DVD RECEIVER WITH MONITOR KW-AVX900 For canceling the display demonstration, see page 8. For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. INSTRUCTIONS LVT1670-001A [A] Cover_KW-AVX900A_f.indd 2 07.3.
Thank you for purchasing a JVC product. Please read all instructions carefully before operation, to ensure your complete understanding and to obtain the best possible performance from the unit. IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 1. 2. 3. 4. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. CAUTION: Visible and/or invisible class 1M laser radiation when open.
How to reset your unit Contents • Your preset adjustments will also be erased. INTRODUCTION Playable disc type ............................ 4 Basic operations— Monitor panel/touch panel............ 5 Basic operations— Remote controller (RM-RK251) ...... 6 How to forcibly eject a disc ENTER NO EJECT? EMERGENCY EJECT? 3 OPERATIONS Before operating the unit ................ 8 Common operations ........................ 9 Listening to the radio ...................... 10 Disc operations ...................
Playable disc type Disc type Recording format, file type, etc. DVD DVD Video (Region Code: 4)*1 Playable DVD Audio DVD-ROM DVD Recordable/Rewritable DVD Video (DVD-R*2/-RW, +R/+RW*3) DVD-VR (non-CPRM only) • DVD Video: UDF bridge DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2 • DVD-VR JPEG • DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2/JPEG/MP3/ 4 WMA/WAV/AAC: ISO 9660 level MP3/WMA/WAV/AAC* MPEG4 1, level 2, Romeo, Joliet • DVD-RAM cannot be played.
Basic operations — Monitor panel/touch panel Display . • ☞ page 53. Display
Basic operations — Remote controller (RM-RK251) Installing the battery Main elements and features R03/LR03/AAA If the range or effectiveness of the remote controller decreases, replace both batteries. Before using the remote controller: • Aim the remote controller directly at the remote sensor on the unit. • DO NOT expose the remote sensor to bright light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting). Caution: • Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.
5*1,2 Selects surround mode. 6 • DVD/DivX 6: Shows the disc menu. • VCD: Resumes PBC playback. • DVD-VR: Shows the Original Program screen. 7 • Makes selection/settings. • ~: Skips back or forward by 5 minutes for DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2. • DISC +/– buttons: Changes discs for “CD-CH.” 8 Shows the on-screen bar. 9*1 Changes the display information. p Display or erase . q For disc/SD/USB operations: • 6: Plays/pauses. • 5 / ∞: DVD: Selects the title/group. DVD-VR: Selects the program/playlist.
Before operating the unit @ Cancel the display demonstration and set the clock (☞ pages 54 and 55 for details). • Non-available items will be displayed being shaded on the AV Menu screens. Set the clock settings. Moves to the preceding menu page Indication language: In this manual, English indications are used for purpose of explanation. You can select the indication language on the monitor. (☞ page 55) Moves to the succeeding menu page ~ Turn on the power. Ÿ Display .
Common operations Selecting the playback source Changing the display information • Available sources depend on the external components you have connected, media you have attached, and the settings you have made (☞ pages 58 and 59). • Available display information varies among the playback sources. On the monitor panel only: On the touch panel: • Each time you press DISP, the display changes to show the various information. Ex. When the playback source is a DivX disc.
Listening to the radio Assigned station name (☞ page 52). If no name is assigned, “No Name” appears. Preset No. Band Sound mode (☞ page 51) ☞ page 11, 51 Tuner indicators ~ Ÿ ! ☞ page 9 Press [SOURCE], then press [TUNER]. (☞ page 9) • You can also use SOURCE on the monitor panel. Press it repeatedly. Press [BAND]. Press [4] or [¢] to search for a station—Auto Search. • Manual Search: Hold either [4]or [¢] until “Manual Search” appears on the display, then press it repeatedly.
Tuning in to stations with sufficient signal strength FM station automatic presetting —SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) This function works only for FM bands. Once you have activated this function (selected ), it always works when searching for FM stations. 1 This function works only for FM bands. You can preset six stations for each band. Press [AV MENU]. 1 • You can also use AV MENU on the monitor panel. 2 Press [AV MENU]. • You can also use AV MENU on the monitor panel.
