JVC KD-R960BTS CD Receiver Instruction Manual

KD-R960BTS / KD-AR865BTS / KD-R860BT
CD RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

KD-R960BTS CD Receiver

Please read all instructions carefully before operation to obtain the best possible performance from the unit.
For customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located on the top or bottom of the cabinet. Retain this B5A-0110-00 [J] information for future reference.
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CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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FCC WARNING
This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
FCC NOTE
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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications, if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material— special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
IC (Industry Canada) Notice
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

The term “IC: ” before the certification/ registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specification were met.

Contains Bluetooth Module FCC ID: ZWYMC55
Contains Bluetooth Module IC: 12033A-MC55
CAUTION
This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more away from person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and  its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
How to read this manual

• Operations are explained mainly using buttons on the faceplate of KD-AR865BTS / KD-R860BT .
• [XX ] indicates the selected items.
• ( XX) indicates references are available on the stated page.

BEFORE USE

Warning
Do not operate any function that takes your attention away from safe driving.
Caution
Volume setting:

• Adjust the volume so that you can hear sounds outside the car to prevent accidents.
• Lower the volume before playing digital sources to avoid damaging the speakers by the sudden increase of the output level.

General:

• Avoid using the external device if it might hinder safe driving.
• Make sure all important data has been backed up. We shall bear no responsibility for any loss of recorded data.
• Never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit, to prevent a short circuit.
• If a disc error occurs due to condensation on the laser lens, eject the disc and wait for the moisture to Caution evaporate.

Remote control (RM-RK52):

• Do not leave the remote control in hot places such as on the dashboard.
• The Lithium battery is in danger of explosion if replaced incorrectly. Replace it only with the same or equivalent type.
• The battery pack or batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
• Keep the battery out of reach of children and in its original packaging when not in used. Dispose of used batteries promptly. If swallowed, contact a physician immediately.

Maintenance
Cleaning the unit: Wipe off dirt on the faceplate with a dry silicone or soft cloth.
Cleaning the connector: Detach the faceplate and clean the connector gently with a cotton swab, being careful not to damage the connector. Handling discs:

• Do not touch the recording surface of the disc.
• Do not stick tape etc. on the disc, or use a disc with tape stuck on it.
• Do not use any accessories for the disc.
• Clean from the center of the disc and move outward.
• Clean the disc with a dry silicone or soft cloth. Do not use any solvents.
• When removing discs from this unit, pull them out horizontally.
• Remove burrs from the center hole and disc edge before inserting a disc.

BASICS

Faceplate

• Press again to cancel.
Select a source| • Press  repeatedly.
• Press , then turn the volume knob within 2 seconds.| Press SOURCE repeatedly.
Change the display information| Press DISP-SETUP repeatedly. ( 25)| —

GETTING STARTED

1. Cancel the demonstration
   1 Press and hold DISP-SETUP.
   2 Turn the volume knob to select [ DEMO ], then press the knob.
   3 Turn the volume knob to select [ DEMO OFF ], then press the knob.
   4 Press DISP-SETUP to exit.

2. Set the clock
   1 Press and hold .
   2 Turn the volume knob to select [ CLOCK ], then press the knob.
   3 Turn the volume knob to select [ CLOCK SET ], then press the knob.
   4 Turn the volume knob to make the settings, then press the knob.
   Day Hour Minute
   5 Turn the volume knob to select [ 24H/ 12H ], then press the knob.
   6 Turn the volume knob to select [ 12 HOUR ] or [ 24 HOUR ], then press the knob.
   7 Press to exit.
   To return to the previous setting item, press  .

3. Set the basic settings
   1 Press and hold DISP-SETUP.
   2 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob.
   3 Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected or activated.
   4 Press DISP-SETUP to exit.
   To return to the previous setting item, press .

Default: XX

SETTINGS

BEEP| ON : Activates the keypress tone. ; OFF : Deactivates.
SRC SELECT
| AM | ON : Enables AM in source selection. ; OFF : Disables.
PANDORA | ON : Enables PANDORA in source selection. ; OFF : Disables.
IHEART | ON : Enables IHEARTRADIO in source selection. ; OFF : Disables.
AUX | ON : Enables AUX in source selection. ; OFF : Disables.
F/W UPDATE
| SYSTEM / BLUETOOTH
| F/W xxxx| YES : Starts upgrading the firmware. ; NO : Cancels (upgrading is not activated).
For details on how to update the firmware, see: <http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>.
CLOCK
CLOCK SYNC| AUTO : The clock time is automatically set using the Clock Time (CT) data in FM Radio Broadcast Data System signal. ; OFF : Cancels.
CLOCK DISP| ON : The clock time is shown on the display even when the unit is turned off. ; OFF : Cancels.

• Not displayed when the corresponding source is selected.

CD / USB / iPod / ANDROID

Start playback
The source changes automatically and playback starts.
CD

TRACK RPT / RPT OFF : Audio CD or JVC Playlist Creator (JPC) / JVC Music Control (JMC) file ( 25)
TRACK RPT / FOLDER RPT / RPT OFF : MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV file
ONE RPT / ALL RPT / RPT OFF : iPod or ANDROID
Random play*5| Press repeatedly.
ALL RND / RND OFF : Audio CD
FOLDER RND / ALL RND / RND OFF: MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV file or JPC / JMC file
SONG RND / ALL RND / RND OFF: iPod or ANDROID

1 Do not leave the cable inside the car when not using.
2 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 connecting. (  24 )
3 For ANDROID: Applicable only when [ AUTO MODE ] is selected. ( 6)
4 For CD: Only for MP3/WMA/AAC files. This does not work for iPod/ ANDROID.
*5 For iPod/ ANDROID: Applicable only when [ HEAD MODE ]/ [ AUTO MODE ] is selected. ( 6)

HEAD MODE : Control from the unit.
IPHONE MODE : Control from the iPod/iPhone. However, you can still play/pause or file skip from the unit.
While in ANDROID source, press 6 USB MODE repeatedly.
AUTO MODE : Control from the unit (using JVC MUSIC PLAY application).
AUDIO MODE : Control other media player applications from the Android device (without using JVC MUSIC PLAY application). However, you can still play/pause or file skip from the unit.
Select music drive| Press 6 USB MODE repeatedly.
The stored songs in the following start playback.
• Selected internal or external memory of a smartphone (Mass Storage Class).
• Selected drive of a multiple drives device.

Change the playback speed of the Audiobook
While listening to the iPod and [ HEAD MODE ] is selected ( Select control mode) ….

1. Press and hold DISP-SETUP .

2. Turn the volume knob to select [ IPOD ], then press the knob.

3. Press the volume knob to select [ AUDIOBOOKS ].

4. Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob.
   0.5× SPEED / 1× SPEED / 2× SPEED : Select the desired playback speed of the Audiobooks sound file in your iPod/iPhone. (Default: Depends on your iPod/iPhone setting.)

5. Press DISP-SETUP to exit.
   To return to the previous setting item, press .

Select a file from a folder/list

1. Press .
2. Turn the volume knob to select a folder/list, then press the knob.
3. Turn the volume knob to select a file, then press the knob.

Quick Search
If you have many files, you can search through them quickly.
For MP3/WMA /AAC/WAV or JPC / JMC file:
Turn the volume knob quickly.
For iPod:
You can search for a file according to the first character.
Press  or turn the volume knob quickly to select the desired character (A to Z/ 0 to 9/ OTHERS).
• Select “OTHERS” if the first character is other than A to Z, 0 to 9.

