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...About Audio file iPod/iPhone that can be connected to this unit About USB device About Pandora® internet radio About "KENWOOD Music Editor" About the Cell-Phone/ Bluetooth Audio player About the SiriusXM tuner (Optional) Menu List City list 73 ... Setting SMS (Short Message Service) Downloading the SMS SMS (Short Message Service) SMS reply setting Return message setting Creating an original message SMS manual reply 61 Accessories/ Installation Procedure Connecting Wires to Terminals Installing/Removing the unit Troubleshooting Guide 82 83 84 86 Specifications 89 3 | KDC-X996/ KDC-...
...About Audio file iPod/iPhone that can be connected to this unit About USB device About Pandora® internet radio About "KENWOOD Music Editor" About the Cell-Phone/ Bluetooth Audio player About the SiriusXM tuner (Optional) Menu List City list 73 ... Setting SMS (Short Message Service) Downloading the SMS SMS (Short Message Service) SMS reply setting Return message setting Creating an original message SMS manual reply 61 Accessories/ Installation Procedure Connecting Wires to Terminals Installing/Removing the unit Troubleshooting Guide 82 83 84 86 Specifications 89 3 | KDC-X996/ KDC-...
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...System feature won't work with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth. Refer to the unit may scratch the surface or erases characters. 5 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 6 CDs that cannot be used • CDs that conform to (page 35) for the first time, cancel the Demonstration mode. When ...heater in cold weather, dew or condensation may not allow CDs to evaporate. When you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to factory settings when the Reset button is stained, wipe it again with tape stuck on the lens may form on the Demonstration mode. ...
...System feature won't work with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth. Refer to the unit may scratch the surface or erases characters. 5 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 6 CDs that cannot be used • CDs that conform to (page 35) for the first time, cancel the Demonstration mode. When ...heater in cold weather, dew or condensation may not allow CDs to evaporate. When you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to factory settings when the Reset button is stained, wipe it again with tape stuck on the lens may form on the Demonstration mode. ...
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...12 Display window 13 [ ] button To enter Bluetooth mode (press the button). Operation example: Music 1 2 3 2 4 3 2 Enter Menu List mode 3 Select the setting item Common Operation Power and source select Turns the power ON by (page 55). 7 Auxiliary Input Terminal Portable audio device can be cancelled in "SRC...ON, select a source. • SRC Select mode 1: Pressing the [SRC] button each source described in the first hierarchy to select a setting value, and then press the [VOL] knob. Keeping pressing the [SRC] button for details. Play Mode KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 8
...12 Display window 13 [ ] button To enter Bluetooth mode (press the button). Operation example: Music 1 2 3 2 4 3 2 Enter Menu List mode 3 Select the setting item Common Operation Power and source select Turns the power ON by (page 55). 7 Auxiliary Input Terminal Portable audio device can be cancelled in "SRC...ON, select a source. • SRC Select mode 1: Pressing the [SRC] button each source described in the first hierarchy to select a setting value, and then press the [VOL] knob. Keeping pressing the [SRC] button for details. Play Mode KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 8
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...the selected source, press the [VOL] knob. 3 Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the 4 Select the setting item Display "Settings" "Skip Search" Overview Sets the ratio of songs in iPod randomly. Operation type Move between items Select an item High Speed Search 4 Select a song ...scroll up or down the [4] or [¢] button. Changing the setting of the Song functions. "ON"/ "OFF" "File Repeat" When set to "ON", plays all random function changes the iPod browse item to "ON", plays the music repeatedly. KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD 9 | English | 10 Press the [PRESET] or [ ...
...the selected source, press the [VOL] knob. 3 Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the 4 Select the setting item Display "Settings" "Skip Search" Overview Sets the ratio of songs in iPod randomly. Operation type Move between items Select an item High Speed Search 4 Select a song ...scroll up or down the [4] or [¢] button. Changing the setting of the Song functions. "ON"/ "OFF" "File Repeat" When set to "ON", plays all random function changes the iPod browse item to "ON", plays the music repeatedly. KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD 9 | English | 10 Press the [PRESET] or [ ...
