Contents Before Use ....................3 How to read this manual • The displays and faceplates shown in this manual are examples used to Basics ......................4 provide clear explanations of the operations. For this reason, they may Getting Started ..................5 be different from the actual displays or faceplates.
Before Use IMPORTANT • Depending on the types of cars, the antenna will automatically extend when you turn on the unit with the antenna control wire connected • To ensure proper use, please read through this manual before using this (page 18).
Basics Faceplate Remote control (RM-RK52) Volume knob Display window* Remote sensor (Do not expose to bright sunlight.) Pull out the insulation sheet when using for the first time. Detach button * Only for illustration purpose. How to replace the battery Attach Detach How to reset...
For details on how to update the firmware, visit Turn the volume knob to select [DATE SET], then press the knob. <http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>. Turn the volume knob to make the settings, then press the knob. Set the date in the order of “Day”...
Radio Getting Started [CLOCK] [TIME SYNC] [ON]: The clock time is automatically set using the Clock Time (CT) data in FM Radio Data System signal. ; [OFF]: Cancels. [CLOCK DISPLAY] [ON]: The clock time is shown on the display even when the unit is turned off.
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Radio Select a stored station [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 Press one of the number buttons (1 to 6). [SSM 07–12]/[SSM 13–18] to store the following 12 stations. (or) Press [LOCAL SEEK]...
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Quick search On the faceplate If you have many files, you can search through them quickly. Press 4 B repeatedly. Repeat play Press [TRACK REPEAT]/[FOLDER REPEAT]/[ALL REPEAT]: Turn the volume knob to select a folder/list, then press the knob. MP3/WMA/WAV/FLAC file Turn the volume knob quickly to browse through the list quickly.
Audio Settings You can listen to music from a portable audio player via the auxiliary input jack. Preparation: Select [ON] for [BUILT-IN AUX] in [SOURCE SELECT]. (Page 5) Start listening Connect a portable audio player (commercially available). Select a preset equalizer directly 3.5 mm stereo mini plug with “L”...
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Audio Settings Other settings [PRO EQ] Adjusts your own sound settings for each source. • The settings are stored to [USER] in [PRESET EQ]. Press and hold • The settings made may affect the current settings of [EASY EQ]. Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then 1 [BASS]/[MIDDLE]/[TREBLE]: Select a sound tone.
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Audio Settings Speaker output settings [SUBWOOFER [ON]: Turns on the subwoofer output. ; [OFF]: Cancels. [SPK/PRE OUT] SET]*3 Select the output setting for the speakers [SPK/PRE OUT], based on the speaker [SUBWOOFER [FRQ THROUGH]: All signals are sent to the subwoofer. ; connection method.
Display Settings Zone identification for brightness settings [BRIGHTNESS] Sets the brightness for day and night separately. 1 [DAY]/[NIGHT]: Select day or night. 2 Select a zone. (See the illustration on the left column.) 3 [LEVEL 00] to [LEVEL 31]: Set the brightness level. [TEXT SCROLL]*2 [SCROLL ONCE]: Scrolls the display information once.
For: – Latest firmware updates and latest compatible item list Station name/Program type Radio text Radio text+ – Any other latest information Radio text+ song title/Radio text+ artist Frequency Clock Visit <www.jvc.net/cs/car/>. back to the beginning For MP3/WMA/WAV/FLAC files: Playable files Song title/Artist Album title/Artist Folder name File name •...
Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy Sound cannot be heard. • Adjust the volume to the optimum level. “CANNOT PLAY” flashes and/ • Check whether the connected device is compatible with • Check the cords and connections. or connected device cannot this unit and ensure the files are in supported formats.
Installation/Connection Basic procedure This section is for the professional installer. Remove the key from the ignition switch, then disconnect the For safety’s sake, leave wiring and mounting to professionals. Consult the terminal of the car battery. car audio dealer. Connect the wires properly. See “Wiring connection”...
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Installation/Connection Installing the unit (in-dash mounting) Installing the unit (without mounting sleeve) Remove the mounting sleeve and trim plate from the unit. Align the holes in the unit (on both sides) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with screws (commercially available). Use only the specified screws.
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Wiring connection IMPORTANT Signal cord (not supplied) We recommend installing the unit with a commercially available JVC Amplifier*1 custom wiring harness specific for your car and leave this job to Rear/subwoofer output professionals for your safety. Consult your car audio dealer.
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SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT Article 4 Right pertaining to the Licensed Software Any and all copyrights and other rights pertaining to the Licensed Software and related documents The software embedded in the Product (hereinafter the "Licensed Software") provided by Licensor is shall belong to the Licensor or the original holder of the right who granted to the Licensor the license or copyrighted to or sublicensable by the Licensor, and this Agreement provides for the terms and conditions sublicense for the Licensed Software (hereinafter the "Original Rightholder"), and the User shall not be...
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Important Notice concerning the Software Article 9 Destruction of the Licensed Software If this Agreement is terminated pursuant to the provision of Article 8, the User shall destroy the libFLAC Licensed Software, any related documents and copies thereof within two (2) weeks from such date of termination.