KDX110 - Car stereo JVC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL KDX110 JVC

operation to obtain the best possible performance

Book Size: B6L (182 mm x 128 mm)

Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Batteries

(applicable for EU countries that have adopted separate waste collection systems)

Products and batteries with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as

Old electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should be recycled at a facility capable of

handling these items and their waste byproducts.

Contact your local authority for details in locating a recycle facility nearest to you. Proper

recycling and waste disposal will help conserve resources whilst preventing detrimental effects

on our health and the environment.

Notice: The sign “Pb” below the symbol for batteries indicates that this battery contains lead.

Information sur l’élimination des anciens équipements électriques et électroniques

Declaration of Conformity with regard to the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC Declaration of Conformity with regard to the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU Manufacturer:

Do not operate any function that takes your attention away from safe driving.

• Adjust the volume so that you can hear sounds outside the car to prevent accidents.

• Lower the volume before playing digital sources to avoid damaging the speakers by the sudden increase of

• Avoid using the USB device or iPod/iPhone if it might hinder safe driving.

• Make sure all important data has been backed up. We shall bear no responsibility for any loss of recorded

• Never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit, to prevent a short

Remote control (RM-RK52):

• Do not leave the remote control in hot places such as on the dashboard.

• The Lithium battery is in danger of explosion if replaced incorrectly. Replace it only with the same or

• The battery pack or batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

• Keep the battery out of reach of children and in its original packaging when not in used. Dispose of used

batteries promptly. If swallowed, contact a physician immediately.

How to read this manual

• Operations are explained mainly

using buttons on the faceplate of

indicates the selected items.

indicates references are

available on the stated page.

Cleaning the unit: Wipe off dirt on the faceplate with a dry silicone or soft

Cleaning the connector: Detach the faceplate and clean the connector

gently with a cotton swab, being careful not to damage the connector.

Connector (on the reverse

side of the faceplate)

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can be remotely controlled with an

optionally purchased remote control.

To Do this (on the faceplate) Do this (on the remote control)

• Press and hold to turn off the power.

Adjust the volume Turn the volume knob. Press VOL + or VOL –.

Press the volume knob to mute the sound or pause playback.

• Press again to cancel.

to mute the sound or pause playback.

• Press again to cancel.

• Press B /SOURCE repeatedly.

• Press B /SOURCE, then turn the volume knob within 2 seconds.

Press SOURCE repeatedly.

Press DISP repeatedly.

• Press and hold to scroll the current display information.

Your preset adjustments

will also be erased.

Pull out the insulation sheet

when using for the first time.

How to replace the battery

(Do not expose to bright sunlight.)

4 Press MENU to exit.

7 Press MENU to exit.

Set the basic settings

Press and hold MENU.

2 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table),

then press the knob.

3 Press MENU to exit.

:The clock time is automatically set using the Clock Time (CT) data in

:The clock time is shown on the display even when the unit is turned

:Enables AM in source selection.;

:Enables AUX in source selection.;

when the KS-BTA100 Bluetooth adapter is connected to the auxiliary input

. The source name will change to BTAUDIO.

LANGUAGE Selects the display language for menu and Tag information (folder name, file

name, song title, artist name, album name) if applicable.

:Display language is English.

:Display language is Russian.

F/W UPDATE SYSTEM F/W xxxx

:Starts upgrading the firmware.;

:Cancels (upgrading is not

For details on how to update the firmware, see:

<http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>.

* Not displayed when the corresponding source is selected.

Press 4 B repeatedly to make a selection.

• JVC Playlist Creator (JPC) / JVC Music Control (JMC) file

Press 3 A repeatedly to make a selection.

Do not leave the cable inside the car when not using.

Only for MP3/WMA/WAV/FLAC files. This does not work for iPod.

• You can also change the source from the

other source to iPod by pressing iPod.

Press 5 iPod MODE repeatedly to select the

(commercially available)

(Accessory of the iPod/iPhone)

Select a file from a list

2 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob.

• MP3/WMA/WAV/FLAC file: Select the desired folder, then a file.

• iPod or JPC / JMC file: Select the desired file from the list (PLAYLISTS,

ARTISTS, ALBUMS, SONGS, PODCASTS

If you have many files....

