JVC Car Video System KW AVX838 User Manual

DVD RECEIVER WITH MONITOR  
RECEPTOR DVD CON MONITOR  
KW-AVX838/KW-AVX830  
KW-ADV793/KW-AVX738  
Only for KW-AVX830/KW-ADV793  
Sólo para KW-AVX830/KW-ADV793  
• Only for KW-AVX838/KW-AVX830: To use the Bluetooth function, insert the Bluetooth adapter (KS-UBT1). (See page 37.)  
• Sólo para KW-AVX838/KW-AVX830: Para utilizar la función Bluetooth, inserte el adaptador Bluetooth (KS-UBT1). (Consulte la  
página 37)  
For customer Use:  
For canceling the display demonstration, see page 4.  
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.  
Para cancelar la demonstración en pantalla, consulte la página 4.  
For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.  
Para la instalación y las conexiones, refiérase al manual separado.  
INSTRUCTIONS  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES  
LVT2086-001A  
[J/JW]  
How to reset your unit  
CONTENTS  
How to reset your unit ............................................3  
INTRODUCTIONS  
Canceling the display demonstration and setting the  
clock....................................................................4  
Basic operations......................................................5  
• Detaching/attaching the monitor panel ...................... 5  
• Basic operations on the monitor panel......................... 6  
• Basic operations on the touch panel ........................... 7  
• Your preset adjustments will also be erased (except the  
registered Bluetooth devices).  
To forcibly eject a disc,  
13.  
AV SOURCE OPERATIONS  
Listening to the radio............................................11  
Disc/USB operations..............................................13  
Listening to the iPod/iPhone device......................19  
Listening to the satellite radio  
For safety...  
• Do not raise the volume level too much, as this will  
make driving dangerous by blocking outside sounds,  
and may cause hearing loss.  
• Stop the car before performing any complicated  
operations.  
(Only for KW-AVX830/KW-ADV793)..................22  
Listening to the HD RadioTM broadcast  
(Only for KW-AVX830/KW-ADV793)..................24  
Using other external components.........................26  
• AV-INPUT ................................................................. 26  
EXT-INPUT ................................................................. 27  
Dual Zone operations  
(Only for KW-AVX838/KW-AVX830)..................28  
Sound equalization...............................................29  
Using a rear view camera......................................29  
AV Setup/Sound/Equalizer menu items................30  
Temperature inside the car...  
If you have parked the car for a long time in hot or cold  
weather, wait until the temperature in the car becomes  
normal before operating the unit.  
Caution  
This product has a fluorescent lamp that  
contains mercury. Disposal of these materials  
may be regulated in your community due to  
environmental considerations. For disposal or  
recycling information, please contact your local  
authorities or for USA, the Electronic Industries  
Alliance: <http://www.eiae.org.>  
BLUETOOTH OPERATIONS (Only for  
KW-AVX838/KW-AVX830/KW-ADV793)  
Information for using Bluetooth® devices.............36  
Bluetooth operations  
for KW-AVX838/KW-AVX830.............................36  
• Connecting Bluetooth devices ................................... 37  
• Using the Bluetooth mobile phone/audio player....... 39  
• Bluetooth device settings .......................................... 44  
Bluetooth operations for KW-ADV793...................45  
• Connecting Bluetooth devices ................................... 45  
• Using the Bluetooth mobile phone ........................... 48  
• Using the Bluetooth audio player .............................. 51  
• Bluetooth device settings .......................................... 52  
How to read this manual:  
Illustrations of KW-AVX838/KW-AVX830 are  
mainly used for explanation.  
This manual mainly explains operations using  
the buttons on the monitor panel and touch  
panel. For operations using the remote controller  
(RM-RK252: supplied only for KW-AVX838/KW-  
REFERENCE  
Using the remote controller  
(Only for KW-AVX838/KW-AVX738)..................53  
Maintenance.........................................................58  
More about this unit .............................................59  
Troubleshooting....................................................63  
Specifications........................................................69  
AVX738),  
53.  
< > indicates the variable screens/menus/  
operations/settings that appear on the touch  
panel.  
[ ] indicates the buttons on the touch panel.  
3
INTRODUCTIONS  
Canceling the display demonstration and setting the clock  
Canceling the display  
Setting the clock  
demonstration  
1 Display <AV Menu> screen.  
PM  
3:45  
1 Display <AV Menu> screen.  
PM  
3:45  
or  
or  
2 Display <Setup> screen.  
AV Menu  
2 Display <Setup> screen.  
AV Menu  
AV Setup  
Mode  
Equalizer  
Sound  
List  
AV Setup  
Mode  
Bluetooth  
Equalizer  
Sound  
List  
Exit  
Bluetooth  
Exit  
3
Setup  
On  
Demonstration  
Wall Paper  
3 Select <Off>.  
Ambient  
Setup  
Off  
On  
Demonstration  
Wall Paper  
Color  
Scroll  
Dimmer  
Setup  
Am
Bl
Once  
Auto  
AM  
1
:
00  
Time Set  
Off  
Auto  
12Hours  
Off  
24Hous  
On  
Time Format  
OSD Clock  
Clock Adjust  
6 PM  
7AM  
Exit  
Dimmer Time Set  
Back  
Off  
Auto  
4 Adjust the hour (1), then the minute  
4 Finish the procedure.  
(2).  
Exit  
Back  
Setup  
Time Set  
Time Format  
OSD Clock  
Clock Adjust  
Time Zone  
PM  
3
:
45  
DST  
Exit  
Exit  
Back  
5 Finish the procedure.  
Back  
4
Basic operations  
Detaching/attaching the monitor panel  
Caution:  
Hold the monitor panel securely so as not to drop it accidentally.  
Fit the monitor panel onto the attaching plate until it is firmly locked.  
Detaching  
~While the unit is turned on:  
Ÿ
The monitor panel is  
unlocked.  
Close  
Exit  
Detach  
No  
Yes  
Detach?  
Attaching plate  
The monitor panel opens by about 50°.  
The attaching plate closes automatically about  
It closes automatically when no operation is  
done for about a minute.  
Remove the monitor panel before this happens.  
10 seconds after the monitor panel is unlocked.  
!
