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for information or service on the product. Model KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Serial number US Residence Only Register Online Register your Kenwood product at www.Kenwoodusa.com © 2011 JVC KENWOOD Corporation IM344_Ref_K_en_00 How to read this manual Function setting
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PIN code Downloading the phone book Displaying the firmware version 28 Bluetooth detail setting SMS (Short Message Service) 56 Displaying the SMS Downloading the SMS SMS reply setting Return message setting Creating an original message 2 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U
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. Reset button About the remote controls of KMR-550U A maximum of 2 remote controls (KCA-RC107MR or KCA-RC55MR; optional accessory) can be used with the KMR-550U. For details on how to use the remote control, refer to the operation manual attached to it. When using the remote control with this unit
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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 w [ ] button 87 6 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U
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Refer to (page 9), (page 9). ‡" User": The customized Bass, Middle, and Treble settings are effective. ⁄ • You can the Audio control mode Press and hold the [ ] button. 8 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents Audio preset
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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 [ mode KDC-X896 KDC-BT852HD Press and hold the [ ] button. KDC-X496 KDC-452U KMR-550U Press the [S.MODE] button. 2 Select the Related search mode Turn
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mode KDC-X896 KDC-BT852HD Press the [ ] button. KDC-X496 KDC-452U KMR-550U Press the [S.MODE] button. 3 Select Skip search mode songs at 10% regardless of the setting. Skip search ratio setting You can change the ratio of skip performed as mentioned in (page 12). 1
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radio application has started on the Bluetooth device. 2 Select the Pandora source KDC-X896 KDC-BT852HD Press the [ ] button. KDC-X496 KDC-452U KMR-550U and hold the [ ] button. KDC-X496 KDC-452U KMR-550U Press and hold the [S.MODE] button. " " is displayed. The current song is
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Bluetooth device Pandora® internet radio control -X496 KDC-452U KMR-550U Press the [SRC] button. Select the "Pandora"/ " " display. 2 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the to 5 characters can be entered. 5 Start station search Turn the Control knob to select "DONE", and
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2 Enter the music number Press the number buttons on the remote control. 3 Search for music Press the [4] or [¢] button on the remote control. Canceling the Direct music search mode Press the [ ] button on the remote control. 18 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 19
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Function of KDC-X496, KDC-452U, KMR-550U Tuner operation For the basic operations to 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"
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] 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
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, 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 source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "HD RADIO" display. 2 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the
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.1 MHz (FM) 810 kHz (AM) Press button [9], [2], [1] [8], [1], [0] 4 Do Direct access tuning Press the [4] or [¢] button on the remote control. Canceling the Direct access tuning mode Press the [ ] button on the remote control. 26 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents
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, KMR-550U On Tuner source Information Display Frequency & Program Service name (FM) "Frequency/PS" Song title (FM)* "Song Title" Artist name (FM)* "Artist Name" Title & Artist name (FM)** "Title/Artist" Station name (FM) "Station Name" Radio text + (FM) "Radio Text +" Radio text (FM
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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 "DISP" Dims the display part in conjunction with the Light mode. "OFF": Does not dim the illumination. Sets whether the key illumination is changed
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"City Select" 3 Select the clock display part Push the Control knob upward or downward. Synchronized" Synchronizes this unit's clock with the radio data system station's time data. "ON" mode Press and hold the [ ] button. 32 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 33
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wires to terminals> (page 12) in Quick start guide. 34 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents Initial settings You can configure initial settings of this unit. 1 Select the Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "STANDBY" display. 2 Enter the Function setting mode
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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-452U/ KMR-550U Contents English
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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
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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 English | 41
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Bluetooth device name. 3 Enter the Connectivity test mode Press and hold the Control knob. "BT Test Mode" is displayed. 4 Input the PIN code Input the PIN code of Bluetooth device if it has been changed mode Press the Control knob. 42 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents
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of 32 digits. Calling a number in the call log 1 Enter the Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. "BT MODE" is displayed. 2 Select the Call log mode Turn the Control knob to select "Incoming Calls", "Outgoing Calls", or . 44 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 45
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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 parties. 46 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 47
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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 Home Office Mobile Other Contents 48 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 49
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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
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"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-550U Contents English | 53
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changing 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-452U/ KMR-550U
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"User" from the message, the previously created original message will be sent. Refer to (page 58). • "SMS" does not appear in the Function setting item when a SMS supporting device is not connected. 56 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English
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6 Determine the selection Press the Control knob. 7 Exit the Function setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. ⁄ • "SMS" does not appear in the Function setting item when a SMS supporting device is not connected. 58 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents English | 59
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Station preset mode. Once the Mix Station preset mode is set, you can enter the same mode by just pressing the [PRESET] button once in step 2. Pressing the [PRESET] button twice allows you to return to the normal Station preset mode. 60 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English
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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 English
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service Radio code is set to "0000" as default. For how to change the pass code, refer to
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as that entered in step 6. The old pass code is changed to the new one and "Completed" is displayed. 8 Exit the Function setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. 66 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents Content alert When the broadcast of the song by the registered
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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 | 69
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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
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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 | 73
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/ KMR-550U Contents On SiriusXM tuner source • Channel selection: [4]/[¢] • Recall preset stations: [0] - [9] ➜ [ENT] 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 "+": [¢] Input "#": [FM
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a folder name, etc. Changing the browse item will display a correct title, etc. • You cannot operate the iPod if "KENWOOD" or "✓" is displayed on the iPod. 76 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents About "KENWOOD Music Editor" • This unit supports the PC application
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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 (page 4). Tuner source ? Radio reception is poor.  The car antenna is not extended.  Pull the antenna out all the way. Disc source
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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" • Registration in
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KDC-452U/ KMR-550U : 14.4 V (11 - 16V allowable) Maximum Current consumption : 10 A Installation Size (W x H x D) : 182 x 53 x 160 mm 7-3/16 x 2-1/16 x 6-5/16 inch Weight : 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg) 82 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Specifications subject to change without notice
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to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications, if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions. However
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This HD Radio receiver enables:

