How to read this manual • Operations are explained mainly using buttons on the faceplate of KD-R991BT and KD-R792BT. • English indications are used for the purpose of explanation. You can select the display language from the menu. ( 6) •...
BASICS Faceplate for KD-R991BT KD-R891BT Attach Remote sensor (Do not expose to bright sunlight.) Loading slot Detach Source button How to reset Reset the unit Detach button within 5 seconds Display window after detaching the faceplate. On the faceplate Turn on the power Press •...
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BASICS Faceplate for KD-R792BT Attach Loading slot Display window Source button Detach Detach button How to reset Volume knob Remote sensor Reset the unit (Do not expose to within 5 seconds bright sunlight.) after detaching the faceplate. On the faceplate Turn on the power Press •...
( 3 or 4) Cancel the demonstration When you turn on the power for the first time (or [FACTORY RESET] is set to [YES], the display shows: KD-R991BT/KD-R891BT: “CANCEL DEMO” “PRESS ENTER” Press Pull out the insulation [YES] is selected for the initial setup.
ON: Enables AUX in source selection. ; OFF: Disables. ( 13) 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, see: <http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>. * Not displayed when the corresponding source is selected. ENGLISH...
(or) • [OFF] is selected for [AM SRC]/[SW1 SRC]/[SW2 SRC] in Press and hold the following button until “PRESET MODE” flashes. [SOURCE SELECT] after Radio Timer for AM/SW1/SW2 is selected. KD-R991BT/KD-R891BT: ( 6) Volume knob KD-R792BT: SSM 01–06/SSM 07–12/SSM 13–18: Automatically presets up to 18 Perform ‘select an item ( 3 or 4)’...
When connecting an Android device, “Press [VIEW] to install JVC MUSIC PLAY APP” is shown. Follow the instructions to install the application. You can also install the latest version of JVC MUSIC PLAY application on your Android device before connecting. For more information, visit <http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>.
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Reverse/ Press and hold Press and hold While in ANDROID source, press repeatedly. Fast-forward * AUTO MODE: Control Android device from this unit via JVC Select a track/ Press Press MUSIC PLAY application installed in the Android file device. Select a folder *...
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(via USB input terminal). OTHERS). Preparation: • Select “OTHERS” if the first character is other than A to Z, 0 to 9. Install the latest version of JVC Remote application on your device before For ANDROID source connecting. For more information, visit <http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>. Press to enter character search.
To cancel, press and hold Broadcast starts automatically. Bookmark current song information On the faceplate On the remote control Press and hold the following to bookmark song information. Playback/pause KD-R991BT/KD-R891BT: Press Press KD-R991BT/KD-R891BT: KD-R792BT: volume knob KD-R792BT: Press the volume knob.
Accessory of the iPod/iPhone * Save favorite song information While listening to the Radio on Spotify... Press and hold the following button to save the song information. KD-R991BT/KD-R891BT: Press source button repeatedly to select SPOTIFY. volume knob KD-R792BT: Broadcast starts automatically * Do not leave the cable inside the car when not using.
Use a portable audio player Press Connect a portable audio player (commercially available). Perform ‘select an item ( 3 or 4)’ operation to select a list type. KD-R991BT/KD-R891BT: The list types displayed differ depending on the information sent from Auxiliary input jack Spotify.
Perform (A) or (B) depending on what appears on the display. For some Bluetooth devices, pairing sequence may vary from the steps described below. Supported Bluetooth codecs – Sub Band Codec (SBC) (A) KD-R991BT/KD-R891BT: “[Device Name]” “XXXXXX” “ENTER – YES” “BACK – NO” – Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) KD-R792BT: “[Device Name]”...
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KD-R991BT/KD-R891BT: – [AUTO PAIRING] is set to [ON]. ( 19) volume knob KD-R792BT: – JVC MUSIC PLAY application is installed on End a call Press and hold or the Press and hold the Android device ( 8) and [AUTO MODE] is following button.
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Press conversation. [00] to [35] (Default: [15]) during a call. during a call. KD-R991BT/KD-R891BT: Press ECHO CANCEL LEVEL –05 to LEVEL +05 (LEVEL 00): KD-R792BT: Turn the volume knob Adjust the echo cancellation delay time until the least echo is being heard during...
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(in seconds). ; OFF: Cancels. instructions stated on the selected item. RING COLOR KD-R991BT/KD-R891BT: To return to the previous setting item, press COLOR 01 to COLOR 49 (COLOR 08): Selects the illumination color for the symbolic button as notification when there is an RECENT CALL (Applicable only if the phone supports PBAP.)
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DIAL NUMBER 1 Perform the following operation to select a number (0 to 9) or character ( , #, +). Store a contact in memory KD-R991BT/KD-R891BT: Press KD-R792BT: Turn the volume knob You can store up to 6 contacts into the number buttons (1 to 6).
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1 Perform the following operation to select a number. Search and select “KD-R9 BT”/“KD-R8 BT”/“KD-R7 BT” on the KD-R991BT/KD-R891BT: Press Bluetooth device within 3 minutes. KD-R792BT: Turn the volume knob Perform (A), (B) or (C) depending on what appears on the display.