Soft case (supplied)  
Attaching  
5
Basic operations on the monitor panel  
Screen (touch panel)  
Monitor panel  
5 Remote sensor  
1 Resets the unit. (  
3)  
6 Prox./Motion sensor(  
8)  
2 Turns on the power.  
7 • Displays <AV MENU> screen. (  
8 • Selects the source.  
7)  
• Attenuates the sound.  
Turns off the power. (Hold)  
Turns on the power.  
9 • Change the source to USBor iPod.”  
3 • Changes the display information.  
– Each time you press DISP, the display changes  
to show the various information.  
• Available display information varies among  
the playback sources.  
• Selects the iPod control mode. (Hold)(  
19)  
p • Displays <Open/Tilt> screen.(See below.)  
Ejects the disc and display <Open/Tilt>  
screen. (Hold)  
– The following screens are displayed only when  
they are ready:  
• Dual play screen (only for KW-AVX838/KW-  
• Closes the monitor panel if pressed when the  
panel is open.  
AVX830) (  
28)  
• Navigation screen (  
27)  
4 • Adjusts the audio volume.  
– You can also adjust the volume by moving  
your finger on the touch panel as illustrated.  
<Open/Tilt> screen  
Open/Tilt  
Open  
Eject  
Close  
Tilt +  
Tilt –  
Exit  
Detach  
Caution on volume setting:  
[Open]  
[Eject]  
[Close]  
Opens the monitor panel.  
Ejects the disc.  
Digital devices (CD/USB) produce very little  
noise compared with other sources. Lower  
the volume before playing these digital  
sources to avoid damaging the speakers by  
sudden increase of the output level.  
Closes the monitor panel.  
[Tilt +/–] Tilts the monitor panel.  
[Detach] To detach the monitor panel.  
5)  
(
[Exit]  
Goes back to the current source  
screen.  
6
Basic operations on the touch panel  
The items shown on the screen differ depending  
on the selected source and connected device.  
• Non-available items will be shaded.  
<Source Menu> ( 10)  
Only for KW-AVX830/KW-ADV793  
Source Menu  
SOURCE  
SOURCE  
TUNER  
TUNER  
EXT-IN  
SAT  
DISC  
USB  
TUNER  
XYZ Radio  
Bluetooth  
AV-IN  
Exit  
1
*
*
PM  
3:45  
2
Current source  
Only for KW-AVX838/KW-AVX830  
*1*2  
Short cut menu  
Short Cut icons  
SOURCE  
TUNER  
PM  
3:45  
<AV Menu>  
AV Menu  
Displays <Lighting Sensor> menu in  
<Setup>. ( 8)  
AV Setup  
Mode  
List  
Changes the sound mode. (  
29)  
Equalizer  
Sound  
Bluetooth  
Turns on or off Track/Chapter Repeat  
during disc/file playback. ( 18)  
• Changes the repeat mode during  
Exit  
Changes various settings of the  
[
AV Setup]  
iPod/iPhone playback. (  
21)  
system, sources, etc. (  
Adjusts equalizer. (  
Adjusts the sound. (  
30)  
29)  
35)  
Displays <Aspect> menu in  
[
[
[
Equalizer]  
Sound]  
<Setup>. (  
31)  
3
3
*
*
Displays <Sirius ID> screen. (  
33)  
Changes various mode settings  
for playback source.  
Mode]  
Changes the HD Radio reception mode.  
25)  
Activates <Voice Dialing> function.  
(
Displays the lists.  
[
[
List]  
Bluetooth]*2  
2
*
*
Displays the <Bluetooth>  
menu.(KW-AVX838/  
(KW-AVX838/KW-AVX830:  
KW-ADV793: 49)  
41 /  
KW-AVX830:  
44 /  
2
Displays <Redial> menu.  
KW-ADV793:  
52)  
(KW-AVX838/KW-AVX830:  
41 /  
[Exit]  
Goes back to the current  
source screen.  
KW-ADV793:  
49)  
• To erase the short cut menu, perform the  
same procedure.  
1
*
Appears only when the Bluetooth adapter is attached.  
2
3
(KW-AVX838/KW-AVX830:  
45)  
37 / KW-ADV793:  
*
*
Only for KW-AVX838/KW-AVX830/KW-ADV793  
Only for KW-AVX830/KW-ADV793  
7
Setting the lighting sensor  
You can change the condition for turning off/on the  
screen and the lights of the monitor panel buttons.  
Prox./  
Monitor panel buttons are turned  
Motion-LED off. They light up when your  
finger touches the touch panel  
or your hand moves closer to the  
Prox./Motion sensor.  
1
AV Setup  
Touch  
Monitor panel buttons are turned  
2
Setup  
Panel-LED off. They light up when your  
finger presses any button on the  
touch panel.  
Off  
Off  
On  
Demonstration  
Wall Paper  
Ambient  
3
Prox./  
The screen and the lights of the  
Setup  
Motion-LCD monitor panel buttons are turned  
off. They turn on when your  
On  
Beep  
Off  
Prox./Motion-LED  
Mid High  
Muting1 Muting2  
Telephone Muting  
Lighting Sensor  
Motion Sensitiv.  
Initialize  
finger touches the touch panel  
or your hand moves closer to the  
Prox./Motion sensor.  
Enter  
Setup  
Touch  
The screen and the lights of the  
Off  
Beep  
Panel-LCD monitor panel buttons are turned  
off. They turn on when your finger  
touches the touch panel.  
Prox./Motion-LED  
Touch Panel-LED  
Prox./Motion-LCD  
Touch Panel-LCD  
Telephone Muting  
Lighting Sensor  
Motion Sensitiv.  
Initialize  
Off  
The screen and the lights of the  
monitor panel buttons are always  
turned on while the power is  
turned on.  
Exit  
Back  
When any setting other than <Off> is selected,  
the screen and/or lights of the buttons (except  
) are turned off when no operation is done  
for about 10 seconds.  
The screen and/or the lights of the buttons are  
turned off/on as follows.  
• Pressing any button on the monitor panel also  
turns on the screen and/or the lights of the  
buttons.  
In the following cases, the screen and/or the lights of  
the monitor panel buttons are turned on regardless  
of the <Lighting Sensor> setting:  
– The buttons are lit up when <AV Menu>,  
<Source Menu>, or <Open/Tilt> is displayed.  
