CONTENTS BEFORE USE BEFORE USE IMPORTANT • To ensure proper use, please read through this manual before using this product. It is especially important that you read and observe BASICS Warning and Caution in this manual. • Please keep the manual in a safe and accessible place for future reference. GETTING STARTED 1 Cancel the demonstration WARNING...
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 Attach Detach How to reset How to replace the battery Reset the unit within 5 seconds after detaching the...
Turn the volume knob to select [DATE SET], then press the knob. For details on how to update the firmware, visit Turn the volume knob to make the settings, then press the knob. <http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>. Day Month Year * Not displayed when the corresponding source is selected.
RADIO GETTING STARTED YES: Resets the settings to default (except the FACTORY stored station). ; NO: Cancels. RESET CLOCK ON: The clock time is automatically set using the TIME SYNC Clock Time (CT) data in FM Radio Data System signal. ; OFF: Cancels. “STEREO” lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength. ON: The clock time is shown on the display even CLOCK when the unit is turned off. ;...
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RADIO AUTO: Increases the tuner selectivity to reduce interference noises from Other settings IF BAND adjacent FM stations. (Stereo effect may be lost.) ; WIDE: Subjects to Press and hold interference noises from adjacent FM stations, but sound quality will not be Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), degraded and the stereo effect will remain.
When connecting an Android device, “Press [VIEW] to install JVC MUSIC PLAY APP” is shown. Follow the instructions USB cable * to install the application. You can also install the latest version of JVC MUSIC PLAY application on your Android device (commercially available) before connecting.
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(via USB input terminal). Preparation: • To return to the previous setting item, press Install the latest version of JVC Remote application on your device before • To cancel, press and hold connecting. For more information, visit <http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>.
Pandora® (Applicable for Australia or New Zealand models only) Preparation: Create and store a new station Install the latest version of the Pandora application on your device (iPhone/iPod touch), then create an account and log in to Pandora. Press • Select [ON] for [PANDORA SRC] in [SOURCE SELECT]. ( 4) Turn the volume knob to select [NEW STATION], then press the knob.
Spotify Preparation: On the faceplate On the remote control Install the latest version of the Spotify application on your device (iPhone/ Repeat play * Press repeatedly. iPod touch), then create an account and log in to Spotify. • Select [ON] for [SPOTIFY SRC] in [SOURCE SELECT]. ( 4) ( Not available ) ALL REPEAT, ONE REPEAT * REPEAT OFF...
BLUETOOTH® BLUETOOTH — Connection Pair and connect a Bluetooth device for the first time Supported Bluetooth profiles Press to turn on the unit. – Hands-Free Profile (HFP) Search and select “KD-X3 BT” on the Bluetooth device. – Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) “BT PAIRING”...
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• The unit answers the call automatically if [AUTO ANSWER] is set to a selected time. ( 13) – [AUTO PAIRING] is set to [ON]. ( 15) – JVC MUSIC PLAY application is installed During a call: on the Android device ( 7) and [AUTO •...
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BLUETOOTH® Default: XX On the faceplate On the remote control LEVEL –10 to LEVEL +10 (LEVEL –04): The sensitivity of the MIC GAIN While talking on the first incoming call... microphone increases as the number increased. Answer another incoming Press or the LEVEL –05 to LEVEL+05 (LEVEL 00): Adjust the noise reduction NR LEVEL call and hold the current ( Not available )
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BLUETOOTH® Make a call using voice recognition Make a call Press and hold to activate the connected You can make a call from the call history, phonebook, or dialing the number. Call by phone. voice is also possible if your mobile phone has the feature. Speak the name of the contact you want to call or Press to enter Bluetooth mode.
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BLUETOOTH® Bluetooth mode settings Bluetooth compatibility check mode Press and hold You can check the connectivity of the supported Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then press the knob. profile between the Bluetooth device and the unit. Repeat step until the desired item is selected/activated or follow the instructions •...
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BLUETOOTH® The connectivity result flashes on the display. BLUETOOTH — Audio “PAIRING OK” and/or “HANDS-FREE OK”* and/ While in BT AUDIO source, you or “AUD.STREAM OK”* and/or “PBAP OK”* can connect to five Bluetooth Compatible audio devices and switch Compatible with Hands-Free Profile (HFP) between these five devices.
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ANDROID CONNECTED: You are able to use the application using the Android smartphone connected via Bluetooth. Preparation: ANDROID NOT CONNECTED: No Android device is connected to use the Install the latest version of JVC Remote application on your device before application. connecting. For more information, visit <http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>. Press and hold...
