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...DE INSTRUCCIONES Take the time to the model and serial numbers whenever you obtain the best performance from your new CD-receiver. Model KDC-BT838U Serial number US Residence Only Register Online Register your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. For your records ... the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the product. Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you call upon your Kenwood product at www.Kenwoodusa.com © B64-4159-00/00 (KW) Refer to read through this instruction manual.
...DE INSTRUCCIONES Take the time to the model and serial numbers whenever you obtain the best performance from your new CD-receiver. Model KDC-BT838U Serial number US Residence Only Register Online Register your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. For your records ... the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the product. Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you call upon your Kenwood product at www.Kenwoodusa.com © B64-4159-00/00 (KW) Refer to read through this instruction manual.
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... Deactivating Security Code Manual Clock Adjustment Date Adjustment Demonstration mode setting 2 | KDC-BT838U Audio Adjustments 20 Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Audio Preset Memory Audio ...Voice Command for the setting of each function. Other trademarks and trade names are owned by Kenwood Corporation is a trademark of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and any use 3...through this page first for Category Downloading the SMS SMS (Short Message Service) Satellite Radio tuner control (Optional) 28 Basic Operation Category and Channel Search Direct Access Tuning Preset...
... Deactivating Security Code Manual Clock Adjustment Date Adjustment Demonstration mode setting 2 | KDC-BT838U Audio Adjustments 20 Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Audio Preset Memory Audio ...Voice Command for the setting of each function. Other trademarks and trade names are owned by Kenwood Corporation is a trademark of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and any use 3...through this page first for Category Downloading the SMS SMS (Short Message Service) Satellite Radio tuner control (Optional) 28 Basic Operation Category and Channel Search Direct Access Tuning Preset...
Instruction Manual
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... the setting made in "MENU" > "Built in areas exposed to adjust the volume. Tuner ("TUNER") , Bluetooth audio ("BT Audio") , USB or iPod ("USB" or "iPod"), CD ("Compact Disc") , Auxiliary input ("AUX") , and Standby ("STANDBY") Press at least 2 seconds. 4 | KDC-BT838U
... the setting made in "MENU" > "Built in areas exposed to adjust the volume. Tuner ("TUNER") , Bluetooth audio ("BT Audio") , USB or iPod ("USB" or "iPod"), CD ("Compact Disc") , Auxiliary input ("AUX") , and Standby ("STANDBY") Press at least 2 seconds. 4 | KDC-BT838U
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...- 33 24 33 33 33 "BT F/W Update" 1 sec. "SP Select" "Front"*/ "F-R"/ Specify the voice output speaker. "CD Read" "1"*/"2" Sets the CD read mode. 34 "Audio Preset" 1 sec. Select a cell-phone subject to display AUX during source selection. Display the firmware version... - 25 25 "BT DVC Status" 1 sec. Cancel registration of satellite radio. "Auto Answer" "OFF"/ "0s"- "F-L" "Call Beep" "ON"*/ "OFF" Output a beep from the speaker when a call automatically after resetting. 6 | KDC-BT838U "Name Set" 1 sec. "99s" interval for automatic answer. "Clock Adjust...
...- 33 24 33 33 33 "BT F/W Update" 1 sec. "SP Select" "Front"*/ "F-R"/ Specify the voice output speaker. "CD Read" "1"*/"2" Sets the CD read mode. 34 "Audio Preset" 1 sec. Select a cell-phone subject to display AUX during source selection. Display the firmware version... - 25 25 "BT DVC Status" 1 sec. Cancel registration of satellite radio. "Auto Answer" "OFF"/ "0s"- "F-L" "Call Beep" "ON"*/ "OFF" Output a beep from the speaker when a call automatically after resetting. 6 | KDC-BT838U "Name Set" 1 sec. "99s" interval for automatic answer. "Clock Adjust...
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... between items Turn the Control knob. For these items, the time during which you need to keep pressing the Control knob for at least 1 second. 8 | KDC-BT838U Function Control 1 Enter Function Control mode Press the [FNC] button.