• To return to the previous setting item, press .
• To cancel, press and hold .
• For iPod, applicable only when [ HEAD MODE ] is selected. ( Select control mode )
• For ANDROID, applicable only when [ AUTO MODE ] is selected. ( Select control mode )

RADIO

“ST” lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength.
Search for a station

1. Press repeatedly to select FM or AM.
2. Press (or press on RM-RK52) to search for a station automatically.
   Press and hold (or press and hold on RM-RK52) until “M” flashes, then press repeatedly to search for a station manually. (or)

Settings in memory
You can store up to 18 stations for FM and 6 stations for AM.
• Store a station
While listening to a station….
Press and hold one of the number buttons ( 1 to 6 ).
(or)

1. Press and hold the volume knob until “PRESET MODE” flashes.
2. Turn the volume knob to select a preset number, then press the knob.
   The preset number flashes and “MEMORY” appears.

• Select a stored station
Press one of the number buttons ( 1  to  6 ).
(or)

1. Press
2. Turn the volume knob to select a preset number, then press the knob to confirm.

Other settings

1. Press and hold DISP-SETUP .
2. Turn the volume knob to select [ TUNER ], then press the knob.
3. Turn the volume knob to make a selection ( see the following table ) , then press the knob.
4. Repeat step 3 until the desired item is selected/activated or follow the instructions stated on the selected item.
5. Press DISP-SETUP to exit.

To return to the previous setting item, press .
Default: XX

RADIO TIMER| Turns on the radio at a specific time regardless of the current source.
1  ONCE / DAILY / WEEKLY / OFF : Select how often the timer will be turned on.
2  FM / AM / SIRIUS XM1 : Select the source.
3  01  to 18  (for FM/ SIRIUS XM)/ 01  to 06  (for AM): Select the preset station.
4  Set the activation day 2  and time.
“M ” lights up when complete.
Radio Timer will not activate for the following cases.
• The unit is turned off.
• [OFF ] is selected for [ AM ] in [ SRC SELECT ]  after Radio Timer for AM is selected. (  4 )
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• 1 For KD-R960BTS / KD-AR865BTS : Selectable only when SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner is connected. (  11 )
• 2 Selectable only when [ ONCE ] or [ WEEKLY ] is selected in step 1 .
  Default: XX

SSM| 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. Select SSM 07 – 12 / SSM 13 – 18 to store the following 12 stations.
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IF BAND| AUTO : Increases the tuner selectivity to reduce interference noises from adjacent FM stations. (Stereo effect may be lost.) ; WIDE: Subjects to interference noises from adjacent FM stations, but sound quality will not be degraded and the stereo effect will remain.
MONO| Displayed only when the source is FM.
ON : Improves the FM reception, but the stereo effect will be lost. ; OFF : Cancels.
AREA| AREA US : For North/Central/South America, AM/FM intervals: 10 kHz/200 kHz. ;
AREA SA : For some South American countries, AM/ FM intervals: 10 kHz/50 kHz. ;
AREA EU : For any other areas, AM/FM intervals: 9 kHz/50 kHz.
PTY SEARCH *| Select a PTY code (see below).
If there is a station broadcasting a program of the same PTY code as you have selected, that station is tuned in.

PTY code : NEWS , INFORM (information), SPORTS , TALK , ROCK , CLS ROCK (classic rock), ADLT HIT (adult hits), SOFT RCK (softrock), TOP 40 , COUNTRY , OLDIES , SOFT , NOSTALGA (nostalgia), JAZZ , CLASSICL (classical), R & B (rhythm and blues), SOFT R&B (soft rhythm and blues), LANGUAGE , REL MUSC (religious music), REL TALK (religious talk), PERSNLTY (personality), PUBLIC , COLLEGE , HABL ESP (Spanish talk), MUSC ESP (Spanish music), HIP HOP , WEATHER

• Only for FM source.

AUX

Use a portable audio player

1. Connect a portable audio player (commercially available).
2. Select [ ON ] for [ AUX ] in [ SRC SELECT ]. ( 4)
3. Press repeatedly to select AUX.
4. Turn on the portable audio player and start playback.

Use a 3-core plug head stereo mini plug for optimum audio output.

Pandora®

Preparation:
Install the latest version of the Pandora application on your device (iPhone/ iPod touch), then create an account and log in to Pandora.

• Select [ ON ] for [ PANDORA ] in [ SRC SELECT ]. ( 4)

Start listening

1. Open the Pandora application on your device.
2. Connect your device to the USB input terminal.

The source changes to PANDORA and broadcast starts.

1 Do not leave the cable inside the car when not using.
2 If thumbs down is selected, the current track is skipped.
Create and save a new station

1. Press .

2. Turn the volume knob to select [ NEW STATION ], then press the knob.

3. Turn the volume knob to select [ FROM TRACK ] or [ FROM ARTIST ], then press the knob.
   A new station is created based on the current song or artist.

4. Press and hold number button 1 , 4 , 5 or 6 to store.

To select a stored station, press number button 1 , 4 , 5 or 6 .
Search for a registered station

1. Press .

2. Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob.
   [ BY DATE ]: According to the registered date.
   [ A-Z ]: Alphabetical order.

3. Turn the volume knob to the desired station, then press the knob.

To cancel, press and hold .
Bookmark a song or artist information

1. Press and hold the volume knob.
2. Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob.
   [ THIS TRACK ]: Current song information
   [ THIS ARTIST ]: Current artist information
   “BOOKMARKED” appears and the information is stored to your device.
   The bookmark is available on your Pandora account but not on this unit.

iHeartRadio®

Preparation:
Install the latest version of iHeart Link for JVC application on your device (iPhone/ iPod touch), then create an account and log in to iHeartRadio.

• Select [ ON ] for [ IHEART ] in [ SRC SELECT ]. ( 4)

Start listening

1. Open the iHeart Link application on your device.
2. Connect your device to the USB input terminal.
3. Press repeatedly to select IHEARTRADIO.
   Broadcast starts automatically

1 Do not leave the cable inside the car when not using.
2 If thumbs down is selected, the current track is skipped.
Search for a station

1. Press .
2. Turn the volume knob to select a category, then press the knob.
3. Turn the volume knob to the desired station, then press the knob.
   When a city list appears, you can skip cities in alphabetical order.

To cancel, press and hold .
Skip cities by alphabetical order
While a city list appears during search…

1. Turn the volume knob quickly to enter character search.
   You can search through the list quickly according to the first character (A to Z).

2. Turn the volume knob or press to select the character to be search for.

3. Press the volume knob to start searching.

To cancel, press and hold .

SiriusXM® Radio

(for KD-R960BTS / KD-AR865BTS )
Only SiriusXM® brings you more of what you love to listen to, all in one place. Get over 140 channels, including commercial-free music plus the best sports, news, talk, comedy and entertainment. Welcome to the world of satellite radio. A SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner and Subscription are required. For more information, visit www.siriusxm.com.
Preparation:

1. Connect the optional SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner (commercially available).

2. Check your Radio ID for activation.
   The SiriusXM Radio ID is required for activation and can be found by tuning to Channel 0 as well as on the label found on the SiriusXM Connect tuner and its’ packaging.
   The Radio ID does not include the letters I, O, S or F.

3. Activate the subscription.
   For users in U.S.A.:
   Online: Go to www.siriusxm.com
   Phone: Call 1-866-635-2349
   For users in Canada:
   Online: Go to www.siriusxm.ca/activatexm
   Phone: Call 1-877-438-9677

4. Press repeatedly to select SIRIUS XM to start updating.

Start listening

1. Press repeatedly to select SIRIUS XM.

2. Press .
   “ ” lights up.

3. Turn the volume knob to select a CATEGORY, then press the knob.

4. Turn the volume knob to select a category from the list, then press the knob.
   If “ALL CHANNEL” is selected, all the available channels will be shown.

5. Turn the volume knob to select a channel, then press the knob.
   (or)
   Press to search for a channel manually.
   • Pressing and holding changes the channel rapidly.

If a locked channel or a mature channel is selected, a pass code input screen appears. Enter the pass code to receive the channel. ( 13)
Store a channel
You can store up to 18 channels.