– The screen is turned on when a call/Text message  
comes in (for Bluetooth mobile phone).  
– The screen is turned on when the signal from the  
rear view camera comes in.  
To change the sensitivity of the sensor, see  
Motion Sensitiv.(  
34)  
8
2 Assign a title.  
Changing the settings on the  
Title Entry  
Store  
@
menu  
Moves to the preceding  
Indicates the next hierarchy  
menu page  
level/setting item exists  
;
Setup  
/
Off  
Off  
Prox./Motion-LED  
Mid High  
On  
Beep  
Space  
Exit  
Back  
Muting1 Muting2  
Telephone Muting  
Lighting Sensor  
Motion Sensitiv.  
Initialize  
[Store]  
[2/3]  
[BS]  
Confirm the entry.  
Enter  
Move the cursor.  
Exit  
Back  
Erase the character before the  
• Returns to the previous screen  
• Closes the sub-setting screen  
cursor.  
Indicates to hold  
for activating the  
function  
[Del]  
Erase the character on the  
Moves to the succeeding  
menu page  
cursor.  
[Cap]  
Change the letter case (upper/  
lower).  
[A = 0 = Ä] Change the character set.  
Assigning the titles to the  
[Space]  
[Back]  
[Exit]  
Enter a space.  
sources  
Returns to the previous screen.  
You can assign titles (up to 16 characters) to  
TUNER, AV-INand EXT-IN.  
Goes back to the current source  
screen.  
1
Mode  
For available characters,  
60.  
Playback control on the touch  
When the source isTUNER:  
panel  
Mode  
When you drag your finger on the touch panel,  
it functions in the same way as touching  
[5 / / 4 / ¢].  
Off  
On  
Mono  
Start  
Enter  
SSM  
Title Entry  
When the source isAV-INorEXT-IN:  
Mode  
Enter  
Title Entry  
9
Selecting the playback source  
KW-AVX838/KW-AVX830  
KW-ADV793/KW-AVX738  
1
1
*
*
Source Menu  
Source Menu  
TUNER  
SAT  
DISC  
USB  
TUNER  
EXT-IN  
SAT  
DISC  
SB  
EXT-IN  
Bluetooth  
AV-IN  
AV-IN  
BT Phone  
BT Audio  
Exit  
Exit  
6
*
Switches to the conventional radio broadcast.  
Switches to the HD Radio broadcast.  
Switches to the satellite radio broadcast.  
Plays a disc.  
TUNER  
(
11)  
HD Radio *1*2 (  
SAT *1 (  
DISC  
USB  
24)  
22)  
16)  
16)  
19)  
(
Plays files on a USB device.  
(
iPod *3 (  
Plays an iPod/iPhone.  
EXT-IN *4 (  
Bluetooth *5 (  
27)  
39)  
Switches to an external component connected to expansion port on the rear panel.  
• Displays information about the connected device.  
• Plays a Bluetooth audio player.  
BT Phone *6 (  
48)  
• Makes the pairing between a mobile phone and the unit.  
• Selects the registered device.  
BT Audio *6 (  
51)  
Plays a Bluetooth audio player.  
AV-IN *7 (  
26)  
Switches to an external component connected to LINE IN/VIDEO IN jacks on the rear  
panel.  
1
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
Only for KW-AVX830/KW-ADV793.  
2
3
4
5
6
7
"HD Radio" is shown as the source instead of "TUNER" when the HD Radio tuner box is connected.  
"iPod" is shown as the source instead of "USB" when an iPod/iPhone is connected.  
Select an appropriate input setting on <External Input>.(  
Only for KW-AVX838/KW-AVX830.  
Only for KW-ADV793.  
34)  
Select an appropriate input setting on <AV Input>.(  
34)  
10  
AV SOURCE OPERATIONS  
Listening to the radio  
Preset number*  
SOURCE  
TUNER  
Band  
Assigned station name  
Sound mode  
(
9)  
XYZ Radio  
(
29)  
If no name is assigned,  
No Nameappears.  
ST indicator  
PM  
3:45  
The ST indicator lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength.  
* Touching the preset number also displays the preset list (see below).  
[
]
Searches for a station.  
Auto search (Press)  
Manual search (Hold)  
[BAND]  
Selects the band.  
[SOURCE]  
Displays <Source Menu> screen.  
[5 ∞]  
• Selects a preset station.  
• Displays the preset list. (Hold)  
Displays <AV Menu> screen.  
[
]
Preset list operations  
• Selects a preset station (Press)  
• Stores the station currently received into memory (Hold)  
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to  
receive...  
Activate monaural mode for better reception.  
List  
1
1
87.5  
89.9  
97.9  
105.9  
107.9  
87.5  
Mode  
FM1  
FM2  
FM3  
2
3
4
5
6
2
Mode  
Exit  
Back  
Off  
On  
Mono  
Start  
Enter  
SSM  
Title Entry  
Selects the band  
You can also display the preset list by pressing [  
List] on <AV Menu> screen ( 7).  
On  
Activate monaural mode to improve  
FM reception, but stereo effect will be  
lost.The MONO indicator lights up.  
Off  
Restore the stereo effect.  
11  
When the FM reception is interfered...  
Automatic presetting — SSM  
(Storing-station Sequential  
Memory) (for FM only)  
1
AV Setup  
You can automatically preset 6 stations for each FM  
2
band.  
Setup  
Off  
Demonstration  
Wall Paper  
1
Ambient  
Mode  
Setup  
2
Auto  
US  
Wide  
Mode  
IF Band Width  
Area Setting  
Sirius ID  
Eur
SA  
Off  
On  
Mono  
SSM  
Title Entry  
11223366  
Start  
Enter  
(Hold)  
Exit  
Back  
Local FM stations with the strongest signals are  
searched and stored automatically in the FM band.  
Auto  
Increases the tuner selectivity to  
reduce interference noises between  
adjacent stations. (Stereo effect may  
be lost.)  
Wide  
Subject to the interference from  
adjacent stations, but sound quality  
will not be degraded and the stereo  
effect will remain.  