Manual presetting Selecting preset stations Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.5 MHz into preset number 4 of the FM1 band. On the remote: 1 1 Display the Preset List. 2 or On the unit: To select directly on the touch panel 2 Tune in to a station you want to preset. To select from the Preset List 1 3 Select a preset number. 2 The station selected in step 2 is now stored in preset number 4. 12 EN08-12_KW-AVX900A_f.indd 12 07.3.
Disc operations The disc type is automatically detected, and playback starts automatically (for some discs: automatic start depends on its internal program). If a disc does not have any disc menu, all tracks in it will be played repeatedly until you change the source or eject the disc. If “ ” appears on the monitor, the unit cannot accept the operation you have tried to do. • In some cases, without showing “ ,” operations will not be accepted. ~ ! Open the monitor panel. Insert a disc.
While playing the following discs, press . • Each time you press the button, the display changes to show the different information (☞ page 9). DVD Video: Title no./Chapter no./Playing time DVD-VR: Program no. (or Playlist no.)/Chapter no./Play time Disc type *1 Audio format Playback mode Sampling frequency/Bit rate/Recorded signal channel no.
While playing the following discs, press . • Each time you press the button, the display changes to show the different information (☞ page 9). For DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2: Folder no./Track no./Playing time For JPEG: Folder no./Track no. Disc type Surround mode *3 (☞ page 24) Total track no.
Track no./Playing time Only for CD Text *5 Total track no. included in the disc Sound mode *3 (☞ page 51) Total play time ☞ page 19 [3 / 8] Start and pause playback [7] Stop playback [4 ¢] Press: Select track Hold: Reverse/forward search*2 • While playing a DTS-CD DTS indicator Speaker/signal indicators (☞ page 64) Folder no./Track no./Playing time Audio format (MP3/WMA/WAV/AAC) Tag data appears only when it is recorded Total track no.
Operation buttons on the monitor screen You can display the following operation buttons while watching the playback pictures on the monitor. • While the operation buttons are displayed, aspect ratio is fixed to (☞ page 55). • If no operation is done for about 5 seconds, the operation buttons disappears (except when a disc menu is displayed). ☞ pages 20 to 22 on how the operation buttons particularly work for a variety of the discs To erase the operations, touch the screen again.
Selecting playback modes You can use only one of the following playback modes—Intro/Repeat/Random. Ex. To select Track Repeat 1 3 • You can also use AV MENU on the monitor panel. 2 When one of the playback modes is selected, the corresponding indicator lights up on the source information screen. To cancel, select .
Selecting tracks on the list Prohibiting disc ejection If a disc includes folders, you can display the Folder/ Track (File) Lists, then start playback. You can lock a disc in the loading slot. 1 • You can also use AV MENU on the monitor panel. 2 at the same time 3 To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same procedure to select . Select a folder (1), then a track (2). Using Short Cut Icons You can easily access the some frequently used functions by using [SHORT CUT] on the touch panel.
Operations using the remote controller—RM-RK251 : : : : : *1 Select title (during playback or pause). = = : Select chapter. Select title (when not playing). (twice) = = : Select title (during playback or pause). : Select aspect ratio. : Select audio language. : Select subtitle language. : Select view angle. : : *1 Erases the misentry of the number.
: : Stop playback. Start playback/pause (if pressed during playback). : Reverse/forward search*5. (No sound can be heard.) : Press: Select track. Hold: Reverse/forward search*6. (No sound can be heard.) : Select folder. : Select aspect ratio. : Select audio language. (DivX only) : Select subtitle language. (DivX only) = = : Select track (within the same folder). (twice) = = : Select folder. While playing... Back/advance the scenes by 5 minutes.
: : Stop playback. : : Start playback. (Slide show: each file is shown for a few seconds.) Shows the current file until you change it if pressed during Slide show. : Press: Select track. Hold: Reverse/forward search*4. Select folder. : : Select aspect ratio. = : Select track (within the same folder). (twice) = = : Select folder. : : : : : Select folder. = = : Select track (within the same folder). = : Start playback/pause (if pressed during playback). : Reverse/forward search*2.
