How to read this manual • Operations are explained mainly using buttons on the faceplate of KD-X462BT and KD-X368BT. • English indications are used for the purpose of explanation. You can select the display language from the menu. (Page 6) •...
BASICS Faceplate Attach KD-X462BT: Volume knob Display window Detach Source button Detach button How to reset Reset the unit within 5 seconds Remote sensor after detaching the (Do not expose to faceplate. bright sunlight.) On the faceplate Press B SRC.
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BASICS Faceplate Attach KD-X368BT: Remote sensor (Do not expose to bright sunlight.) Display window Detach Source button How to reset Reset the unit Detach button within 5 seconds after detaching the faceplate. Symbolic button On the faceplate Turn on the power Press SRC-B.
(Page 3 or 4) Cancel the demonstration When you turn on the power for the first time (or [FACTORY RESET] is set to [YES], see page 6), the display shows: KD-X462BT: Pull out the insulation “CANCEL DEMO” “PRESS”...
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[ON]: Enables AUX in source selection. ; [OFF]: Disables. (Page 9) [F/W UPDATE] [UPDATE SYSTEM] [F/W UP xxxx] [YES]: Starts upgrading the firmware. ; [NO]: Cancels (upgrading is not activated). For details on how to update the firmware, visit <http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>. * Not displayed when the corresponding source is selected. ENGLISH...
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Press and hold one of the number buttons (1 to 6). (or) Press and hold the following button until “PRESET MODE” flashes. KD-X462BT: Volume knob KD-X368BT: * ENTER Perform ‘Select an item (page 3 or 4)’ operation to select a preset number.
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RADIO Default: [XX] [REGIONAL]*2 [ON]: Switches to another station only in the specific region using the “AF” control. ; [OFF]: Cancels. [TUNER SETTING] [AF SET]*2 [ON]: Automatically searches for another station broadcasting the same [RADIO TIMER] Turns on the radio at a specific time regardless of the current source. program in the same Radio Data System network with better reception when 1 [ONCE]/[DAILY]/[WEEKLY]/[OFF]: Select how often the timer will be the current reception is poor.
The source changes automatically and playback starts. • Select [ON] for [BUILT-IN AUX] in [SOURCE SELECT]. (Page 6) USB input terminal KD-X462BT: Start listening Connect a portable audio player (commercially available). USB 2.0 cable*1 3.5 mm stereo mini plug with “L” shaped connector...
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Press 4 B repeatedly. Repeat play*3*5 Settings to use JVC Remote application [TRACK REPEAT]/[FOLDER REPEAT]/[ALL REPEAT] : MP3/WMA/AAC/ JVC Remote application is designed to control the JVC car receiver’s WAV/FLAC file operations from the iPhone/iPod (via USB input terminal). [ONE REPEAT]/[ALL REPEAT]/[REPEAT OFF]...
Perform the following operation to select the desired character (A to Z, 0 to 9, OTHERS). KD-X368BT: KD-X462BT: Press 2 J / 1 K or turn the volume knob quickly USB input terminal KD-X368BT: Press 2 J / 1 K Accessory of the iPod/iPhone* •...
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( Not available ) [ALL REPEAT], [ONE REPEAT]*1, Perform the following operation to browse through the list quickly. [REPEAT OFF] KD-X462BT: Turn the volume knob quickly Random play*3 Press 3 A repeatedly *1. KD-X368BT: Press and hold VOL +/– ( Not available ) To cancel, press and hold [ALL RANDOM], [RANDOM OFF]...
Ensure that the passkeys appear on the unit and Bluetooth device are the same. Connect the microphone Press the following to confirm the passkey. KD-X462BT: Volume knob Rear panel KD-X368BT: * ENTER Operate the Bluetooth device to confirm the passkey.
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BLUETOOTH — Mobile phone “PAIRING COMPLETED” appears when pairing is completed and “O” will light up when the Bluetooth connection is established. For KD-X462BT, the For key layout on the faceplate, see page 3 or page 4. battery and signal strength of the connected Bluetooth device is shown (see [FORMAT] on page 27).
