ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS KD-AR959BS / KD-R950BT / KD-R85MBS / KD-AR855BT / KD-R850BT CD RECEIVER Please read all instructions carefully before INSTRUCTION MANUAL operation to obtain the best possible performance from the unit. RECEPTOR CON CD Por favor lea detenidamente este manual para...
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FCC NOTE JVC KENWOOD Corporation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Para cumplimiento de la COFETEL: CAUTION “La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones: This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled (1) es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C (2) este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.
• Never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit, to prevent a short circuit. SiriusXM® Radio • If a disc error occurs due to condensation on the laser lens, eject the disc and wait for the moisture to (for KD-AR959BS KD-R85MBS) evaporate. Remote control (RM-RK52): BLUETOOTH®...
BASICS Faceplate Remote control (RM-RK52) Attach KD-R85MBS can be remotely controlled with an optionally purchased remote control. Display window Remote sensor (Do not expose KD-AR959BS to bright sunlight.) KD-R950BT Detach Volume knob (turn/press) Loading slot Pull out the insulation sheet How to reset when using for the first time.
Turn the volume knob to select [12 HOUR] or [24 HOUR], then press the For details on how to update the firmware, see: knob. <http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>. Press MENU to exit. * Not displayed when the corresponding source is selected. Set the basic settings Press and hold MENU.
(commercially available) Press 4 B repeatedly to make a selection. Repeat play * • Audio CD or JVC Playlist Creator (JPC) / JVC Music Control (JMC) file ( 22): TRACK RPT, RPT OFF • MP3/WMA/WAV file: TRACK RPT, FOLDER RPT, RPT OFF iPod/iPhone •...
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CD / USB / iPod Select a track/file from a list Change the USB drive For iPod: Applicable only when [HEAD MODE] is selected. ( 5) When a smartphone (Mass Storage Class) is connected to the USB input Press MENU . terminal, you can select its internal memory or external memory (such as an Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob.
RADIO Search for your favorite program (PTY Search) Available only for FM source. Press and hold G PTY. Turn the volume knob to select a PTY code, 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.
RADIO Default: XX Use a portable audio player RADIO Turns on the radio at a specific time regardless of the current source. Connect a portable audio player (commercially available). TIMER 1 ONCE/ DAILY/ WEEKLY/ OFF: Select how often the timer will be turned on. 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini plug with “L”...
Pandora® Preparation: Create a new station Install the latest version of the Pandora application onto your device Press MENU. (iPhone/ iPod touch), then create an account and log in to Pandora. Turn the volume knob to select [NEW STATION], then press the knob. •...
Preparation: Do this Install the latest version of iHeart Link for JVC application onto your Pause or resume playback Press the volume knob (or press device (iPhone/ iPod touch), then create an account and log in to on RM-RK52).
SiriusXM® Radio (for KD-AR959BS / KD-R85MBS) Preparation: Store a channel Connect the optional SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner (commercially You can store up to 18 channels. available). Press and hold one of the number buttons (1 to 6). Antenna (or) Press and hold the volume knob until “PRESET MODE” flashes.
SiriusXM® Radio Default: XX Smart Favorites There are two types of lock functions available: User preset channels 1 to 6 are initially assigned as the Smart Favorites • SiriusXM-defined: When [MATURE CH] is set to [ON] channels. SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner automatically buffers the broadcast •...
Identification Number (PIN) code immediately after searching. Perform (A) or (B) depending on what scrolls on the display. * For KD-AR959BS / KD-R85MBS, connect to the microphone input terminal. • For some Bluetooth devices, pairing sequence may vary from the ( 27)
PHONE” “PIN IS 0000” scrolls on the display. On RM-RK52: Press and hold J / K / H / I . Search and select “JVC UNIT” on the Bluetooth device within Activate or Press the volume knob during a call.
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(for the selected color during a call or when a text message comes in. ; 2 Press the volume knob to call. KD-AR959BS / OFF : Cancels. KD-R950BT) 1 Turn the volume knob to select a name, then press the knob. PHONEBOOK...
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BLUETOOTH® Text message notification Store a contact in memory When the phone receives a text message, the unit rings and “RCV You can store up to 6 contacts. MESSAGE” appears. Press to enter Bluetooth mode. • You cannot read, edit, or send a message through the unit. Turn the volume knob to select [RECENT CALL], [PHONEBOOK], or •...
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MY ADDRESS: Shows address of this unit. To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press G PTY. JVC Smart Music Control is designed to view JVC car receiver status Default: XX and perform simple control operations on Android smart phones.
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BLUETOOTH® Internet radio via Bluetooth Bluetooth audio player Operations and display indications may differ according to their Listen to Pandora availability on the connected device. Preparation: Select [ON] for [PANDORA] in [SRC SELECT]. ( 4) Do this You can listen to Pandora on your smart phone (Android OS) through Press B /SOURCE to select BT AUDIO.
AUTO: Changes between the day and night adjustments when you turn off For KD-AR959BS / KD-R950BT / KD-R85MBS / KD-AR855BT. or on the car headlights. * ; ON: Selects the night adjustments. ; OFF: Selects This adjustment will not affect the subwoofer output.
Default: XX About discs and audio files • This unit can only play the following CDs: COLOR (for KD-AR959BS / KD-R950BT) 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.
Control. - iPod classic • When you play audio file with song data added using the JVC Playlist Creator or JVC Music - iPod nano (3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th generation) Control, you can search for audio file by Genres, Artists, Albums, Playlists, and Songs.
TROUBLESHOOTING MORE INFORMATION Change the display information Symptom Remedy Press DISP repeatedly. Sound cannot be heard. • Adjust the volume to the optimum level. FM or AM Station name (PS)* Frequency Program type (PTY)* Title* • Check the cords and connections. Day/Clock (back to the beginning) “MISWIRING CHK WIRING...
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Make sure you have installed the latest version of the iHeart • Reload the disc or reattach the USB device. Link for JVC application on your device. The iPod/iPhone does not • Check the connection between this unit and iPod/iPhone.
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2 Reset the unit ( 3) “ERROR” appears. Try the operation again. If “ERROR” appears again, check if 3 Contact (USA only) the device supports the function you have tried. Call: 1-800-252-5722 ( or ) visit: http://www.jvc.com ENGLISH | JS_JVC_KD_AR959_J_04_EN.indd 25 12/10/2013 12:07:28 PM...
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Warning Installing the unit (in-dash mounting) • 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.
Wiring connection (for KD-R950BT / KD-AR855BT / KD-R850BT) Part list for Signal cord (not supplied) KD-AR855BT KD-R950BT / KD-R850BT installation Rear output JVC Amplifier (A) Faceplate Front output Front output Rear/subwoofer output Subwoofer output Fuse (10 A) Remote wire Vehicle dashboard...
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Frequency Response (±1 dB) 20 Hz — 20 kHz Speaker Impedance 4 Ω — 8 Ω Total Harmonic Distortion (1 kHz) 0.01 % Preout Level/Load (CD) KD-AR959BS / KD-R85MBS / KD-AR855BT: Signal-to-Noise Ratio (1 kHz) 105 dB 4 800 mV/10 kΩ load Dynamic Range 90 dB KD-R950BT / KD-R850BT:...
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