You can search through them quickly (on step

2 above) by turning the

volume knob quickly.

• Not applicable for iPod.

Select a song by name

While listening to the iPod and

If you have many folders or files, you can search through them quickly

according to the first character (A to Z, 0 to 9 and OTHERS).

• “OTHERS” appear if the first character is other than Ato Z, 0 to 9.

2 Turn the volume knob to select the desired list, then press the

3 Press 1 K / 2 J or turn the volume knob quickly to select the desired

4 Turn the volume knob to select the desired folder or file, then press

Change the USB drive

When a smartphone (Mass Storage Class) is connected to the USB input

terminal, you can select its internal memory or external memory (such as an

SD card) to playback the stored songs.

You can also select the desired drive to playback when a multiple drives

device is connected.

Press number button 5 repeatedly to select the desired drive.

The next drive is selected automatically.

Repeat steps 1 to 4 to select the following drives.

Change the playback speed of the Audiobook

While listening to the iPod and

: Select the desired playback

speed of the Audiobooks sound file in your iPod/iPhone.

(Default: Depends on your iPod/iPhone setting.)

• To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press GT/P.

“ST” lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient

Search for a station

Press B /SOURCE to select FM or AM.

2 Press S/ T (or press H / I on RM-RK52) to search for a station

Press and hold S/ T (or press and hold H / I on RM-RK52) until

“M” flashes, then press repeatedly to search for a station manually.

You can store up to 18 stations for FM and 6 stations for AM.

While listening to a station....

Press and hold one of the number buttons (1 to 6) to store.

The preset number flashes and “MEMORY” appears.

• To select a stored station: Press one of the number buttons (1to6).

Press MENU, then turn the volume knob to select a preset number and

press the knob to confirm.

Search for your favorite program (PTY Search)

Available only for FM source.

1 Press and hold GT/P.

2 Turn the volume knob to select a PTY code, then press the knob to

If there is a station broadcasting a program of the same PTY code as

you have selected, that station is tuned in.

Available only for FM source.

The unit will temporarily switch to Traffic Announcement (TA) (if

available) from any source other than AM.

• To deactivate, press GT/P again.

3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection

4 Press MENU to exit.

Use a portable audio player

Connect a portable audio player (commercially available).

3 Press B /SOURCE to select AUX.

4 Turn on the portable audio player and start playback.

Use a 3-core plug head stereo mini plug for optimum audio

Connect the Bluetooth adapter, KS-BTA100 (separately purchased).

2 Register (pair) the Bluetooth device with KS-BTA100.

4 Press B /SOURCE to select BT AUDIO.

5 Start using the Bluetooth device.

For details, refer to the instruction manual of KS-BTA100.

3.5mm stereo mini plug with “L” shaped connector

(commercially available)

Portable audio player

Auxiliary input jack

Wiring harness of the unit

XX RADIO TIMER Turns on the radio at a specific time regardless of the current source.

:Select how often the timer will be turned

:Select the FM or AM band.

(for AM):Select the preset station.

Set the activation day and time.

” lights up when complete.

Radio Timer will not activate for the following cases.

• The unit is turned off.

after Radio Timer for AM is

:Automatically presets up to

18 stations for FM. “SSM” stops flashing when the first 6 stations are stored.

to store the following 12 stations.

:Increases the tuner selectivity to reduce interference noises from

adjacent FM stations. (Stereo effect may be lost.);

interference noises from adjacent FM stations, but sound quality will not be

degraded and the stereo effect will remain.

:Improves the FM reception, but the stereo effect will be lost.;

: Switches to another station only in the specific region using the “AF”

: Automatically searches for another station broadcasting the same

program in the same Radio Data System network with better reception

when the current reception is poor.;

* Only for FM source.

Press EQ repeatedly.

Press EQ, then turn the volume knob within

1 Press and hold EQ.

4 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then

BASSLVL: –06 to +06

* Displayed only when

2 Turn the volume knob to make a selection

see the following table

then press the knob.

Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected.

3 Press MENU to exit.

To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press GT/P.

:Select a preset name.

Adjust your own sound settings.

:Select a preset name.