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Perform the following operation during a call. Press VOL +*2 or Adjust the noise reduction level until the [00] to [35] (Default: [15]) KD-X462BT: Turn the volume knob VOL – during a call. least noise is being heard during a phone KD-X368BT: Press VOL +/– *2 conversation.
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[DIAL NUMBER] 1 Perform the following operation to select a number (0 to 9) or character ( , #, +). Press to enter Bluetooth mode. KD-X462BT: Turn the volume knob “(First device name)” appears. KD-X368BT: Press VOL +/– • If two Bluetooth phones are connected, press again to switch to 2 Press S / T to move the entry position.
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Press one of the number buttons (1 to 6). to control the phone functions. Press the following to call. KD-X462BT: Volume knob • Supported Voice Recognition features vary for each phone. Refer to the KD-X368BT: * ENTER instruction manual of the connected phone for details.
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“XXXXXX” (6-digit passkey): Ensure that the same (0000) 1 Perform the following operation to select a number. passkey appears on the unit and Bluetooth device, then operate the KD-X462BT: Turn the volume knob Bluetooth device to confirm the passkey. KD-X368BT: Press VOL +/– (B) “PAIRING”...
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Press J / K. Preparation: Reverse skip/ Press S / T. Press H / I. • Install the latest version of JVC Remote application on your Forward skip device before connecting. • For more information, visit <http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>. Reverse/ Press and hold S / T.
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BLUETOOTH® Default: [XX] Listen to iPhone/iPod via Bluetooth [REMOTE APP] You can listen to the songs on the iPhone/iPod via Bluetooth on this unit. [SELECT] Selects the device (IOS or ANDROID) to use the application. Press source button repeatedly to select iPod BT. •...
AUDIO SETTINGS For key layout on the faceplate, see page 3 or page 4. [PRO EQ] Adjusts your own sound settings. • The settings are stored to [USER] in [PRESET EQ]. Press and hold • The settings made may affect the current settings of [EASY EQ]. Perform ‘Select an item (page 3 or 4)’...
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AUDIO SETTINGS [FADER] (Not applicable when 3-way crossover is selected.) [SOUND EFFECT] [POSITION R15] to [POSITION F15] ([POSITION 00]): Adjusts the front [SPACE ENHANCE] (Not applicable for FM/AM/SW1/SW2 source.) and rear speaker output balance. [SMALL]/[MEDIUM]/[LARGE]: Virtually enhances the sound space. ; [BALANCE]*3 [POSITION L15] to [POSITION R15] ([POSITION 00]): Adjusts the left and [OFF]: Cancels.
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AUDIO SETTINGS If [SUB.W/SUB.W] is selected: Speaker output settings [SPK/PRE OUT] – [120HZ] is selected in [SUBWOOFER LPF] and [THROUGH] is not available. (Page 25) (Applicable only if [X ' OVER TYPE ] is set to [2-WAY]) (page 22) – [POSITION R02] is selected in [FADER] and selectable range is [POSITION R15] to Select the output setting for the speakers [SPK/PRE OUT], based on the speaker [POSITION 00].
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AUDIO SETTINGS X ‘ OVER (crossover) 2-way crossover setting items • [FRQ]/[F-HPF FRQ]/[R-HPF FRQ]/[SW LPF FRQ]/[HPF FRQ]/[LPF FRQ]: Adjusts the crossover frequency for the selected speakers (high pass filter or low pass [SPEAKER SIZE] filter). [FRONT] [SIZE] [8CM]/[10CM]/[12CM]/[13CM]/[16CM]/ If [THROUGH] is selected, all signals are sent to the selected speakers. [17CM]/[18CM]/[4×6]/[5×7]/[6×8]/[6×9]/ •...
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AUDIO SETTINGS Digital Time Alignment settings Determining the value for [DISTANCE] and [GAIN] of [DTA SETTINGS] If you specify the distance from the center of the Digital Time Alignment sets the delay time of the speaker output to create a currently set listening position to every speaker, the more suitable environment for your vehicle.