1 Press and hold the volume knob until “PRESET MODE” flashes.
2 Turn the volume knob to select a preset number, then press the knob.
The preset number flashes and “MEMORY” appears.
Select a stored channel| Press one of the number buttons ( 1  to 6 ).
1 Press .
2 Turn the volume knob to select PRESET, then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to select a preset number, then press the knob.
Press  on RM-RK52.

SiriusXM Replay™

1. Press the volume knob.
   “ ” lights up and the unit memorizes this paused position.

2. Press the volume knob to start Replay.
   Replay starts from the paused position in step

During Replay…

1 Press .
2 Turn the volume knob to select LIVE, then press the knob.

SmartFavorites and TuneStart™
User preset channels are initially assigned as the SmartFavorites channels. SmartFavorite channel is available with SXV200 or later SiriusXM tuner models. SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner automatically buffers the broadcast audio content of the SmartFavorites channels in the background.

• Using SXV200: This unit can assign a maximum of 6 SmartFavorites channels. If you try to assign the 7th channel, an error beep tone will be heard. Initially, preset channels 1 to 6 are assigned as SmartFavorites.
  Using SiriusXM tuner models later than SXV200: This unit can assign a maximum of 18 SmartFavorites channels. Initially, all preset channels are assigned as SmartFavorites.

• “ *” appears at the last character of the channel name for the SmartFavorites channels.

TuneScan™
You can get a short preview of the songs that you have missed on each of your SmartFavorite music channels or current tuned music channel.

1. Press .
2. Turn the volume knob to select TUNE SCAN, then press the knob.
   Scanning start for the first 6 seconds of the recorded music contents.
   • To listen to the current song, press the volume knob to stop scanning.
   The unit continues playing the current song.
   • To select the previous/next song, press .
   • To cancel scanning, press and hold the volume knob. Playback returns to the channel before you enter TuneScan.

SiriusXM settings

1. Press and hold DISP-SETUP .
2. Turn the volume knob to select [ SIRIUS XM ], then press the knob.
3. Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob.
4. Repeat step 3 until the desired item is selected/activated or follow the instructions stated on the selected item.
5. Press DISP-SETUP to exit.

To return to the previous setting item, press .
Default: XX

CH LOCK| To unlock settings:
1 Turn the volume knob to select a number.
2 Press to move to the entry position.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the current pass code. (Initial pass code is 0000.)
4 Press the volume knob to confirm.
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| CODE SET| 1 Press the volume knob to enter [ NEW CODE ].
2 Turn the volume knob to select a number.
3 Press to move to the entry position.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter a new 4-digit pass code.
5 Press the volume knob to confirm.
6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to reconfirm the pass code.
• Make a note of the new pass code to enter channel lock settings from next time.
LOCK SET| MATURE CH : Selects the SiriusXM-defined lock setting. ; USER DEFINED : Selects the user-defined lock setting. ; OFF : Cancels.
CH EDIT 1| 1 Turn the volume knob to select a category, then press the knob.
2 Turn the volume knob to select a channel you want to lock, then press the knob. “L” appears in front of the channel number.
3 Press and hold to exit.
CH CLEAR 1| YES : Clears all the locked channels. ; NO : Cancels.
TUNE START*2| ON : Selected SmartFavorite channel starts playback from the beginning of the song. ; OFF : Cancels.
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SIGNAL LVL| NO SIGNAL / WEAK / GOOD / STRONG : Shows the strength of the current received signal.
BUF USAGE| 0%  —  100%  ( 0 ): Shows the memory usage for Replay buffer.
SXM RESET| YES : Resets stored channel and lock setting to default. ; NO : Cancels.

1 Displayed only when [ USER DEFINED ] is selected.
2 Available only if the connected SiriusXM Vehical Tuner is SXV200 or later that supports SmartFavorites.

BLUETOOTH®

BLUETOOTH — Connection
Supported Bluetooth profiles
– Hands-Free Profile (HFP)
– Serial Port Profile (SPP)
– Phonebook Access Profile (PBAP)
– Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
– Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Supported Bluetooth codecs
– Sub Band Codec (SBC)
– Advanced Audio Coding (AAC)
Connect the microphone * For KD-R960BTS / KD-AR865BTS , connect to the microphone input terminal. ( 31)
Pair a Bluetooth device
When connecting a Bluetooth device to the unit for the first time, perform pairing between the unit and the device.

1. Press to turn on the unit.

2. Search and select “JVC UNIT” on the Bluetooth device.
   “BT PAIRING” flashes on the display.
   • For some Bluetooth devices, you may need to enter the Personal Identification Number (PIN) code immediately after searching.
   • Refer also to the manual supplied with your Bluetooth device.

3. Perform (A) or (B) depending on what scrolls on the display.
   For some Bluetooth devices, pairing sequence may vary from the steps described below.
   (A) “[Device Name]” “XXXXXX” “VOL – YES” “BACK – NO” “XXXXXX” is a 6-digit passkey randomly generated during each pairing.
   1 Ensure that the passkey which appears on the unit and Bluetooth device is the same.
   2 Press the volume knob to confirm the passkey.
   3 Operate the Bluetooth device to confirm the passkey.
   (B) “[Device Name]” “VOL – YES” “BACK – NO”
   1 Press the volume knob to start pairing.
   2 • If “PAIRING” “PIN 0000” scrolls on the display, enter the PIN code “0000” into the Bluetooth device.
   You can change to a desired PIN code before pairing. (  18 )
   • If only “PAIRING” appears, operate the Bluetooth device to confirm pairing.
   “PAIRING COMPLETED” appears when pairing is completed and  will light up when the Bluetooth connection is established.
   

• Up to five devices can be registered (paired) in total.
• Only one Bluetooth device can be connected at any time.
• This unit supports Secure Simple Pairing (SSP).
• Some Bluetooth devices may not automatically connect to the unit after pairing. Connect the device to the unit manually. Refer to the instruction manual of the Bluetooth device for more information.
• 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, 18 , [ DELETE PAIR ].
• When you connect iPhone/ iPod touch/ Android device to the USB input terminal, pairing request (via Bluetooth) is automatically activated. Press the volume knob to pair once you have confirmed the device name.
  Automatic pairing request is activated only if:
  – Bluetooth function of the connected devcie is turned on.
  – [ AUTO CNNT ] is set to [ ON ]. ( 18 )
  – JVC MUSIC PLAY application is installed on the Android device.

BLUETOOTH — Mobile phone Receive a call
When there is an incoming call:
– For KD-R960BTS : All the buttons and display flash.
– For KD-AR865BTS / KD-R860BT : All the buttons flash.
– The unit answers the call automatically if [ AUTO ANSWER ] is set to a selected time. ( 16 )
During a call:
– The buttons and display illuminate according to the settings made for [ COLOR ]. ( 23 )
– If you turn off the unit or detach the faceplate, the Bluetooth connection is disconnected.

Adjust the phone volume
[ 00 ] to [ 50 ] (Default: [ 15 ] * )| Turn the volume knob during a call.
• This adjustment will not affect the volume of the other sources.| —
Switch between handsfree and private talk modes| Press the volume knob during a call.
• Operations may vary according to the connected Bluetooth mobile phone.| —

• Not applicable for iPhone. During a call, the unit synchronizes the phone volume on the iPhone to the unit.
  Improve the voice quality
  While talking on the phone….

  1. Press and hold DISP-SETUP .
  2. Turn the volume knob to make a selection ( see the following table ) , then press the knob.
  3. Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected or activated.
  4. Press DISP-SETUP to exit.

To return to the previous setting item, press .
Default: XX

MIC LEVEL| –10  —  +10  ( –4 ): The sensitivity of the microphone increases as the number increased.
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NOISE RDCT| –5  —  +5  ( 0 ): Adjust the noise reduction level until the least noise is being heard during a phone conversation.
ECHO CANCEL| –5  —  +5  ( 0 ): Adjust the echo cancellation delay time until the least echo is being heard during a phone conversation.

Make the settings for receiving a call

1. Press to enter Bluetooth mode.
2. Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob.
3. Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected or activated.

