Kenwood KDC-BT952HD Instruction Manual

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    : Take the time to read through this instruction manual. Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the best performance from your new CD-receiver. For your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty
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    radio About "KENWOOD Music Editor" About the Cell-Phone/ Bluetooth Audio player About the SiriusXM tuner (Optional) Menu List City list 61 Accessories/ Installation Procedure 82 Connecting Wires to Terminals 83 Installing/Removing the unit 84 Troubleshooting Guide 86 Specifications
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    time, cancel the Demonstration mode. Refer to (page 8). How to reset your unit If this unit or the connected unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to factory settings when the Reset button is pressed. Reset button Connector Cleaning the connector
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    vehicle, adjust the microphone settings by (page 55). 7 Auxiliary Input Terminal Portable audio device can be connected with the mini-plug (3.5 mm (1/8") ø). • Use the mini-plug cable which is stereo type and does not have any resistance. 8 [SRC] button To turn on this unit and
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    Press the [VOL] knob. 6 Exit Play Mode Menu Press the [MENU] button. Remarks • All Random • The time required to turn on the all random function may become longer depending on the number of songs in iPod. • Turning on the all random function changes the iPod browse item to "Songs". This browse item
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    for in defiance of the article. 11 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD Related Search Searches for music of the same artist or genre as the one being played. 1 Play the music in iPod 2 Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second. 3 Enter Related Search mode Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the
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    iPod/iPhone Operation Skip Search You can scroll up or down according to the number of the selected Search items so that you can quickly switch the display position. 1 Select iPod source 2 Enter browsing mode Press the [MENU] button. Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the desired item is
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    mode 2: Press the [SRC] button and then turn the [VOL] knob. To determine the selected source, press the [VOL] knob. ⁄ • You need to register your cell-phone before using it with this unit. (page 27) • Disconnect the iPhone or iPod touch. • Speakers from which audio
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    desired item is displayed. 17 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD Select "Music" > 1 > 2 > ¡" 1 2 ¡! ¡" ¡# Cancelling Menu List mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second, and then press it again briefly. ⁄ • When you search a song in the File Search mode, the unit memorizes the position of the
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    number Press the number buttons on the remote control. 3 Search the music Press the [4] or [¢] button. Cancelling Direct Music Search Press the [DIRECT] button. ⁄ • Direct Music Search cannot be performed during playing of "Music Editor" media, Random play, or scan play. 19 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD
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    Folder or file name list (Audio file) 1 Select CD source 2 Enter Menu List mode Press the [MENU] button. 3 Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select "Music". 4 Search for music Operation type Move between items Select an item High Speed Search Return to previous
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    to this unit. "0"/"50" Turns ON / OFF the tag memory function of the HD Radio receiver and the SiriusXM tuner. "OFF"/"ON" ( : Factory setting) 5 Make a setting Turn the [VOL] knob to select a setting value, and then press the [VOL] knob. 6 Exit Menu List mode Press the [MENU] button for at
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    [1] [8], [1], [0] 5 Tune in to the entered frequency or Channel Press the [4] or [¢] button. iTunes Tagging You can stores the tag of the information about the song being received, and send it to the connected iPod. You can easily find the song on the iTunes Store according to the tag sent to the
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    " is displayed, confirm connection with a Bluetooth device operation. 7 The receiver is connected to a Bluetooth device, with "HF CONNECT" or "AUDIO CONNECT" displayed, and exits the easy pairing mode. ⁄ • If an error code is displayed during paring, see (page 87). When
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    be controlled remotely or reconnected after Bluetooth disconnection. Operate the main unit of the audio player to connect Bluetooth. • Two audio devices can be connected simultaneously. • Speakers from which audio is output change depending on the Bluetooth setting "Bluetooth HF/Audio". The default
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    Clearing the Disconnection Message Press the [ ] button. "HF Disconnect" disappears. Making a Call 1 Enter Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. 2 Select a dialing method Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Display Overview "Preset Call" Calling a number in the
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    the missed call list are the lists of calls originated from and received at this unit. They are not the ones stored in the cell-phone memory. Dial a Number 1 Enter Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. 2 Select the number dial mode Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed
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    MSC Sets whether the key illumination color is SYNC" changed in conjunction with the sound volume. "OFF"/ "ON" ( : Factory setting) 5 Make a setting Turn the [VOL] knob to select a setting value, and then press the [VOL] knob. 6 Exit Menu List mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second
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    Speana/Clock") Date ("Date") Blank ("Blank") 37 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD iPod-like display mode Song title ("Song Title") Album name ("Album Name") Artist name ("Artist Name") Station name ("Station Name") Blank ("Blank") In Bluetooth audio source 5-line display mode Bluetooth audio ("Source Name
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    item is displayed. Select the color to adjust. (red, green, or blue). 3. Turn the [VOL] knob to adjust color (Range: 0 - 9), and then press the [VOL] knob. 4. Press the [MENU] button. Exit the detail color adjustment mode. 5 Exit Menu List mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second, and
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    . 41 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD Date Adjustment You can adjust the date. 1 Enter Menu List mode Press the [MENU] button. 2 Enter Clock adjustment mode Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select "Settings" > "Clock & Date" > "Date Adjust". 3 Adjusting Date 1. Turn the
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    of the sound from Preout. "OFF"/ "ON" 43 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD "DSI" "F/W Update" DSI (Disabled System Indicator) of the unit blinks when the faceplate is removed. "OFF"/ "ON" Updates the firmware. The update information will be posted on the following URL as necessary. www.kenwood.com/cs
