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ENGLISH KW-R900BT CD RECEIVER / CD For canceling the display demonstration, see page 4. / For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. GET0809-001A...
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Thank you for purchasing a JVC product. Please read all instructions carefully before operation, to ensure your complete understanding and to obtain the best possible performance from the unit. IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit;...
How to reset your unit Contents Preparation ............4 Canceling the display demonstration Setting the clock Basic operations ........... 4 Radio ................ 6 Your preset adjustments will also be erased. CD/USB ..............8 How to forcibly eject a disc iPod/iPhone ............. 9 Quick Search ............
Preparation Preparation Canceling the display Setting the clock demonstration SET UP (Hold) The display demonstration is always turned on DEMO Clock unless you cancel it. 2 Select <Clock>. SET UP (Hold) Clock DEMO DEMO Clock Clock Color DEMO 3 Select <Set Clock>. Clock (Initial setting) Clock Display...
Basic operations Control panel Remote controller Display window Ejects the disc Loading slot AUX input jack Control dial USB input terminal Remote sensor Aim the remote controller directly at the sensor. DO NOT expose to bright sunlight. When you press or hold the following button(s)... Remote Control panel General function...
Radio Radio Searching for a station Select <FM> or <AM>. Auto search. (Press) ST NATURAL 1:00AM 88.3 MHz Manual search. (Hold) “M” appears, then press the button repeatedly. “ST” lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength. Auto presetting (FM only) Storing stations in memory SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory)
Radio Setting the Radio Timer Naming the stations You can tune in to a preset station at a specific You can assign names for up to 30 station time regardless of the current source. frequencies (FM and AM) using a maximum of 8 characters for each name.
CD/USB CD/USB Playing a CD/USB device USB input terminal Label side USB 2.0 cable (not supplied) USB cable from the rear of the unit The source changes to “CD” and playback starts. The source changes to “USB” and playback starts. This unit can play MP3/WMA files stored in CD-R, CD-RW, and MP3/WMA/WAV files in USB mass storage device (such as a USB memory and Digital Audio Player).
(Hold) Selecting a track from the list iPod/iPhone application Applicable under <Headunit Mode> only. You can operate JVC original application with this unit in <Application Mode>. For more details, visit JVC website: <http://www3.jvckenwood.com/ english/car/index.html> (English website only). 2 Select the desired list.
Quick Search Quick Search If you have many folders/tracks/contacts, you can search through them quickly according to the first character (A to Z, 0 to 9 and OTHERS). 1 Enter list menu or “Hands-Free” menu. CD (MP3/WMA)/ iPod/iPhone Bluetooth phonebook USB (MP3/WMA/WAV) Select <Phonebook>.
KS-UBT1 USB cable from the rear of the unit 2 Search and select “JVC Unit” on the Bluetooth device. For some Bluetooth devices, you may need to enter the Personal Identification Number (PIN) code immediately after searching. ENGLISH |...
Bluetooth connection 3 Perform (A) or (B) depending on what appears on the display. For some Bluetooth devices, pairing sequence may vary from the steps described below Pairing? Pairing? Pairing? Pairing? Yes: Press VOL Yes: Press VOL Device: [Device name] Device: [Device name] No: Press BACK No: Press BACK...
Connecting to JVC original Deleting a registered device application (Hold) JVC original application is designed to view JVC car receiver status and perform simple control operations on Android smart phones. 2 Select <Delete OK>. For JVC original application operations, visit JVC <Bluetooth>...
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Bluetooth mobile phone Adjustments during a call Text message notification Phone volume (00 — 50) When a text message is received, the unit rings [Volume 15]: Volume and “[Device Name]” “Received Message” adjustments made during a call appears. will not affect the other <Message Notice>...
Bluetooth mobile phone Making a call from memory If two phones are connected, Enter “phone list” Select the desired phone You can store up to 6 contacts in the memory of this unit for speed dialing. (Hold) To store contacts in memory 1 Enter the “Hands-Free”...
Bluetooth mobile phone Using the Settings menu 3 Repeat this step to perform the necessary 1 Enter the “Hands-Free” menu. settings. 2 Select <Settings>. To return to the previous menu, press To exit from the menu, press MENU. The following settings are applicable to the paired device. If another device is paired, perform the settings again.