To return to the previous setting item, press .
Default: XX
SETTINGS

AUTO ANSWER| 01 SEC —  30 SEC : The unit answers incoming call automatically in the selected time (in seconds). ; OFF : Cancels.
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Make a call
You can make a call from the call history, phonebook, or dialing the number. Call by voice is also possible if your mobile phone has the feature.

1. Press to enter Bluetooth mode.
2. Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob.
3. Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected/activated or follow the instructions stated on the selected item.

To return to the previous setting item, press .

RECENT CALL| 1  Press the volume knob to select a name or a phone number.
• “>” indicates call received, “<“ indicates call made, “M” indicates call missed.
• “NO HISTORY” appears if there is no recorded call history or call number.
2  Press the volume knob to call.
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PHONEBOOK| 1  Press to select the desired letter (A to Z, 0 to 9, and OTHERS).
• “OTHERS” appears if the first character is other than A to Z, 0 to 9.
2  Turn the volume knob to select a name, then press the knob.
3  Turn the volume knob to select a phone number, then press the knob to call.
• If the phone supports PBAP, the phonebook of the connected phone is automatically transferred to the unit when pairing.
• This unit can display only non-accent letters. (Accent letters such as “Ú” is showns as “U”.)
DIAL NUMBER| 1 Turn the volume knob to select a number (0 to 9) or character (, #, +).
2 Press to move the entry position.
Repeat steps
1 and 2  until you finish entering the phone number.
3 Press the volume knob to call.
VOICE| Speak the name of the contact you want to call or the voice command to control the phone functions. ( Make a call using voice recognition )

Make a call using voice recognition

1. Press and hold to activate the connected phone.
2. Speak the name of the contact you want to call or the voice command to control the phone functions.
   • Supported Voice Recognition features vary for each phone. Refer to the instruction manual of the connected phone for details.
   • This unit also supports the intelligent personal assistant function of iPhone.

Delete a contact

1. Press to enter Bluetooth mode.

2. Turn the volume knob to select [ RECENT CALL ], then press the knob.

3. Turn the volume knob to select a contact.

4. Press and hold to enter delete mode.

5. Turn the volume knob to select [ DELETE ] or [ DELETE ALL ], then press the knob.
   DELETE : Selected name or phone number in step 3 is deleted.
   DELETE ALL : All names or phone numbers in [ RECENT CALL ] in step 2 is deleted.

6. Turn the volume knob to select [ YES ], then press the knob.
   • To return to the previous setting item, press .
   • Not applicable for mobile phone that supports PBAP.

Settings in memory
Store a contact in memory
You can store up to 6 contacts into the number buttons ( 1 to 6 ).

1. Press to enter Bluetooth mode.

2. Turn the volume knob to select [ RECENT CALL ], [ PHONEBOOK ], or
   [ DIAL NUMBER ], then press the knob.

3. Turn the volume knob to select a contact or enter a phone number.
   If a contact is selected, press the volume knob to show the phone number.

4. Press and hold one of the number buttons ( 1 to 6 ).
   “MEMORY P(selected preset number)” appears when the contact is stored.
   To erase a contact from the preset memory, select [ DIAL NUMBER ] in step 2 and store a blank number.

Make a call from memory

1. Press to enter Bluetooth mode.
2. Press one of the number buttons ( 1 to 6 ).
3. Press the volume knob to call.
   “NO PRESET” appears if there is no contacts stored.

Bluetooth mode settings

1. Press and hold DISP-SETUP .
2. Turn the volume knob to select [ BLUETOOTH ], then press the knob.
3. Turn the volume knob to make a selection ( 18) , then press the knob.
4. Repeat step 3 until the desired item is selected/activated or follow the instructions stated on the selected item.
5. Press DISP-SETUP to exit.

To return to the previous setting item, press .
Default: XX

PHONE 1| Selects the phone or audio device to connect or disconnect.
“ ” appears in front of the device name when connected.
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AUDIO 1
APPLICATION 1| Shows the connected phone name using the JVC Smart Music Control2 app. “ ” appears in front of the device name when connected.
DELETE PAIR| 1 Turn the volume knob to select a device to delete, then press the knob.
2 Turn the volume knob to select [ YES ] or [ NO ], then press the knob.
SET PINCODE ( 0000 )| Changes the PIN code (up to 6 digits).
1 Turn the volume knob to select a number.
2 Press to move the entry position.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you finish entering the PIN code.
3 Press the volume knob to confirm.
AUTO CNNCT| ON : The unit automatically reconnect when the last connected Bluetooth device is within range. ; OFF : Cancels.
AUTO PAIR| ON : The unit automatically pair supported Bluetooth device (iPhone/ iPod touch/ Android device) when it is connected through USB input terminal. Depending on the operating system of the connected device, this function may not work. ; OFF : Cancels.
INITIALIZE| YES : Initializes all the Bluetooth settings (including stored pairing, phonebook, and etc.). ; NO : Cancels.
INFORMATION| MY BT NAME : Displays the unit name (JVC UNIT). ;
MY ADDRESS : Shows address of this unit.

1 You can only connect another Bluetooth device by disconnecting the connected Bluetooth device first. “ ” disappears when disconnected.
*2 JVC Smart Music Control is designed to view JVC car receiver status and perform simple control operations on Android smart phones.
For JVC Smart Music Control operations, visit JVC website: <http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>.
Bluetooth compatibility check mode
You can check the connectivity of the supported profile between the Bluetooth device and the unit.
• Make sure there is no Bluetooth device paired.

1. Press and hold .
   “BLUETOOTH” “CHECK MODE” appears. “SEARCH NOW USING PHONE” “PIN IS 0000” scrolls on the display.

2. Search and select “JVC UNIT” on the Bluetooth device within 3 minutes.

3. Perform (A), (B) or (C) depending on what appears on the display.
   (A) “PAIRING” “XXXXXX” (6-digit passkey) : Ensure that the same passkey appears on the unit and Bluetooth device, then operate the Bluetooth device to confirm the passkey.
   (B) “PAIRING” “PIN IS 0000” : Enter “0000” on the Bluetooth device.
   (C) “PAIRING” : Operate the Bluetooth device to confirm pairing.

After pairing is successful, “PAIRING OK” “[Device Name]” appears and Bluetooth compatibility check starts.
If “CONNECT NOW USING PHONE” appears, operate the Bluetooth device to allow phonebook access to continue.
The connectivity result flashes on the display.
“PAIRING OK” and/or “H.FREE OK”1 and/or “A.STREAM OK”2 and/or “PBAP OK”3 : Compatible
1 Compatible with Hands-Free Profile (HFP)
2 Compatible with Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
3 Compatible with Phonebook Access profile (PBAP)
After 30 seconds, “PAIRING DELETED” appears to indicate that pairing has been deleted, and the unit exits check mode.
• To cancel, press and hold to turn off the power, then turn on the power again.
BLUETOOTH — Audio
Audio player via Bluetooth

1. Press repeatedly to select BT AUDIO (or press SOURCE on RM-RK52).
2. Operate the Bluetooth audio player to start playback.

Operations and display indications may differ according to their availability on the connected device.
Internet radio via Bluetooth
Listen to Pandora
Preparation:
Select [ ON ] for [ PANDORA ] in [ SRC SELECT ]. ( 4)
You can listen to Pandora on your smart phone (Android OS) through Bluetooth on this unit.

1. Open the Pandora application on your device.
2. Connect your Bluetooth audio player via Bluetooth connection. (  14 )
3. Press repeatedly to select PANDORA.

The source switches and broadcast starts automatically.
You can operate Pandora in the same way as Pandora for iPod/iPhone. ( 9 )
Listen to iHeartRadio
Preparation:
Select [ ON ] for [ IHEART ] in [ SRC SELECT ]. ( 4)
You can listen to iHeartRadio on your smart phone (Android OS) through Bluetooth on this unit.