Playing back a bonus group Using the list screens If a DVD Audio including a “bonus group” is detected, the BONUS indicator lights up on the source information screen. You can use Original Program and Play List screen anytime while playing DVD-VR with its data recorded. To play a bonus group... 1 Select the bonus group. • The bonus group is usually recorded as the last group. 2 Enter the key number. : : 1 Display the Original Program/Play List screen. 2 Select an item you want.
4 Enjoying surround sounds You can enjoy multi-channel surround playback through the front, center, surround speakers. • After connecting the center speaker, make sure to activate the center speaker; otherwise, no sound comes out of the center speaker (☞ page 57). • Surround mode can also be used for “USB” and “SD.” MULTI: For multi-channel encoded sources such as Dolby Digital*1, DTS*2, and DVD Audio. (When activated, “MULTI” is shown on the source information screen.
2 Operations using the on-screen bar Adjust
. These operations are possible on the monitor using the remote controller, while playing the following discs—DVD/VCD/DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2/JPEG. • Center Width: Adjust the center image so it may be heard only from the center speaker, only form the left/right front speaker as a “phantom” center image, or various combination of these speakers. As the number increases, the “phantom” effect becomes stronger (normally select <04>).On-screen bar Information Operation Above example is of DVD Video. Items shown on the bar vary due to the disc type. 1 Disc type 2 • DVD: Audio signal format • VCD: PBC 3 Playback mode *1 DVD Video: T. RPT: Title repeat C. RPT: Chapter repeat DVD Audio: T. RPT: Track repeat DVD-VR: C. RPT: Chapter repeat PG. RPT: Program repeat DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2: T. RPT: Track repeat F. RPT: Folder repeat JPEG: F. RPT: Folder repeat VCD: T. RPT: Track repeat A. RND: All (Disc) random T.
Dual Zone operations You can enjoy a disc playback or watch the TV on the external monitor connected to the VIDEO OUT and 2nd AUDIO OUT plugs, while listening to any other source than “SD” and “USB” through the speakers. • When Dual Zone is in use, you can only operate the DVD/CD player and the built-in TV using the remote controller. To select a different source (main source) to listen through the speakers: Press SOURCE on the monitor panel. • You cannot select “SD” and “USB” for the main source.
To select a folder or track Operations using the control screen—DVD/CD player only For discs except DVD and VCD: While Dual Zone is on, these operations are possible on the external monitor using the remote controller. The control screen automatically appears when you insert a disc. (For DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2/JPEG; while not playing.) • When Dual Zone is off, you can only watch the control screen, but cannot operate it. 1 Select “Folder” column or “Track” column on the control screen.
To change the playback modes Operations using the list screen You can also change the playback modes. • For CD/MP3/WMA/WAV/AAC: Intro/Repeat/Random • For DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2/JPEG: Repeat For discs except DVD, VCD, and CD: While Dual Zone is on, these operations are possible on the external monitor using the remote controller. 1 1 After stopping playback, display the list screen. or 2 3 Only for CD/MP3/WMA/WAV/AAC: Select a playback mode. 2 Select a folder on the list.
SD operations This unit can play the JPEG/MP3/WMA/WAV/AAC*1 files stored in SD card. • You can operate the SD card in the same way you operate the files on discs (except OSD operation and those on the external monitor). (☞ page 15 to 25) • All tracks in the SD card will be played repeatedly until you change the source. • You cannot select “SD” when Dual Zone is in use. • Make sure all important data has been backed up. ~ ! Insert a SD card. Open the monitor panel.
Selecting playback modes 3 You can use only one of the following playback modes—Intro/Repeat/Random. Ex. To select Track Repeat 1 • You can also use AV MENU on the monitor panel. When one of the playback modes is selected, the corresponding indicator lights up on the source information screen. 2 To cancel, select .
USB operations You can connect a USB mass storage class device such as a USB memory, Digital Audio Player *1, portable HDD, etc. to the unit. ~ Ÿ USB cable from the rear of the unit • You cannot connect a computer to the USB ( ) terminal of the unit. Press [SOURCE], then press [USB]. (☞ page 9) • You can also use SOURCE on the monitor panel. Press it repeatedly. This unit can play the DivX/JPEG/MPEG1/MPEG2*2/ MP3/WMA/WAV/AAC*3 files stored in USB mass storage class device.
