ENGLISH MONITOR WITH DVD RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL KW-V255DBT KW-V250BT KW-V250BT (Region 2 – DVD Region Code 2 Area) (Region 2 – DVD Region Code 2 Area) (Region 5 – DVD Region Code 5 Area) This instruction manual is used to describe models listed above. Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country and sales area. 00_KWV_2019ST_EQ_EN.
Important Notice To ensure proper use, please read through this manual before using this product. It is especially important that you read and observe WARNINGS and CAUTIONS in this manual. Please keep the manual in a safe and accessible place for future reference. WARNINGS To prevent accidents and damages • DO NOT install any unit or wire any cable in a location where; – it may obstruct the steering wheel and gearshift lever operations. – it may obstruct the operation of safety devices such as air bags.
Important Notice Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Batteries (applicable for countries that have adopted separate waste collection systems) Products and batteries with the symbol (crossedout wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as household waste. Old electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should be recycled at a facility capable of handling these items and their waste byproducts.
Important Notice Italiano Con la presente, JVCKENWOOD dichiara che l΄apparecchio radio “KW-V255DBT/KW-V250BT” è conforme alla Direttiva 2014/53/UE. Il testo integrale della dichiarazione di conformità UE è disponibile al seguente indirizzo internet: http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/eudoc/ Český Společnost JVCKENWOOD tímto prohlašuje, že rádiové zařízení “KW-V255DBT/KW-V250BT” splňuje podmínky směrnice 2014/53/EU. Plný text EU prohlášení o shodě je dostupný na následující internetové adrese: http://www.jvc.
Important Notice Eesti Käesolevaga JVCKENWOOD kinnitab, et „KW-V255DBT/ KW-V250BT“ raadiovarustus on vastavuses direktiiviga 2014/53/EL. ELi vastavusdeklaratsiooni terviktekst on kättesaadav järgmisel internetiaadressil: http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/eudoc/ HRVATSKI / SRPSKI JEZIK JVCKENWOOD ovim izjavljuje da je radio oprema “KW-V255DBT/KW-V250BT” u skladu s Direktivom 2014/53/EU. Cjeloviti tekst deklaracije Europske unije o usklađenosti dostupan je na sljedećoj internet adresi: http://www.jvc.
About this manual The displays and panels shown in this manual are examples used to provide clear explanations of the operations. For this reason, they may be different from the actual displays or panels. Illustrations of KW-V250BT are mainly used for explanation. The region code of a particular model will only be stated if only one of the regions supports the particular feature with the same model name.
Component Names and Operations 8 - button (Press): Turns on the power. (Press): Displays the Home screen while the power is on. • (Hold): Activates the voice dialing. 9 USB input terminal • • Basic Operations How to reset your unit If the unit fails to operate properly, press the reset button. Turning on the power 1 2 3 4 5 Reset button Loading slot Screen (touch panel) Monitor panel Illumination bar The brightness of the illumination changes according to the music level.
Getting Started Basic Operations Turning off the AV source 1 Adjusting the volume When you power on the unit for the first time or reset the unit, the screen appears. Display the source/option selection screen. On the Home screen, touch as follows: 2 Turn off the AV source. On the source/option selection screen, touch as follows: Turning off the screen and button illumination 1 Display the pop-up short-cut menu.
Getting Started Select the text language used for on-screen information. • English/Español/Français/Deutsch/Italiano/ Nederlands/Ελληνικά/Português/Türkçe/Čeština/ Polski/Magyar/Руccĸий/ / / / / / /Bahasa Malaysia/Bahasa Indonesia/ – For external monitors, only English/Spanish/ French/German/Italian/Dutch/Russian/Portuguese are available. If another language has been selected, the text language for external monitors will be set to English.
Various Screens and Operations You can display or change to other screens at any time to show information, change the AV source, change the settings, etc. Available playback sources and options [Home] Displays the Home screen. Touch 2 to display the source/option selection screen. [Setup] Displays the screen. [ Home screen • You can customize the Home screen. (Page 35) • To display the Home screen from other screens, press - . E.g.
Various Screens and Operations E.g. Common audio playback source screen: Common operation keys on source control screen • The appearance of the operation keys may differ, however the similar operation keys have the same operations. • Available operation keys differ depending on the selected source or connected device.
