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KDC-X896 KDC-BT852HD KDC-X496 KDC-452U KMR-550U CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Before reading this manual, click the button below to check the latest edition and the modified pages. Check the latest edition Take the time to read through this instruction manual. Familiarity with installation and - Kenwood KDC-X896 | User Manual - Page 2
control ID Delete the remote control ID Basic operation of remote control 74 General control On Tuner source On HD Radio tuner source On CD/Audio file source On iPod source On Pandora internet radio source On SiriusXM tuner source Hands-free phone control Appendix 76 Troubleshooting guide - Kenwood KDC-X896 | User Manual - Page 3
how to use the remote control, refer to the operation manual attached to it. When using the remote control with this unit, you should register the remote control ID. For details, refer to (page 72). 4 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents - Kenwood KDC-X896 | User Manual - Page 4
button 3 [SRC] button 4 Control knob 5 [PRESET] button 6 [0] button 7 USB terminal 8 Auxiliary input 9 KDC-X896 KDC-BT852HD [ ] [ ] button KDC-X496 KDC-452U KMR-550U [iPod] button p KDC-X896 KDC-BT852HD [ ] button KDC-X496 KDC-452U KMR-550U [S.MODE] button q [DISP] button - Kenwood KDC-X896 | User Manual - Page 5
"/ "Top40"/ "Jazz"/ "Powerful"/ "Natural"/ "User"‡ "Bass Boost" Bass Boost Turn the Control knob to display the value to adjust, and then press the Control knob. The previous item is displayed. 5 Exit the Audio control mode Press and hold the [ ] button. 8 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC - Kenwood KDC-X896 | User Manual - Page 6
iPod contents, refer to the Quick Start Guide. Music search You can search for the song you want to play. 1 Enter the Music search mode Press the [ ] button. "MUSICSEARCH" is displayed. 2 Search for a song Operation type Operation Movement between items Turn the Control knob. Move to the - Kenwood KDC-X896 | User Manual - Page 7
" is displayed. 2 Enter the Search select mode KDC-X896 KDC-BT852HD Press the [ ] button. KDC-X496 KDC-452U KMR-550U Press the [S.MODE] button. 3 Select Skip search mode Turn the Control knob to select "Skip Search", and then press the Control knob. 4 Search for music Operation type - Kenwood KDC-X896 | User Manual - Page 8
radio on this unit by controlling the application installed in the iPhone or Bluetooth device. 1 Connect your iPhone/Bluetooth device to this unit Use the KCA-iP102 (optional accessory) to connect the iPhone to this unit. If no iPhone is connected, connect a Bluetooth device using A2DP. (KDC-X896 - Kenwood KDC-X896 | User Manual - Page 9
of iPhone®/ Bluetooth device Pandora® internet radio control Search and new station registration You can search for a desired station by specifying its character. You can register the displayed station as a new station in your station list. 1 Select the Pandora source KDC-X896 KDC-BT852HD - Kenwood KDC-X896 | User Manual - Page 10
Quick Start Guide. Music search You can select the music you want to listen to from the device or media being played now. 1 Enter the Music search mode Press the [ ] button. "MUSICSEARCH" is displayed. 2 Search for music Audio file Operation type Operation Movement between Turn the Control - Kenwood KDC-X896 | User Manual - Page 11
listen to the radio, refer to the Quick Start Guide. Auto memory You can register 18 (FM)/ 6 (AM) stations with good reception automatically. 1 Select the Tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. 2 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob. 3 Select the - Kenwood KDC-X896 | User Manual - Page 12
] button. 2 Enter the Preset memory mode Press the [PRESET] button. 3 Select the number you want to recall from the memory Turn the Control knob to select a recall number ("1" - "6"), and then press the Control knob. 22 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents English | 23 - Kenwood KDC-X896 | User Manual - Page 13
Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD HD Radio™ tuner control For the basic operations to listen to the HD Radio tuner, refer to the Quick Start Guide. This HD Radio receiver enables: Auto memory You can automatically store 18 (FM)/ 6 (AM) stations with good reception in the memory. 1 Select the Tuner - Kenwood KDC-X896 | User Manual - Page 14
Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD HD Radio™ tuner control Function of remote control Direct access tuning You can tune to a station directly by entering its frequency or channel. 1 Enter the Direct access tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. "- - - -" is displayed. 2 - Kenwood KDC-X896 | User Manual - Page 15
Name" "P-Time" "Clock" "Date" "Blank" On CD source Information Disc title Track title Play time Clock Date Blank Display "Disc Title" "Track Title" "P-Time" "Clock" "Date" "Blank" Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD On HD Radio tuner source Information Display Frequency "Frequency" Station - Kenwood KDC-X896 | User Manual - Page 16
(Red, Green, or Blue) leftward. To adjust color Turn the Control knob. (Range: 0 - 9) 3. Press the Control knob. Exit the Detail color adjustment mode. 5 Exit the Function setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. 30 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents Display - Kenwood KDC-X896 | User Manual - Page 17
