JVC Remote Application
User Guide
© 2016 JVCKENWOOD Corporation
Initial Procedures
The following are the requirements for correct operation of the JVC Remote Application.
- Android: Minimum OS 4.4, Recommended OS 5.0 and higher
- iOS: Minimum OS 8.0, Recommended OS 9.3 and higher
- Bluetooth Compatibility.
The above system requirements do not guarantee that the application will function on all Bluetooth®-compatible devices.
Installation of the JVC Remote Application
The JVC Remote Application is a free application available on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. This application enhances the user experience with compatible JVC car receivers. Search for "JVC Remote" in the store to find and download the JVC Remote Application onto your device.
Preparation of Music Player
Copy music files to the device's internal storage or SD card.
Note: If music files are saved on the SD card, do not remove or unmount the card during playback.
Compatible Audio Files*
- MP3 (.mp3)
- AAC-LC/TLP (.m4a, .aac)
- PCM/WAVE (.wav)
- Ogg Vorbis (.ogg)
- AMR-NB (.3gp)
- AMR-WB (.3gp)
*Depends on the smartphone.
Media Player
The Media Player mode plays songs from your device.
Media Player Screen
1. Tap the Media Player screen once to play the song.
Diagram Description: Image showing the Media Player screen. It displays album art, track title, artist name, album name, and a playback progress bar.
2. You can control song playback as follows:
- To pause or resume playback, tap the screen once.
- To skip to the previous song, swipe left.
- To skip to the next song, swipe right.
- To repeat all songs or a single song, curve your finger to the right.
- To play songs in shuffle mode, curve your finger to the left.
(Refer to Gesture Control on page 7)
Category Selection Screens
** Available for Android version only.
On your device, songs are automatically classified into different categories for easier selection. This screen list displays songs within their respective categories.
1. Go to "Menu > Content List" or swipe up to open the category selection screen.
Diagram Description: Image showing category selection screen with options like Songs, Album, Artists, Playlists, and Mood.
2. Swipe left/right to change the category and tap an item to select it. The item hierarchies are listed below:
- >Songs
- >Album > Song
- > Artist >Albums > Song
- > Playlists*1 > Song
*1 To play a song from a Playlist, create the playlist and add your favorite songs. – See PLAYLIST (page 2)
To return to the Media Player screen, tap the currently playing song or use the device's Back button.
Current List Screen
The Current List screen displays all songs included in the selected category, based on the category used to select the currently playing song.
1. Swipe down on the Media Player screen to open the Current List screen.
Diagram Description: Image showing the Current List screen displaying songs.
2. Tap a song to play it. To return to the Media Player screen, use the device's Back button.
How to Create a Playlist
** Available for Android version only.
Playlists allow for personalized song selection for continuous playback based on personal preferences.
- On the category selection screen, swipe to the Playlist category.
- Select "Add New Playlist".
- Enter a new name for this Playlist and select OK.
How to Add Songs to a Playlist
** Available for Android version only.
Songs can be added to a Playlist from the "Current List Screen" and from "Category Selection Screen > Songs".
- On either screen, press and hold a song.
- A "Add to Playlist" dialog box will appear. Select the corresponding Playlist to add the selected song.
Application Launcher
** Available for Android version only.
The Application Launcher function allows access to any third-party application that uses a touch interface and supports multiple design patterns.
To access the Application Launcher, tap the icon in the upper-left corner of the screen.
Diagram Description: Image showing the App Launcher screen with icons for Camera, Calculator, Clock, Email, Gallery, Internet, Messages, and Video.
How to Add Applications and Navigate
To add an application to the Launcher, tap the "+" icon in an empty square. A selection screen will allow you to browse applications. Select a contact and tap "ADD".
The Application Launcher can save up to 24 favorite applications for quick access. Swipe left or right to navigate through pages.
Connecting the Remote Application with the Receiver
The Remote Application can connect with a JVC receiver to send remote control commands, receive data, and other useful information from the receiver.
Android Connectivity
To access the remote control function, you must first pair your Android device with a JVC car receiver that has BT capability and is within 10 meters of the Android device. (Visit the JVC website for information on device compatibility.)
- Perform Bluetooth pairing between the Android device and the JVC car receiver.
- Once pairing is complete, prepare the car receiver to connect with the Remote Application by accessing your car receiver's settings menu:
- For LCD screen receivers:
- Access "Settings".
- Select "Remote App".
- Select "Select".
- Select "Android", then select "YES".
- Now select "Android List".
- Find your mobile device and press the volume dial. If the connection is successful, an asterisk (*) will appear next to your mobile device.
- For Multimedia receivers:
- Access "Settings".
- Select "App Setup".
- In the device type selection, select "Android/Other" and press "Change".
- Select "Bluetooth" and press "Next".
- Start the JVC Remote Application on your Android device.
- Go to "Menu > Connect" to initiate the connection between the application and the receiver.