Various Screens and Operations Using the pop-up short-cut menu While displaying the source control screen, you can jump to another screen by touching the operation keys on the pop-up short-cut menu. 1 Display the pop-up short-cut menu. 2 Select an item to jump to by touching as follows. [M] [ [ Ejects the disc from loading slot. ] ]* • (Touch) Switches the screen. • (Hold) Turns off the screen. Displays the screen.
Disc • If a disc does not have a disc menu, all tracks on it will be played repeatedly until you change the source or eject the disc. • For playable disc types, file types and other information, see pages 44 and 45. • 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.
Video Disc 2 Make the settings.
Video Video menu control operations You can display the video menu control during video playback. • Available operation keys differ depending on the selected disc type and file type. [ ] Displays the aspect ratio selection screen. Touch [ Aspect] to select the aspect ratio. *2: For 16:9 original pictures 4:3 signal 16:9 signal [ Displays the picture adjustment screen. 1 Touch [DIM ON] or [DIM OFF] to turn on or off the dimmer. 2 Touch [+]/[–] to adjust the other items.
USB Video 2 [ MENU] [T MENU] [ ] ] [ Displays the disc menu (DVD). Displays the disc menu (DVD). Switches to the direct disc menu mode. Touch the target item to select. Displays the menu/scene selection screen. • [J] [K] [H] [I]: Selects an item. • [Enter]: Confirms the selection. • [Return]: Returns to the previous screen. Video playback for VCD E.g.
USB Selecting a folder/track on the list Playback operations Playback information and key operation • For playback information, see “Source control screen” on page 6. • For key operations on the touch panel, see “Common operation keys on source control screen” on page 7. 1 2 Enter the alphabet to search. Touch the first letter you want to search for, then touch [OK]. Display the folder/track list.
Android iPod/iPhone Connecting an Android device This unit supports Android OS 4.1 and above. Android (commercially available) Playback operations Playback information and key operation Android • For playable iPod/iPhone types and other information, see page 47. • You cannot watch video.
Tuner iPod/iPhone Bluetooth connection Pair the iPod/iPhone with this unit via Bluetooth. (Page 24) 2 Select a category (1), then select a desired item (2). The unit switches to FM alarm scene automatically when receiving an alarm signal from FM broadcast. Selecting the playback device via the connection method Playback information on the source control screen See on page 36 for more information. Select an item in each layer until you reach and select the desired file.
Tuner 6 7 8 9 p q w e r t Displays/hides other available operation keys* NEWS indicator AF indicator TI indicator Operation keys* ST/MONO indicator The ST indicator lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength. Seek mode indicator LO.S indicator RDS indicator EON indicator The EON indicator lights up when a Radio Data System station is sending EON signals.
Tuner Presetting stations in the memory Selecting a preset station You can preset five stations for each band. 1 Automatic presetting — SSM (Strongstation Sequential Memory) (for FM only) 2 Make the settings. Select the band, then display the preset station window. On the source control screen, touch as follows: On the source control screen, touch as follows: 2 (Hold) Select a preset station. The local stations with the strong signals are found and stored automatically.
Tuner * • 00min to 90min: Activates News Standby Reception by selecting the period of time to disable the interruption. The NEWS indicator lights up. • OFF (Initial): Deactivates the function. • ON: Tunes in only to FM stations with sufficient signal strength. The LO.S indicator lights up. • OFF (Initial): Deactivates the function.
Digital Radio (DAB) Operation keys on source control screen • The appearance of the operation keys may differ, however the similar operation keys have the same operations. • See also “Common operation keys on source control screen” on page 7. [TI] (For RDS features) Activates TI standby reception mode. • When TI is activated, the unit is ready to switch to traffic information if available. The TI indicator lights up in white.
Digital Radio (DAB) Presetting services in the memory You can preset five services for each band. 1 Selecting a preset service Settings for Digital Radio 1 1 Tune in to a service you want to preset. Select the band, then display the preset service window. Display the screen. On the source control screen, touch as follows: On the source control screen, touch as follows: 2 2 Select a preset number to store into. 2 Make the settings. Select a preset service.
