Manual for KW-NT500HDT / KW-NT300

Manual for KW-NT500HDT / KW-NT300

Brand: JVC

Category: Portable Navigation Device

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Available Languages: EN , ES

Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:55 p.m.

Manual Publish Date: 2011-12-07

Warranty Information

JVC KENWOOD Corporation provides this manual and may offer warranties as detailed within.

  • Basic Operations: Turning the unit on/off, setting security password, touch panel operations, quick menu setup, and auto antenna control.
  • Navigation System: Setting destinations via map scrolling or menus, searching for places by address, POI, or phone number, and route guidance.
  • AV Operations: Selecting audio/video sources, listening to HD Radio and SiriusXM, operating discs, and SD/USB playback.
  • Connectivity: iPod/iPhone operations, Bluetooth device usage for calls and audio, and rear view camera display.
  • Sound Settings: Adjusting volume, fader/balance, EQ, and audio effects.
  • Troubleshooting: Common issues and their remedies for audio, screen, touch panel, navigation, and various media sources.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Symptoms Remedies/Causes
General
No sound comes out of the speakers.
Adjust the volume to the optimum level. Check the cords and connections.
The screen is not clear and legible.
Sunshine from the windshield may cause this symptom. Adjust the picture.
The unit does not work at all.
Turn off, then turn on the unit.
The touch panel does not respond properly.
Keep your hands and the touch panel clean and dry. Eliminate static electricity and do not place magnetic items near the unit. Leave the unit until the temperature becomes stable in the car. A rubber mat on the floor may cause this symptom. In this case, do not use the rubber mat.
Navigation
Navigation guidance or AV source is hard to listen to.
Surround noise interferes. Increase the <Adaptive Volume> level.
<Adaptive Volume> setting has no effect even though it is activated.
Reset the calibration data by selecting <Reset>.
CD Text or Tag information of track or song, etc. is not displayed correctly.
The text may not be displayed correctly depending on the condition of recording or the type of the character, etc. though 2-byte and 1-byte characters can be displayed on the unit.
"System startup failed."
The System cannot start up. Turn off, then turn on the unit.
Guidance does not start.
The System proceeds calibration. Wait until calibration is completed. When calibration is completed, the guidance starts.
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