BLUETOOTH® Internet radio via Bluetooth Use a portable audio player You can listen to internet radio (Pandora and Spotify) on the iPhone/iPod Connect a portable audio player (commercially available). touch/Android device via Bluetooth on this unit. 3.5 mm stereo mini plug with “L” shaped connector •...
AUDIO SETTINGS Adjust your own sound settings. PRO EQ • The settings are stored to [USER]. • The settings made may affect the current settings of [EASY EQ]. 62.5HZ LEVEL –09 to LEVEL +09 (LEVEL 00): Adjusts the level to memorize for each source. (Before making an adjustment, select the source you want to adjust.) ON: Turns on the extended bass. ;...
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AUDIO SETTINGS (Not applicable when 3-way crossover is selected.) FADER SOUND EFFECT POSITION R15 to POSITION F15 (POSITION 00): Adjusts the front and (Not applicable for TUNER source.) SPACE ENHANCE rear speaker output balance. SMALL/MEDIUM/LARGE: Virtually enhances the sound space. ; POSITION L15 to POSITION R15 (POSITION 00): Adjusts the left and BALANCE * OFF: Cancels.
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AUDIO SETTINGS Speaker output settings Crossover settings [SPK/PRE OUT] Below are the available setting items for 2-way crossover and 3-way (Applicable only if [X ' OVER TYPE ] is set to [2-WAY]) ( 20) crossover. Select the output setting for the speakers [SPK/PRE OUT], based on the speaker connection method.
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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 currently set listening position to every speaker, create a more suitable environment for your vehicle.
DISPLAY SETTINGS Set the brightness for day and night separately. BRIGHTNESS 1 DAY/NIGHT: Select day or night. 2 Select a zone. (See the illustration.) 3 LEVEL 00 to LEVEL 31: Set the brightness level. SCROLL ONCE: Scrolls the display information once. ; TEXT SCROLL * SCROLL AUTO: Repeats scrolling at 5-second intervals. ;...
• It is not possible to browse video files on the “Videos” menu in [HEAD MODE]. For: – Latest firmware updates and latest compatible item list • The song order displayed on the selection menu of this unit may differ from that of the iPod/ – JVC original application iPhone. – Any other latest information •...
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REFERENCES About Spotify Source name Display information • Spotify application supports: iPod USB/iPod BT or When [HEAD MODE]/[AUTO MODE] is selected ( 8): – iPhone 4S, 5, 5S, 5C, 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus, SE, 7, 7 Plus (iOS 8 or above) Song title/Artist Album name/Artist Playing time...
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy Sound cannot be heard. • Adjust the volume to the optimum level. “USB HUB IS NOT This unit cannot support a USB device connected via a • Check the cords and connections. SUPPORTED” appears. USB hub. “MISWIRING CHECK Turn the power off, then check to be sure the terminals “CANNOT PLAY”...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy Cannot playback at • Make sure JVC MUSIC PLAY APP is installed on the “RATING ERR” Registration of thumbs up/thumbs down has failed due Android device. ( 7) to insufficient network connectivity. [AUTO MODE]. • Reconnect the Android device and select the appropriate “THUMBS N/A”...
INSTALLATION/CONNECTION TROUBLESHOOTING Warning Symptom Remedy • The unit can only be used with a 12 V DC power supply, negative ground. Sound is being interrupted • Reduce the distance between the unit and the Bluetooth • Disconnect the battery’s negative terminal before wiring and mounting. or skipped during playback audio player.
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INSTALLATION/CONNECTION Part list for installation Installing the unit (in-dash mounting) (A) Faceplate (B) Trim plate Do the required wiring. ( 31) (C) Mounting sleeve (D) Wiring harness Hook on the top side Orientate the trim Dashboard of plate as illustrated your car before fitting.
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Wiring connection IMPORTANT We recommend installing the unit with a commercially Front output/3-way crossover: Mid range output JVC Amplifier * available custom wiring harness specific for your car and Rear/subwoofer output/3-way crossover: Woofer output Signal cord (not supplied) leave this job to professionals for your safety. Consult your car audio dealer.
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” files Frequency Response (±3 dB) 30 Hz —...
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SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Output Power 50 W × 4 or 50 W × 2 + 50 W × 1 (Subwoofer = 4 Ω) Full Bandwidth Power 22 W × 4 (at less than 1 % THD) Speaker Impedance 4 Ω — 8 Ω Preout Level/Load (USB) 2 500 mV/10 kΩ load Preout Impedance ≤ 600 Ω Operating Voltage 14.4 V (10.5 V — 16 V allowable) Maximum Current Consumption 10 A Operating Temperature Range –10°C —...
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EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF use of such marks by JVC KENWOOD Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) are those of their respective owners.
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EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF use of such marks by JVC KENWOOD Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) are those of their respective owners.