Digital Radio (DAB) *1 If the service of the announcement item you activated begins with the ensemble being received, this unit switches from any source to the announcement received.*2 • News flash/Transport flash/Warning/Service/ Area weather flash/Event announcement/ Special event/Programme information/Sport report/Financial report – Set [ON] for the annoucement items you need. – Select [All OFF] to deactivate all the announcements.
Spotify Playback operations Playback information and key operation Operation keys on source control screen • The appearance of the operation keys may differ, however the similar operation keys have the same operations. • See also “Common operation keys on source control screen” on page 7. Touching the operation keys performs the following actions: 1 You can also operate Spotify with an optionally purchased remote controller, RM-RK258. You can only control play, pause and skip with the remote controller.
Spotify Selecting a track 1 Other External Components AV-IN Display the Spotify menu screen. On the source control screen, touch as follows: Connecting an external component See page 44 for more information. Starting playback 2 Select the list type, then select a desired item. 1 2 The list types displayed differ depending on the information sent from Spotify. Select “AV-IN” as the source. Turn on the connected component and start playing the source.
Other External Components Operations while the camera screen is displayed To adjust the picture Touch the area shown below. Video menu control screen is displayed. For details, see “Video menu control operations” on page 11. • To exit video menu control screen, touch the same area again. To display parking guidelines Set to [ON] (Page 35) or touch the area shown below. • To close the parking guidelines, touch the same area again.
Bluetooth® Auto pairing When is set to [ON] (Page 29), iOS devices (such as iPhone) are automatically paired when connected via USB. Pairing a Bluetooth device using a PIN code (for Bluetooth 2.0) 1 Search for the unit (“JVC KW-V”) from your Bluetooth device. 2 Confirm the request both on the device and the unit. Then, on the screen, touch as follows: [System] : [Enter] Note • The PIN code is initially set to “0000”.
Bluetooth® 2 3 Select the device (1) you want to connect, then touch [Connection] (2). • The status is shown as follows: : Connection is in progress. : A connection has been established. : A connection is ready to be established. : Disconnection is in progress. : No connection is established. • When a Bluetooth mobile phone is connected, the signal strength and battery level are displayed when the information is acquired from the device.
Bluetooth® Making a call 1 Display the phone control screen. On the Home screen, touch as follows: 2 Select a method to make a call. 1 From the call history* (missed calls/received calls/dialed calls) 2 From the phone book* 3 From the preset list (Page 28) 4 Use direct number entry 5 Use voice dialling * Applicable only for mobile phone compatible with PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile). 3 To use alphabet search in the phone book 1 Touch [ A-Z].
Bluetooth® Presetting phone numbers Bluetooth audio player You can preset up to five phone numbers. 1 2 Display the phone control screen. JVC Streaming DJ On the Home screen, touch as follows: When “BT Audio” is selected as the source, you can connect up to five Bluetooth audio devices at the same time. You can easily switch between these five devices by playing music from the device. Select call history or phone book calling method (1), then select a contact (2) to preset.
Bluetooth® Selecting an audio file from the menu 1 Display the audio menu. On the source control screen, touch as follows: Bluetooth settings You can change various settings for using Bluetooth devices on the screen. 1 Display the screen. On the Home screen, touch as follows: 2 Select a category (1), then select a desired item (2). Then, on the screen, touch as follows: [System] : [Enter] 2 Make the settings.
Settings Display the
Settings *1 Virtually enhances the sound space using the Digital Signal Processor (DSP) system. Select the enhance level. • OFF (Initial)/Small/Medium/Large *2 Restores the sound lost due to audio compression to a realistic sound. • OFF/ON (Initial) Virtually makes the sound more realistic using the Digital Signal Processor (DSP) system. Select the sound level.
Settings 2 Select the speaker type (1), select the size of the selected speaker (2), then display the screen (3). • If no speakers are connected, select . • When setting the front speakers, also select the speaker size for . 3 Adjust the crossover frequency of the selected speaker. • Adjustable items vary depending on the selected speaker type/speaker size/crossover settings. Adjusts the crossover frequency for the speaker (low pass filter).