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“AUD.STREAM OK” * and/or “PBAP On the faceplate On the remote control OK” * : Compatible Playback/pause KD-R991BT/KD-R891BT: Press Compatible with Hands-Free Profile (HFP) Press KD-R792BT: Press the volume knob. Compatible with Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) Select group or folder...
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BLUETOOTH® Default: XX Settings to use JVC Remote application REMOTE APP JVC Remote application is designed to control the JVC car receiver’s operations from the following devices. SELECT Select the device (IOS or ANDROID) to use the application. KD-R991BT/KD-R891BT: iPhone/iPod (via Bluetooth or via USB YES: Selects iPhone/iPod to use the application via Bluetooth or connected via...
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You can listen to internet radio (Pandora and Spotify) on the following devices via Bluetooth on this unit. • Make sure the USB input terminal is not connected to any device. KD-R991BT/KD-R891BT: iPhone/iPod touch/Android device KD-R792BT: Android device Listen to Pandora...
AUDIO SETTINGS For key layout on the faceplate, see page 3 or page 4. 62.5HZ LEVEL –09 to LEVEL +09 (LEVEL 00): Adjusts the level to memorize for each source. Press and hold (Before making an adjustment, select the source you want to adjust.) Perform ‘select an item ( 3 or 4)’...
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2-WAY (Displayed only when [3-WAY] is selected.) For connections through an external amplifier. ( 39) YES: Selects two way crossover type. ; NO: Cancels. KD-R991BT: 3-WAY (Displayed only when [2-WAY] is selected.) YES: Selects three way crossover type. ; NO: Cancels. Audio signal through lineout terminal...
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AUDIO SETTINGS KD-R891BT: Crossover settings Audio signal through lineout terminal Setting on Below are the available setting items for 2-way crossover and 3-way [SPK/PRE OUT] FRONT REAR/SW crossover. Caution REAR/REAR Front speakers output Rear speakers output Select a crossover type according to how the speakers are connected. REAR/SUB.W (default) Front speakers output Subwoofer output...
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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 Zone identification for brightness setting Default: XX (Symbolic button) DISPLAY KD-R991BT/ DIMMER Dim the illumination. KD-R891BT OFF: Dimmer is turned off. Brightness changes to [DAY] setting. ON: Dimmer is turned on. Brightness changes to [NIGHT] setting. ( [BRIGHTNESS]) DIMMER TIME: Set the dimmer on and off time.
REFERENCES DISPLAY SETTINGS Maintenance COLOR (for KD-R991BT/KD-R891BT: Symbolic button only) Cleaning the unit PRESET Select an illumination color for the symbolic button. (See the illustration on Wipe off dirt on the faceplate with a dry silicone or soft cloth. page 28.) •...
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• Playable audio file: Made for For disc: – iPod touch (5th and 6th generation) KD-R991BT/KD-R891BT: MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), AAC (.aac) – iPhone 4S, 5, 5S, 5C, 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus, SE, 7, 7 Plus KD-R792BT: MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma) •...
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REFERENCES About Bluetooth Source name Display information (for KD-R991BT/KD-R891BT) • Depending on the Bluetooth version of the device, some Bluetooth devices may not be able iPod USB/iPod BT or When [HEAD MODE]/[AUTO MODE] is selected ( 9): to connect to this unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING REFERENCES Source name Display information (for KD-R792BT) Symptom Remedy FM/AM/SW1/SW2 Frequency Clock Frequency with music synchronisation* (back Sound cannot be heard. • Adjust the volume to the optimum level. to the beginning) • Check the cords and connections. (For FM Radio Data System stations only) “MISWIRING CHECK WIRING Turn the power off, then check to be sure the terminals Station name (PS)/Program type (PTY)
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( 30) “CANNOT PLAY” appears. Connect a USB device that contains playable audio files. Cannot playback at • Make sure JVC MUSIC PLAY APP is installed on the [AUTO MODE]. Android device. ( 8) • The source does not The USB port is drawing more power than the design •...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy “STATION LMT” The number of registered stations has reached its limit. Echo or noise occurs. • Adjust the microphone unit’s position. ( 14) Retry after deleting unnecessary stations from your • Check the [ECHO CANCEL] setting. ( 16) device.
4 Ω — 8 Ω Caution Preout Level/Load (CD/USB) KD-R991BT: • For safety’s sake, leave wiring and mounting to professionals. Consult the car audio dealer. 4 000 mV/10 kΩ load • 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.
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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. ( 38) (C) Mounting sleeve (D) Wiring harness Hook on the top side Orientate the trim plate Dashboard of as illustrated before your car 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. Vehicle dashboard Antenna terminal Fuse (10 A) Factory wiring Light blue/yellow To the steering wheel...
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Microphone input jack ( 14) Connecting external amplifiers KD-R991BT KD-R891BT KD-R792BT Remote wire (not supplied) Signal cord (not supplied) To remote lead JVC Amplifier * (blue/white) of the wiring harness ( 38). Output terminals Output terminals 2-way crossover setting 3-way crossover setting...
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• Android is trademark of Google Inc. • The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by 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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• Android is trademark of Google Inc. • The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by 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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