:Select a sound tone.

Adjust the sound elements of the selected sound tone.

: Selects your preferred bass boost level.;

:Boosts low or high frequencies to produce a well-balanced sound

:All signals are sent to the subwoofer. ;

:Audio signals with frequencies lower than

55Hz/ 85Hz/ 120Hz are sent to the subwoofer.

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2 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table),

then press the knob.

2 until the desired item is selected.

3 Press MENU to exit.

To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press GT/P.

XX DISPLAY DIMMER Selects the display and button illumination adjusted in the

:Changes between the day and night adjustments when you turn off

or on the car headlights. *

:Selects the night adjustments.;

the day adjustments.

:Select day or night.

Select a zone for setting.

( Illustration above)

Set the brightness level (

:Repeats scrolling at

The illumination control wire connection is required.

):Adjusts the front and rear speaker output balance.

):Adjusts the left and right speaker output balance.

):Presets the volume adjustment level of each source

(compared to the FM volume level). Before adjustment, select the source

you want to adjust. (“VOLADJFIX” appears if FM is selected.)

maximum power of each speaker is less than 50W to prevent damaging

:The maximum volume level is 50.

:Creates realistic sound by compensating the high-frequency

components and restoring the rise-time of the waveform that are lost in

audio data compression.;

:Mutes the sounds while using the cellular phone (not connected

through KS-BTA100).;

:Selects whether rear speakers or a subwoofer are

connected to the REAR/SW line out terminals on the rear panel (through an

external amplifier).

This adjustment will not affect the subwoofer output.

If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader level to

• Playable USB device file system: FAT12, FAT16, FAT32

Even when audio files comply with the standards listed above, playback may be impossible

depending on the types or conditions of media or device.

• This unit can play MP3/WMA/WAV/FLAC files stored on a USB mass storage class device.

• You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub.

• Connecting a cable whose total length is longer than 5m may result in abnormal playback.

• The maximum number of characters for:

- Folder names: 64 characters

- File names: 64 characters

- WAV Tag: 64 characters

• This unit can recognize a total of 20 480 files, 999 folders (999 files per folder including folder

without unsupported files), and of 8 hierarchies.

• This unit cannot recognize a USB device whose rating is other than 5V and exceeds 1A.

- iPod touch (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th generation)

- iPod nano (3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th generation)

- iPhone, iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S, 5

• It is not possible to browse video files on the “Videos” menu in

• The song order displayed on the selection menu of this unit may differ from that of the iPod/

• If some operations are not performed correctly or as intended, visit:

<http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>.

About JVC Playlist Creator and JVC Music Control

• This unit supports the PC application JVC Playlist Creator and Android

application JVC Music

• When you play audio file with song data added using the JVC Playlist Creator or JVC Music

Control, you can search for audio file by Genres, Artists, Albums, Playlists, and Songs.

• JVC Playlist Creator and JVC Music Control are available from the following web site:

<http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>.

Available Cyrillic letters

Press DISP repeatedly.

AM Station name (PS)*

Frequency Program type (PTY)*

(back to the beginning)

For FM Radio Data System stations only.

USB Playing time Day/Clock Album title/Artist*

(back to the beginning)

If not recorded, “NO NAME” appears.

If not recorded, “NO NAME” appears.

BT AUDIO BT AUDIO Day/Clock

Available characters

TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Remedy

Sound cannot be heard. • Adjust the volume to the optimum level.

• Check the cords and connections.

“MISWIRING CHK WIRING THEN RESET UNIT” / “WARNING CHK WIRING THEN RESET UNIT”

appears and no operations can

Check to be sure the terminals of the speaker wires are

insulated properly, then reset the unit. If this does not solve

the problem, consult your nearest service center.

Source cannot be selected. Check the

Radio reception is poor. / Static

noise while listening to the radio.

• Connect the antenna firmly.

• Pull the antenna out all the way.

Correct characters are not

This unit can only display uppercase letters, numbers, and

a limited number of symbols. The unit can also display

uppercase Cyrillic letters.

Playback order is not as intended. The playback order is determined by the file name (USB).

Elapsed playing time is not

This depends on the recording process earlier.