Settings Determining the value for adjustment If you specify the distance from the center of the currently set listening position to every speaker, the delay time will be automatically computed and set. 1 Determines the center of the currently set listening position as the reference point. 2 Measures the distances from the reference point to the speakers. 3 Calculates the differences between the distance of the furthest speaker and other speakers.
Settings 2 Change the illumination color of the background design Display the background color selection screen (1), then select the background color (2). Display the music synchronize setting screen (1), then select [ON] (2). [J][K][H][I] Moves the zooming frame. [ ] [ IW ]* [ To deactivate, touch [OFF]. • You can also adjust the color yourself. Touch [Adjust] to display the color adjustment screen, then adjust the color. The adjustment is saved on [User].
Settings Selects the playback source to display on the Home screen. Select an item to replace (1), then select an item (2) you want to display in the selected position. Adjusts blackness. • –10 to +10 (Initial: 0) Input settings Display the screen. On the Home screen, touch as follows:
Settings Adjust the parking guidelines according to the size of the car, parking space and so on. When adjusting the parking guidelines, make sure to use the parking brake to prevent the car from moving. Select the mark (1), then adjust the position of the selected mark (2). System settings Display the screen. On the Home screen, touch as follows: Specify the connection method of Android/iPod/ iPhone. 1 Select the device type (1), then touch [Change] (2).
Settings If [Android/Other] is selected in step 1: This setting is available only when 2-way speaker system is selected. (Page 31) Adjust the touch positions of the buttons on the screen. • ON (Initial): Activates the key-touch tone. • OFF: Deactivates the key-touch tone. Touch the center of the marks at the upper left (1), the lower center (2), then the upper right (3) as instructed. The screen appears. Go to step 3.
Settings Updates the system application. Updates the system. • If you turn the ignition switch off then on after selecting , the unit will reset. Updates the DVD system application. Display the screen. On the Home screen, touch as follows: FNC Key1 Shows the Open Source Licenses. Key1 Customize Settings Settings Then, on the screen, touch [Key].
Remote Controller (Only for KW-V255DBT/KW-V250BT Region 2) You can use an optionally purchased remote controller, RM-RK258, for controlling this unit. • Refer to the instruction manual that comes with the remote controller. Remote sensor* WARNINGS Preparation Removing the battery sheet Pull the battery sheet out from the remote controller to activate the battery. Changing the battery of the remote controller * DO NOT expose the remote sensor to bright light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting).
Remote Controller Basic operations ATT Attenuates/restores the sound. DISP Displays the current source control screen. FM/J /AM/K • Tuner: – Selects the band. • DAB (only for KW-V255DBT): – Selects the band (FM/J). • Selects a title/item/folder. • Tuner: – Searches for stations automatically. (Press)* – Searches for stations manually. (Hold)* • DAB (only for KW-V255DBT): – Selects the service. (Press) – Searches for service. (Hold) • Selects a track. (Press) / VOL +/VOL – Adjusts the volume level.
Installation and Connection WARNINGS • DO NOT connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow) to the car chassis (ground), you may cause a short circuit, that in turn may start a fire. • DO NOT cut out the fuse from the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow). The power supply must be connected to the wires via the fuse. • Always connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow) to the power source running through the fuse box.
Installation and Connection Installation procedure 1 Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the · battery. 2 Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit. 3 Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness. 4 Take Connector B on the wiring harness and connect it to the speaker connector in your vehicle. 5 6 7 Take Connector A on the wiring harness and connect it to the external power connector in your vehicle. Connect the wiring harness to the unit.
Installation and Connection Wiring connection *1 Only for KW-V250BT: Connect the aerial cord. *2 Only for KW-V255DBT: Connect the DAB aerial (separately purchased). *3 Only for KW-V255DBT. *4 For 3-way speaker system connection, see page 44.
Installation and Connection References Connecting external components Maintenance Cleaning the unit • Do not use any solvent (for example, thinner, benzine, etc.), detergent, or insecticide. This may damage the monitor or the unit. • Gently wipe the panel with a soft, dry cloth.
References – WMA/AAC files copy-protected with DRM. – AAC files copy-protected with FairPlay (except those stored on an iPod/iPhone). – Files which have data such as AIFF, ATRAC3, etc. Video files • This unit can play back the following files with following codec and extension code: – DivX (.divx, .div, .avi) regardless of the letter case— upper/lower – MPEG1/MPEG2 (.mpg, .