Selecting playback modes 3 You can use only one of the following playback modes—Intro/Repeat/Random. Ex. To select Track Repeat 1 • You can also use AV MENU on the monitor panel. 2 When one of the playback modes is selected, the corresponding indicator lights up on the source information screen. To cancel, select .
Watching TV Preset No. Assigned name (☞ page 52). “No Name” appears if not assigned. Sound mode ☞ page 51 ☞ page 36 ☞ page 9 ☞ page 5 : Buttons on the touch panel. In the explanation, they are indicated inside [ ]. Preparation: Make sure is set correctly. (☞ page 58) ~ Ÿ Press [SOURCE], then press [TV]. (☞ page 9) • You can also use SOURCE on the monitor panel. Press it repeatedly. Press [4] or [¢] to search for a station—Auto Search.
Manual presetting Selecting preset stations Ex.: Storing TV station, 4 ch into preset number 4. On the remote: 1 1 Display the Preset List. or On the unit: To select directly on the touch panel 2 Tune in to a station you want to preset. To select from the Preset List 1 3 Select a preset number. 2 • By pressing [PRESET 1-6 Ô 7-12], you can move to the other preset list of the other six preset stations.
Using Short Cut Icons Changing on-screen information You can easily access to the some frequently used functions by using [SHORT CUT] on the touch panel. You can display channel number and assigned name of the station while watching TV. 1 2 3 1 Press [AV MENU]. Press [MODE]. 2 Sound mode (☞ page 51) Aspect ratio (☞ page 55) On-screen information (☞ left) To display the operation buttons while watching TV Touch the screen (center portion).
Bluetooth® operations — Cellular phone/audio player For Bluetooth operations, it is required to connect the Bluetooth Adapter (KS-BTA200) to the CD changer jack on the rear. • Refer also to the instructions supplied with the Bluetooth Adapter and the Bluetooth device. • Refer to the list (included in the box) to see the countries where you may use the Bluetooth® function. To register using Preparation: Operate the device to turn on its Bluetooth function.
5 You can enter [0] – [9] only. • [BS]: Erases the previous character before the cursor. • [Del]: Erases the character on the cursor. • [Enter]: Confirms the entry. To connect a special device 1 Press [AV MENU] on the touch panel or AV MENU on the monitor panel. Use the Bluetooth device to connect, while “Open...” is displayed on the screen. Enter the same PIN code (as entered in the above step) on the device to be connected. 2 3 Press [Bluetooth].
Using the Bluetooth cellular phone Sound mode (☞ page 51) *1 Status of the device Signal strength/Battery remainder (only when the information comes from the device) Bluetooth icon lights up when the adapter is connected. ☞ page 41 : Buttons on the touch panel. In the explanation, they are indicated inside [ ]. Adjust the volume of the incoming calls*2 [AV MENU] Hold: Activates [5 ∞] Select the registered device (“New Device” appears when a new device can be registered.
3 When an SMS comes in... If the cellular phone is compatible with SMS (Short Message Service), you can read the messages on the monitor. • You cannot edit or send a message through the unit. When is set to ... The unit rings and the following screen is displayed on the monitor to inform you of the arrival of the message. (☞ page 62) 4 Select a calling method, then call. To read the message, press [Yes]. The source is changed to “Bluetooth PHONE.
How to enter phone number To redial the dialed numbers • You cannot use the remote controller to enter phone numbers. 1 2 You can enter [0] – [9], [*], [#] (up to 32 numbers) • [BS]: Erases the previous character before the cursor. • [Del]: Erases the character on the cursor. • [Preset]: Goes to Preset List. You can preset the entered number by selecting preset number (☞ page 42) • [Dial]: Calls the entered number. 3 • You can easily access by pressing [SHORT CUT] on the touch panel, then.