12  
Disc/USB operations  
Playing a disc  
If a disc does not have any disc menu, all tracks on it will be played repeatedly until you change the source or eject  
the disc.  
If“ ” appears on the screen, the unit cannot accept the operation you have tried to do.  
– In some cases, without showing,operations will not be accepted.  
• When playing back a multi-channel encoded disc, the multi-channel signals are downmixed.  
To eject a disc  
~ Open the monitor panel.  
(Hold)  
(Hold)  
You can also open the monitor panel from the  
The monitor panel opens and the disc is ejected.  
If the ejected disc is not removed within 15 seconds,  
the disc is automatically inserted again into the  
loading slot.  
<Open/Tilt> screen. (  
6)  
Ÿ Insert a disc.  
Label side  
Caution:  
Do not place your finger behind the monitor panel.  
Monitor panel closes automatically.  
How to forcibly eject a disc  
Prohibiting disc ejection  
You can lock a disc in the loading slot.  
(Hold)  
(Hold)  
ENTER  
(Hold)  
(Hold)  
NO EJECT?  
EMERGENCY EJECT?  
ENTER  
NO EJECT?  
EMERGENCY EJECT?  
Exit  
Back  
To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same procedure  
to select <EJECT OK?>.  
• Be careful not to drop the disc when it ejects.  
• If this does not work, reset your unit. ( 3)  
13  
Playable disc type  
Disc type  
Recording format, file type, etc  
Playable  
DVD  
DVD-Video*1  
• DTS sound cannot be  
Region Code:  
reproduced or emitted from KW-AVX838/KW-AVX738: 4  
this unit.  
KW-AVX830/KW-ADV793: 1  
Ex.:  
Ex.:  
DVD-Audio/DVD-ROM  
DVD Recordable/Rewritable DVD-Video  
(DVD-R/-RW *2, +R/+RW *3)  
• DVDVideo: UDF bridge  
• DVD-VR  
DVD-VR  
MPEG1/MPEG2  
• MPEG1/MPEG2/JPEG/MP3/  
WMA/WAV: ISO 9660 level 1,  
level 2, Romeo, Joliet  
JPEG  
MP3/WMA/WAV  
DivX/MPEG4/AAC/DVD+VR/DVD-RAM  
Dual Disc  
DVD side  
Non-DVD side  
CD/VCD  
Audio CD/CDText (CD-DA)  
VCD (Video CD)  
DTS-CD/SVCD (SuperVideo CD)/CD-ROM/CD-I (CD-I Ready)  
CD Recordable/Rewritable  
(CD-R/-RW)  
ISO 9660 level 1, level 2,  
Romeo, Joliet  
CD-DA  
VCD (Video CD)  
MPEG1/MPEG2  
JPEG  
MP3/WMA/WAV  
DivX/MPEG4/AAC  
1
*
*
If you insert a DVD Video disc of an incorrect Region Code, “Region code error” appears on the screen.  
DVD-R recorded in multi-border format is also playable (except for dual layer discs). DVD-RW dual layer discs are not  
playable.  
It is possible to play back finalized +R/+RW (Video format only) discs. “DVD” is selected as its disc type when a  
+R/+RW disc is loaded. +RW double layer discs are not playable.  
2
3
*
Caution for DualDisc playback  
The Non-DVD side of aDualDiscdoes not comply with theCompact Disc Digital Audiostandard.Therefore, the use  
of Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on this product may not be recommended.  
14  
Playing a USB device  
This unit can play JPEG/MPEG1/MPEG2*/MP3/WMA/WAV files stored in USB mass storage class device.  
• All tracks in the USB device will be played repeatedly until you change the source.  
• Make sure all important data has been backed up to avoid losing the data.  
* Except for MPEG2 files recorded by JVC Everio camcorder (extension code <.mod>).  
You can connect a USB mass storage class device such as a USB memory, Digital Audio Player etc. to the unit.  
You cannot connect a computer or portable HDD to the USB cable from the rear of the unit.  
USB cable from the rear of  
the unit  
The source changes toUSBand playback starts.  
Cautions:  
• Avoid using the USB device if it might hinder your  
safety driving.  
This unit may not be able to play the files depending  
on the type of USB device.  
• Do not pull out and attach the USB device repeatedly  
whileNow Readingis shown on the screen.  
• Do not start the car engine if a USB device is  
connected.  
• Stop playback before disconnecting a USB device.  
Electrostatic shock at connecting a USB device may  
cause abnormal playback of the device. In this case,  
• Operation and power supply may not work as  
intended for some USB devices.  
• Do not leave a USB device in the car, expose to direct  
sunlight, or high temperature to avoid deformation or  
cause damages to the device.  
• Some USB devices may not work immediately after  
you turn on the power.  
disconnect the USB device then reset this unit and the For more details about USB operations,  
59.  
USB device.  
15  
Disc/file playback operations  
When watching a playback picture, press DISP or touch the screen to display the operation buttons (  
6).  
Playing time  
Only for discs:Video format/playback modeVIDEO,  
MPEG, JPEG,VR-PRG (program),VR-PLAY (playlist), PBC  
Playback status 3: play/8: pause/7: stop  
SOURCE  
VI  
DEO  
Media type  
Audio format  
• DVDVideo:Title no./Chapter  
no.  
DVD  
: :  
0 01  
01  
01  
20  
DIGITAL  
• DVD-VR: Program no. (or  
Playlist no.)/Chapter no.  
• MPEG1/MPEG2/MP3/WMA/  
WAV: Folder no./Track no.*1  
JPEG: Folder no./File no.*1  
• VCD/CD:Track no.  
FLAT  
Sound mode  
48kHz 24Bit 3/2.1  
CHAP. RPT  
(
29)  
Playback mode  
PM  
3:45  
(
18)  
Disc/track information (For CDText/MP3/WMA/WAV, the track/file information)  
Touching an information bar scrolls the text if all the text is not shown. (SeeScroll,”  
30.)  
– For DVDVideo/DVD-VR/MPEG1/MPEG2/JPEG/conventional CD, the information bar does not appear.  
No Nameappears for conventional CDs or if not recorded.  
[3 / 8]  
Starts playback/pauses.  
[4 ¢] • Selects chapter/track.  
