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Kw-M950bw Kw-M950bwm MONITOR WITH RECEIVER KW-M950BW KW-M950BWM INSTRUCTION MANUAL • Updated information (the latest Instruction Manual, system updates, new functions, etc.) is available from <http://www.jvc.net/cs/car/>. © 2019 JVC KENWOOD Corporation B5A-2893-00 d (M/M2/X) Contents Before Use 4 iPod/iPhone 29 Precautions ................................................................... 4 Preparation .................................................................29 How to read this manual ......................................... 5 iPod/iPhone Basic Operation ...............................30 Search Operation ......................................................31 Basic Operations 6 Functions of the Buttons on the Front Panel ... 6 Tuner 32 Turning on the Unit ................................................... 7 Tuner Basic Operation ............................................32 Initial Settings .............................................................. 7 Memory Operation ..................................................33 Adjusting the volume .............................................10 Selecting Operation ................................................33 Touch screen operations .......................................10 Traffic Information (FM only) ...............................34 Popup menu ..............................................................11 Tuner Setup ................................................................34 HOME screen descriptions ....................................12 Source selection screen description ..................12 Other External Components 36 Source control screen descriptions ...................15 View Camera ..............................................................36 List screen ...................................................................16 External audio/video players (AV-IN).................38 Using the external navigation unit ....................38 Widget 17 TV tuner .......................................................................39 Widget Basic Operation .........................................17 Photo Frame Widget ...............................................17 Bluetooth Control 40 Widget Setup .............................................................18 Information for using Bluetooth® devices .......40 Register the Bluetooth device .............................41 APPS 19 Bluetooth Setup ........................................................42 Apple CarPlay Operation .......................................19 Playing the Bluetooth Audio Device .................44 Android Auto™ Operation .....................................21 Using the Hands-Free Unit ....................................46 Wireless Mirroring Operation ...............................23 Hands-Free Setup .....................................................51 Spotify Operation .....................................................24 Setup 52 USB 26 Monitor Screen Setup .............................................52 Connecting a USB device ......................................26 System Setup .............................................................52 USB Basic Operation ................................................26 User Interface Setup ................................................53 Search Operation ......................................................28 Special Setup .............................................................56 Display Setup .............................................................56 AV Setup ......................................................................58 2 Controlling Audio 60 3-way speaker system setup ................................60 Speaker / X’over setup ............................................61 Controlling General Audio ....................................63 Equalizer Control ......................................................63 Volume Offset ............................................................64 Zone Control ..............................................................65 Sound Effect ...............................................................66 Listening Position / DTA .........................................67 Audio Setup memory .............................................69 Remote control 70 Functions of the Remote control Buttons .......70 Connection/Installation 72 Before Installation ....................................................72 Installing the unit .....................................................74 Troubleshooting 79 Problems and Solutions .........................................79 Error Messages ..........................................................79 Appendix 81 Playable Media and Files........................................81 Specifications .............................................................82 About this Unit ..........................................................84 English 3 Before Use Before Use Precautions Ñ Cleaning the unit • If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth. # WARNINGS If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe it with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then Ñ To prevent injury or fire, take wipe it again with a clean soft dry cloth. the following precautions: NOTE • To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave • Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit any metallic objects (such as coins or metallic may damage its mechanical parts. Wiping the tools) inside the unit. faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch the • Do not watch or fix your eyes on the unit’s surface or erase the screened print. display when you are driving for any extended period. • If you experience problems during installation, Ñ Acquiring GPS signal consult your JVC dealer. The first time you turn on this unit, you must Precautions on using this unit wait while the system acquires satellite signals Ñ for the first time. This process could take up • When you purchase optional accessories, to several minutes. Make sure your vehicle check with your JVC dealer to make sure that is outdoors in an open area away from tall they work with your model and in your area. buildings and trees for fastest acquisition. • You can select a language to display menus, After the system acquires satellites for the first audio file tags, etc. See User Interface Setup time, it will acquire satellites quickly each time (P.53). thereafter. • The Radio Data System or Radio Broadcast Data System feature won’t work in areas Ñ About GLONASS where the service is not supported by any This unit uses Global Navigation Satellite System broadcasting station. (GLONASS) in addition to GPS. Protecting the monitor Combining GPS and GLONASS can refine Ñ positioning accuracy than using GPS only. • To protect the monitor from damage, do not operate the monitor using a ball point pen or Ñ Caution for Smartphone Users similar tool with a sharp tip. Simultaneously running multiple applications on your smartphone while screen sharing places heavy demand on the microprocessor of the phone, potentially affecting communication and performance. For best results while pairing with your JVC receiver, please be sure to close any unused applications. 4 Before Use How to read this manual • The screens and panels shown in this manual are examples used to provide a clear explanation of operations. For this reason, they may be different from the actual screens or panels, or some display patterns may be different from the actual ones. • Display language: English is used for the purpose of explanation. You can select a display language from the [SETUP] menu. See User Interface Setup (P.53). English 5 Basic Operations Basic Operations Functions of the Buttons on the Front Panel 1 2 3 NOTE • The panels shown in this manual are examples used to provide a clear explanation of operations. For this reason, they may be different from the actual panels. Number Name Motion 1 –, + • Adjusts the volume. (Volume) The volume will go up to 15 when you keep pressing [+]. (P.10) 2 FNC • Displays the popup menu screen. • Pressing for 1 second starts the voice recognition function (P.48). While Apple CarPlay or Android Auto is connected, starts the function on the Apple CarPlay or the Android Auto screen. • When neither Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, nor a Bluetooth Hands-Free phone is connected, pressing and holding displays Bluetooth pairing waiting dialog. (P.41) • When the power is off, turns the power on. 3 Remote • Receives the remote control signal. Sensor 6 Basic Operations Turning on the Unit Initial Settings 1 Press the [FNC] button. Initial setup Perform this setup when you use this unit first time. 1 Set each item as follows. hh The unit is turned on. NOTE • If it is your first time to turn the unit on after installation, it will be necessary to perform Initial setup (P.7). ■ [Language] Select the language used for the control ● To turn off the unit: screen and setting items. Default is “British English(en)”. 1 Press the [FNC] button. 1 Touch [Language]. hhPopup menu appears. 2 Touch [Language select]. 3 Select the desired language. Touch [ ]. 2 4 Touch [ ]. For details, see User Interface Setup (P.53). ■ [Clock] hh HOME screen appears. Sets the synchronization of the clock and adjusts it. 3 Touch [ ]. For details, see Calendar/clock settings 4 Touch [Power Off]. (P.9). ■ [Display] Set the button illumination color. If it is hard to see the image on the screen even, adjust the viewing angle. 1 Touch [Display]. 2 Touch [Viewing Angle]. 3 Select
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