- In the pop-up dialog box, select the car receiver you previously paired.
- Wait for further instructions on the application screen.
- The application has connected with the receiver and entered source control mode.
- If you wish to disconnect from the receiver, go to "Menu > Disconnect" and disconnect from the receiver.
- If you want to reconnect the application with the car receiver, go to the car receiver's settings and select the "Remote APP/Android List". Find your mobile device and press the volume dial. An asterisk (*) will appear next to your mobile device.
iOS Connectivity
The iOS application can connect to the receiver via USB connection or Bluetooth connection (both connections use Apple's iAP protocol). Please read the following instructions carefully to connect correctly with your car receiver.
iOS BT Connection
- Perform Bluetooth pairing between the iOS device and the car receiver.
- Once pairing is complete, prepare the car receiver to connect with the Remote Application by accessing your car receiver's settings menu:
- For LCD screen receivers:
- Access "Settings".
- Select "Remote App".
- Select "Select".
- Select "iOS", then select "YES".
- For Multimedia receivers:
- Access "Settings".
- Select "App Setup".
- In the device type selection, select "iPod/iPhone" and press "Change".
- Select "Bluetooth" and press "Next".
- Find your mobile device and press "OK".
- Wait for the iPod BT source to be available on the car receiver and switch to the iPod BT source.
- Start the Remote Application on your iOS device.
- Go to "Menu > Connect" to initiate the connection between the application and the receiver.
- Wait for further instructions on the application screen.
- The application has connected with the receiver and entered source control mode.
- If you wish to disconnect from the receiver, go to "Menu > Disconnect" and disconnect from the receiver.
- If you want to reconnect the application with the car receiver, ensure you access the iPod BT source again beforehand.
iOS USB Connection
- Connect your iOS device to the car receiver via USB cable.
- Prepare the car receiver to connect with the Remote Application by accessing your car receiver's settings menu:
- For LCD screen receivers:
- Access "Settings".
- Select "Remote App".
- Select "Select".
- Select "iOS", then select "YES".
- For Multimedia receivers:
- Access "Settings".
- Select "App Setup".
- In the device type selection, select "iPod/iPhone" and press "Change".
- Select "USB 1-Wire" and press "Next".
- Find your mobile device and press "OK".
- Wait for the iPod USB source to be available on the car receiver and switch to the iPod USB source.
- Start the Remote Application on your iOS device.
- Go to "Menu > Connect" to initiate the connection between the application and the receiver.
- Wait for further instructions on the application screen.
- The application has connected with the receiver and entered source control mode.
- If you wish to disconnect from the receiver, go to "Menu > Disconnect" and disconnect from the receiver.
- If you want to reconnect the application with the car receiver, ensure you access the iPod USB source again beforehand.
iOS Application Operation
Due to technical limitations of the iAP protocol on car receivers, please note the following when using the iOS Remote Application with your car receiver:
- When the Remote Application connects to the car receiver via USB, accessing the Bluetooth source will interrupt the connection between the Remote Application and the car receiver. In such cases, exit the Bluetooth source and reconnect the Remote Application.
- When the Remote Application connects to the car receiver via Bluetooth, accessing the USB/iPod-USB source will interrupt the connection between the Remote Application and the car receiver. In such cases, exit the USB source and reconnect the Remote Application.
Interface of Control of Sources
The Source Control is the main interface for operation in remote control mode.
In this interface, you can retrieve and view detailed information about the current source playing on the car receiver, and perform basic remote control functions from your device to the car receiver.
The Source Control interface will launch automatically each time the JVC Remote Application establishes a connection with the JVC car receiver.
The Source Control interface can operate in 2 modes: Driver Mode and Passenger Mode.
Selection of Source Control Modes
Driver Mode is a gesture-based control mode, while Passenger Mode is a button-based control mode. For safety when in a vehicle, select the appropriate control mode for each operation.
- Select the MENU button in the upper-right corner of the screen.
- Select the "Mode" button to switch between Driver Mode and Passenger Mode.
Diagram Description: Image showing an emergent menu with options like Preference, Receiver Settings, Mode, and Disconnect.
Operation in Driver Mode
The following sections provide a detailed description of the application's operation in Driver Mode and Passenger Mode.
This mode primarily uses gesture control and should be used by the vehicle's driver. Gesture operations allow the user to control the receiver without looking at their mobile device.
Control Screen for Driver Mode
Diagram Description: Image of the driver mode control screen. It shows the JVC logo, track information (Track 8-08, Artist Name, Album Name, time), source name panel (BT Audio), status indicator, media information panel, and playback time panel.