... between items Turn the Control knob. For these items, the time during which you need to keep pressing the Control knob for at least 1 second. 8 | KDC-BT838U Function Control 1 Enter Function Control mode Press the [FNC] button.
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... Settings About Display Type Shown below are examples of display types. In Tuner source Information Station name Frequency Spectrum Analyzer & Clock Clock Date Blank In CD & External disc source Information Disc title Track title Play time & Track number Disc name Spectrum Analyzer & Clock Clock Date Blank In Audio file source Information..." "Folder Name" "File Name" "P-Time" "Speana/Clock" "Clock" "Date" "Blank" Display "Source Name" "Clock" "Date" "Blank" Display "Source Name" "Speana/Clock" "Clock" "Date" "Blank" 10 | KDC-BT838U
... Settings About Display Type Shown below are examples of display types. In Tuner source Information Station name Frequency Spectrum Analyzer & Clock Clock Date Blank In CD & External disc source Information Disc title Track title Play time & Track number Disc name Spectrum Analyzer & Clock Clock Date Blank In Audio file source Information..." "Folder Name" "File Name" "P-Time" "Speana/Clock" "Clock" "Date" "Blank" Display "Source Name" "Clock" "Date" "Blank" Display "Source Name" "Speana/Clock" "Clock" "Date" "Blank" 10 | KDC-BT838U
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... 6). Music search Push the Control knob towards up or down . Return to first item Push the Control knob towards up or down . 12 | KDC-BT838U Selecting a music will play . • Set the iPod mode in "MENU" > "iPod Mode" of track Press the Control knob. Cancelling Music... • Direct Disc Search cannot be performed during playing of remote control Direct Music Search Searchs the music by another item. Select the "CD Changer" display. Function of Random play or scan play . Selection of item Push the Control knob towards left . Return to of Disc ...
... 6). Music search Push the Control knob towards up or down . Return to first item Push the Control knob towards up or down . 12 | KDC-BT838U Selecting a music will play . • Set the iPod mode in "MENU" > "iPod Mode" of track Press the Control knob. Cancelling Music... • Direct Disc Search cannot be performed during playing of remote control Direct Music Search Searchs the music by another item. Select the "CD Changer" display. Function of Random play or scan play . Selection of item Push the Control knob towards left . Return to of Disc ...
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...functions Clearing the Disconnection Message Press the [ATT] button for at least 1 second. Receiving a call Disconnecting a Call Press the [SRC] button. Insert a CD. - Continuing the Current Call 1 Press the [AUD] knob. 2 Turn the Control knob or push it towards up or down . Answering the Waiting Call...cell-phone, switching to the private talk mode may select the source that was used before using it with this knob is pressed. 14 | KDC-BT838U Switches between 1 or 3 each time this knob is pressed. ⁄ • Depending on the Bluetooth cell-phone with the hands-free function...
...functions Clearing the Disconnection Message Press the [ATT] button for at least 1 second. Receiving a call Disconnecting a Call Press the [SRC] button. Insert a CD. - Continuing the Current Call 1 Press the [AUD] knob. 2 Turn the Control knob or push it towards up or down . Answering the Waiting Call...cell-phone, switching to the private talk mode may select the source that was used before using it with this knob is pressed. 14 | KDC-BT838U Switches between 1 or 3 each time this knob is pressed. ⁄ • Depending on the Bluetooth cell-phone with the hands-free function...
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... knob for at least 1 second. When a beep is the same as follows: Display "General"/ "Home"/ "Office"/ "Mobile"/ "Other"/ Information General Home Office Mobile Other 16 | KDC-BT838U When a beep is displayed. is heard, utter the category within 2 seconds. 3 "PN Type?"
... knob for at least 1 second. When a beep is the same as follows: Display "General"/ "Home"/ "Office"/ "Mobile"/ "Other"/ Information General Home Office Mobile Other 16 | KDC-BT838U When a beep is displayed. is heard, utter the category within 2 seconds. 3 "PN Type?"