1. Open the iHeart Link application on your smart phone.
2. Connect your smart phone via Bluetooth connection. ( 14 )
3. Press repeatedly to select IHEARTRADIO.
   The source switches and broadcast starts automatically.

You can operate iHeartRadio in the same way as iHeartRadio for iPod/iPhone. ( 10 )

AUDIO SETTINGS

Press EQ-EASY EQ , then turn the volume knob within 2 seconds.
Preset equalizer : FLAT  (default), HARD ROCK , JAZZ , POP , R&B , TALK , USER1 , USER2 , VOCAL BOOST , BASS BOOST , CLASSICAL , DANCE
Store your own sound settings| 1 Press and hold EQ-EASY EQ .
2 Turn the volume knob to select [ EASY EQ ], then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to select [ USER1 ] or [ USER2 ], then press the knob.
4 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob.
For settings, refer to step
2  of [ EASY EQ ] • To return to the previous setting item, press .
• To exit, press EQ-EASY EQ .

Other settings

1. Press and hold DISP-SETUP .
2. Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob.
3. Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected/activated or follow the instructions stated on the selected item.
4. Press DISP-SETUP to exit.
   To return to the previous setting item, press .

Default: XX

EQ SETTING

EQ PRESET| FLAT  /  HARD ROCK  /  JAZZ  /  POP  /  R&B  /  TALK  /  USER1  / USER2  /
VOCAL BOOST  /  BASS BOOST  /  CLASSICAL  /  DANCE : Selects a preset equalizer.

1 Displayed only when [ SUB.W ] is set to [ ON ]. ( 21 )
2 Displayed only when [ SPK/PRE OUT ] is set to [ SUB.W/SUB.W ]. ( 22 )
3 Displayed only when [ SPK/PRE OUT ] is set to [ REAR/SUB.W ] or [ SUB.W/SUB.W ]. ( 22 )
4 Displayed only when [ SPK/PRE OUT ] is set to [ REAR/REAR ] or [ SUB.W/SUB.W ]. ( 22 )

SUB.W PHASE5| REVERSE  (180°)/ NORMAL  (0°): Selects the phase of the subwoofer output to be in line with the speaker output for optimum performance.
(Selectable only if a setting other than [ THROUGH ] is selected for [ SUB.W LPF ].)
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HPF| (For KD-AR865BTS )
OFF: All signals are sent to the front/rear speakers. ; LOW 100HZ  / MID 120HZ  / HIGH 150HZ : Audio signals with frequencies lower than 100 Hz/ 120 Hz/ 150 Hz are cut off from the front/rear speakers.
FADER| R06 — F06 ( 00 ): Adjusts the front and rear speaker output balance.
BALANCE8| L06 — R06 ( 00 ): Adjusts the left and right speaker output balance.
VOL ADJUST| –05 — +05 ( 00 ): Presets the volume adjustment level of each source (compared to the FM volume level). Before adjustment, select the source you want to adjust. (“VOL ADJ FIX” appears if FM is selected.)
AMP GAIN| LOW POWER : Limits the maximum volume level to 30. (Select if the maximum power of each speaker is less than 50 W to prevent damaging the speakers.) ;
HIGH POWER : The maximum volume level is 50.
D.T.EXP (Digital Track Expander)| ON: Creates realistic sound by compensating the high-frequency components and restoring the rise-time of the waveform that are lost in audio data compression. ;
OFF: Cancels.
SPK/PRE OUT| Selects the appropriate setting to get the desired output. ( 22 ).

5 Displayed only when [ SUB.W ] is set to [ ON ].
6 Displayed only when [ SPK/PRE OUT ] is set to [ SUB.W/SUB.W ]. ( 22 )
7 For unit with 3-pair lineout terminals: Displayed only when [ SPK/PRE OUT ] is set to [ REAR/REAR ] or [ SUB.W/SUB.W ]. ( 22 )
For unit with 2-pair lineout terminals: Displayed only when [ SPK/PRE OUT ] is set to [ REAR/SUB.W ] or [ SUB.W/SUB.W ]. ( 22 )
8 This adjustment will not affect the subwoofer output.
SPK/PRE OUT
Connection via lineout terminals ( 31, 32 )
(For KD-R960BTS / KD-R860BT )

Setting

| Lineout terminal
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FRONT| REAR/SW
REAR/REAR| Front speakers output| Rear speakers output
REAR/SUB.W| Front speakers output| Subwoofer output
SUB.W/SUB.W| Front speakers output| Subwoofer output

(For KD-AR865BTS )

Connection via speaker leads ( 31, 32 )

If [ SUB.W/SUB.W ] is selected:
– [ HIGH 120HZ ] is selected in [ SUB.W   LPF ] and [ THROUGH ] is not available.
– [ R01 ] is selected in [ FADER ] and selectable range is [ R06 ] to [ 00 ]

DISPLAY SETTINGS

1. Press and hold DISP-SETUP .
2. Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob.
3. Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected/activated or follow the instructions stated on the selected item.
4. Press DISP-SETUP to exit.

To return to the previous setting item, press .
Default: XX
DISPLAY

DIMMER| Selects the display and button illumination adjusted in the [ BRIGHTNESS ] setting.
OFF : Selects the day adjustments. ; ON : Selects the night adjustments. ;
DIMMER TIME : Adjusts the dimmer on and off time.
Turn the volume knob to adjust the [ ON ] time, then press the knob.
Turn the volume knob to adjust the [ OFF ] time, then press the knob.
(Default: [ ON ]: 18:00 or 6:00 PM
[ OFF ]: 6:00 or 6:00 AM)
AUTO : Changes between the day and night adjustments when you turn off or on the car headlights. *1
For KD-R960BTS , the display and button colors change according to the settings made on [ COLOR ].
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*1 The illumination control wire connection is required. ( 31, 32)

BRIGHTNESS| Sets the button, display and USB input terminal brightness for day and
night separately.
1 DAY /  NIGHT : Select day or night.
2 Select a zone for setting. ( 22)
3 Set the brightness level ( 00  to 31 ). (Default: DAY :  31  ; NIGHT :  15 )
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SCROLL  2| ONCE : Scrolls the display information once. ; AUTO : Repeats scrolling at 5-second intervals. ; OFF : Cancels.
COLOR  (for KD-R960BTS )
PRESET| You can select a color for [ ALL ZONE ], [ ZONE 1 ], [ DISP ZONE ], or [ ZONE 2 ] separately. For [ ALL ZONE ], you can also select a color pattern.
Default color:
ALL ZONE : [ COLOR 06 ], ZONE 1 : [ COLOR 06 ],
DISP ZONE : [ COLOR 01 ], ZONE 2 : [ COLOR 27 ] 1  Select a zone for setting. ( 22)
2  Select a color for the selected zone.
• COLOR 01  to COLOR 29
• USER : The color you have created for [ DAY COLOR ] or [ NIGHT COLOR ] is shown.
• COLOR FLOW01  to COLOR FLOW03 : Color changes at different speeds.
• GROOVE / TECHNO / EMOTION / RELAX / SPECTRUM / SWEEP / POP : The selected color pattern is shown.3 (Selectable only when [ ALL ZONE ] is selected in step 1 .)

2 Some characters or symbols will not be shown correctly (or will be blanked).
3 If one of these color pattern is selected, the [ ZONE 1 ], [ DISP ZONE ], [ ZONE 2 ] illumination color will change to the default color.

DAY COLOR| Store your own day and night colors for different zone.
1 Select a zone for setting. ( 22)
2 RED  / GREEN  / BLUE : Select a primary color.
3 00  to 31 : Select the level.
Repeat steps 2  and 3  for all the primary colors.
• Your setting is stored to [ USER ] in [ PRESET ].
• If [ 00 ] is selected for all primary colors for [ DISP ZONE ], nothing appears on the display.
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NIGHT COLOR
COLOR GUIDE| ON : Changes the button, display, USB input terminal and auxiliary input jack illumination when settings are performed on menu and list search.
Display zone will automatically change depending on volume level. ; OFF : Cancels.
[ NIGHT COLOR ] or [ DAY COLOR ] is changed by turning on or off your car’s headlight.

