JVC Kdr740bt Owners Manual

							KD-A845BT / KD-R840BT / KD-R740BT
GET0842-001B [J]
For customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located on 
the top or bottom of the cabinet. Retain this information for future 
reference.
Model No. 
Serial No. 
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ESPAÑOL
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
RECEPTOR CON CD
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
RÉCEPTEUR CD
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS
Please read all instructions carefully before operation to obtain the 
best possible performance from the unit.
Por favor lea detenidamente este manual para comprender a fondo 
todas las instrucciones y obtener un máximo disfrute de esta unidad.
Veuillez lires les instructions attentivement avant d’utiliser l’a\
ppareil 
afin d’obtenir les meilleures performances possibles de l’appareil\
.
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CONTENTSBEFORE USE
BEFORE USE  2
BASICS  3
GETTING STARTED  4
RADIO  5
CD / USB / iPod  6
How to read this manual
•  Operations explained mainly using buttons  on the faceplate of KD-R740BT.
•  [XX] indicates the selected items. 
• 
(➜ XX) indicates references are available on 
the stated page number. 
 Warning
  Do not operate any function that takes your attention away from safe dri\
ving.
 Caution
  Volume setting:
•  Adjust the volume so that you can hear sounds outside the car to prevent\
 accident.
•  Lower the volume before playing digital sources to avoid damaging the sp\
eakers by the sudden increase of  the output level.
  General:
•  Avoid using the USB device or iPod/iPhone if it might hinder driving saf\
ety. 
•  Make sure all important data has been backed up. We shall bear no respon\
sibility 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 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. R\
eplace it only with the same or  equivalent type.
•  The battery pack or batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat suc\
h as sunshine, fire or the like.
•  Keep battery out of reach of children and in original package until read\
y to use. Dispose of used batteries  promptly. If swallowed, contact a physician immediately.
  For USA-California Only:
  This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perc\
hlorate Material—special handling  may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
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Maintenance
Cleaning the unit: Wipe off dirt on the faceplate with a dry silicon or soft cloth.
Cleaning the connector: Detach the faceplate and clean the connector with a 
cotton swab gently, 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 silicon 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.\
AUX  7
ILLUMINATION  7
(KD-A845BT / KD-R840BT only)
Connector (on the reverse 
side of the faceplate)
Pandora® 8
SiriusXM™  8
(KD-A845BT / KD-R840BT only)
BLUETOOTH® 10
AUDIO SETTINGS  15
MORE INFORMATION  16
TROUBLESHOOTING  17
SPECIFICATIONS  19
INSTALLATION / CONNECTION  20 
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KD-A845BT
KD-R840BT
KD-R740BT
BASICS
ToDo this (on the faceplate) Do this (on the remote control)
Turn on the power Press and hold L  SOURCE.
•  Press and hold to turn off the power. ( not available )
Adjust the volume Turn the volume knob. Press VOL + or VOL –.
Press the volume knob to mute the sound or pause playback.
•  Press again to cancel. Press 
 to mute the sound or pause playback.
•  Press again to cancel.
Select a source • Press L  SOURCE repeatedly.
• Press  L  SOURCE, then turn the volume knob within 2 seconds. Press SOURCE repeatedly.
Change the display 
information Press DISP repeatedly. 
(➜ 16)•  Press and hold to scroll the current display information.
( not available )
Faceplate
Attach
How to reset DetachRemote control (RM-RK52)
Volume knob
(turn/press) Loading slot
Detach button Remote sensor
(Do not expose to bright sunlight.)
How to replace the battery
Your preset adjustments will 
also be erased. Pull out the insulation sheet 
when using for the first time.
Display window
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GETTING STARTED
Cancel the demonstration
1 Press and hold MENU.2 Press the volume knob to select [DEMO].3 Turn the volume knob to select [DEMO OFF], then press the knob.4 Press MENU to exit.
Set the clock
1 Press and hold MENU.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 select the day, then press the knob.5 Turn the volume knob to adjust the hour, then press the knob.6 Turn the volume knob to adjust the minute, then press the knob.7 Press MENU to exit.
Set the basic settings
1 Press and hold MENU.2 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), 
then press the knob.