Section	Page
Cover	1
How to read this manual	1
Function setting procedure	1
About the notation “Contents ”	1
Contents	2
Before use	3
Component names	4
Audio adjustments	5
Audio control	5
Audio preset memory	5
Audio preset recall	5
iPod control operation	6
Music search	6
Alphabet search	6
Related search	6
Direct search	6
Skip search	7
Skip search ratio setting	7
Playback mode	7
PANDORA® internet radio control	8
Listening to the PANDORA® internet radio	8
Basic operations	8
Station search	8
Bookmark registration	8
Search and new station registration	9
Deletion of station	9
PANDORA source control	9
Music disc/Audio file (CD or USB) operation	10
Music search	10
Skip search	10
Playback mode	10
Direct music search	10
Tuner operation	11
Auto memory	11
Tuner setting	11
Direct access tuning	11
PTY (Program Type)	12
Program Type presetting	12
HD Radio™ tuner control	13
Auto memory	13
iTunes tagging	13
HD Radio tuner setting	13
Direct access tuning	14
Display settings	15
Selecting a display type	15
Selecting a text display	15
Information display setting	16
Illumination color selection	16
Display & Illumination setting	16
General operation	17
Adjusting the clock	17
Adjusting the date	17
Dual clock display	17
Clock & date display type setting	17
Auxiliary input display setting	18
Muting the audio upon reception of a phone call	18
Initial settings	18
Demonstration mode setting	19
Registering a Bluetooth device	20
About registration of a Bluetooth device	20
Simple Bluetooth device registration	20
Registering a Bluetooth device by operating it	20
Registering a Bluetooth device by operating this unit	20
Registering a special Bluetooth device	21
Simple Bluetooth device selection	21
Selecting the Bluetooth device you wish to connect	21
Deleting a registered Bluetooth device	21
Bluetooth device registration test	22
Operation for hands-free phoning	23
Receiving a call	23
Calling a number in the phone book	23
Dialing a number	23
Calling a number in the call log	23
Speed dialing (Preset dial)	24
Registering in the preset dial number list	24
During a call	24
Call waiting	24
Clearing the disconnection message	25
Making a call by voice dialing	25
Display of phone number types (categories)	25
Bluetooth audio device operation	26
Before use	26
Basic operations	26
Playback mode	26
Switching between Bluetooth devices	26
Bluetooth setup	27
Registering the PIN code	27
Downloading the phone book	27
Displaying the firmware version	27
Bluetooth detail setting	28
SMS (Short Message Service)	29
Displaying the SMS	29
Downloading the SMS	29
SMS reply setting	29
Return message setting	29
Creating an original message	30
SiriusXM Vehicle Connect Tuner Control (optional tuner and service required)	31
Before use	31
Basic operations	31
Category and channel search	31
Channel preset memory	31
Preset tuning	32
Channel scan	32
Direct access tuning	32
Seek mode setting	32
iTunes tagging	33
Parental Lock setting	33
Clearing the Parental Lock setting	33
Setting Parental Lock for Mature contents	34
Parental Lock pass code setting	34
Content alert	34
Content alert setting	34
Editing a Content alert item	35
Delete a Content alert item	35
Instant Replay	35
Channel skip setting	35
Clearing the channel skip setting	36
SiriusXM tuner setting	36
Remote control (Optional accessory) setup	37
Registering a remote control ID	37
Delete the remote control ID	37
Basic operation of remote control	38
General control	38
On Tuner source	38
On HD Radio tuner source	38
On CD/Audio file source	38
On iPod source	38
On Pandora internet radio source	38
On SiriusXM tuner source	38
Hands-free phone control	38
Appendix	39
Troubleshooting guide	40

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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

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.

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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.

Exit the Function setting mode

Press and hold the [

] button.

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