MORE INFORMATION

About discs and audio files

• This unit can only play the following CDs:

• This unit can play back multi-session discs; however, unclosed sessions will be skipped during playback.

• Unplayable discs:
  – Discs that are not round.
  – Discs with coloring on the recording surface or discs that are dirty.
  – Recordable/ReWritable discs that have not been finalized.
  – 8 cm CD. Attempting to insert using an adapter may cause malfunction.

• DualDisc playback: The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not comply with the “Compact Disc Digital Audio” standard. Therefore, the use of Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on this product cannot be recommended.

• Playable files:
  – File extensions: MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), AAC (.m4a)
  – Bit rate: MP3: 8 kbps — 320 kbps
  WMA: 32 kbps — 192 kbps
  AAC: 8 kbps — 320 kbps
  – Sampling frequency:
  MP3: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 16 kHz, 12 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 8 kHz
  WMA: 8 kHz — 48 kHz
  AAC: 8 kHz — 48 kHz
  – Variable bit rate (VBR) files.

• Maximum number of characters for file/folder name:
  It depends on the disc format used (includes 4 extension characters—<.mp3>, <.wma> or <.m4a>).
  – ISO 9660 Level 1 and 2: 32 characters
  – Romeo: 32 characters
  – Joliet: 32 characters
  – Windows long file name: 32 characters

About USB devices

• This unit can play MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV files stored on a USB mass storage class device.

• You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub.

• Connecting a cable whose total length is longer than 5 m may result in abnormal playback.

• The maximum number of characters for:
  – Folder names: 64 characters
  – File names: 64 characters
  – MP3 Tag: 64 characters
  – WMA Tag: 64 characters
  – AAC Tag: 64 characters
  – WAV Tag: 64 characters

• This unit can recognize a total of 20 480 files, 999 folders (999 files per folder including folder without unsupported files), and of 8 hierarchies.

• This unit cannot recognize a USB device whose rating is other than 5 V and exceeds 1 A.

About iPod/iPhone
Made for
– iPod touch (2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th generation)
– iPod classic
– iPod nano (3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th generation)
– iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S, 5, 5S, 5C

• It is not possible to browse video files on the “Videos” menu in [HEAD MODE] .
• The song order displayed on the selection menu of this unit may differ from that of the iPod/ iPhone.
• If some operations are not performed correctly or as intended, visit: <http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>.

About Android device

• This unit supports Android OS 4.1 and above.
• Some Android devices (with OS 4.1 and above) may not fully support Android Open Accessory (AOA) 2.0.
• If the Android device supports both mass storage class device and AOA 2.0, this unit always playback via AOA 2.0 as priority.
• For more information and the latest compatible list, see: <http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>.

About Pandora

• Pandora is available only in the U.S., Australia and New Zealand.
• Because Pandora is a third-party service, the specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Accordingly, compatibility may be impaired, or some or all of the services may become unavailable.
• Some functions of Pandora cannot be operated from this unit.
• For issues using the application, please contact Pandora at pandora-support@pandora.com.

About iHeartRadio

• iHeartRadio® is available only in the U.S., Australia and New Zealand.
• iHeartRadio® is a third-party service, therefore the specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Accordingly, compatibility may be impaired or some or all of the services may become unavailable.
• Some functions of iHeartRadio® cannot be operated from this unit.

About JVC Playlist Creator and JVC Music Control

• This unit supports the PC application JVC Playlist Creator and AndroidTM application JVC Music Control.
• When you play audio file with song data added using the JVC Playlist Creator or JVC Music Control, you can search for audio file by Genres, Artists, Albums, Playlists, and Songs.
• JVC Playlist Creator and JVC Music Control are available from the following web site: <http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>.

About Bluetooth

• Depending on the Bluetooth version of the device, some Bluetooth devices may not be able to connect to this unit.
• This unit may not work with some Bluetooth devices.
• Signal conditions vary, depending on the surroundings.
• For more information about Bluetooth, visit the following JVC website: <http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>.

Change the display information
Press DISP-SETUP repeatedly.

FM  or AM| Station name (PS)1 Frequency Program type (PTY)12 Title12 Day/Clock (back to the beginning)
1 For FM Radio Broadcast Data System stations only.
2 If unavailable, “NO PTY” / “NO TEXT” appears.
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CD  or USB| Playing time Day/Clock Disc name3 Album title/Artist4 Track title5 Folder/file name6 (back to the beginning)
3 Only for CD-DA: If not recorded, “NO NAME” appears.
4 Only for MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV files: If not recorded, “NO NAME” appears.
5 If not recorded, “NO NAME” appears.
6 Only for MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV files.
USB-IPOD USB-ANDROID| Playing time Day/Clock Album title/Artist7 Track title7 (back to the beginning)
7 If not recorded, “NO NAME” appears.
PANDORA| Station name Album title/Artist Track title Playing time Day/ Clock (back to the beginning)
IHEART| Station name Track title8 Track Artist8 Day/Clock (back to the beginning)
SiriusXM| 8 If unavailable, station name appears.
AUXBT AUDIO| Channel no./Channel name Artist Song title Content information Category name Day/Clock (back to the beginning)
AUX| AUX Day/Clock
BT AUDIO| Playing time Day/Clock Album title/Artist9 Track title9 to the beginning)
9 If not recorded, “UNKNOWN” appears.