Presetting the phone numbers To call a preset number You can preset up to six phone numbers. 1 1 Select the phone number you want to preset from , , , or . 1 Press [AV MENU] on the touch panel or AV MENU on the monitor panel. 2 Press [Bluetooth]. 3 Press [Dial Menu], then... 2 Ex.: Selecting 2 Select a telephone number to store. You can use the following buttons on the remote controller for the Bluetooth phone operations.
Using the Bluetooth audio player *1 *2 Sound mode (☞ page 51) Status of the device Signal strength/Battery remainder (only when the information comes from the device) Bluetooth icon lights up when the adapter is connected. ☞ page 51 : Buttons on the touch panel. In the explanation, they are indicated inside [ ]. [3 / 8] [7] Start and pause playback [4 ¢] Reverse/forward search [5 ∞] Select the registered device (“New Device” appears when a new device can be registered.
Listening to the CD changer MP3 indicator Folder no./Track no./Play time Ex. while playing an MP3 disc Disc no. Tag data appears only when it is recorded. Sound mode (☞ page 51) Total track no. included in the disc ☞ page 45 : Buttons on the touch panel. In the explanation, they are indicated inside [ ]. [4 ¢] Press: Select track Hold: Reverse/forward search [5 ∞] Press: Select folders (only for MP3) Hold: Display Disc list ⁄ It is recommended to use a JVC MP3-compatible CD changer with your unit.
Selecting playback modes You can use only one of the following playback modes—Intro/Repeat/Random. Ex. To select Track Repeat for an MP3 disc (for CDs, ☞ page 18.) 1 Press [AV MENU] on the touch panel or AV MENU on the monitor panel. 2 3 Press [Mode]. When one of the playback modes is selected, the corresponding indicator lights up on the source information screen. To cancel, select .
Listening to the iPod/D. player Track no./Play time Sound mode (☞ page 51) ☞ page 47 [4 ¢]Press: Select track Hold: Reverse/forward search [5] Enter player’s menu [∞] Pause/stop play • To resume, press again. : Buttons on the touch panel. In the explanation, they are indicated inside [ ]. It is required to connect the interface adapter (KS-PD100 for Apple iPod or KS-PD500 for JVC D. player) to the CD changer jack on the rear. Preparation: Make sure or is selected for .
3 Press [∞] to confirm the selection. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select a track. • When a track is selected finally, playback starts. • To return to the previous menu, press [5]. 3 Select an appropriate option. Selecting playback modes 1 • You can also use AV MENU on the monitor panel. 2 Repeat One: Functions the same as “Repeat One” or “Repeat Mode = One.” All: Functions the same as “Repeat All” or “Repeat Mode = All.” Random Album: Functions the same as “Shuffle Albums” of the iPod.
Using other external components AV-INPUT You can connect an external component to the LINE IN/VIDEO IN plugs. Assigned title (☞ page 52) Sound mode (☞ page 51) • You can easily access to setting menu by pressing [SHORT CUT] on the touch panel, then... ☞ page 51 : Buttons on the touch panel. In the explanation, they are indicated inside [ ]. These buttons also work when they are not shown on the touch panel (while watching pictures on the screen). ~ Ÿ Press [SOURCE], then press [AV-IN].
Navigation screen You can also connect a Navigation System to the VIDEO IN plug so that you can watch the navigation screen. Preparation: Make sure is selected for . (☞ page 58) To view the navigation screen (and listen to the navigation guidance)* ~ Press DISP on the monitor panel repeatedly. (☞ page 9) • The aspect ratio of the navigation screen is fixed to regardless of the setting (☞ page 55).
EXT-INPUT You can connect an external component to the CD changer jack on the rear using the Line Input Adapter—KS-U57 (not supplied) or AUX Input Adapter—KS-U58 (not supplied). Assigned title (☞ page 52) Sound mode (☞ page 51) ☞ page 51 : Buttons on the touch panel. In the explanation, they are indicated inside [ ]. Preparation: Make sure is selected for . (☞ page 59) ~ Ÿ Press [SOURCE], then press [EXT-IN]. (☞ page 9) • You can also use SOURCE on the monitor panel.
