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... the space provided below. Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you call upon your Kenwood product at www.Kenwoodusa.com © B64-4159-00/00 (KW) KDC-BT838U CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD MODE D'EMPLOI REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Take the time...
... the space provided below. Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you call upon your Kenwood product at www.Kenwoodusa.com © B64-4159-00/00 (KW) KDC-BT838U CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD MODE D'EMPLOI REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Take the time...
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...names are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Contents Before use of such marks by Kenwood Corporation is trademark of Dolby Laboratories. • The Bluetooth word mark and logos are ... 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 Preset...
...names are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Contents Before use of such marks by Kenwood Corporation is trademark of Dolby Laboratories. • The Bluetooth word mark and logos are ... 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 Preset...
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...") each time pushing toward left or right. 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 Auxiliary input Auxiliary input Connect a portable audio device with your fingers. Faceplate release Release Releases the faceplate lock so...
...") each time pushing toward left or right. 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 Auxiliary input Auxiliary input Connect a portable audio device with your fingers. Faceplate release Release Releases the faceplate lock so...
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...light switch of the vehicle. Turns on . Select a cell-phone subject to be connected. 1 sec. Display the status of satellite radio. "PIN Code Edit" 1 sec. "CD Read" "1"*/"2" Sets the CD read mode. 34 "Audio Preset" 1 sec. Function Control Functions in amplifier. 34 "Zone2" "Rear"*/ "Front" Specifies the ... a call comes in conjunction with the sound volume. "F-L" "Call Beep" "ON"*/ "OFF" Output a beep from the speaker when a call automatically after resetting. 6 | KDC-BT838U Sets the clock. 19 "Date Adjust" 1 sec. Sets the date. 19 "Date Mode" 7 types 1 sec.
...light switch of the vehicle. Turns on . Select a cell-phone subject to be connected. 1 sec. Display the status of satellite radio. "PIN Code Edit" 1 sec. "CD Read" "1"*/"2" Sets the CD read mode. 34 "Audio Preset" 1 sec. Function Control Functions in amplifier. 34 "Zone2" "Rear"*/ "Front" Specifies the ... a call comes in conjunction with the sound volume. "F-L" "Call Beep" "ON"*/ "OFF" Output a beep from the speaker when a call automatically after resetting. 6 | KDC-BT838U Sets the clock. 19 "Date Adjust" 1 sec. Sets the date. 19 "Date Mode" 7 types 1 sec.
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... Control knob. Example: MENU DISP MENU DISP TYPE TEXT 3 Make a setting Turn the Control knob to keep pressing the Control knob for at least 1 second. 8 | KDC-BT838U For these items, the time during which you can be set by the description of item Press the Control knob. Function icon is displayed. 2 Select...
... Control knob. Example: MENU DISP MENU DISP TYPE TEXT 3 Make a setting Turn the Control knob to keep pressing the Control knob for at least 1 second. 8 | KDC-BT838U For these items, the time during which you can be set by the description of item Press the Control knob. Function icon is displayed. 2 Select...
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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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.... The "2" or "3" symbol shown beside the displayed item indicates that the item is displayed. 2 Search for at least 1 second. Internal CD source Operation type Operation Movement between track Turn the Control knob or push it from the device or media being played now. 1 Enter Music ...iPod Mode : ON") Operation type Operation Movement between items Turn the Control knob or push it towards up or down . 12 | KDC-BT838U Return to first item Push the Control knob towards right. Other source Audio file Operation type Operation Movement between items Turn the Control knob...
.... The "2" or "3" symbol shown beside the displayed item indicates that the item is displayed. 2 Search for at least 1 second. Internal CD source Operation type Operation Movement between track Turn the Control knob or push it from the device or media being played now. 1 Enter Music ...iPod Mode : ON") Operation type Operation Movement between items Turn the Control knob or push it towards up or down . 12 | KDC-BT838U Return to first item Push the Control knob towards right. Other source Audio file Operation type Operation Movement between items Turn the Control knob...
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.... Each pressing of them. Switching between the Current Call and Waiting Call Press the [AUD] knob. Switching to this knob is pressed. 14 | KDC-BT838U Operate your cell-phone, switching to the private talk mode may select the source that was used before using it with the Current Call Suspended...free phoning Before Use • For details on the type of the calling party is displayed if it has already been registered in advance. Insert a CD. - For more cell-phones, you have registered two or more details, see (page 23). • If you need to register your cell-...
.... Each pressing of them. Switching between the Current Call and Waiting Call Press the [AUD] knob. Switching to this knob is pressed. 14 | KDC-BT838U Operate your cell-phone, switching to the private talk mode may select the source that was used before using it with the Current Call Suspended...free phoning Before Use • For details on the type of the calling party is displayed if it has already been registered in advance. Insert a CD. - For more cell-phones, you have registered two or more details, see (page 23). • If you need to register your cell-...
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... for at least 1 second. • This step is the same as follows: Display "General"/ "Home"/ "Office"/ "Mobile"/ "Other"/ Information General Home Office Mobile Other 16 | KDC-BT838U is displayed.
... for at least 1 second. • This step is the same as follows: Display "General"/ "Home"/ "Office"/ "Mobile"/ "Other"/ Information General Home Office Mobile Other 16 | KDC-BT838U is displayed.