DISPLAY SETTINGS Zone identification for brightness settings Default: [XX] KD-X462BT: [DISPLAY] [DIMMER] Dims the illumination. [OFF]: Dimmer is turned off. Brightness changes to [DAY] setting. [ON]: Dimmer is turned on. Brightness changes to [NIGHT] setting. (See “[BRIGHTNESS]” below.) [DIMMER TIME]: Set the dimmer on and off time.
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DISPLAY SETTINGS [COLOR] (for KD-X462BT) [COLOR] (for KD-X368BT: Symbolic button only) [PRESET] Selects illumination colors for the buttons. [PRESET] Selects an illumination color for the symbolic button. • [COLOR 01] to [COLOR 49] • [COLOR 01] to [COLOR 49] • [USER]: The color you have created for [DAY COLOR] or [NIGHT COLOR] •...
– JVC original application iPhone. – Any other latest information • You cannot operate iPod if “JVC” or “ ” is displayed on iPod. Visit <www.jvc.net/cs/car/>. • Depending on the version of the operating system of the iPod/iPhone, some functions may not operate on this unit.
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(eg. station name) appears or display will be blank. Effect*2 Song title (Album title) Song title (Date) Playing time (Date) back to the beginning KD-X462BT: ANDROID Source name (Date) Source name (Date) with Music Synchronization Effect*2 back to the beginning Main display...
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REFERENCES KD-X368BT: Source name Display information: Main SPOTIFY/SPOTIFY BT Context title Context title with Music Synchronization Effect* Main display Song title Artist Album title Playing Time Clock back to the beginning Level meter BT AUDIO Song title/Artist Song title/Artist with Music Synchronization Effect* Album title/Artist Playing time...
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy Sound cannot be heard. • Adjust the volume to the optimum level. “UNSUPPORTED DEVICE” • Check whether the connected USB device is compatible • Check the cords and connections. appears. with this unit and ensure the file systems are in supported formats.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy • Sound cannot be heard • Reconnect the Android device. No Bluetooth device is • Search from the Bluetooth device again. during playback. • Launch any media player application on the Android detected. • Reset the unit. (Page 3 or 4) •...
INSTALLATION/CONNECTION TROUBLESHOOTING Warning Symptom Remedy • The unit can only be used with a 12 V DC power supply, negative ground. “PLEASE WAIT” The unit is preparing to use the Bluetooth function. If the • Disconnect the battery’s negative terminal before wiring and mounting. message does not disappear, turn off and turn on the unit, •...
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INSTALLATION/CONNECTION Part list for installation Installing the unit (in-dash mounting) (A) Faceplate (×1) (B) Trim plate (×1) Do the required wiring. (Page 36) (C) Mounting sleeve (×1) (D) Wiring harness (×1) Hook on the top side Orientate the trim Dashboard of plate as illustrated your car before fitting.
INSTALLATION/CONNECTION Wiring connection IMPORTANT We recommend installing the unit with a commercially available custom wiring harness specific for your car and leave this job to professionals for your safety. Consult your car audio dealer. Antenna terminal Vehicle Fuse (10 A) dashboard Factory wiring harness (vehicle)
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Microphone input jack (page 13) Connecting external amplifiers via output terminals Signal cord (not supplied) Remote wire (not supplied) To remote lead (blue/white) of JVC Amplifier*2 the wiring harness. (Page 36) Output terminals Output terminals 2-way crossover setting 3-way crossover setting...
SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Range 87.5 MHz — 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step) MP3 Decode Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 Usable Sensitivity (S/N = 26 dB) 8.2 dBf (0.71 μV/75 Ω) WMA Decode Compliant with Windows Media Audio Quieting Sensitivity (DIN S/N = 46 dB) 17.2 dBf (2.0 μV/75 Ω) AAC Decode AAC-LC “.aac”, “.m4a”...
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• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by JVC KENWOOD Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
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• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by JVC KENWOOD Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
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 10 Protection of Copyright -jansson 1. The copyright and all the other intellectual property rights relating to the Licensed Software shall belong to the Licensor Copyright (c) 2009-2012 Petri Lehtinen <petri@digip.org> and the Original Rightholder, and in no event shall they be Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), under the ownership of the User.
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• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by JVC KENWOOD Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
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• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by JVC KENWOOD Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.