• Reverse/forward search.*3 (Hold)  
Stops playback.  
[5 ∞]  
• DVDVideo/DVD-VR: Selects title/  
program/playlist*2.  
[7]  
• MPEG1/MPEG2/JPEG/MP3/WMA/  
WAV:  
Selects folder.  
Displays Folder/Track List.*1  
[SOURCE]  
Displays <Source Menu> screen.  
Displays <AV Menu> screen.  
[
]
(Hold) (  
18, step 2)  
The buttons on the touch panel also work when they are not shown on the screen.  
1
*
*
*
Touching the folder no. or track/file no. also displays the Folder/Track List (  
18, step 2)  
2
3
To display the Original Program/Playlist screen,  
17.  
Search speed varies depending on the type of disc or file.  
16  
Operation buttons on the screen  
You can display the following operation buttons while watching the playback pictures on the screen.  
If no operation is done for about 15 seconds, the operation buttons disappear (except when a disc menu is  
displayed).  
A
For DVD/VCD menu operation playback  
Touch the screen (center portion).  
[5 ∞ 2 3] Selects the menu items  
SOURCE  
KEY  
VI  
DEO  
DVD  
[ENTER]  
Confirms the selection  
: :  
0 01  
01  
01  
20  
DIGITAL  
FLAT  
[TOP MENU] Displays the disc menu  
[MENU]  
[RETURN]  
Displays the disc menu  
Returns to the previous menu or  
displays the menu (only forVCD with  
PBC)  
15:45  
For DVD-VR menu operation playback  
SOURCE  
ENTER  
KEY  
VI  
DEO  
DVD  
[5 ∞ 2 3] Selects the menu items  
[ENTER]  
Returns to the DVD-VR playback  
[TOP MENU] Displays the Original Program  
[MENU]  
Displays the Playlist  
TOP  
MEN  
U
MENU  
RETURN  
KEY  
B
For entering the numbers  
ENTER  
[Direct/CLR] =  
1
2
5
8
3
6
9
[0]–[9]=[ENTER] Enters numbers  
4
7
0
[Direct/CLR]  
• Switches between chapter/  
track entry and title/folder  
entry  
Direct/CLR  
TOP  
MEN  
U
MENU  
Erases the last entry when you  
enter a wrong number  
KEY  
C
For advanced operations  
[
[
[
]
Selects audio language  
Selects subtitle language  
Selects view angle  
]
]
[1 ¡] • Reverse/forward search  
• Plays back in slow motion (while  
To end the operations, touch the screen again.  
playback is paused)*  
* For DVD-VR/VCD, reverse slow motion does not work.  
17  
<Repeat>  
Mode  
Selecting folder/track on the  
Indicator Setting  
list  
CHAP.RPT  
TITLE RPT  
PR-REPEAT  
Chapter  
Title  
Repeats current chapter.  
1
List  
Repeats current title.  
Program  
Repeats current program.  
(For DVD-VR, not available  
during Playlist playback.)  
2 Select a folder (1), then a track (2).  
Current track number/  
Current folder number/ total  
Folder  
Repeats all tracks of the  
current folder.  
REPEAT  
REPEAT  
total track number  
folder number  
List  
0005/0035  
0003/0099  
Track  
Repeats current track. (For  
VCD:When PBC is not in  
use.)  
Track001.mp3  
Track002.mp3  
Track003.mp3  
Track004.mp
Track005.mp3  
Track006.mp3  
Folder 01  
Folder 02  
Folder 03  
Folder 04  
Folder 05  
Folder 06  
<Random>  
Mode  
Exit  
Back  
Indicator  
Setting  
Press/drag to browse the list.  
• You can also browse the list by dragging your finger  
up and down on the list.  
Folder  
Randomly plays all  
tracks of the current  
folder, then tracks of the  
next folders.  
RANDOM  
Selecting playback modes  
Disc  
Randomly plays all  
tracks. (ForVCD:When  
PBC is not in use.)  
RANDOM  
1
Mode  
USB RANDOM  
USB  
Randomly plays all  
tracks in the USB device.  
2 Select the playback mode.  
For DVD/DVD-VR  
You cannot activate the repeat mode and the random  
mode at a time.  
• Available items depend on the types of loaded disc  
and playback file.  
Mode  
Off  
Chapter Title  
Repeat  
For CD/VCD/MPEG1/MPEG2/MP3/WMA/WAV  
Mode  
Off  
Off  
Track Folder  
Folder Disc  
Repeat  
Random  
• When one of the playback mode is selected, the  
corresponding indicator lights up on the source  
information screen.  
To cancel, select <Off>.  
18  
Listening to the iPod/iPhone device  
Preparation  
Connecting iPod/iPhone  
Setting the iPod control mode  
When the source isiPod...  
To iPod/iPhone  
(Hold)  
USB cable from the rear  
of the unit  
Select the unit controlling playback of the iPod/iPhone.  
HEAD  
MODE  
Controls playback from this unit.  
You can control the following iPod/iPhone models:  
iPod with video (5th Generation)*  
iPod classic*  
iPod MODE Controls playback from the iPod/  
iPhone.  
• Not available when using iPod nano  
(1st Generation) or iPod with video  
(5th Generation).  
Track information is not displayed on  
the external monitor.  
iPod nano (1st Generation)  
iPod nano (2nd Generation)  
iPod nano (3rd Generation)*  
iPod nano (4th Generation)*  
iPod nano (5th Generation)*  
iPod touch (1st Generation)*  
iPod touch (2nd Generation)*  
iPhone*  
The operations explained in this manual are under  
<HEAD MODE>.  
Setting for watching video  
iPhone 3G*  
iPhone 3GS*  
• Use the following cables:  
1
AV Setup  
To listen to the music: USB 2.0 cable (accessory  
of the iPod/iPhone)  
To watch the video: USB Audio andVideo cable  
for iPod/iPhoneKS-U30 (not supplied) (See the  
Installation/Connection Manual.)  
2
Setup  
Off  
On  
Demonstration  
Wall Paper  
Ambient  
Bl  
* To watch the video with its audio, connect the iPod/  
iPhone using USB Audio and Video cable (KS-U30, not  
supplied).  