“NOT SUPPORT” appears and

Check whether the track is a playable format.

“CANNOT PLAY” flashes and/

or connected device cannot be

• Check whether the connected device is compatible with this

unit and ensure the files are in supported formats.

• Reattach the device.

“READING” keeps flashing. • Do not use too many hierarchical levels and folders.

• Reattach the USB device.

The iPod/iPhone does not turn on

• Check the connection between this unit and iPod/iPhone.

• Detach and reset the iPod/iPhone using hard reset.

If you still have troubles, reset the unit. ( 3)

(DIN 45324, +B = 14.4 V)

Subject to change without notice.

TUNER FM Frequency Range 87.5MHz to 108.0MHz (50kHz step)

Usable Sensitivity (S/N=26dB) 0.71μV/75Ω

Quieting Sensitivity

Frequency Response (±3dB) 30Hz to 15kHz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (MONO) 64dB Stereo Separation (1kHz) 40dB AM Frequency Range MW 531kHz to 1611kHz (9kHz step)

LW 153kHz to 279kHz (9kHz step)

Usable Sensitivity (S/N=20dB) MW 28.2μV LW 50μV USB USB Standard USB1.1, USB2.0 (Full speed)

Compatible Devices Mass storage class

Maximum Supply Current DC5V

1A D/A Converter 24 Bit

Frequency Response (±1dB) 20Hz to 20kHz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (1kHz) 105dB Dynamic Range 88dB Channel Separation 90dB MP3 Decode Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3

WMA Decode Compliant with Windows Media Audio

WAV Decode RIFF waveform Audio Format (Linear PCM only)

FLAC Decode FLAC files

INSTALLATION / CONNECTION Warning

• 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.

• Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape to prevent a short circuit.

• Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s chassis again after installation.

• For safety’s sake, leave wiring and mounting to professionals. Consult the

• Install this unit in the console of your vehicle. Do not touch the metal

parts of this unit during and shortly after use of the unit. Metal parts such

as the heat sink and enclosure become hot.

• Do not connect the

wires of speakers to the car chassis or Ground wire

(black), or connect them in parallel.

• Connect speakers with a maximum power of more than 50W. If the

maximum power of the speakers is lower than 50W, change the

setting to avoid damaging the speakers.

Mount the unit at an angle of less than 30º.

• If your vehicle wiring harness does not have the ignition terminal,

connect Ignition wire (red) to the terminal on the vehicle’s fuse box

which provides 12 V DC power supply and is turned on and off by the

• After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps, blinkers,

wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.

• If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires are not touching car’s chassis,

then replace the old fuse with one that has the same rating.

Remove the key from the ignition switch, then

disconnect the [ terminal of the car battery.

2 Connect the wires properly.

See Wiring connection.

3 Install the unit to your car.

See Installing the unit (in-dash mounting).

4 Connect the [ terminal of the car battery.

How to remove the unit

Bracket (not supplied)

Flat or round head screws

(not supplied) M5 × 8mm

Do the required wiring.

Bend the appropriate tabs to

hold the sleeve firmly in place.

Hook on the top side

Orientate the trim plate as

illustrated before fitting.

Installing the unit (in-dash mounting)

When installing without the mounting

Use only the specified screws. Using wrong screws

might damage the unit.

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STEERING WHEEL REMOTE Part list for

To the steering wheel

remote control adapter

A custom wiring harness

(separately purchased) which is suitable for

your car is recommended for connection.

If your car does NOT have an

* Custom wiring harness (separately

For some VW/Audi or Opel (Vauxhall)

You may need to modify the wiring of the

If the unit does not turn on with modified

A8 Black : Earth (ground) connection

: Rear speaker (right)

: Front speaker (right)

: Front speaker (left)

: Rear speaker (left)

Signal cord (not supplied)

Remote wire (not supplied)

To Blue/white wire of the

- iPod touch (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th et 5th generation)

- iPod nano (3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th et 7th generation)

© 2013 JVC KENWOOD Corporation

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• “Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to

connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to

meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or

its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory

with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance.

• iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in

the U.S. and other countries.

• Lightning is a trademark of Apple Inc.

• Android is trademark of Google Inc.

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