Sound equalization You can select a preset sound mode for 2-channel sources. While playing any source other than “Bluetooth PHONE,” menu can be easily accessed by pressing [SHORT CUT] on the touch panel, then... Selecting sound mode Storing your own adjustment ~ You can store your adjustment into User1, User2, and User3. 1 Repeat steps ~ and Ÿ, then in step !... 2 Adjust (1), then store (2). • You can also use AV MENU on the monitor panel. Ÿ ! Select a sound mode. Ex.
Assigning titles to the sources Buttons on the touch panel. In the explanation, they are indicated inside [ ]. You can assign titles as follows. FM/AM and TV Up to 16 characters—up to 30 stations stations (separately for FM/AM and TV). AV-IN Up to 16 characters EXT-IN ~ Ÿ ! Select the source. (☞ page 9) • For FM/AM stations: Select the band, then tune in to a station. • For TV stations: Tune in to a station. Assign a title. You can enter up to 16 characters (for available characters, ☞ page 69).
Menu operations ! The following steps are one of the fundamental procedures. Some of the settings do not open the sub-setting window, but just selecting an option will change the setting. Ex. Changing the setting ~ • You can also use AV MENU on the monitor panel. Ÿ Non-available items will be displayed being shaded. Continued on the next page 53 EN51-62_KW-AVX900A_f.indd 53 SETTINGS 07.3.
Initial: Underlined Display Setup Menu items Selectable settings, [reference page] Demonstration Off: Cancels. On: Activates the demonstration on the monitor. To stop it temporarily, touch the monitor screen. Wall Paper You can select the background picture of the monitor. Warp Drive, X-Face, Wave, Ring Color You can select the color of the . Blue, Sky, Green, Red, Yellow, Purple, Dark-Blue, Dark-Sky, DarkGreen, Dark-Red, Brown, Black Scroll Off: Cancels.
Menu items 3 Aspect* Selectable settings, [reference page] You can change the aspect ratio of the picture. Aspect ratio of incoming signal 4:3 16:9 Regular: For 4:3 original pictures Full: For 16:9 original pictures Display Panorama: For viewing 4:3 pictures naturally on the wide screen Clock Auto: • For “DISC”: Aspect ratio is automatically selected to match to the incoming signals. • For the other video sources: Aspect ratio is fixed to .
Menu items Selectable settings, [reference page] Menu Language*5 Select the initial disc menu language; Initial English (☞ also page 70). Audio Language*5 Select the initial audio language; Initial English (☞ also page 70). Subtitle*5 Select the initial subtitle language or erase the subtitle (Off); Initial English (☞ also page 70). OSD Language*5 Select the on-screen language used for the external monitor connected to the VIDEO OUT plug; Initial English.
Menu items Selectable settings, [reference page] Speaker Size*5 You can adjust the speaker size setting. As you change the speaker size, the speaker on the screen changes its size. When or is selected, the speaker is shaded. • L/R (Front): Small, Large • C (Center): None, Small, Large • LS/RS (Surround): None, Small, Large • SW (Subwoofer): On, Off • Speaker size: for 13-cm diameter or more; for 13 cm or less.
Tuner Input Menu items Selectable settings, [reference page] IF Band Width 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. TV Channel Area Select the place where you use this unit. Australia: Select when in Australia. New Zealand: Select when in New Zealand. Indonesia: Select when in Indonesia.
Selectable settings, [reference page] External Input*11 For connecting an external component to the CD changer jack on the rear. Changer/iPod/D. player*12: CD changer, iPod, or D. player ☞ [44, 46] External: Any other than the above. ☞ [50] • For connecting the Bluetooth adapter, this setting is not required. It is automatically detected. Beep Off: Cancels. On: Activates the key-touch tone. Telephone Muting*13 Off: Cancels.
Equalizer Flat/Hard Rock/R&B/Pop/Jazz/Dance/Country/Reggae/Classic/User1/User2/User3, ☞ [51] Sound Menu items Selectable settings, [reference page] Fader/Balance Adjust fader—speaker output balance between the front and rear speakers. • Upmost—front only (F6) • Downmost—rear only (R6) When using a two-speaker system, set the fader to the center (0). Adjust balance—speaker output balance between the left and right speakers.