3 Press MENU to exit.
 To return to the previous hierarchy, press G.
1
2
3
Default: XX
CLOCKCLOCK ADJ
AUTO: The clock time is automatically set using the Clock Time (CT) data i\
n 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 of\
f. ;  OFF: Cancels.
DIMMER DIMMER SET
Selects the display and button illumination adjusted in the  [BRIGHTNESS] setting.
AUTO: Changes between the day and night adjustments when you turn off or on \
the car 
headlights. *
1 ; ON: Selects the night adjustments. ; OFF: Selects the day adjustments.
BRIGHTNESS
Sets the display and button brightness for day and night separately.1  DAY/ NIGHT: Select day or night.2  Select the zone for setting.
 KD-A845BT / KD-R840BT: BTN ZONE 1/ 2/ 3 / DISP ZONE / VOL ZONE (➜ 7)
 KD-R740BT: BUTTON ZONE / DISP ZONE3  Set the brightness level (00 to 31). (Default: DAY: 31 ; NIGHT: 15)
DISPLAY SCROLL
 *2ONCE: Scrolls the display information once. ; AUTO: Repeats scrolling at 5-second 
intervals. ; OFF: Cancels.
TAG DISPLAY
ON: Shows the TAG information while playing MP3/WMA/WAV files. ;  OFF: Cancels.
USB *3 (KD-A845BT / KD-R840BT only)
DRIVECHANGE Selects to change the drive when a multiple drives device is connected t\
o the USB input 
terminal (front/rear).
IPOD SWITCH
 *4
HEAD MODE: Controls music playback only from this unit. ; IPOD MODE: Controls music playback from both 
the unit and iPod/iPhone. ; EXT MODE: Controls music playback only from the iPod/iPhone.
AUDIOBOOKS
 *4 (KD-A845BT / KD-R840BT only)
NORMAL / FASTER / SLOWER: Selects the playback speed of the Audiobooks sound file in your iPod/i\
Phone.
(Default:
 Depends on your iPod/iPhone setting.)
SRC SELECT AM
 *5ON: Enables AM in source selection. ; OFF: Disables.
PANDORA
 *5ON: Enables PANDORA in source selection. ; OFF: Disables.
AUX
 *5ON: Enables AUX in source selection. ; OFF: Disables.
*1  The illumination control wire connection is required. (➜ 21)*2  Some characters or symbols will not be shown correctly (or will be blan\
ked).
*3  Displayed only when the source is USB FRONT or USB REAR.
*4  Displayed only when the source is USB-IPOD.
*5  Not displayed when the corresponding source is selected.
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RADIO
Search for a station
1 Press L  SOURCE to select FM or AM.2 Press E / F   (or  2 / 3 on RM-RK52) to search for a station automatically. (or) Press and hold E /  F (or 2 / 3 on RM-RK52) until “M” flashes, then press 
repeatedly to search for a station manually.
Store a station
You can store up to 18 stations for FM and 6 stations for AM.
While listening to a station....
Press and hold one of the number buttons (1 to 6) to store.
 (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 MENU.2 Turn the volume knob to select a preset number, then press the knob.
Search for your favorite program (PTY Search)
Available only for FM Radio Broadcast Data System stations.
1 Press and hold G.2 Turn the volume knob to select a PTY code (see the right column), then\
 press 
the knob to start searching.
   If there is a station broadcasting a program of the same PTY code as you\
 have  selected, that station is tuned in.
Other settings
1 Press and hold MENU.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), th\
en 
press the knob.
4 Press MENU to exit.
Default: 
XX
SSMSSM 01 – 06 / SSM 07 – 12 / SSM 13 – 18: Automatically presets up to 18 
stations for FM. “SSM” stops flashing when the first 6 stations ar\
e stored. Select 
SSM 07 – 12 / SSM 13 – 18 to store the following 12 stations. 
AREA
AREA US: For North/Central/South America, AM/FM intervals: 10 kHz/200 kHz. ; 
AREA EU: For any other areas, AM/FM intervals: 9 kHz/50 kHz. ; AREA SA: For 
some South American countries, AM/FM intervals: 10 kHz/50 kHz.
MONO
Displayed only when the source is FM.
MONO ON: Improves the FM reception, but the stereo effect will be lost. ; 
MONO OFF: Cancels.