Setup  
Audio&Video  
On  
AV Input  
External Input  
Off  
For some iPod/iPhone models, the performance  
may be abnormal or unstable during operation. In  
this case, disconnect the iPod/iPhone device, then  
check its condition.  
If the performance is not improved or slow, reset  
your iPod/iPhone.  
Setup  
Off  
AV Input  
External Input  
iPod Video  
Audio&Video  
Audio  
Navigation  
19  
iPod/iPhone playback operations  
While playing, Artwork (the picture displayed on the screen of  
iPod/iPhone) is shown if the song contains the Artwork*1  
Playback status 3: play/8: pause  
SOURCE  
iPod control mode  
HEAD MODE  
: :  
01 20  
01  
0
Sound mode (  
Playback mode (  
29)  
FLAT  
REPEAT  
Current Track Title  
21)  
Artist Name  
Album Title  
PM  
3:45  
Track information bars  
Touching an information bar scrolls the text if all the text is  
not shown.*2 (SeeScroll,”  
30)  
[3 / 8]  
Starts playback/pauses.  
[SOURCE]  
Displays <Source Menu> screen.  
[5 ∞]  
Enters <Search Mode> menu.  
Displays <AV Menu> screen.  
[
]
(
21)  
[4 ¢] • Selects a track/video.*3  
• Reverse/forward search. (Hold)  
1
*
For changing the Artwork display setting,  
33.  
No Artwork is shown when the iPod control mode is set to <iPod MODE>.  
This unit can display up to 128 characters.  
You cannot resume playback for video sources.  
2
3
*
*
If the iPod/iPhone does not play correctly, update your iPod/iPhone software to the latest version. For details  
about updating your iPod/iPhone, visit <http://www.apple.com>.  
• When you turn on this unit, the iPod/iPhone is  
charged through the unit.  
The text information may not be displayed correctly.  
Notice:  
When operating an iPod/iPhone, some operations  
may not be performed correctly or as intended.  
In this case, visit the following JVC web site:  
<http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/car/> (English  
website only)  
20  
2 To select the playback mode  
Selecting track/video from  
Mode  
<Search Mode>  
One  
Song  
All  
m  
Repeat  
Random  
AudioBooks  
• Available search modes depend on the type of your  
iPod/iPhone.  
Normal Faster er  
• When one of the playback modes is selected, the  
corresponding indicator lights up on the source  
information screen.  
1
List  
<Repeat>  
2
Search Mode  
Mode  
Indicator Setting  
Functions the same as  
Music  
Videos  
Playlists  
Artists  
One  
Shuffle Songs  
Albums  
Songs  
Podcasts  
Genres  
REPEAT  
Repeat Oneof the  
iPod/iPhone.  
Exit  
Back  
ALL RPT  
All  
Functions the same  
asRepeat All”of the  
iPod/iPhone.  
Music  
Selects the desired item from  
the list  
Videos  
<Random>  
Mode  
Shuffle Songs Playback starts  
Indicator  
Setting  
Current track (video) number/total track (video) number  
Song  
Functions the same as  
Shuffle Songsof the  
iPod/iPhone.  
RANDOM  
Search Mode  
0003/0099  
Track01  
Playlists  
Artists  
Albums  
Songs  
Podcasts  
Genres  
Track02  
Track03  
Track04  
Track05  
Track06  
Album  
Functions the same as  
Shuffle Albumsof  
the iPod/iPhone.  
RANDOM  
Exit  
Back  
• To cancel, select <Off>.  
Press/drag to browse the list.  
• You can also browse the list by dragging your  
finger up and down on the list.  
To select the speed of audio books  
Mode  
One  
Song  
All  
Album  
Repeat  
Random  
AudioBooks  
Normal Faster Slower  
Selecting playback modes/  
the speed of audio books  
1
Mode  
Normal  
Plays at normal speed.  
Faster  
Plays faster.  
Slower  
Plays slower.  
21  
Listening to the satellite radio  
(Only for KW-AVX830/KW-ADV793)  
Before operating, connect either one of the following (not supplied) to the expansion port on the rear of the unit.  
To listen to the SIRIUS Satellite radio  
SC-C1 and KS-SRA100  
PnP, SC-VDOC1 and KS-SRA100  
JVC Smart Digital AdapterXMDJVC100  
CNP2000UC and CNPJVC1  
To listen to the XM Satellite radio  
Activating subscription  
KW-AVX830 KW-ADV793  
For SIRIUS Radio  
For XM Radio  
~ Select “SAT” as the source. ( 10)  
The SIRIUS Satellite radio starts updating all the  
SIRIUS channels. (See“GCI updatebelow.)  
• Once completed, SIRIUS Satellite radio tunes in  
to the preset channel, CH184.  
~ Select “SAT” as the source. ( 10)  
XMTuner* starts updating all the XM channels.  
Channel 1is tuned in automatically. (See“GCI  
updatebelow.)  
Ÿ Check your XM Satellite radio ID  
labelled on the casing of the XM Tuner,  
or tune in to“Channel 0.”  
Ÿ Check your SIRIUS ID.  
AV Setup  
The 8-digit (alphanumeric) ID number is  
displayed on the screen.  
To cancel the ID number display, select any  
channel other than0.”  
Setup  
Off  
Demonstration  
Wall Paper  
Ambient  
Europe  
! Contact XM Satellite radio on  
the internet at <http://xmradio.  
com/activation/> to activate your  
subscription, or you can call 1-800-XM-  
RADIO (1-800-967-2346).  
SA  
US  
Area Setting  
Sirius ID  
112233445566  
! Contact SIRIUS on the internet at  
<http://activate.siriusradio.com/> to  
activate your subscription, or you can  
call SIRIUS toll-free at 1-888-539-SIRIUS  
(7474).  
Once completed, the unit tunes in to one of the  
available channels (Channel 4 or higher).  
* XM Tuner: XMDirect TM Tuner Box or XMDirect2 Tuner  
System  
Subscription updated Press any key to continue”  
appears on the screen once subscription has been  
completed.  
GCI (Global Control Information) update  
If channels are updated after subscription, updating starts automatically, and no sound can be heard:  
– For SIRIUS Satellite radio:Updatingappears.  