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    Turn the [VOL] knob to select a setting value, and then press the [VOL] knob. 5 Exit Audio Control mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. Remarks • DSP Set When "DSP Set" is set to "Bypass", the DSP function is disabled , and the colored items can not be set. • Highway Sound Increases
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    the [VOL] knob. 6 Exit Audio Control mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. ⁄ • When "iPod" is selected in the section (page 46), Manual Equalizer Control is disabled. • You can select for each source. 47 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD Dual Zone System Main
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    the car type Turn the [VOL] knob. 5 Set the value Press the [VOL] button. 6 Exit Audio Control mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. ⁄ • You can compensate the distances in more details by using (page 51) function. 49 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD
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    source. Select a source other than "STANDBY". ✍✍SRC Select mode 2: Press the [SRC] button and then turn the [VOL] knob. To determine the selected source, press the [VOL] knob. 2 Enter Audio Control mode Press the [VOL] knob. 3 Enter Manual position setting mode Turn the [VOL] knob and press it
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    DSP Setup Resetting of DTA Settings You can reset the DTA-compensated values to the factory settings. 1 Select the source Pressing the [SRC] button repeatedly switches source. Select a source other than "STANDBY". ✍✍SRC Select mode 2: Press the [SRC] button and then turn the [VOL] knob. To
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    this function is turned ON, the Bluetooth device is reconnected if it has been disconnected by selecting "Phone Selection"/ "Audio Selection". "Bluetooth HF/ Audio" You can specify output speakers for hands-free voice communication and Bluetooth audio sound. "Front": Outputs audio from the front
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    this unit. Registering from Bluetooth devices 1 Turn on this unit Press the [SRC] button. 2 Start registering this unit by operating the Bluetooth device By operating the Bluetooth device, register the hands-free unit (pairing). Select "KENWOOD BT CD/R-6P1" from the list of connected units. 3 Enter
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    on a function basis ("OK": Enabled; "NG": Disabled). Display "PAIRING" "HFCONNECT" "AUDCONNECT" "PB DOWNLOAD" Description Registration in this unit Hands-free phoning Audio playback Phone Book downloading 5 Exit BT test mode Press the [VOL] knob. 59 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 60
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    (Short Message Service) MENU VOL PRESET DISP Downloading the SMS Download the short message (SMS) arrived at the cell-phone so that it can be read on this unit. 1 Enter Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. ✍✍You can also select from "Settings" in Menu List mode. 2 Enter SMS download mode Turn the
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    SMS (Short Message Service) Creating an original message You can create an original return message. 1 Enter Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. 2 Enter SMS Message select mode Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select "BT Settings" > "SMS" > "SMS Message". 3
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    this unit. "Tagging" Turns ON / OFF the iTunes tag memory function of the HD Radio receiver and the SiriusXM tuner. "ON" / "OFF" ( : Factory setting) 5 Make a setting Turn the [VOL] knob to select a setting value, and then press the [VOL] knob. 6 Exit Menu List mode Press the [MENU] button for
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    Vehicle Connect Tuner Control (optional tuner and service required) Function of remote control Direct Access Tuning You can search for a channel directly by entering its number. 1 Select Satellite Radio source 2 Enter the Direct Access Tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control
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    SiriusXM Vehicle Connect Tuner Control (optional tuner and service required) Channel skip setting You can register the channel you wish to skip. 1 Select Satellite Radio source 2 Enter Menu List mode Press the [MENU] button. 3 Enter the Channel skip setting mode Turn the [VOL] knob and press it
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    Vehicle Connect Tuner Control (optional tuner and service required) Setting Parental Lock for Mature contents Your can turn on/off Parental Lock for the adult channel. 1 Select Satellite Radio source 2 Enter Menu List mode Press the [MENU] button. 3 Select the Parental lock item Turn the
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    [ENT] Example: Desired preset number 1 6 10 18 Press button [1], [ENT] [6], [ENT] [1], [0], [ENT] [1], [8], [ENT] 73 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD Hands-free phone control Making a call • Enter Bluetooth mode: [ ] • Select a dialing method: [5 ENT] • Number dial input: Input a digit: [0] - [9] Input
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    the most current version of the Pandora® application on your device. • iPhone connected to this unit with a KCA-iP102. Android™ • Visit the Andoid marketplace and search for Pandora to install. • This device supports Bluetooth and the following protocols: SPP (Serial Port Profile) A2DP (Advanced
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    Mode" 43 Function items appearing during standby Display Page "Settings" - "Clock & Date" - "DISP & ILLUMI" - "Initial Settings" - "SRC Select" 43 "Beep" "Menu Language" "Pandora source" "Built in AUX" "Forced CD-DA" "Built in AMP" "DSI" "F/W Update" 77 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD
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    SUBCHAPTER J IN EFFECT DATE OF MANUFACTURE. Location : Top Panel FCC WARNING This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could
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    to the unit. 6 Install the unit in your car. 7 Reconnect the - battery. 8 Press the reset button. 2WARNING If you 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. Always connect those wires
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    adapter (not supplied) matches your car is required. Ignition key switch Car fuse box (Main fuse) 83 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD + - Battery Installing/Removing the unit non-Japanese cars Removing the hard rubber frame 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and release the two locks on the
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    a commercial item of tape. Peel off the release coated paper of double-face adhesive tape to secure the microphone on the place shown above. Turn the microphone toward the driver. 85 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may be disabled by some settings made on
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    | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD  Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly and press the reset button. If the "Protect" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. Unsupported File: An Audio file is played with a format that this unit can't support. Copy Protection: A copy-protected
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    40 Hz - 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio (STEREO) : 70 dB Bluetooth section Version : Bluetooth Ver.3.0 Certified Frequency range : 2.402 - 2.480 GHz ) : A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) : AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) 89 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD USB Interface USB Standard
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