TROUBLESHOOTING

• Check the cords and connections.
“MISWIRING CHECK WIRING THEN PWR ON” appears.| Turn the power off, then check to be sure the terminals of the speaker wires are insulated properly. Turn the power on again.
“PROTECTING SEND SERVICE” appears.| Send the unit to the nearest service center.
Source cannot be selected.| Check the [ SRC SELECT ] setting. ( 4)
Radio| • Radio reception is poor.
• Static noise while listening to the radio.| • Connect the antenna firmly.
• Pull the antenna out all the way.
CD / USB / iPod| Disc cannot be ejected.| Press and hold  to forcibly eject the disc. Be careful not to drop the disc when it is ejected.
“IN DISC” appears.| Make sure nothing is blocking the loading slot when you eject the disc.
“PLEASE” and “EJECT” appear alternately.| Press , then insert the disc correctly.
Playback order is not as intended.| The playback order is determined by the file name (USB)
or the order in which files were recorded (disc).
Elapsed playing time is not correct.| This depends on the recording process earlier.
“NOT SUPPORT” appears and track skips.| Check whether the track is a playable format. ( 24)
“READING” keeps flashing.| • Do not use too many hierarchical levels and folders.
• Reload the disc or reattach the USB device.
“CANNOT PLAY” flashes and/or connected device cannot be detected.| • Check whether the connected device is compatible with this unit and ensure the files are in supported formats. (  24)
• Reattach the device.
The iPod/iPhone does not turn on or does not work.| • Check the connection between this unit and iPod/iPhone.
• Detach and reset the iPod/iPhone using hard reset.
Correct characters are not displayed.| This unit can only display uppercase letters, numbers, and a limited number of symbols.
ANDROID| • Sound cannot be heard during playback.
• Sound output only from the Android device.| • Reconnect the Android device.
• If in [ AUDIO MODE ], launch any media player application on the Android device and start playback.
• If in [ AUDIO MODE ], relaunch the current media player application or use another media player application.
• Restart the Android device.
• If this does not solve the problem, the connected Android
device is unable to route the audio signal to unit. (  24 )
Cannot playback at [ AUTO MODE ].| • Make sure JVC MUSIC PLAY APP is installed on the Android device. ( 5 )
• Reconnect the Android device and select the appropriate control mode. (  6 )
• If this does not solve the problem, the connected Android device does not support [ AUTO MODE ]. ( 24 )
“NO DEVICE” or “READING” keeps flashing.| • Switch off the developer options on the Android device.
• Reconnect the Android device.
• If this does not solve the problem, the connected Android
device does not support [ AUTO MODE ]. ( 24 )
Playback is intermittent or sound skips.| Turn off the power saving mode on the Android device.
“CANNOT PLAY”| • Make sure Android device contains playable audio files.
• Reconnect the Android device.
• Restart the Android device.
Pandora| “ADD ERROR”
“SEARCH ERR”| New station creation is unsuccessful.
“CHK DEVICE”| Check the Pandora application on your device.
“NO SKIPS”|  The skip limit has been reached.
“NO STATIONS”| No stations are found.
“STATION LIM”| The number of registered stations has reached its limit.
Retry after deleting unnecessary stations from your device.
“UPGRADE APP”| Make sure you have installed the latest version of the
Pandora application on your device.
“CONNECT ERR”| Communication is unstable.
“RATING ERR”| Registration of thumbs up/thumbs down has failed.
“LICENSE ERR”| You try to access from a country which Pandora is not deliverable.
iHeartRadio| Station cannot be selected.| If “Explicit Content” in [Account Settings] is checked in the web version of iHeartRADIO, custom stations become unavailable.
“CREATE ERR”| Custom station name creation is unsuccessful.
“SAVE ERROR”| Addition to the favorite category failed.
“DISCONNCTED”| Check the connection to the device.
“NO SKIPS”| The skip limit has been reached. Retry later.
“NO STATIONS”| No stations are found.
“NOT CONNCTD”| Link to the application is impossible.
“UPDATE APP”| Make sure you have installed the latest version of the iHeart Link for JVC application on your device.
“PLS LOGIN”| You haven’t log in. Log in again.
“STATION NOT AVAILABLE”| Broadcast from the station is over.
“STATION NOT SELECTED”| No station is selected.
“STREAM ERR”| Broadcast data is interrupted.
“THUMBS ERR”| Registration of Thumbs Up/Down has failed.
“TIMED OUT”| The request has resulted in time-out.
SiriusXM® Radio| “CH LOCKED LOCK CODE?”| The selected channel is locked. Enter the correct pass code to unlock. ( 13)
“CHAN UNSUB”| The selected channel is unsubscribed.
Call 1-866-635-2349 in U.S.A. or 1-877-438-9677 in Canada to subscribe.
“CH UNAVAIL”| The selected channel is unavailable. Visit www.siriusxm.com for more information about the SiriusXM channel lineup.
“CHK ANTENNA”| Check the antenna and its connection are in good condition.
“CHECK TUNER”| Make sure the SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner is connected to the unit.
“NO SIGNAL”| Make sure the antenna is mounted outside the vehicle.
“SUBSCRIPTION UPDATED – PRESS ENTER TO CONTINUE.”| Your subscription is updated. Press the volume knob to continue.
“CODE ERROR”| Make sure you have entered the correct pass code. ( 13)
“NO CONTENT”|  There is insufficient content to start TuneScan.
“SCAN CANCEL”| TuneScan has been aborted.
Bluetooth®| No Bluetooth device is detected.| • Search from the Bluetooth device again.
• Reset the unit. ( 3)
Pairing cannot be made.| • Make sure you have entered the same PIN code to both the unit and Bluetooth device.
• Delete pairing information from both the unit and the Bluetooth device, then perform pairing again. ( 14)
Echo or noise occurs.| • Adjust the microphone unit’s position. ( 14)
• Check the [ECHO CANCEL]  setting. ( 15)
Phone sound quality is poor.| • Reduce the distance between the unit and the Bluetooth device.
• Move the car to a place where you can get a better signal reception.
Sound is being interrupted or skipped during playback of a Bluetooth audio player.| • Reduce the distance between the unit and the Bluetooth audio player.
• Turn off, then turn on the unit and try to connect again.
• Other Bluetooth devices might be trying to connect to the unit.
The connected Bluetooth audio player cannot be controlled.| • Check whether the connected Bluetooth audio player supports Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP). (Refer to the instructions of your audio player.)
• Disconnect and connect the Bluetooth player again.
“PAIRING FULL”| The number of registered devices has reached its limit.
Retry after deleting an unnecessary device. ( 18, DELETE PAIR)
“PLEASE WAIT”| The unit is preparing to use the Bluetooth function. If the message does not disappear, turn off and turn on the unit, then connect the device again.
“BT DEVICE NOT FOUND”| The unit failed to search for the registered Bluetooth devices during [AUTO CNNCT] . Turn on Bluetooth from your device and connect manually. ( 18)
“NOT SUPPORT”| The connected phone does not support Voice Recognition feature.
“ERROR”| Try the operation again. If “ERROR” appears again, check if the device supports the function you have tried.
“H/W ERROR”| Reset the unit and try the operation again. If “H/W ERROR” appears again, consult your nearest service center.
“BT ERROR PLS UPDATE”| Update the Bluetooth firmware. ( 4)

If you have any troubles, try the following:

1. Check TROUBLESHOOTING
2. Reset the unit ( 3)
3. Contact (USA only)
   Call: 1-800-252-5722 ( or ) visit: http://www.jvc.com

Tuner| FM| Frequency Range| 87.9 MHz — 107.9 MHz (200 kHz step)
87.5 MHz — 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)
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Channel Space Selection| 50 kHz/200 kHz
Usable Sensitivity (S/N = 26 dB)| 8.2 dBf (0.71 μV/75 Ω)
Quieting Sensitivity (DIN S/N = 46 dB)| 17.2 dBf (2.0 μV/75 Ω)
Frequency Response (±3 dB)| 30 Hz — 15 kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (MONO)| 64 dB
Stereo Separation (1 kHz)| 40 dB
AM| Frequency Range| 530 kHz — 1 700 kHz (10 kHz step)
531 kHz — 1 611 kHz (9 kHz step)
Channel Space Selection| 9 kHz/10 kHz
Usable Sensitivity (S/N = 20 dB)| 29 dBμ (28.2 μV)
CD player| Laser Diode| GaAIAs
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Digital Filter (D/A)| 8 times over sampling
Spindle Speed| 500 rpm — 200 rpm (CLV)
Wow & Flutter| Below measurable limit
Frequency Response (±1 dB)| 20 Hz — 20 kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion (1 kHz)| 0.01 %
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (1 kHz)| 105 dB
Dynamic Range| 90 dB
Channel Separation| 85 dB
MP3 Decode| Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3
WMA Decode| Compliant with Windows Media Audio
AAC Decode| AAC-LC “.m4a” files

SPECIFICATIONS

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP1.4 (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) PBAP (Phonebook Access Profile)
SPP (Serial Port Profile)
Audio| Maximum Output Power| 50 W × 4 or
50 W × 2 + 50 W × 1 (Subwoofer = 4 Ω)
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Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1 % THD)| 22 W × 4
Speaker Impedance| 4 Ω — 8 Ω
Preout Level/Load (CD/USB)| KD-R960BTS / KD-R860BT:
2 500 mV/10 kΩ KD-AR865BTS : 4 800 mV/10 kΩ
Preout Impedance| ≤ 600 Ω
General| Operating Voltage| 14.4 V
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(10.5 V — 16 V allowable)|
Maximum Current Consumption| 10 A
Operating Temperature Range| 0°C to +40°C
Installation Size (W × H × D)| 182 mm × 53 mm × 158 mm
(7-3/16″ × 2-1/8″ × 6-1/4″)
Weight| 1.2 kg (2.65 lbs)

Subject to change without notice.

Installation / Connection

Warning

• The unit can only be used with a 12 V DC power supply, negative ground.
•  Disconnect the battery’s negative terminal before wiring and mounting.
• Do not connect Battery wire (yellow) and Ignition wire (red) to the car chassis or Ground wire (black) to prevent a short circuit.
•  Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape to prevent a short circuit.
•  Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s chassis again after installation.