– For XM Satellite radio: UPDATING” (when XMDJVC100 is connected) or UNAUTH” (when CNP2000UC and  
CNPJVC1 are connected) appears.  
• Update takes a few minutes to complete.  
• Do not press any buttons or perform any operations until updating is completed.  
22  
Tuning in to a channel you want  
KW-AVX830 KW-ADV793  
Preset number*1  
SOURCE  
CATEGORY  
SAT  
Channel number  
Band  
SR1  
01  
C
A
Category Name  
T
Sound mode (  
29)  
Channel Name  
Song Title  
Artist Name  
Composer Name  
LEVEL  
Signal Reception  
indicator  
PM  
3:45  
Only for SIRIUS  
CATEGORY  
[
]
Selects a channel.  
– Holding either button changes the  
channel rapidly.  
While searching, invalid and  
unsubscribed channels are skipped.  
[BAND]  
Selects the band.  
ForSIRIUSRadio:  
SR1 SR2 SR3  
XM1 XM2 XM3  
For XM Radio:  
[5 CATEGORY Selects a category.*2  
CATEGORY ]  
[5 ∞]  
Selects a preset station.  
Displays the preset list. (Hold)  
[SOURCE]  
Displays <Source Menu> screen.  
Displays <AV Menu> screen.  
[
]
1
*
*
Touching the preset number also displays the preset list (see below).  
• For SIRIUS Radio:  
2
– To select a channel from all categories, select <All>.  
• For XM Radio:  
– To select a channel from all categories (including non-categorized channels), press [5] or [].  
– If you do not select a channel within 15 seconds, the category selected is canceled. You can select a channel from  
all categories now.  
Preset list operations  
Selecting a channel on the list  
• Selects a preset channel (Press)  
• Stores the channel currently received into memory (Hold)  
List  
C
A
T
Channel Name 1  
Pop  
List  
C
A
Channel Name 2  
Channel 3  
Channel 4  
Channel Name 5  
Channel Name 6  
Rock  
Country  
Hip-Hop  
R&B/Urban  
Dance/Erectr
T
C
T
A
1
2
3
4
5
6
Category Name 1  
Category Name 2  
Category Name 3  
Category Name 4  
Category Name 5  
Category Name 6  
SR1  
SR2  
SR3  
Category  
C
A
T
C
A
T
C
A
T
Exit  
Back  
Exit  
Back  
Press/drag to browse the list.  
• You can also browse the list by dragging your finger up  
and down on the list.  
Selects the band  
Displays the category/channel list (See the right.)  
You can also display the preset list by pressing [  
List] on <AV Menu> screen ( 7).  
23  
Listening to the HD RadioTM broadcast (Only for KW-AVX830/KW-ADV793)  
KW-AVX830 KW-ADV793  
Before operating, connect HD Radio tuner box, KT-HD300 (separately purchased) to the expansion port on the rear of  
the unit.  
What is HD RadioTechnology?  
HD RadioTechnology can deliver high-quality digital soundAM digital will have FM-like quality (in stereo) and FM  
digital will have CD-like qualitywith static-free and clear reception. Furthermore, stations can offer text and data,  
such as artist names and song titles.  
• When the HD Radio tuner box is connected, it can also receive conventional analog broadcasts.  
• Many HD Radio stations also offer more than one channel of programming.This service is called multicasting.  
To find HD Radio stations in your area, visit www.hdradio.com <http://www.hdradio.com/>.  
Band  
Preset number  
SOURCE  
C
HANN  
E
L
HD SEARCH  
HD RADIO  
HD SEARCH indicator  
HD SEARCH  
XYZ Radio  
Genre  
Station Call Sign and  
channel number  
LO or DX indicator  
DX  
HD AUTO  
LEVEL  
(
25)  
Song Title  
Artist Name  
Album Title  
Flashes first then lights  
up when a digital audio  
broadcast is tuned in.  
PM  
3:45  
CHANNEL  
Signal Reception indicator  
HD Radio reception mode  
Refer to page 11 for basic radio operations.  
When receiving HD Radio Multicast  
Searching for HD Radio stations only  
channels...  
1
SOURCE  
CH  
ANNE  
L
HD SEARCH  
HD RADIO  
1 Select a desired channel.  
HD SEARCH  
SOURCE  
XYZ Radio  
Genre  
CH  
ANNE  
L
HD SEARCH  
HD RADIO  
HD AUTO  
The HD SEARCH indicator appears.  
XYZ Radio  
Genre  
H
HD1 HD2
HD8  
Artist Name  
Album Title  
2 Search for a station—Auto Search.  
PM  
3:45  
C
HANNEL  
SOURCE  
C
H
ANNE  
L
HD SEARCH  
HD RADIO  
HD SEARCH  
XYZ Radio  
Genre  
“LINKING” appears while linking to a multicast  
channel.  
HD AUTO  
LEVEL  
Song Title  
Artist Name  
Album Title  
PM  
CHANNEL  
24  
Changing HD Radio reception  
Tuning in to stations with  
mode  
sufficient signal strength  
While receiving an HD Radio broadcast, the unit tunes  
to digital or analog audio automatically due to the  
receiving condition.  
This function works only for FM bands. Once you have  
activated this function (selected <Local>), it always  
works when searching for FM stations.  
1
1
Mode  
Mode  
2
2
Mode  
Mode  
Off  
Local  
S
On  
DX  
Off  
Local  
Start  
On  
DX  
Mono  
DX/Local  
SSM  
Blend Hold  
Mono  
DX/Local  
SSM  
Blend Hold  
Only stations with sufficient signal strength will be  
detected.  
Analog Tuning to analog audio only.  
The DX indicator goes off, then the LO indicator lights  
up.  
Digital Tuning to digital audio only.  
Auto  
Switch between digital and analog  
audio automatically.  
If no sound can be heard from the selected setting,  
change the setting to <Analog> or <Digital>.  
The setting automatically changes to <Auto> if you  
tuned in to or change to another station, or if you  
turned off the power.  
This setting cannot take effect for the conventional  
FM/AM stations.  
If the radio station forces the reception mode to  
digital, the DIGITAL indicator flashes.  
To improve FM reception, seeWhen an FM stereo  
broadcast is hard to receive...,”  
11.  