IF BAND
AUTO: Increases the tuner selectivity to reduce interference noises from adj\
acent 
stations. (Stereo effect may be lost.) ; WIDE: Subjects to interference noises from 
adjacent stations, but sound quality will not be degraded and the stereo\
 effect will 
remain.
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: Select the FM or AM band.3 01 to 18 (for FM)/ 01 to 06 (for AM): Select the preset station.4  Set the activation day 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)
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
“ST” lights up when 
receiving an FM stereo 
broadcast with sufficient 
signal strength.
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CD / USB / iPod
To Do this CD USB iPod
Select a track/file   Press E / F (or 2 / 3 on RM-RK52).
*2
Select a folder
(MP3/WMA/WAV)  Press 
1 ∞ /  2 5 (or 5 / ∞ on RM-RK52).—
Reverse/Fast-forward   Press and hold E / F (or 2 / 3 on RM-RK52).
*2
Select a track/file 
from a list1 Press  MENU2 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob.
•  MP3/WMA/WAV file: Select the desired folder, then a file.
•  iPod or JVC Playlist Creator (JPC) / JVC Music Control (JMC) file*
3: Select 
the desired file from the list (PLAYLISTS, ARTISTS, ALBUMS, SONGS, 
PODCASTS*
4, GENRES, COMPOSERS*4 , AUDIOBOOKS*5).
•  To return to the previous hierarchy, press G.
•  To cancel, press MENU.
  Note: Turn the volume knob quickly to fast-search or use 
Character search 
(➜ 7).
*6
Repeat play  Press 6  B repeatedly to make a selection.
•  Audio CD or JPC / JMC file: TRACK RPT, RPT OFF
•  MP3/WMA/WAV file: TRACK RPT, FOLDER RPT, RPT OFF
•  iPod: ONE RPT, ALL RPT
*6
Random play  Press 5 A repeatedly to make a selection.
•  Audio CD: ALL RND, RND OFF
•  MP3/WMA/WAV file or JPC / JMC file: FOLDER RND, ALL RND, RND OFF
•  iPod: SONG RND, ALBUM RND *
7, RND OFF
*6
Start playback
CD
The source changes to CD and playback starts.•  To eject a disc, press 0.
USB
The source changes to USB FRONT, USB REAR or 
USB and playback starts.
iPod/iPhone
The source changes to USB-IPOD and playback 
starts (for KD-A845BT / KD-R840BT: depending 
on the status of the connected device).
Press 4 iPod MODE repeatedly to select the 
control mode ([HEAD MODE] / [IPOD MODE] / [EXT MODE]) directly.
• See also [IPOD SWITCH]. (➜ 4)
Label side
USB input terminal USB input terminal
USB cable from the rear of the unit 
(KD-A845BT / KD-R840BT only)
USB cable from the rear of the unit 
(KD-A845BT / KD-R840BT only)and/ or
and/ or USB 2.0 cable
*1 
(commercially available)
USB 2.0 cable*
1
(accessory of the 
iPod/iPhone)
 :  Applicable
— :  Not applicable
*
5 KD-A845BT / KD-R840BT only.
*6 Applicable under [HEAD MODE] only. (➜ 4)*7  Not applicable for some iPod/iPhone.
*
1  Do not leave the cable inside the car when not using.
*2 Applicable under [HEAD MODE] and [IPOD MODE] only. (➜ 4)*3  Only for files registered in the database created with JPC / JMC. (➜ 16)*4  Only for iPod.
Note:
WAV files are playable only for 
KD-A845BT / KD-R840BT in USB source.
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Use a portable audio player
1 Connect a portable audio player (commercially available).
 
2 Select [ON] for [AUX] in [SRC SELECT]. (➜ 4)3 Press L SOURCE 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.
3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini plug with “L” shaped 
connector (commercially available)Portable audio player
Auxiliary input jack
ILLUMINATION (KD-A845BT / KD-R840BT only)
1 Press and hold MENU.2 Turn the volume knob to select [COLOR] or [COLOR SETUP], then press the knob.3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), th\
en press the knob.4 Press MENU to exit.
Default: 
XX
COLOR: Select a color for each zone separately.