Bluetooth audio player Bluetooth audio player Playing a Bluetooth audio player Select <BT-F> or <BT-R> depending on the location of the USB Bluetooth adapter KS-UBT1. Operate the Bluetooth audio player to start playback. Operations and display indications may differ according to their availability on the connected device. Basic operations Selecting the playback modes Starts or resumes playback.
Illumination color adjustments Display zone Button zone All zone: Includes both Button zone and Display zone. Selecting the preset color Storing your own adjustments You can select a preset color for <Button Zone>, You can store your own day and night colors for <Display Zone>, and <All Zone>...
Brightness adjustments Brightness adjustments You can select your preferred brightness for <Button Zone>, <Display Zone> separately. (Hold) <Dimmer> Button Zone Level 00 to 31 <Brightness> Display Zone Level 00 to 31 <Day Brightness>/ 4 Press MENU to exit. <Night Brightness> Sound adjustments This unit memorizes sound settings adjusted for each individual source.
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To store another sound mode, repeat steps 1 to 6. To set “My Sound EQ” with Optional music Step 1: Adjust the overall 1 Visit the following JVC website: <http:// sound level. Step 1 www3.jvckenwood.com/english/car/ index.html> (English website only). Step 2: Adjust low 2 Download your preferred music sample frequency sound level.
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Sound adjustments Setting the speaker output timing — Time Alignment Ideal listening experience is achieved when the distance between each speaker and the listener is the same. Time alignment emulates this effect by synchronizing each speaker to compensate for the delay between each speaker and the listener.
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Sound adjustments Preset data of distance between Compensating high frequency seat position and speakers sound level — D.T. Expander Speaker distance (cm) The Digital Track Expander compensates for high frequency sound levels in compressed digital audio. The effect can be heard in the following conditions: For MP3/WMA: Front...
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Sound adjustments Setting the cutoff frequency — X’over HPF/LPF You can select or customize the cutoff frequencies from this unit according to your speakers for an improved sound quality. 2 Select the adjustment method. (Hold) <Audio> <X’over HPF/LPF> <Easy> or <Pro> Easy The unit will adjust the cutoff frequencies You can customize the cutoff frequencies and the...
Menu operations Menu operations 3 Repeat step 2 if necessary. (Hold) To return to the previous menu, press To exit from the menu, press DISP or MENU. If no operation is done for about 60 seconds, the operation will be canceled. Menu item Selectable setting (Initial: [XX]) DEMO...
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Menu operations Menu item Selectable setting (Initial: [XX]) Fad/Bal *4*5 R6 — F6 [0]: Press / to adjust the front and rear speaker output balance. L6 — R6 [0]: Press to adjust the left and right speaker output balance. Loud Loud1/ 2/ 3: Boosts low and high frequencies to produce a well-balanced (Loudness) sound at low volume levels.
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Information Connected Phone/Connected Audio/Connected Application *11: Displays connected phone/audio/application device name. My BT Name: Displays the unit name (JVC Unit). My Address: Shows address of USB Bluetooth Adapter. AM Source *12 [Show]/Hide: Enables or disables “AM” in source selection.
Remote controller Remote controller Warning: Preparing Do not install any battery other than CR2025 or When you use the remote controller for the first its equivalent. time, pull out the insulation sheet. Do not leave the remote controller in places (such as dashboards) exposed to direct sunlight for a long time.
Additional information About audio files About USB device Playable files When connecting a USB cable, use the USB 2.0 cable. File extensions: MP3(.mp3), WMA(.wma), You cannot connect a computer or portable WAV(.wav) HDD to the USB input terminal of the unit. For MP3/WMA discs: Connect only one USB device to the unit at a Bit rate:...
“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean operations may not be performed correctly or that an electronic accessory has been designed as intended. In this case, visit the following JVC to connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone, website: respectively, and has been certified by the <http://www3.jvckenwood.com/english/car/...
The Unit”/“Warning Check with tape before resetting the unit. ( page 3) Wiring Reset The Unit” appears If the message does not disappear, consult your JVC car audio on the display and no operations dealer or kits supplying company. can be done.