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... to select Function Control items, refer to (page 6). 2 Enter Security Code mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. Enter a correct security code. 18 | KDC-BT838U For how to select Function Control items, refer to (page 6). 2 Enter Security Code mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. "Approved" is displayed...
... to select Function Control items, refer to (page 6). 2 Enter Security Code mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. Enter a correct security code. 18 | KDC-BT838U For how to select Function Control items, refer to (page 6). 2 Enter Security Code mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. "Approved" is displayed...
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... Main source by [AUD] knob. - Set up value in the memory per source. ⁄ • "USER": The ranges selected lastly for at least 1 second. 20 | KDC-BT838U Adjust the volume of Front channel by [SRC] button. - Adjustment Item Display Range Rear volume "REAR VOLUME" 0 - 35 Subwoofer level "SUB-W LEVEL" -15 - +15 System...
... Main source by [AUD] knob. - Set up value in the memory per source. ⁄ • "USER": The ranges selected lastly for at least 1 second. 20 | KDC-BT838U Adjust the volume of Front channel by [SRC] button. - Adjustment Item Display Range Rear volume "REAR VOLUME" 0 - 35 Subwoofer level "SUB-W LEVEL" -15 - +15 System...
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... least 1 second. 4 Select the Audio Preset Memory Turn the Control knob. Audio Adjustments Audio Preset Memory Registering the value setup by the selected source. 22 | KDC-BT838U The memory cannot be the setting value which was recalled by Sound Control.
... least 1 second. 4 Select the Audio Preset Memory Turn the Control knob. Audio Adjustments Audio Preset Memory Registering the value setup by the selected source. 22 | KDC-BT838U The memory cannot be the setting value which was recalled by Sound Control.
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... 1000 phone numbers can be specified with up to 50* characters representing a name. (* 50: Number of the phone book data, operate the cell-phone. 24 | KDC-BT838U Fewer characters can be registered for at least 1 second.
... 1000 phone numbers can be specified with up to 50* characters representing a name. (* 50: Number of the phone book data, operate the cell-phone. 24 | KDC-BT838U Fewer characters can be registered for at least 1 second.
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... selected. Select "DEL" (Delete) 4 Delete a voice tag Press the Control knob. If the voice tag is selected. 5 Register the category (type) by voice command. 26 | KDC-BT838U
... selected. Select "DEL" (Delete) 4 Delete a voice tag Press the Control knob. If the voice tag is selected. 5 Register the category (type) by voice command. 26 | KDC-BT838U
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... You need to register to the service provider to start receiving after you want to bad conditions on radio wave or other such problems, "Acquiring Signal"/ "No Signal" appears. 28 | KDC-BT838U Selecting the Preset Band Push the Control knob toward up or down. 3 Select the Channel Push the... Control knob towards right or left . Category and Channel Search Selecting the channel and category you select the Satellite Radio source. • If the signal ...
... You need to register to the service provider to start receiving after you want to bad conditions on radio wave or other such problems, "Acquiring Signal"/ "No Signal" appears. 28 | KDC-BT838U Selecting the Preset Band Push the Control knob toward up or down. 3 Select the Channel Push the... Control knob towards right or left . Category and Channel Search Selecting the channel and category you select the Satellite Radio source. • If the signal ...
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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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...that to force playing. The effect is negligible with the Light switch of the HD Radio. Auto: Automatically tunes to bit rate. Kenwood Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. FCC and IC NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with ... this set to correct the interference by one or more of the FCC Rules. Analog: Analog broadcasts only. • CD Read Sets the method for help. 34 | KDC-BT838U CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR 1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J. Digital: Digital broadcasts only....
...that to force playing. The effect is negligible with the Light switch of the HD Radio. Auto: Automatically tunes to bit rate. Kenwood Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. FCC and IC NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with ... this set to correct the interference by one or more of the FCC Rules. Analog: Analog broadcasts only. • CD Read Sets the method for help. 34 | KDC-BT838U CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR 1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J. Digital: Digital broadcasts only....
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... connector (1m) ⁄ Do not remove the cap when you are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory ⁄ To connect these leads, refer to malfunction if it gets in the vehicle. Mute wire (Brown) To... (Red) 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 MIC Microphone Unit (Accessory 3) (3 m, 9.5 ft) Rear output L R Front output Sub Woofer output FM/AM antenna input Wiring harness (Accessory1) Fuse (10A) AUX ...
... connector (1m) ⁄ Do not remove the cap when you are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory ⁄ To connect these leads, refer to malfunction if it gets in the vehicle. Mute wire (Brown) To... (Red) 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 MIC Microphone Unit (Accessory 3) (3 m, 9.5 ft) Rear output L R Front output Sub Woofer output FM/AM antenna input Wiring harness (Accessory1) Fuse (10A) AUX ...
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... to fix on the place shown above. Peel the release coated paper of the microphone (accessory 3). 2 Remove oil and other dirt from the cellphone. 38 | KDC-BT838U Adjust the direction of tape. Accessory3 Fix a cable with it secured at several positions using tape or the like.
... to fix on the place shown above. Peel the release coated paper of the microphone (accessory 3). 2 Remove oil and other dirt from the cellphone. 38 | KDC-BT838U Adjust the direction of tape. Accessory3 Fix a cable with it secured at several positions using tape or the like.