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... towards up or down . 4 Press the Control knob for at least 3 seconds. When "Enter" is displayed, "SECURITY SET" is displayed. Enter a correct security code. 18 | KDC-BT838U Other Functions Activating Security Code ⁄ • You can use the audio unit when the unit is first used after removed from step 3. 6 Exit Security...
... towards up or down . 4 Press the Control knob for at least 3 seconds. When "Enter" is displayed, "SECURITY SET" is displayed. Enter a correct security code. 18 | KDC-BT838U Other Functions Activating Security Code ⁄ • You can use the audio unit when the unit is first used after removed from step 3. 6 Exit Security...
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... to adjust For how to select source item, refer to of (page 4). 2 Enter Audio Setup mode Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. 20 | KDC-BT838U Front 15 Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode) * Source tone memory: Puts the set Sound system , such as a source.) • Dual Zone System Main...
... to adjust For how to select source item, refer to of (page 4). 2 Enter Audio Setup mode Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. 20 | KDC-BT838U Front 15 Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode) * Source tone memory: Puts the set Sound system , such as a source.) • Dual Zone System Main...
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... source For how to select source item, refer to the value which is changed to the value which was recalled by the selected source. 22 | KDC-BT838U The memory cannot be the setting value which was recalled. • The source tone memory item of Audio Preset Memory. For how to select Function...
... source For how to select source item, refer to the value which is changed to the value which was recalled by the selected source. 22 | KDC-BT838U The memory cannot be the setting value which was recalled. • The source tone memory item of Audio Preset Memory. For how to select Function...
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.... Fewer characters can be input depending on the cell-phone may not support automatic download of the phone book data, operate the cell-phone. 24 | KDC-BT838U If "Completed" is displayed, registration is completed. 5 Exit the PIN code edit mode Press the [FNC] button. ⁄ • By default, "0000" is displayed. 3 By...
.... Fewer characters can be input depending on the cell-phone may not support automatic download of the phone book data, operate the cell-phone. 24 | KDC-BT838U If "Completed" is displayed, registration is completed. 5 Exit the PIN code edit mode Press the [FNC] button. ⁄ • By default, "0000" is displayed. 3 By...
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... select Function Control item, refer to (page 6). 2 Search for which a voice tag has been registered is selected. 5 Register the category (type) by voice command. 26 | KDC-BT838U Display "N-REG" "N-CHK"* "N-DEL"* "" Operation Register a voice tag. Play a voice tag. Pressing the Control knob allows you uttered in (page 15). Select "DEL" (Delete) 4 Delete...
... select Function Control item, refer to (page 6). 2 Search for which a voice tag has been registered is selected. 5 Register the category (type) by voice command. 26 | KDC-BT838U Display "N-REG" "N-CHK"* "N-DEL"* "" Operation Register a voice tag. Play a voice tag. Pressing the Control knob allows you uttered in (page 15). Select "DEL" (Delete) 4 Delete...
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...AUTO] button. Select the channel Push the Control knob towards up . Consult the service provider if "CALL ... TO SUBSCRIBE" appears. • The radio may take a little time to bad conditions on the remote control. 2 Enter the channel Press the number buttons. 3 Do Channel Search Press the... Tuning Entering the channel and tuning. 1 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on radio wave or other such problems, "Acquiring Signal"/ "No Signal" appears. 28 | KDC-BT838U Cancelling Direct Access Tuning Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. ⁄ • If ...
...AUTO] button. Select the channel Push the Control knob towards up . Consult the service provider if "CALL ... TO SUBSCRIBE" appears. • The radio may take a little time to bad conditions on the remote control. 2 Enter the channel Press the number buttons. 3 Do Channel Search Press the... Tuning Entering the channel and tuning. 1 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on radio wave or other such problems, "Acquiring Signal"/ "No Signal" appears. 28 | KDC-BT838U Cancelling Direct Access Tuning Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. ⁄ • If ...