Source Name Panel
The Source Name Panel displays the currently selected source on the connected JVC car receiver. The following table lists the available sources. (Some sources are only available on specific models.)
| Source | Notes |
|---|---|
| CD | |
| Tuner | |
| USB *2 | For sources with dual input (like dual USB models), "Rear" will appear next to the source name when the second input is active. |
| iPod *2 | |
| AV deactivated | |
| Source Apps | |
| Source Android | |
| HDMI/MHL |
| Source | Notes |
|---|---|
| HD Radio | |
| SXM | |
| Aux-In | |
| ADS | |
| Audio Bluetooth | |
| Standby | |
| Unknown *1 | Sources not natively compatible with the application will appear as "Unknown". |
Status Indicator
The Status Indicator shows the playback status. For some sources, some of these icon options may not be available.
Repeat Indicator
| Icon | Type of Repetition |
|---|---|
| None | Repeat Off (no icon) |
| Repeat Once | |
| Repeat Folder/Group | |
| Repeat All |
Shuffle Indicator
| Icon | Type of Shuffle |
|---|---|
| None | Shuffle Off (no icon) |
| Shuffle Folder/Group | |
| Shuffle All |
Playback/Pause Indicator
The Playback/Pause Indicator shows the current playback status.
Media Information Panel
The Media Information Panel displays information about a song or radio station. For example, when the car receiver plays an MP3 song with ID3 tags, the song title, artist name, and album name are displayed.
Diagram Description: Image showing song playback details: 'No Name', Artist, Artist Name, Album, Album Name.
Diagram Description: Image showing radio playback details: Frequency 97.90 MHz, Station.
Playback Time Panel
The playback time bar is only available with the BT audio source.
Gesture Control
Gesture control is designed for quick operational control without needing to look at your smartphone.
Consult the JVC Remote App's internal help ("menu > preference > help") for more information.
Diagram Description: Diagram illustrating Direction Gestures: Finger Tap, Finger Click, Swipe Right, Swipe Left, Swipe Up, Swipe Down. It also shows Freeform Gestures: Curve Right, Curve Left, Curve Up, Curve Down. A note states freeform gestures can start from any direction as long as the final shape is similar.
Diagram Description: Diagram showing 2 Finger Gestures: Finger Long Press, Swipe Up, Swipe Down.
Gesture Commands in Operation
The same gesture controls performed on different sources will activate different operations. The following table lists the correspondence of each gesture control with each source.
| Gesture | Remote Mode* | Media Player Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Direction Gesture | ||
| Finger Click | Play/Pause/Mute | Play/Pause |
| Long Click | None | None |
| Swipe Right | Next Song/Auto Search Right | Next Track |
| Swipe Left | Previous Song/Auto Search Left | Previous Track |
| Swipe Up | Folder Up/Group Up/Preset Up | Load Content List UI |
| Swipe Down | Folder Down/Group Down/Preset Down | Load Playlist UI |
| Freeform Gesture | ||
| Curve Right | Toggle Shuffle | Toggle Shuffle |
| Curve Left | Toggle Repeat | Toggle Repeat |
| Curve Up | Change Source | None |
| Curve Down | Toggle EQ | Toggle Pre-selected EQ |
| Multipoint Gesture | ||
| Swipe Up with 2 fingers | Volume Up | None |
| Swipe Down with 2 fingers | Volume Up | None |
Note: *1 For Bluetooth audio sources, controls function according to the phone.
Operation in Passenger Mode
This mode provides the user with a button interface similar to a typical remote control device. This mode also offers more operational functions than Driver Mode. Because users must look at their mobile device to operate the car receiver in this mode, drivers are strongly advised not to use Passenger Mode while driving.
Diagram Description: Image of the passenger mode control screen. It shows the JVC logo, track information, source name panel (BT Audio), status indicator, media information panel, and playback time panel. It also shows navigation arrows for swiping between pages.
Remote Control Button Panel
The Remote Control Button Panel displays the available buttons for use with the car receiver. Depending on your car receiver model, there may be multiple pages of buttons available for use.
To navigate through the button pages, swipe your finger across the panel left or right.
Source List Panel
The Source List Panel displays all sources currently available on the car receiver. Swipe your finger left or right on the panel to view other available sources.
Receiver Configuration
The JVC Remote Application allows you to configure certain settings*1 of your car receiver directly from your device. This is done in remote control mode when the Remote Application is connected to the car receiver.
How to Access Receiver Settings
In the Source Control interface, tap the device's MENU button and select "Receiver Settings".
Diagram Description: Image showing the MENU screen with options like Preference, Receiver Settings, Mode, and Disconnect.
Various parameters*2 for receiver configuration will appear, depending on your car receiver model.
Diagram Description: Image showing the Receiver Settings screen with options like EQ, Sound Effect, Fad/Bal, Time Alignment, Speaker/Subwoofer/Car Settings, Color.
Other Preference Settings
By pressing the device's MENU key, you can access other Preference settings. On the Preference settings screen, you will find descriptions of the various options.
Diagram Description: Image showing the Preference screen with various options.
Note:
*1 Car receiver settings are only available for some JVC 2016 receiver models. This function will not be available on models that do not support it.
*2 Depending on the car receiver model, certain settings may not be available for adjustment or selection.