To preset stations automatically, seeAutomatic  
presetting SSM (Storing-station Sequential  
Memory) (for FM only),”  
12.  
25  
Using other external components  
SOURCE  
Source type — “AV- I N  
(see below) orEXT-IN  
AV-IN  
(
27)  
Assigned title (  
9)  
FLAT  
AV-INPUT  
PM  
3:45  
[SOURCE]  
Displays <Source Menu> screen.  
Displays <AV Menu> screen.  
[
]
Preparation:  
• To listen to the music from the connected component, select <Audio> for <AV Input> setting.  
34)  
• To watch the video from the connected component, select <Audio & Video> for <AV Input> setting.  
34)  
(
(
AV-INPUT  
~ Connect an external component to the LINE IN/VIDEO IN jacks. (See the Installation/Connection  
Manual.)  
Ÿ Select “AV-IN” as the source. ( 10)  
! Turn on the connected component and start playing the source.  
26  
Displaying navigation screen  
You can also connect a Navigation system to theVIDEO IN plug so that you can watch the navigation screen.  
To view the navigation screen  
1
AV Setup  
2
Setup  
Off  
On  
Demonstration  
Wall Paper  
Press DISP repeatedly until the navigation screen is  
displayed.  
Ambient  
Setup  
The aspect ratio of the navigation screen is fixed to  
<Full> regardless of the <Aspect> setting (  
31).  
Audio&Video  
On  
AV Input  
External Input  
Off  
You can use the sourceAV-INfor listening to an  
audio source connected to the LINE IN jacks.  
Setup  
Off  
AV Input  
External Input  
iPod Video  
Audio&Video  
Audio  
Navigation  
Back  
EXT-INPUT  
You can connect an external component to the expansion port on the rear using the Line Input Adapter, KS-U57 (not  
supplied) or AUX Input Adapter, KS-U58 (not supplied). (See the Installation/Connection Manual.)  
~
AV Setup  
Setup  
Ÿ
Setup  
Audio&Video  
On  
AV Input  
External Input  
Off  
On  
Demonstration  
Wall Paper  
Off  
Ambient  
! Select “EXT-IN” as the source. ( 10)  
Turn on the connected component and start playing the source.  
27  
Dual Zone operations  
(Only for KW-AVX838/KW-AVX830)  
KW-AVX838 KW-AVX830  
You can enjoy disc playback on the external monitor connected to theVIDEO OUT and 2nd AUDIO OUT jacks, while  
listening to any source other thanUSB/iPodthrough the speakers.  
• When Dual Zone is in use, you can only operate the DVD/CD player using the remote controller (  
53).  
Displaying the picture —  
~
Ÿ
SOURCE  
VI  
DEO  
DVD  
Dual play  
When Dual Zone is in use, you can display the picture in  
the disc while any source other thanDISC,USB, or  
iPodis selected.  
Exit  
To display the picture  
You can use the Dual play function only when the  
parking brake is engaged.  
Pressing the button turns on/off Dual Zone.  
DUAL indicator appears when Dual Zone is activated.  
SOURCE  
VI  
DEO  
DVD  
:
:
20  
01  
01  
0 01  
DIGITAL  
DUAL  
Press DISP repeatedly until the Dual play screen is  
displayed.  
To select a different source (main source) to  
listen to through the speakers  
• Dual play cannot be used when there is no picture  
data in the disc.  
SOURCE  
VI  
DEO  
To change the aspect ratio,  
To adjust the picture, 31.  
31.  
DVD  
By using the touch panel, you can operate the  
newly selected source without affecting Dual Zone  
(Disc) operations.  
You cannot select “USB/iPod” for the main  
source.  
28  
Sound equalization  
2 Select the band (1), frequency (2),  
adjust the volume (3), then adjust the  
quality factor to make the sound natural  
(4).  
~
Equalizer  
Ÿ Select a sound mode.  
Frequency  
Band  
Equalizer  
User Store  
Low  
Mid  
High  
Flat  
User1  
User2  
User3  
Natural  
Dynamic  
Vocal Boost  
Bass Boost  
Super Bass  
Freq  
Q
60 Hz  
1.0  
60 100 1.0k 2.5k 10k 15k  
0 100 1.0k 2.5k 10k 15k  
Exit  
Back Edit  
Exit  
Move to other six sound modes  
Quality factor*  
You can also change the sound mode by  
pressing the short cut icon. (  
7)  
3 Select <User1>, <User2>, or <User3> to  
store the adjustment.  
Storing your own adjustments  
You can store your adjustments into <User1>,  
The adjustment is stored.  
<User2>, and <User3>.  
• When <High Pass Filter> is set to <On>, the  
setting of low band is invalid. Select <Through> to  
1 Repeat steps ~ and Ÿ, then...  
activate the low band setting. (  
35)  
Exit  
Back  
Edit  
* When adjusting “High” band, the quality factor value is  
fixed.  
Using a rear view camera  
To use a rear view camera, the REVERSE GEAR SIGNAL lead connection is required. For connecting a rear view  
camera, see the Installation/Connection Manual.  
Displaying the rear view screen  
The rear view screen is displayed when you shift the  
gear to the reverse (R) position.  
• When you perform one of the following operations,  
the rear view screen is cleared.  
• While the pictures through the camera are shown on  
the screen, no message will be displayed.  
Press DISP.  
Shifting the gear to another position other than the  
reverse (R) position.  
29  
AV Setup/Sound/Equalizer menu items  
AV Menu  
AV Setup  
Mode  
Equalizer  
Sound  
List  
For menu operations,  
9.  
Bluetooth  
AV Setup  
Initial: Underlined  
Menu item  
Selectable setting/item  
Demonstration  
Off  
On  
: Cancels. (  
: Activates the demonstration on the screen.  
4)  
Wall Paper  
You can select the background picture of the screen.  
Ambient, 3D Space, Ecology* , Plain  
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Color  
You can select the color of the background picture.  
Blue, Light-Blue, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Purple, Dark-Blue,  
Dark-Green, Brown, Light-Brown, Black  
Scroll  
Off  
: Cancels.  
Once  
Auto  
: Scrolls the displayed information once.  
: Repeats scrolling (at 5-second inter