setting) 4 Select a setting and determine it Turn the Control knob to select desired setting, and then press the Control knob. The previous item is displayed. 5 Exit the Function setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. 32 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 33 - Kenwood KDC-X896 | User Manual - Page 18
the TEL Mute feature, you need to hook up the MUTE wire to your telephone using a commercial telephone accessory. Refer to (page 12) in Quick start guide. 34 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents Initial settings You can configure initial - Kenwood KDC-X896 | User Manual - Page 19
mode item Turn the Control knob to select "DEMO Mode", and then press the Control knob. 3 Select a setting and determine it Turn the Control knob to select a desired setting ("ON" or "OFF"), and then press the Control knob. Exit the Function setting mode. 36 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC - Kenwood KDC-X896 | User Manual - Page 20
to (page 78). Simple Bluetooth device registration You can register a Bluetooth device using a simple procedure. 1 Enter the Bluetooth mode Press and hold the [ ] button. If your Bluetooth device is not yet registered, search for a Bluetooth device starts with "Searching - Kenwood KDC-X896 | User Manual - Page 21
you wish to delete Turn the Control knob to select a Bluetooth device, and then press and hold the Control knob. 3 Determine the selection Turn the Control knob to select "YES", and then press the Control knob. "Completed" is displayed. 40 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U - Kenwood KDC-X896 | User Manual - Page 22
hold the [ ] button. Search for a Bluetooth device starts with "Searching" displayed. 2 Select the Bluetooth device to test Turn the Control knob to select the Bluetooth device name. 3 Enter the Connectivity test mode Press and hold the Control knob. "BT Test Mode" is displayed. 4 Input the PIN - Kenwood KDC-X896 | User Manual - Page 23
KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Operation for hands-free phoning Receiving a call You can answer a phone call Press the [ ] button. ⁄ • The following operations disconnect the line: - Inserting a CD Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. "BT MODE" is displayed. 2 Select the Call log mode Turn the Control - Kenwood KDC-X896 | User Manual - Page 24
Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Operation for hands-free phoning Speed dialing (Preset dial) 1 Enter the Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. "BT MODE" is displayed. 2 Select the Preset dial mode Turn the Control knob to select "Preset Call", and then press the Control knob. 3 Select the number - Kenwood KDC-X896 | User Manual - Page 25
using the voice recognition function of the cell-phone. 1 Enter the Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. "BT MODE" is displayed. 2 Enter the Voice tag mode Turn the Control knob to select "Voice Tag", and then press the Control knob. 3 Have the cell-phone recognize your spoken word Pronounce the - Kenwood KDC-X896 | User Manual - Page 26
Perform the operation for starting or stopping playback. • Some audio players cannot be controlled remotely or reconnected after Bluetooth disconnection. Operate the main unit of the audio player to connect a Bluetooth device. Contents Playback mode You can select a playback mode, such as Random - Kenwood KDC-X896 | User Manual - Page 27
using the Control knob. "Settings" > "Detailed Settings" > "BT F/W Update" The firmware version appears. 4 Exit the Bluetooth mode Press the [SRC] button. ⁄ • For how to update the firmware, access our web site. www.kenwood.com/bt/information/ 52 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR - Kenwood KDC-X896 | User Manual - Page 28
changing the microphone Bluetooth detail setting value and determine it Turn the Control knob to select desired setting, and then press the Control knob. The previous item is displayed. 6 Exit the Function setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. 54 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC - Kenwood KDC-X896 | User Manual - Page 29
while driving. When a new message arrives "SMS Received" is displayed. The display disappears with any operation. Displaying the SMS 1 Enter the Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. "BT MODE" is displayed. 2 Select the SMS inbox display mode Turn the Control knob to select "SMS Inbox", and then - Kenwood KDC-X896 | User Manual - Page 30
Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD SMS (Short Message Service) Creating an original message You can create an original return message. 1 Enter the Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. "BT MODE" is displayed. 2 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob. 3 Select the SMS - Kenwood KDC-X896 | User Manual - Page 31
and category you want to receive. 1 Enter the Category and Channel search mode Press the [ ] button. "Category Search" is displayed. 2 Select a category Turn the Control knob to select a category, and then press the Control knob. 3 Select a channel Turn the Control knob to select a channel, and - Kenwood KDC-X896 | User Manual - Page 32
