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ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS KW-R900BT CD RECEIVER / RECEPTOR CON CD / RÉCEPTEUR CD For canceling the display demonstration, see page 4. / Para cancelar la demostración en pantalla, consulte la página 4. / Pour annuler la démonstration des affichages, référez-vous à la page 4.
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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. For U.S.A. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Contents Warning: Stop the car before operating the unit. Preparation ............4 Caution: Canceling the display demonstration Adjust the volume so that you can hear sounds Setting the clock outside the car. Driving with the volume too high may cause an accident. Basic operations ...........
Preparation Preparation Canceling the display Setting the clock demonstration SET UP (Hold) The display demonstration is always turned on DEMO PUSH Clock unless you cancel it. 2 Select <Clock>. SET UP (Hold) Clock DEMO DEMO PUSH Clock Clock PUSH Color DEMO 3 Select <Set Clock>.
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. Storing stations in memory Auto presetting (FM) SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory)
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Radio Setting the Radio Timer Searching for your favorite Programs—Program Type (PTY) You can tune in to a preset station at a specific Search time regardless of the current source. This feature is only available for FM Radio (Hold) Broadcast Data System stations. (Hold) <Tuner>...
HD Radio™ tuner control iPod/iPhone This unit can control the JVC KT-HD300 HD Radio tuner box (separately purchased). Refer to the KT-HD300 instruction manual for installation and connection details. HD Radio tuners can also tune in to conventional analog broadcasts.
JVC KS-SRA100 (SIRIUS Satellite Radio interface) and Radio SCC1 (SiriusConnect Vehicle Tuner) or SCVDOC1 (SiriusConnect Vehicle Docking Kit) and SIRIUS radio XMDJVC100 (Smart Digital Adapter for JVC) and XM Universal Tuner Box XM Satellite Radio CNPJVC1 (Connection cable for JVC) and CNP2000UCA (Protocol Interface Adapter and XM Direct 2 Tuner) For details, refer also to the instructions supplied with the other components.
Satellite Radio tuner control Selecting a channel Selecting a preset station/ category/channel from the list “List” menu appears. 2 Select <Preset>, <Category> or Select <SIRIUS> or <XM>. <Channel>. Select a category. If you want to select channels of all categories... SIRIUS: Select <ALL>.
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).
iPod/iPhone 2 Select the desired list. Playing an iPod/iPhone USB input terminal USB 2.0 cable Playlists Artists Albums Songs (not supplied)* Podcasts Genres Composers Audiobooks (back to the beginning) 3 Select the desired track. USB cable from the rear of the unit Repeat this step until the desired track is selected.
Creating a new station iPod/iPhone application You can create a new station based on the currently playing song or artist. 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).
You can connect an external component to the following terminals: EXT IN: Expansion port on the rear of this unit using the following adapters (not supplied): - JVC KS-U57, Line Input Adapter - JVC KS-U58, AUX Input Adapter AUX IN: AUX (auxiliary) input jack on the control panel.
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. Random Basic operations Cancels random 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]) LCD Type [Negative]: Negative pattern of the display. Positive: Positive pattern of the display. Auto: Positive pattern will be selected during the day*5, while negative will be selected during the night*5. Contrast Level 01 —...
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Information Connected Phone/Connected Audio/Connected Application *14: Displays connected phone/audio/application device name. My BT Name: Displays the unit name (JVC Unit). My Address: Shows address of USB Bluetooth Adapter. Ext Input *15 Show/[Hide]: Enables or disables “EXT IN” 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 Additional information About discs About audio files Playable files This unit can only play the following CDs: File extensions: MP3(.mp3), WMA(.wma), WAV(.wav) For MP3/WMA discs: This unit can play back multi-session discs; Bit rate: however, unclosed sessions will be skipped MP3/WMA: 5 kbps - 320 kbps during playback.
When operating an iPod/iPhone, some The maximum number of characters for: operations may not be performed correctly or – Folder names: 25 characters as intended. In this case, visit the following JVC – File names: 25 characters website: – MP3 Tag: 128 characters <http://www3.jvckenwood.com/english/car/...
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such Signal conditions vary, depending on the marks by JVC KENWOOD Corporation is under surroundings. license. Other trademarks and trade names are When the unit is turned off, the device is those of their respective owners.
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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Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy/Cause CD/USB/iPod/iPhone New station creation: “NO STATION” There are no stations found for the current song or artist. “STATION REACH LIMIT” You may not create more than 100 stations. “CANNOT MAKE NEW There is a problem creating a new station, such as a network STATION”...
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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 Power Output 20 W RMS x 4 Channels at 4Ω and ≤ 1% THD+N Load Impedance 4Ω (4Ω to 8Ω allowance) Frequency Response 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz Signal-to-Noise Ratio 80 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4Ω) Line-Out, Subwoofer-Out Level/Impedance 5 V/20 kΩ...
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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 (32°F to 104°F) Dimensions Installation Size 182 mm × 111 mm × 160 mm (W × H × D) (7-3/16"...
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Si experimenta problemas le travail de montage et de câblage. Si vous rencontrez des problèmes problems during installation, consult your JVC car audio dealer. durante la instalación, póngase en contacto con su distribuidor de durant l’installation, consultez votre revendeur d’autoradio JVC.
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JVC de equipos de audio your JVC car audio dealer or a company supplying kits. votre revendeur d’autoradios JVC ou une compagnie d’approvisionnement.
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SW : To subwoofer / Al subwoofer / Au caisson de grave JVC Amplifier / FRONT : To front speakers / A los altavoces delanteros / Aux Amplificador de JVC / JVC Amplificateur enceintes avant REAR : To rear speakers / A los altavoces traseros / Aux Signal cord / Cable de señal /...
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Radio por satélite SIRIUS Radio satellite SIRIUS 1 • JVC KS-SRA100, SIRIUS Satellite Radio interface 1 • JVC KS-SRA100, Interfaz de radio por satélite SIRIUS 1 • JVC KS-SRA100, interface radio satellite SIRIUS • SCC1, SiriusConnect Vehicle Tuner • SCC1, Sintonizador SirusConnect para automóviles •...