References Language codes (for DVD language selection) AA Afar GD Scots Gaelic AB Abkhazian GL Galician AF Afrikaans GN Guarani AM Ameharic GU Gujarati AR Arabic HA Hausa AS Assamese HI Hindi AY Aymara HR Croatian AZ Azerbaijani HU Hungarian BA Bashkir HY Armenian BE Byelorussian IA Interlingua BG Bulgarian IE Interlingue BH Bihari IK Inupiak BI Bislama IN Indonesian BN Bengali, Bangla IS Icelandic BO Tibetan IW Hebrew BR Breton JA Japanese CA Catalan JI Yiddish CO Corsican JW Javanese CS Czech KA Georgian
Troubleshooting References • Electrostatic shock at connecting a USB device may cause abnormal playback of the device. In this case, disconnect the USB device then reset this unit and the USB device. • Do not pull out and connect the USB device repeatedly while “Reading” is shown on the screen. • Operation and power supply may not work as intended for some USB devices. • Do not leave a USB device in the car, or expose to direct sunlight or high temperatures to prevent deformation or damage to the device.
Troubleshooting “Parking off” appears. No playback picture is shown when the parking brake is not engaged. “Region Code Error” appears. You have inserted a DVD Video disc of an incorrect region code. Insert a correct region code disc. Discs USB Recordable/Rewritable discs cannot be played back. Insert a finalized disc. Finalize the discs with the component which you used for recording. “Reading” does not disappear from the screen. Turn the power off and on again.
Troubleshooting A lot of noise is generated. Turn off (uncheck) “VoiceOver” on the iPod/iPhone. For details, visit . No operations are available when playing back a track containing artwork. Operate the unit after the artwork has loaded. “Authorization Error” appears. Check whether the connected iPod/iPhone is compatible with this unit. (Page 47) AV-IN No picture appears on the screen. Turn on the video component if it is not on. Connect the video component correctly.
Troubleshooting “No Data” appears. No phone book data is contained in the connected Bluetooth phone. “Initialize Error” appears. The unit has failed to initialize the Bluetooth module. Try the operation again. “Dial Error” appears. Dialing has failed. Try the operation again. “Hung Up Error” appears. The call has not ended yet. Park your car, and use the connected mobile phone to end the call. “Pick Up Error” appears. The unit has failed to receive a call.
Specifications FM tuner section Frequency Range Usable Sensitivity Quieting Sensitivity LW tuner section 50 kHz: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz 30 kHz*: 65.0 MHz to 74.0 MHz 50 kHz: (S/N: 30 dB, Dev 22.5 kHz) 6.2 dBf (0.56 μV/75 Ω) 30 kHz*: (S/N: 26 dB) 8.2 dBf (0.71 μV/75 Ω) 50 kHz: (S/N: 46 dB, Dev 22.5 kHz) 15.2 dBf (1.58 μV/75 Ω) 30 kHz*: (DIN S/N: 46 dB) 17.2 dBf (2.0 μV/75 Ω) Bluetooth section Frequency Range 153 kHz to 279 kHz (9 kHz) Technology Bluetooth V3.0 Usable Sensitivity 45 μV Frequency 2.
Specifications DSP section Video section Equalizer 13 Band Band Frequency (Hz) (BAND1 – 13): 62.5/100/160/250/400/630/ 1k/1.6k/2.5k/4k/6.3k/10k/ 16k Level: −09 to +09 (−9 dB to +9 dB) Q: 1.35/1.5/2.0 HPF (High Pass Filter) LPF (Low Pass Filter) 52 Frequency (Hz): Through/30/40/50/60/70/ 80/90/100/120/150/180/ 220/250 Slope (dB/Oct.): –6/–12/–18/–24 Gain (dB): –8/–7/–6/–5/–4/–3/–2/–1/0 Frequency (Hz): 30/40/50/60/70/80/90/100/ 120/150/180/220/250/ Through Slope (dB/Oct.
Specifications Trademarks and licenses • Dolby, Dolby Audio and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • “DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation registered in the US, Japan and other countries. • The “AAC” logo is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. • Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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