"Preset" Operation Normal manual seeking. Searches in order of the channels in the preset memory. Turn the Control knob to select Seek mode, and then press the Control knob. 5 Exit the Function setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. 62 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U - Kenwood KDC-X896 | User Manual - Page 33
tags stored by the function of the HD Radio tuner function mentioned in KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents ⁄ • If a channel for which Parental Lock is turned on is selected, a pass code input screen appears. Programs on the selected channel can be received - Kenwood KDC-X896 | User Manual - Page 34
to the desired channel, even though the receiving source is other than SIriusXM Radio. Registering content 1 Receive the content you wish to register 2 Select the Content registration mode Push the Control knob upward. 3 Register the content Turn the Control knob to select a content type ("Store - Kenwood KDC-X896 | User Manual - Page 35
3 Exit Instant Replay mode Push the Control knob downward. "Live" is displayed, and then the on-air song is received. ⁄ • Recorded data of the previously received channel is cleared immediately when a different channel is received. 68 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English - Kenwood KDC-X896 | User Manual - Page 36
4 Select a setting and determine it Turn the Control knob to select a desired setting, and then press the Control knob. The previous item is displayed. 5 Exit the Function setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. Contents 70 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 71 - Kenwood KDC-X896 | User Manual - Page 37
" is displayed. 5 Determine the selection Turn the Control knob to select "YES", and then press the Control knob. "Remote ID Delete:Completed" is displayed. 6 Exit the Function setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. 72 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents English - Kenwood KDC-X896 | User Manual - Page 38
of KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U Basic operation of remote control VOL 5/∞ EXIT AM 0 - 9 SRC ATT ENT AUD FM DIRECT Preparing the remote control unit Pull the battery sheet out from the remote control unit in the direction of the arrow. Changing the battery of the remote control unit - Kenwood KDC-X896 | User Manual - Page 39
accessory) This unit supports SXM Ready Vehicle Connect Tuners. Refer to the instruction manual for the SiriusXM tuner. Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD About the Bluetooth module This unit conforms to the following Bluetooth specifications: Version Profile Bluetooth Ver. 3.0 Certified HFP - Kenwood KDC-X896 | User Manual - Page 40
to "Through" as mentioned in (page 8). What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of a slight operation error or a wiring error. Before calling for service, first check the following table for possible problems. General ? The key beep does not sound - Kenwood KDC-X896 | User Manual - Page 41
be sent. "Memory Full" • The tag memory of HD Radio tuner and SiriusXM tuner is FULL. "iPod Full" • The iPod memory is FULL. "No TAG Function" • An iPod which does not support the tag memory has been connected. 80 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents "Pandora Error 01 - Kenwood KDC-X896 | User Manual - Page 42
±8 dB Preout level/ Load (CD) KDC-X896/ KDC-X496 : 4000 mV/10 kΩ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U : 2500 mV/10 kΩ Preout impedance : ≤ 600 Ω Bluetooth section (KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD) Version : Bluetooth Ver. 3.0 Certified Frequency range : 2.402 - 2.480 GHz Output Power : +4dBm (MAX), 0dBm (AVE - Kenwood KDC-X896 | User Manual - Page 43
: Top plate 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 lose the authority to operate this equipment if an - Kenwood KDC-X896 | User Manual - Page 44
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KDC-X896
KDC-BT852HD
KDC-X496
KDC-452U
KMR-550U
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Function setting procedure
For the procedure for selecting a setting item in the
Function setting mode, see the following example:
Example: Adjusting the contrast of the display
1
Enter the Function setting mode
Press and hold the Control knob.
“Function” is displayed.
±
Select the Contrast function item
Initial Settings
Tuner Settings
Play Mode
Clock&Date
DISP NEGA/POSI
Display Dimmer
Settings
DISP&ILLUMI
Contrast
Turn the Control knob to select “Settings”, and
then press the Control knob.
Next, turn the Control knob to select
“DISP&ILLUMI”, and then press the Control
knob.
Finally, turn the Control knob to select
“Contrast”, and then press the Control knob.
In this manual, the above operational
procedure is described as follows:
±
Select the Contrast function item
Select the following items using the
Control knob.
“Settings”
>
“DISP&ILLUMI”
>
“Contrast”
Press the [
] button to return to the previous
item.
⁄
•
Clicking
near the description of an operational
procedure displays this page, allowing you to confirm how
to use the Control knob.
3
Set the Contrast function
Turn the Control knob to select a value (1 - 30),
and then press the Control knob.
The previous item is displayed.
²
Exit the Function setting mode
Press and hold the [
] button.
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