While in BT AUDIO source, or “AUD.STREAM OK”* and/or “PBAP OK”* you can connect to five Compatible Bluetooth audio devices and Compatible with Hands-Free Profile (HFP) switch between these five Compatible with Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) devices.
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ANDROID Selects the Android smartphone to use from the list. LIST * Preparation: Install the latest version of JVC Remote application on your device before STATUS Shows the status of the selected device. connecting. For more information, visit <http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>. IOS CONNECTED: You are able to use the application using the iPhone/iPod Press and hold connected via Bluetooth or USB input terminal.
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BLUETOOTH® Listen to iPhone/iPod via Bluetooth Listen to Spotify You can listen to the songs on the iPhone/iPod via Bluetooth on this unit. Preparation: Select [ON] for [SPOTIFY SRC] in [SOURCE SELECT]. ( 4) Press repeatedly to select iPod BT. • You can operate the iPod/iPhone in the same way as iPod/iPhone via Open the Spotify application on your device.
AUDIO SETTINGS Other settings Press and hold Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then press the knob. Repeat step until the desired item is selected/activated or follow the instructions stated on the selected item. Press to exit.
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AUDIO SETTINGS BALANCE * PRO EQ Adjust your own sound settings. POSITION L15 to POSITION R15 (POSITION 00): Adjusts the left and • The settings are stored to [USER]. right speaker output balance. • The settings made may affect the current settings of [EASY EQ]. VOLUME ADJUST LEVEL –15 to LEVEL +06 (LEVEL 00): Preset the initial volume level 62.5HZ of each source (compared to the FM volume level).
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AUDIO SETTINGS KW-X830BT: SOUND EFFECT SPACE ENHANCE (Not applicable for TUNER source.) Audio signal through lineout terminal Setting on SMALL/MEDIUM/LARGE: Virtually enhances the sound space. ; [SPK/PRE OUT] FRONT REAR/SW OFF: Cancels. REAR/REAR Front speakers output Rear speakers output SND RESPONSE LEVEL1/LEVEL2/LEVEL3: Virtually makes the sound more realistic. ;...
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AUDIO SETTINGS 2-way crossover setting items Crossover settings Below are the available setting items for 2-way crossover and 3-way SPEAKER SIZE crossover. FRONT SIZE 8CM/10CM/12CM/13CM/16CM/17CM/18CM/4×6/ Caution 5×7/6×8/6×9/7×10 Select a crossover type according to how the speakers are connected. TWEETER SMALL/MIDDLE/LARGE/NONE (not connected) ( 35, 36) REAR * 8CM/10CM/12CM/13CM/16CM/17CM/18CM/4×6/5×7/6×8/6×9/...
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AUDIO SETTINGS 3-way crossover setting items Digital Time Alignment settings Digital Time Alignment sets the delay time of the speaker output to SPEAKER SIZE create a more suitable environment for your vehicle. TWEETER SMALL/MIDDLE/LARGE • For more information, 25, Determining the value for [DISTANCE] and MID RANGE 8CM/10CM/12CM/13CM/16CM/17CM/18CM/4×6/5×7/6×8/6×9 [GAIN] of [DTA SETTINGS].
DISPLAY SETTINGS AUDIO SETTINGS Zone identification for brightness setting Determining the value for [DISTANCE] and [GAIN] of [DTA SETTINGS] If you specify the distance from the center of the currently set listening position to every speaker, the delay time will be automatically computed and set.
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DISPLAY SETTINGS Default: XX DAY COLOR Store your own day and night illumination colors for different zones. 1 Select a zone. ( 25) DISPLAY 2 RED/GREEN/BLUE: Select a primary color. DIMMER Dim the illumination. 3 00 to 31: Select the level. OFF: Dimmer is turned off. Brightness changes to [DAY] setting. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for all the primary colors.
• Discs with coloring on the recording surface or discs that are dirty. For: – Latest firmware updates and latest compatible item list • Recordable/ReWritable discs that have not been finalized. – JVC original application • 8 cm CD. Attempting to insert using an adapter may cause malfunction. – Any other latest information Visit <http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>.
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REFERENCES • The song order displayed on the selection menu of this unit may differ from that of the iPod/ About Bluetooth iPhone. • Depending on the Bluetooth version of the device, some Bluetooth devices may not be able • Depending on the version of the operating system of the iPod/iPhone, some functions may to connect to this unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING REFERENCES Source name Display information Symptom Remedy iPod USB/iPod BT or When [HEAD MODE]/[AUTO MODE] is selected ( 9): Sound cannot be heard. • Adjust the volume to the optimum level. ANDROID 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. ( 8) • Reconnect the Android device and select the appropriate “USB HUB IS NOT...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy “RATING ERR” Registration of thumbs up/thumbs down has failed due Sound is being interrupted • Reduce the distance between the unit and the Bluetooth to insufficient network connectivity. or skipped during playback audio player. of a Bluetooth audio •...
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 17.2 dBf (2.0 μV/75 Ω) File System FAT12/16/32 (DIN S/N = 46 dB) Maximum Supply Current DC 5 V 1.5 A Frequency Response (±3 dB) 30 Hz —...
KW-R930BT: 1.3 kg • After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps, blinkers, wipers, etc. on the car are KW-X830BT: 0.9 kg working properly. • If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires are not touching car’s chassis, then replace the old Subject to change without notice.
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INSTALLATION/CONNECTION Part list for installation Installing the unit (in-dash mounting) (A) Trim plate (B) Wiring harness 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). Do the required wiring.
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. Fuse (10 A) Vehicle dashboard Antenna terminal Factory wiring Light blue/yellow To the steering wheel...
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Connecting external amplifiers via output terminals KW-R930BT KW-X830BT Remote wire (not supplied) Signal cord (not supplied) To remote lead (blue/white) of JVC Amplifier * the wiring harness. ( 35) Output terminals Output terminals 2-way crossover setting 3-way crossover setting REAR...
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• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any THE FOUNDATION OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, use of such marks by JVC KENWOOD Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF are those of their respective owners.
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KW-R930BT: The marking of products using lasers The label is attached to the chassis/case and says that the component uses laser beams that have been classified as Class 1. It means that the unit is utilizing laser beams that are of a weaker class. There is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the unit.