Mode*18 Menu items Selectable settings, [reference page] Mono Only for FM. (Off, On), ☞ [10] DX/Local Only for FM. (Local, DX), ☞ [11] SSM Only for FM. Press and hold to start SSM. ☞ [11] Title Entry Only for FM/AM/TV stations, AV-IN, and EXT-IN. ☞ [52] Intro/Repeat/Random ☞ [18, 31, 33, 45, 47] On Screen Disp. Only for TV. (Off, Channel, Channel-Station), ☞ [36] Auto Memory Only for TV, ☞ [34] 18 * Items listed under vary among the playback sources.
Menu items Selectable settings, [reference page] Connect Only for the registered devices. After selecting a device from among the registered devices (☞ page 37, 38), establish the connection with it. Disconnect Only for the device being connected. Disconnect the current device before connecting another device. Delete Pair Only for the registered devices. Delete the registered devices. *19 Selectable only for “Bluetooth PHONE” or “Bluetooth AUDIO.
Maintenance Moisture condensation To keep discs clean Moisture may condense on the lens inside the unit in the following cases: • After starting the heater in the car. • If it becomes very humid inside the car. Should this occur, the unit may malfunction. In this case, eject the disc and leave the unit turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates. A dirty disc may not play correctly. If a disc does become dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth in a straight line from center to edge.
More about this unit Speaker/signal indicators for DVD General Turning on the power Speaker indicators • By pressing SOURCE on the monitor panel, you can also turn on the power. If the source is ready, playback starts. Signal indicators FM/AM Storing stations in memory • The speaker indicators—square around the letters lights in light blue when the corresponding speakers are set to or .
Playing Recordable/Rewritable discs Playing MPEG1/MPEG2 files • This unit can recognize a total of 5 000 files and 250 folders (a maximum of 999 files per folder). • Use only “finalized” discs. • This unit can play back multi-session discs; however, unclosed sessions will be skipped while playing. • This unit can recognize a total 25 characters for file/ folder names. • Some discs or files may not be played back due to their characteristics or recording conditions.
• When the SD card has no playable files, or has not been formatted correctly, “Cannot play this SD card Check the SD card” appears on the monitor. Replace the SD card. Do not pull out or attach the SD card while “Now Reading...” is shown on the monitor. • This unit can recognize a total of 5 000 files and 250 folders (a maximum of 999 files per folder). • This unit can recognize a total 25 characters for file/ folder names. • This unit can show ID3 Tag Version 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3/2.4 (for MP3).
Icons for phone types Bluetooth operations • These icons indicate the phone type set on the device. General : Cellular phone • While driving, do not perform complicated operation such as dialing the numbers, using phone book, etc. When you perform these operations, stop your car in a safe place. • Some Bluetooth devices may not be connected to this unit depending on the Bluetooth version of the device. • This unit may not work for some Bluetooth devices.
• “DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation registered in the US, Japan and other countries. • DivX, DivX Ultra Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, inc. and are used under license.
Preset equalizing values Frequency Sound mode Flat Hard Rock R&B Pop Jazz Dance Country Reggae Classic User1/2/3 60 Hz 150 Hz 400 Hz 1 kHz 2.5 kHz 6.
Language codes (for DVD/DivX language selection) Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language AA AB AF AM AR AS AY AZ BA BE BG BH BI BN BO BR CA CO CS CY DZ EL EO ET EU FA FI FJ FO FY GA GD GL GN GU HA HI HR HU HY IA IE IK IN IS IW JI JW KA KK KL KM KN KO KS KU KY LA LN LO LT LV MG MI MK ML MN MO MR MS MT MY NA NE NO OC OM OR PA PL PS PT QU RM RN RO RW SA SD SG SH SI SK SL SM SN SO SQ SR SS ST SU SW TA TE TG TH TI TK TL TN TO TR TS TT TW UK UR UZ VI VO WO XH YO ZU Afar Abk
Troubleshooting What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. • For operations with the external components, refer also to the instructions supplied with the adapters used for the connections (as well as the instructions supplied with the external components). Symptoms General • No sound comes out of the center speaker. Remedies/Causes • Center speaker is not activated. (☞ page 57) • Center speaker is used only for surround playback.