Caution

• For safety’s sake, leave wiring and mounting to professionals. Consult the car audio dealer.
• Install this unit in the console of your vehicle. Do not touch the metal parts of this unit during and shortly after use of the unit. Metal parts such as the heat sink and enclosure become hot.
• Do not connect the wires of speakers to the car chassis or Ground wire (black), or connect them in parallel.
• Connect speakers with a maximum power of more than 50 W. If the maximum power of the speakers is lower than 50 W, change the [AMP GAIN] setting to avoid damaging the speakers.   (  21)
•  Mount the unit at an angle of less than 30º.
•  If your vehicle wiring harness does not have the ignition terminal, connect Ignition wire (red) to the terminal on the vehicle’s fuse box which provides 12 V DC power supply and is turned on and off by the ignition key.
• Keep all cables away from heat dissipate metal parts.
• After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps, blinkers, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.
•  If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires are not touching car’s chassis, then replace the old fuse with one that has the same rating.

Basic procedure

1. Remove the key from the ignition switch, then disconnect the terminal of the car battery.
2. Connect the   wires properly. See Wiring connection.   (  31, 32)
3. Install the unit to your car.  See Installing the unit (in-dash mounting).
4. Connect the terminal of the car battery.
5. Reset the unit. (  3)

• Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries.
•  “Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, o r iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and r egulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance.
• iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countrie s.
•  Lightning is a trademark of Apple Inc.
• Pandora, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc., used w ith permission.
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•  Android is trademark of Google Inc.
•  The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by JVC KE NWOOD Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

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Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.
Do not attempt to service the product yourself
Caution
To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
There are no user serviceable parts inside. Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
We suggest that you register your product since it will enable us to contact you directly if it is ever necessary to correct a safety related condition in your product.
You can register at www.register.jvc.com
Please note that failure to register does not diminish any of your rights during the warranty period.
LIMITED WARRANTY
ONLY FOR PRODUCT PURCHASED IN U.S.A.
VC Americas Corp. (JVC) warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original purchase for the period shown below. (“The Warranty Period”}
PARTS 2 YRS I LABOR 2 YRS : Car audio ARSENAL series
PARTS 1 YR I LABOR 1 YR: All other car audio products
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID DNl YIN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COlUMBIA AND IN THE COMMONWEAlTH OF PUERTO RICO.
WHAT WE Will DO:
If this product is found to be defective within the warranty period, JVC will repair or replace defective parts with new or rebuilt equivalents at no charge to the orrginal owner. Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers. Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period. All products may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis. Color televisions with a screen size of 37″class or greater qualify for in-home service. In such cases. a technician will come to your home and either repair the TV there or remove and return it if it cannot be repaired rn your home .
WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE:
Please do not return your product to the retailer. Instead, return your product to the JVC authorrzed servrce center nearest you If shipping the product to the service center, please be sure to package it carefully, preferably in the original packaging, and include a brief description of the problem(s} and a copy of the proof of purchase to verrfy purchase date. Please call1- 800-252-5722 to locate the nearest JVC authorized service center. Service locations can also be obtained from our website http/lwww.jvc.com. If your product qualifies for in-home service, the service representative will require clear access to the product.
If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer Care Center at 800-252-5722
WHAT IS NOT COVER EO:
This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover:

1. Products which have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration. modification. tampering, negligence, misuse. faulty installation. lack of  reasonable care, or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facilrty authorized by JVC to render such service, or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products, or if the model or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed:
2.  Initial installation, installation and removal from cabinets or mounting systems.
3. Operational adJustments covered in the Owner’s Manual, normal maintenance, video and audio head cleaning;
4. Damage that occurs in shipment. due to act of God, and cosmetic damage:
5. Signal reception problems and far lures due to line power surge;
6. User Removal Memory Devices/Video Pick-up TubesiCCD Image Sensors are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase:
7. Accessories:
8. Batteries (except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase}:
9. Products used for commercial purposes, including, but not limited to rental
10. Loss of data resultant from malfunction of hard drive or other data storage device:

There are no express warranties except as listed above.
THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION. DAMAGE TO TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
JVC AMERICAS CORP.
1700 Valley Road, Wayne, New Jersey 07470 http://llwww.jvc.com
REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY. FOR DETAIL OF REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT.
For customer use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.
WARRANTY
Warranty applies only to PRODUCT distributed in Canada by JVC Canada Inc.
JVC CANADA INC. (hereafter called “JVC”) gives the following express warranty for each new JVC product distributed in Canada by JVC and sold by an authorized JVC dealer. JVC warrants that this JVC product is free, under normal use and maintenance, from any defects in material and workmanship subject to the following terms and conditions:

1. To Obtain Warranty Service:
   (a) JVC product requiring service must be presented together with proof of purchase.
   (b) The JVC product must be brought in for service to an authorized JVC Service Centre.

2.  Limitation:
   This Warranty shall not apply to:
   (a) Repair or replacement of any cabinets, batteries, plates, connection cords, antennas, dust covers. knobs. speaker Grills, speaker cones, projection screens, projection screen savers, and all accessories
   (b) Any defects caused or repairs required as a result of misuse, abusive operation. negligence. impraper use and/or insufficient care.
   ( c) Any defect caused or repairs requited as a result of not following the instructions in the operation manual.
   (d) Any JVC product tampered with, adjusted of repaired by any party other than JVC or authorized JVC Service Centre personnel
   (e) Any JVC products on which the serial number has been defaced, moditied or removed.
   (f) Maintenance, cleaning or pesiodic check-up {9) Conversion to foreign or domestic voltage or frequency.
   (h) Any JVC product without the Canadian Electrical Safety Regulations ID.
   (i) Any JVC products used for commercial of institutional, rental, or display purposes.
   Parts …… 1 year (except video head – 90 days) Labour … 90 days
   (j) Any JVC product which has been resold and no longer owned by the original purchaser.
   (k} Product purchased from “outside Canada’, “bankruptcy” or “liquidator”.
   (I) Any defects caused by fire, fload, lightning, power surge. or other events beyond the control of JVC.
   (m)FOR AUTO PRODUCTS
   Warranty does not cover elimination of car static or electrical interferences, cleaning of head, adjustments, or labour cost for the removal or reinstallation of the unit for repair.

3.  Standards:
   If any defects should be found in a JVC product within the  applicable terms, necessary repairs shall be made at no cost to the purchaser for parts or labour when JVC acknowledges that such defects are due to faulty material or workmanship.

4. Exclusion of All Other Express Warranties:
   This warranty constitutes the entire express warranty given by JVC for JVC products and no dealer or service centre personnel or his, its or their agent or employee is, or are authorized to extend or enlarge this warranty on behalf of JVC.

5.  Disclaimer of Consequential Damage: To the extent the law permits JVC disclaims any responsibility tor toss of time or use of its product, transportation costs, or any other indirect, incidental or consequential damage or inconvenience.

WARRANTY TERM (VALID FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE)

Projection TV In-Home Service Colour TV In-Home (25″ and above) D-ILA Rear Projection In-Home Service LCD TV In-Home Service (25″ and above)| 1| 1

• In-Home service to be provided where available.
  Where it is not available, the purchaser must assume the responsibility and expense for the proper packing, shipment and all costs associated with the delivery of the equipment to and from the closest JVC Authorized Service Centre.
  Receivers and Home Speakers purchased separately. Front Projection and Car Audio “ARSENAL” Series| 2| 2
  AC Adapters, Remote controls, Headphones, Microphones and Projector lamps| 90 days| 90 days
  Wood Cone Speakers| 5| 5
  All Other Categories| 1| 1

Product Registration
We suggest that you register your product since it will enable us to contact you directly if it is ever necessary to correct a safety related condition in your product. You can register at http://www.jvc.ca/www/Support/Warranty.aspx
For customer use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

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TEL: 905-670-3381 FAX: (905)670-7244 Service toll free #: 1-800-964-2650
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References

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