ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL KD-R680S / KD-R480 CD RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL RÉCEPTEUR CD MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS RECEPTOR CON CD MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES For customer Use: 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. Model No. Serial No. B5A-1346-00 [K] JS_JVC_KD_R680S_KD_R480_K_C.
CONTENTS BEFORE USE BEFORE USE 2 IMPORTANT BASICS 3 GETTING STARTED 4 • To ensure proper use, please read through this manual before using this product. It is especially important that you read and observe Warning and Caution in this manual. • Please keep the manual in a safe and accessible place for future reference.
BASICS Faceplate Remote control (RM-RK52) Volume knob Loading slot Display window Remote sensor (Do not expose to bright sunlight.) KD-R480 Pull out the insulation sheet when using for the first time. Detach button Attach Detach How to replace the battery How to reset Your preset adjustments will be erased except stored radio stations. To On the faceplate On the remote control Turn on the power Press . • Press and hold to turn off the power. Adjust the volume Turn the volume knob.
GETTING STARTED 3 Set the basic settings 1 Press and hold . 2 Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then press the knob. 1 3 Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected or activated. 4 Press to exit. Cancel the demonstration To return to the previous setting item, press . When you turn on the power (or after you reset the unit), the display shows: “CANCEL DEMO” “PRESS” “VOLUME KNOB” Default: XX 1 Press the volume knob.
GETTING STARTED RADIO CLOCK TIME SYNC ON: The clock time is automatically set using the Clock Time (CT) data in FM Radio Broadcast Data System signal. ; OFF: Cancels. CLOCK DISPLAY ON: The clock time is shown on the display even when the unit is turned off. ; OFF: Cancels. ENGLISH Select the display language for menu and music information if applicable. By default, ENGLISH is selected. ESPANOL “ST” lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength.
RADIO Select a stored station Press one of the number buttons (1 to 6). (or) 1 Press . 2 Turn the volume knob to select a preset number, then press the knob. Other settings 1 Press and hold . 2 Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then press the knob. 3 Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected/activated or follow the instructions stated on the selected item. 4 Press to exit. To return to the previous setting item, press .
CD/USB/iPod/ANDROID Start playback KD-R480 The source changes automatically and playback starts. CD Eject disc Label side USB input terminal USB USB 2.0 cable*1 (commercially available) Selectable source: KD-R680S: CD/USB/iPod/ANDROID KD-R480: CD/USB/ANDROID • To directly select USB/iPod/ANDROID source, press iPod/USB or USB. On the faceplate Reverse/Fast-forward*3 Press and hold Select a track/file Press . Press Select a folder*4 Press .
CD/USB/iPod/ANDROID Select control mode Select a file from a folder/list While in iPod source, press repeatedly. HEAD MODE : Control iPod from this unit. IPHONE MODE : Control iPod using the iPod itself. However, you can still play/pause or file skip from this unit. While in ANDROID source, press repeatedly. AUTO MODE : Control Android device from this unit via JVC MUSIC PLAY application installed in the Android device.
Pandora® (for KD-R680S) Preparation: Install the latest version of the Pandora application on your device (iPhone/iPod touch), then create an account and log in to Pandora. • Select [ON] for [PANDORA SRC] in [SOURCE SELECT]. ( 4) Create and store a new station 1 Press . 2 Turn the volume knob to select [NEW STATION], then press the knob. 3 Turn the volume knob to select [FROM TRACK] or [FROM ARTIST], then press the knob. A new station is created based on the current song or artist.
iHeartRadio® (for KD-R680S) Preparation: Install the latest version of iHeart Link for JVC application on your device (iPhone/iPod touch), then create an account and log in to iHeartRadio. • Select [ON] for [IHEART SRC] in [SOURCE SELECT]. ( 4) Search for a station 1 Press . 2 Turn the volume knob to select a category, then press the knob. 3 Turn the volume knob to select the desired station, Start listening then press the knob. When a city list appears, you can skip cities in alphabetical order.
SiriusXM® Radio (for KD-R680S) Only SiriusXM® brings you more of what you love to listen to, all in one place. Get over 140 channels, including commercial-free music plus the best sports, news, talk, comedy and entertainment. Welcome to the world of satellite radio. A SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner and Subscription are required. For more information, visit . Preparation: 1 Connect the optional SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner (commercially available).
SiriusXM® Radio (for KD-R680S) Using SiriusXM tuner models later than SXV200: This unit can assign a maximum of 18 SmartFavorites channels. Initially, all preset channels are assigned as SmartFavorites. • “ ” appears at the last character of the channel name for the SmartFavorites channels. SiriusXM Replay™ While listening to a channel.... 1 Press the volume knob. “ ” lights up and the unit memorizes this paused position. 2 Press the volume knob to start Replay.
SiriusXM® Radio (for KD-R680S) TuneScan™ CODE SET 1 Press the volume knob to enter [NEW CODE]. 2 Turn the volume knob to select a number. 3 Press to move to the entry position. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter a new 4-digit pass code. 5 Press the volume knob to confirm. 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to reconfirm the pass code. • Make a note of the new pass code to enter channel lock settings for next time. LOCK SETTING MATURE CH: Selects the SiriusXM-defined lock setting.