Symptoms FM/AM General • “No Signal” appears. • The buttons on the monitor panel do not work. • Change the source. • Start the playback on the external component connected to VIDEO IN plug. • Check the cords and connections. • Signal input is too weak. When the monitor panel is open, only VOL +/– and OPEN/TILT (CLOSE) button work. The other buttons do not function. • The unit does not work at all. Reset the unit. (☞ page 3) • SSM automatic presetting does not work. Store stations manually.
Symptoms TV SD/USB DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2/JPEG/MP3/WMA/WAV/AAC • Disc cannot be played back. • Noise is generated. Remedies/Causes • Change the disc. • Record the tracks using a compliant application in the appropriate discs. (☞ page 4) • Add appropriate extension codes to the file names. The track played back is not a playable file format. Skip to another file. • Tracks are not played back as you have intended them to play. Playback order may differs from the one played back using other players.
Symptoms • Bluetooth device does not detect the unit. • The unit does not detect the Bluetooth device. Bluetooth • The unit does not make pairing with the Bluetooth device. • Echo or noise occurs. • Phone sound quality is poor. CD changer • The sound is interrupted or skipped during playback of a Bluetooth audio device. • “New Device” cannot be selected for “Bluetooth AUDIO.” • The connected audio device cannot be controlled. • “Reset 08” appears on the monitor. • “No Disc” appears on the monitor.
Symptoms Remedies/Causes • The iPod/D. player does not turn on or does not work. • Check the connecting cable and its connection. • Charge the battery. • For D. player: Update the firmware version. Deactivate the equalizer either on this unit or the iPod/ D. player. Check the connecting cable and its connection. The headphones are disconnected during playback. Restart playback. Disconnect the D. player from the adapter. Then, connect them again. • Sound is distorted. • No sound can be heard.
Specifications Maximum Power Output: Continuous Power Output (RMS): AMPLIFIER Load Impedance: Equalizer Control Range: FM/AM TUNER DVD/CD Frequencies: Level: Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Audio Output Level LINE OUT (FRONT/REAR)/ CENTER OUT/ SUBWOOFER: Color System: Video Output (composite): Other Terminals: Frequency Range: FM Tuner Line-Out Level/Impedance: Output Impedance: 50 W per channel 20 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more than 0.
USB 1.1 Data Transfer Rate Full Speed: Maximum 12 Mbytes Low Speed: Maximum 1.5 Mbytes Compatible Device: Mass storage class Compatible File System: FAT 32/16/12 Max.
Having TROUBLE with operation? Please reset your unit Refer to page of How to reset your unit EN © 2007 Victor Company of Japan, Limited Rear_KW-AVX900A_f.indd 2 0307MNMMDWJEIN 07.3.
KW-AVX900 Installation/Connection Manual LVT1670-005A [A] 0307MNMMDWJEIN EN ©2007 Victor Company of Japan, Limited This unit is designed to operate on 12 V DC, NEGATIVE ground electrical systems. If your vehicle does not have this system, a voltage inverter is required, which can be purchased at JVC car audio dealers.
PRECAUTIONS on power supply and speaker connections: • DO NOT connect the speaker leads of the power cord to the car battery; otherwise, the unit will be seriously damaged. • BEFORE connecting the speaker leads of the power cord to the speakers, check the speaker wiring in your car. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS To prevent short circuits, we recommend that you disconnect the battery’s negative terminal and make all electrical connections before installing the unit.
A Installing the TV aerials Before installing: • Attach the aerials only to the inside of the front window glass (so as not to obstruct your visibility through the window). • Do not rub the aerials or the aerials’ cords with alcohol, benzine, thinner, gasoline or other volatile substances. • Be sure to wipe the window surface where the aerials will be attached with the cleaner (supplied) to remove moisture, dirt, dust, wax, oil or other substances.
B Connecting the external amplifiers You can connect amplifiers to upgrade surround system in the car compartment. • Connect the amplifiers to 5.1-ch analog discrete output plugs to enjoy multi-channel source. • After you have connected the center speaker, make sure to activate the center speaker; otherwise, no sound comes out of the connected center speaker, see page 57 of the INSTRUCTIONS.