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“HW Error” appears on the Reset the unit and try the operation again. If “HW Error” appears display. again, consult your nearest JVC car audio dealer. “BT Device Not Found” appears The unit failed to search for the registered Bluetooth devices on the display.
Specifications Specifications AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION Maximum Power Output 50 W per channel Continuous Power Output (RMS) 20 W per channel into 4Ω, 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at less than 1% total harmonic distortion. Load Impedance 4Ω (4Ω to 8Ω allowance) Frequency Response 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz Signal-to-Noise Ratio...
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Specifications GENERAL Power Requirement (Operating Voltage) DC 14.4 V (11 V to 16 V allowance) Grounding System Negative ground Allowable Operating Temperature 0°C to +40°C Dimensions Installation Size approx. 178 mm × 100 mm × 156 mm (W × H × D) Panel Size approx.
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SET UP DEMO Clock SET UP <Clock> DEMO Clock Clock DEMO DEMO Clock Color <Set Clock> Clock <Off> Clock Display Set Clock DEMO 24/12H MENU Set Clock 1 : 00AM Set Clock 1 : 00AM MENU CD/USB/ “No Name” iPod/iPhone Headunit Mode/iPod Mode iPod/iPhone Application Mode Application Mode...
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Settings “ ” <Settings> MENU [XX] Phonebook [In Phone] Select * In Unit <Phonebook Trans> Auto Answer [Off] Ringing Tone [In Unit] –Call Tone Tone 1 — 5 –Message Tone Tone 1 — 5 In Phone Ringing Color Color 01 — 29 [06] NR/EC Mode [On] MIC Setting...
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<Button Zone> <Display Zone> <Button Zone> <All Zone> <Display Zone> <Color> <Color Setup> Color 01-29/User/ Button Zone Button <Red/Green/ COLORFLOW 1-3* Display Zone Zone Blue> All Zone Color <00-31> Display Button Zone [Color 06] Display Zone Zone [Color 01] All Zone [Color 06] <All Zone>...
— Time Alignment <EQ/DSP> T.Align <Time Alignment> Speaker L. Front 140cm/ 4.6 ft <L.Front>/<R.Front>/<L.Rear>/<R.Rear>/ T.Align <Sub.W>* CarType User <Subwoofer On/Off> <On> Seat <User>/<Compact>/<Sedan M> /<Sedan L> /<SUV> T.Align /<Sm.SUV> Speaker L. Front /<Truck>/<X’Over> /<Wagon>/ 140cm/ 4.6 ft <Minivan>/<Van> <50cm (1.6ft)> <500cm (16.4ft)>...
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— D.T. Expander MP3/WMA 64 kbps 128 kbps 44.1 kHz 48 kHz iPod/iPhone Front 44.1 kHz 48 kHz User L. Front R. Front Front Compact L. Front <EQ/DSP> R. Front <D.T. Expander> Front Sedan M <On> L. Front R. Front Front Sedan L L.
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DISP MENU [XX] DEMO Clock Display [Off] Set Clock 24H/12H Color Color Setup Dimmer Set <Brightness>/<Color Setup> [Auto] Time Set Brightness Day Brightness[31]/Night Brightness[15] Button Zone/Display Zone 00 — 31 Scroll *2 [Once] Auto Tag Display [On] MP3/WMA/WAV LCD Type [Negative] Positive Auto...
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Phonebook Trans Set PIN Code 0000 Auto Connect [On] Initialize [No] Information Connected Phone/Connected Audio/Connected Application *11 My BT Name JVC Unit My Address AM Source *12 [Show]/Hide “AM” AUX Source *12 [Show]/Hide “AUX In” Bluetooth [Show]/Hide “BT Audio” Audio *13 Software Version “USB-F/USB-R”...
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Windows Media - iPod nano - iPhone 4S Bluetooth Bluetooth SIG, Inc. - iPhone 4 JVC KENWOOD Corporation - iPhone 3GS - iPhone 3G - iPhone “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that <iPod Mode>/<Application Mode> an electronic accessory has been designed to <Headunit Mode>...