AUX AUDIO SETTINGS Use a portable audio player 1 Connect a portable audio player (commercially available). 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini plug with “L” shaped connector (commercially available) Portable audio player Select a preset equalizer Auxiliary input jack 2 Select [ON] for [BUILT-IN AUX] in [SOURCE SELECT]. ( 4) 3 Press repeatedly 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 output. Press (or) Press repeatedly.
AUDIO SETTINGS Default: XX EQ SETTING PRESET EQ EASY EQ PRO EQ Select a preset equalizer suitable to the music genre. • Select [USER] to use the settings made in [EASY EQ] or [PRO EQ]. FLAT/DRVN 3/DRVN 2/DRVN 1/HARD ROCK/HIP HOP/JAZZ/POP/R&B/ TALK/USER/VOCAL BOOST/BASS BOOST/CLASSICAL/DANCE AUDIO CONTROL BASS BOOST LEVEL +01 to LEVEL +05 (LEVEL +01): Selects your preferred bass boost level. ; OFF: Cancels.
AUDIO SETTINGS VOLUME ADJUST AMP GAIN LEVEL –15 to LEVEL +06 (LEVEL 00): Preset the initial volume 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.) (For KD-R480) LOW POWER: Limits the maximum volume level to 25. (Select if the maximum power of each speaker is less than 50 W to prevent damaging the speakers.) ; HIGH POWER: The maximum volume level is 35. REAR/REAR Rear speakers output REAR/SUB.
DISPLAY SETTINGS TEXT SCROLL *2 SCROLL ONCE: Scrolls the display information once. ; SCROLL AUTO: Repeats scrolling at 5-second intervals. ; SCROLL OFF: Cancels. COLOR (for KD-R680S) PRESET 1 Press and hold . 2 Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then press the knob. 3 Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected/activated or follow DAY COLOR the instructions stated on the selected item. 4 Press to exit. To return to the previous setting item, press .
REFERENCES Maintenance Cleaning the unit Wipe off dirt on the faceplate with a dry silicone or soft cloth. 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 Handling discs: side of the faceplate) • Do not touch the recording surface of the disc. • Do not stick tape etc. on the disc, or use a disc with tape stuck on it. • Do not use any accessories for the disc.
REFERENCES About Android device • This unit supports Android OS 4.1 and above. • Some Android devices (with OS 4.1 and above) may not fully support Android Open Accessory (AOA) 2.0. • If the Android device supports both mass storage class device and AOA 2.0, this unit always playback via AOA 2.0 as priority. About Pandora • Pandora is only available in certain countries. For more information, visit .
TROUBLESHOOTING CD/USB/iPod Radio • Adjust the volume to the optimum level. • Check the cords and connections. “MISWIRING CHECK WIRING THEN PWR ON” appears. Turn the power off, then check to be sure the terminals of the speaker wires are insulated properly. Turn the power on again. “PROTECTING SEND SERVICE” appears. Send the unit to the nearest service center. Source cannot be selected. Check the [SOURCE SELECT] setting. ( 4) • Radio reception is poor. • Static noise while listening to the radio.
TROUBLESHOOTING Remedy Symptom Remedy New station creation is unsuccessful. “NOT CONNCTD” Link to the application is impossible. “CHK DEVICE” Check the Pandora application on your device. “UPDATE APP” “NO SKIPS” The skip limit has been reached. Make sure you have installed the latest version of the iHeart Link for JVC application on your device. “NO STATIONS” No stations are found. “PLS LOGIN” You haven’t log in. Log in again.
SPECIFICATIONS TROUBLESHOOTING FM Frequency Range Remedy “CODE ERROR” Make sure you have entered the correct pass code. ( 13) “NO CONTENT” There is insufficient content to start TuneScan. “SCAN CANCEL” TuneScan has been aborted. Tuner SiriusXM® Radio Symptom 8.2 dBf (0.71 μV/75 Ω) Quieting Sensitivity (DIN S/N = 46 dB) 17.2 dBf (2.
INSTALLATION/CONNECTION General Audio Auxiliary USB SPECIFICATIONS USB Standard USB 1.1, USB 2.
INSTALLATION/CONNECTION Installing the unit (in-dash mounting) Part list for installation (A) Faceplate Do the required wiring. ( 25) Hook on the top side Orientate the trim plate as illustrated before fitting. (B) Trim plate Dashboard of your car Bend the appropriate tabs to hold the sleeve firmly in place. When installing without the mounting sleeve 1 Remove the mounting sleeve and trim plate from the unit.
INSTALLATION/CONNECTION Wiring connection KD-R680S KD-R480 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.
CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. In compliance with Federal Regulations, following are reproductions of labels on, or inside the product relating to laser product safety. JVC KENWOOD Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI, TOKYO, JAPAN THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21CFR SUBCHAPTER J IN EFFECT AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE.