1 BTN ZONE 1 / BTN ZONE 2 / BTN ZONE 3 / DISP ZONE / VOL ZONE / ALL ZONE: Select a zone.2 COLOR 01 to COLOR 29: Select a color. USER: Select a user color (created in [COLOR SETUP]). COLOR FLOW 01 to COLOR FLOW 03: Select a color changes pattern/speed. SPECTRUM / GROOVE / TECHNO / EMOTION / RELAX / NIGHTSWEEP : (Selectable only if [ALL ZONE] is selected in 
step 1.)
(Default:
 BTN ZONE 1 / BTN ZONE 2 / ALL ZONE: [06] ; BTN ZONE 3: [27] ; DISP ZONE: [01] ; VOL ZONE: 
[COLOR FLOW 02])
COLOR SETUP
:  Store your own day and night colors for each zone separately.
DAY COLOR1  BTN ZONE 1 / BTN ZONE 2 / BTN ZONE 3 / DISP ZONE / VOL ZONE: Select a zone.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 [COLOR].
• If  [00] is selected for all primary colors for [DISP ZONE], nothing appears on the display.
NIGHT COLOR
COLOR GUIDE
ON: Changes the display and buttons illumination to white when settings ar\
e performed on menu 
and list search.  ; OFF: Display and buttons illumination remain the same even in menu and list\
 search 
operation.
[NIGHT COLOR]
 or [DAY COLOR] is changed by turning on or off your car’s headlight.
AUX
Character search
(
KD-A845BT / KD-R840BT only)
If you have many folders or tracks/files, you can search through 
them quickly according to the first character (A to Z, 0 to 9 and 
OTHERS).
•  “OTHERS” appear if the first character is other than A to Z, 0 to \
 9.
1 Press MENU .2 For iPod: Turn the volume knob to select the desired list, 
then press the knob.
  For MP3/WMA/WAV: Go to step 
3.3 Press 1  ∞ / 2 5 to select the desired character.4 Turn the volume knob to select the desired folder or 
track/file, then press the knob.
CD / USB / iPod
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Pandora®
Preparation:
Install the latest version of the Pandora application 
into your device (iPhone/iPod touch), then log in and 
create an account with 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.
   *  Do not leave the cable inside the car when not  using.
About Pandora
•  Pandora is only available in the US.
•  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 [email protected].
•  If the version of the OS of the connected iPhone is  earlier than 4.0, start the Pandora application before 
selecting the PANDORA source.
To  Do this
Pause or resume 
playback   Press the volume knob (or 
 on 
RM-RK52).
Thumbs up or 
thumbs down  Press 
1 
 / 2 . •  If thumbs down is selected, the 
current track is skipped.
Skip a track  Press F (or 3 on RM-RK52).
Create a new 
station
1 Press MENU.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.
Search for a 
registered 
station
1 Press MENU.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 select 
the desired station, then press the 
knob.
Bookmark a 
song or artist 
information
1 Press and hold the volume knob.2 Turn the volume knob to select [THIS TRACK] or [THIS ARTIST], then 
press the knob.
   “BOOKMARKED” appears and the  information is stored to your device.
   The bookmark is available on your Pandora account but not on this 
unit.
USB input terminal USB 2.0 cable* 
(accessory of the 
iPhone/iPod touch)
and/ or
Preparation:1 Connect the optional SiriusXM Connect 
Vehicle Tuner (commercially available).
 
2 Activate the subscription through 
www.siriusxm.com/activatenow or call 
1-866-635-2349.
   The Radio ID is required to activate the  SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner.
   The Radio ID is located on the label of the SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner and can also 
be shown on the unit’s display window when 
you select “Channel 0” after SiriusXM Connect 
Vehicle Tuner is connected.
3 Press L   SOURCE to select SIRIUS XM to 
start updating.
Start listening
1 Press L   SOURCE to select SIRIUS XM.2 Press MENU.3 Turn the volume knob to select 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.
Expansion port on the rear panel SiriusXM Connect 
Vehicle Tuner
Antenna
(KD-A845BT / KD-R840BT only)SiriusXM™
USB cable from the rear of the unit 
(KD-A845BT / KD-R840BT only)
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5 Turn the volume knob to select a channel, then press the knob. (or)
 Press  E / F to search for a channel manually.
