Manual for KW-M180BT

Brand: JVC

Category: Audio System

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Available Languages: EN , ES

Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 9:12 p.m.

Warranty Information

This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship for 1 year for parts and labor for car audio products purchased in the U.S.A.

Basics

Functions of the Buttons on the Front Panel

1 Remote Sensor: Receives the remote control signal.
2 (HOME): Displays the HOME screen. Press and hold turns the power off. When the power off, turns the power on.
3 EQ: Displays the Audio screen. (The Audio screen is not displayed during SETUP screen or on the list screen etc.)
4 +,- (Volume): Adjusts volume. The volume will go up until 15 when you keep pressing [ + ].
5 (MUTE, Display off): Mutes/restores the sound. Press and hold turns the screen off. When the screen is off, touch the display to turn on the screen.
6 Reset: If the unit or the connected unit fails to operate properly, the unit returns to factory settings when this button is pressed.

Common operations

Turning on the power

Press the <⇑> button.

Turning off the power

Press and hold the <⇑> button.

Adjusting the volume

Press the <+> or <-> button.

Mute the sound

Press the <-┼> button.
To restore the sound, touch the button again, or adjust the volume.

Turn off the screen

Press and hold the <¼.Ɖ> button.
To turn on the screen, touch the display.

Troubleshooting and error codes

What appears to be trouble	Check the following points
General	No sound comes out of the speakers. Adjust the volume to the optimum level. Check the cords and connections.
	The unit does not work at all. Reset the unit. (P.2)
	The remote controller does not work. Replace the battery.
USB	While playing a track, sound is sometimes interrupted. The tracks are not properly copied into the USB device. Copy the tracks again, and try again.
iPhone	No sound comes out of the speakers. Disconnect the iPhone, then connect it again. Select another source, then reselect "iPhone".
	The iPhone does not turn on or does not work. Check the connecting cable and its connection. Update the firmware version of iPhone. Charge the battery of iPhone. Reset the iPhone.
	Sound is distorted. Deactivate the equalizer either on this unit or the iPhone.
	A lot of noise is generated. Turn off (uncheck) “VoiceOver" on the iPhone. For details, visit <https://www.apple.com>.
Tuner	Automatic presetting does not work. Store stations manually. (P.6)
	Static noise while listening to the radio. Connect the antenna firmly.
AV-IN	No picture appears on the screen. Turn on the video component if it is not on. Connect the video component correctly.
Bluetooth	Phone sound quality is poor. Reduce the distance between the unit and the Bluetooth mobile phone. Move the car to a place where you can get a better signal reception.
	The sound is interrupted or skipped while using a Bluetooth audio player. Reduce the distance between the unit and the Bluetooth audio player. Turn off, then turn on the unit. (When the sound is not yet restored) connect the player again.
	The connected audio player cannot be controlled. Check whether the connected audio player supports AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile).
	The Bluetooth device does not detect the unit. Search from the Bluetooth device again. If you are connected to another Bluetooth device, disconnect the Bluetooth connection.
	The unit does not pair with the Bluetooth device. Turn off, then turn on the Bluetooth device. Disconnect the Bluetooth device currently connected and then register the new device. (P.11)