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... CD/USB source Music select [4]/[¢] Folder/Disc select [FM]/[AM] Pause/Play [38] In Satellite Radio tuner source Preset band select [FM] Channel select [4]/[¢] Recall preset channels [1] - [6] In Bluetooth audio source Music select Pause/Play [4]/[¢] [38] Dual zone system on and off Rear channel volume control [2-ZONE] [5]/ [∞] 30 | KDC-BT838U...
... CD/USB source Music select [4]/[¢] Folder/Disc select [FM]/[AM] Pause/Play [38] In Satellite Radio tuner source Preset band select [FM] Channel select [4]/[¢] Recall preset channels [1] - [6] In Bluetooth audio source Music select Pause/Play [4]/[¢] [38] Dual zone system on and off Rear channel volume control [2-ZONE] [5]/ [∞] 30 | KDC-BT838U...
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Appendix About Audio file • Playable Audio file AAC-LC (.m4a), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma) • Playable disc media CD-R/RW/ROM • Playable disc file format ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name. • Playable USB device USB mass storage class • Playable ... order of the Audio file In the example of folder/file tree shown below, the files are played in the order from ᶃ to ᶌ. CD () v
Appendix About Audio file • Playable Audio file AAC-LC (.m4a), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma) • Playable disc media CD-R/RW/ROM • Playable disc file format ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name. • Playable USB device USB mass storage class • Playable ... order of the Audio file In the example of folder/file tree shown below, the files are played in the order from ᶃ to ᶌ. CD () v
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...the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 34 | KDC-BT838U Note that some music CD may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. Kenwood Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. OFF: Does not...rate. However, there is encoded at low bit rate (less than those specified herein may generate or use radio frequency energy. Analog: Analog broadcasts only. • CD Read Sets the method for a Class B digital device, pursuant to "1". 1 : Automatically distinguishes between ...
...the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 34 | KDC-BT838U Note that some music CD may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. Kenwood Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. OFF: Does not...rate. However, there is encoded at low bit rate (less than those specified herein may generate or use radio frequency energy. Analog: Analog broadcasts only. • CD Read Sets the method for a Class B digital device, pursuant to "1". 1 : Automatically distinguishes between ...
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... speaker If no connections are using the optional power amplifier, or to the antenna control terminal in touch with any resistance. To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory ⁄ To connect these leads, refer to an exclusive remote adapter (not supplied) matches your navigation...Car fuse box ACC Battery wire (Yellow) Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis) Ignition key switch Car fuse box (Main fuse) Battery 36 | KDC-BT838U CONT Depending on what antenna you do not let the wire come out from the tab. MIC Microphone Unit (Accessory 3) (3 m, 9.5 ft) Rear output ...
... speaker If no connections are using the optional power amplifier, or to the antenna control terminal in touch with any resistance. To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory ⁄ To connect these leads, refer to an exclusive remote adapter (not supplied) matches your navigation...Car fuse box ACC Battery wire (Yellow) Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis) Ignition key switch Car fuse box (Main fuse) Battery 36 | KDC-BT838U CONT Depending on what antenna you do not let the wire come out from the tab. MIC Microphone Unit (Accessory 3) (3 m, 9.5 ft) Rear output ...
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.... Installation/Removing the Unit Installation the Microphone Unit 1 Check the installation position of the microphone (accessory 3). 2 Remove oil and other dirt from the cellphone. 38 | KDC-BT838U Accessory3 Fix a cable with it secured at several positions using tape or the like. Peel the release coated paper of double-face adhesive tape to...
.... Installation/Removing the Unit Installation the Microphone Unit 1 Check the installation position of the microphone (accessory 3). 2 Remove oil and other dirt from the cellphone. 38 | KDC-BT838U Accessory3 Fix a cable with it secured at several positions using tape or the like. Peel the release coated paper of double-face adhesive tape to...