 •  Pressing and holding E / F changes the channel rapidly.
If a locked channel or a mature channel (
[MATURE CH] is set to [ON]) is selected, a 
pass code input screen appears. Enter the pass code to receive the chann\
el.
• To store a channel: You can store up to 18 channels. (➜ 5)• To select a stored channel: Press one of the number buttons (1 to 6). (or) 1 Press  MENU. 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. (or)
 Press  5 / ∞ on RM-RK52.
Replay
1 Press the volume knob.  “” lights up and the unit memorize this paused position.2 Press the volume knob to start Replay.   Replay starts from the paused position in step 1.
During Replay...
•  To pause or resume playback, press the volume knob.
•  To skip the current song backward/forward, press E /  F (or 2 / 3 on RM-RK52).
•  To rewind/fast-forward, press and hold E /  F (or 2 / 3 on RM-RK52).
•  To exit from Replay and go to live, press G.
Other settings
1 Press and hold MENU.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), th\
en 
press the knob.
4 Press MENU to exit.
Default: XX
CH LOCK To unlock settings:1  Turn the volume knob to select a number.2 Press E / F 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.
CODE SET
1  Turn the volume knob to select a number.2 Press E / F to move to the entry position.3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter a new 4-digit pass code.4  Press the volume knob to confirm.5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to reconfirm the new pass code.
•  Make a note of the new pass code to enter channel lock settings from nex\
t time.
CH EDIT
 * 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 G to exit.
CH CLEAR
 *YES: Clears all the locked channels. ; NO: Cancels.
MATURE CH
ON: Turns on the Sirius XM-defined lock setting (mature channel). ;  OFF: Turns off.
• If  [ON] is selected, your setting (CH EDIT) is temporary ignored.
SIGNAL LVLNO SIGNAL/ WEAK/ GOOD/ STRONG: Shows the strength of the current 
received signal.
BUF USAGE
0% — 100% (0): Shows the memory usage for Replay buffer.
*  Displayed only when [MATURE CH] is set to [OFF].
SiriusXM™
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BLUETOOTH®
You can operate Bluetooth devices using this unit.
Connect the microphone
If you turn off the unit or detach the control panel during a phone 
call conversation, the Bluetooth connection is disconnected. 
Continue the conversation using your mobile phone.
Supported Bluetooth profiles
•  Hands-Free Profile (HFP 1.5)
•  Object Push Profile (OPP 1.1)
•  Phonebook Access Profile (PBAP 1.0)
•  Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP 1.2)
•  Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP 1.3)
Pair a Bluetooth device
When connecting a Bluetooth device to the unit for the first time, perfo\
rm pairing between the unit 
and the device. Once the pairing is completed, the Bluetooth device will\
 remain registered in the unit 
even if you reset the unit.
•  Up to five devices can be registered (paired) in total.
•  A maximum of two Bluetooth phones and one Bluetooth audio 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 p\
airing. Connect the device 
to the unit manually. Refer to the instruction manual of the Bluetooth d\
evice for more information.
1 Press and hold L SOURCE 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 Identific\
ation Number (PIN) 
code immediately after searching.
3 Perform (A) or (B) depending on what scrolls on the display. •  For some Bluetooth devices, pairing sequence may vary from the steps des\
cribed below.
 (A) “[Device Name]”  ] “XXXXXX” ] “VOL – YES” ] “BACK – NO”
 •  “XXXXXX” is a 6-digit passkey randomly generated during each pairi\
ng. 1  Ensure that the passkey which appears on the unit and Bluetooth device i\
s 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.\
 (➜ 14))   •  If only “PAIRING” appears, operate the Bluetooth device to confirm\
 pairing.
“PAIRING COMPLETED” appears when pairing is completed and “
” will light up when Bluetooth 
connection is established.
• “
” will light up when a Bluetooth mobile phone is connected.
• “” will light up when a Bluetooth audio player is connected.
Adjust the 
microphone angle Secure using 
cord clamps 
(not supplied) 
if necessary.
MIC (Microphone 
input terminal)
Microphone (supplied)
Rear panel
See page 13 for Bluetooth compatibility check mode operation.
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