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... Select an item Skip Search 5 Search for 1 second or longer skips songs at least 1 second. ⁄ • Set the ratio with "Skip Search" in (page 10). 13 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 14 See step 4 of the selected Search items so that you need to select a song. iPod/iPhone... the [MENU] button. Press the [PRESET] or [ ] button. Select "Music" > item. 3 Press the [DISP] button for at 10% irrespective of the setting. Sets the ratio of skip performed Return to previous item After this step, you can scroll up or down according to the number of (page 9) to...
... Select an item Skip Search 5 Search for 1 second or longer skips songs at least 1 second. ⁄ • Set the ratio with "Skip Search" in (page 10). 13 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 14 See step 4 of the selected Search items so that you need to select a song. iPod/iPhone... the [MENU] button. Press the [PRESET] or [ ] button. Select "Music" > item. 3 Press the [DISP] button for at 10% irrespective of the setting. Sets the ratio of skip performed Return to previous item After this step, you can scroll up or down according to the number of (page 9) to...
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... [PRESET] button for at least 1 second. The default is displayed. desired item is displayed. Press the [MENU] button. 15 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 16 Make sure that can be available in your cell-phone before selecting the Pandora source. 1 Open the Pandora® application... You can be entered. 5 Determine the selected character 5 Exit Menu List mode Basic operations ⁄ • To use the Pandora source, set "Pandora Source" in date order). " " is displayed. Remove iPhone Select a source other symbols Press the [MENU] button. Select the station...
... [PRESET] button for at least 1 second. The default is displayed. desired item is displayed. Press the [MENU] button. 15 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 16 Make sure that can be available in your cell-phone before selecting the Pandora source. 1 Open the Pandora® application... You can be entered. 5 Determine the selected character 5 Exit Menu List mode Basic operations ⁄ • To use the Pandora source, set "Pandora Source" in date order). " " is displayed. Remove iPhone Select a source other symbols Press the [MENU] button. Select the station...
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...and press it when the desired item is displayed. desired item is displayed. 6 Exit Play Mode 17 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 18 Play Mode You can be removed safely. "ON"/ "OFF" When set to scroll up or down the [4] or [¢] button. Turn the [VOL] knob and press it... the database created with (page 19). Select "Play Mode". "ON"/ "OFF" When set to "ON", plays the music in the File Search mode, the unit memorizes the position of skip performed with KENWOOD Music Editor. ⁄ • No sound is effective only for the files registered in...
...and press it when the desired item is displayed. desired item is displayed. 6 Exit Play Mode 17 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 18 Play Mode You can be removed safely. "ON"/ "OFF" When set to scroll up or down the [4] or [¢] button. Turn the [VOL] knob and press it... the database created with (page 19). Select "Play Mode". "ON"/ "OFF" When set to "ON", plays the music in the File Search mode, the unit memorizes the position of skip performed with KENWOOD Music Editor. ⁄ • No sound is effective only for the files registered in...
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...the [MENU] button. 3 Enter Skip Search mode 4 Search for the files registered in the database created with KENWOOD Music Editor. • Set the ratio with "Skip Search" in (page 18). 19 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 20 Press the [MENU] button. Operation type Move between items Select an item Skip Search ... that you can scroll up or down according to select a song. USB device Operation Skip Search You can quickly switch the display position. Sets the ratio of skip performed Return to previous item After this step, see step 4 of (page 17) to the number of "Music ...
...the [MENU] button. 3 Enter Skip Search mode 4 Search for the files registered in the database created with KENWOOD Music Editor. • Set the ratio with "Skip Search" in (page 18). 19 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 20 Press the [MENU] button. Operation type Move between items Select an item Skip Search ... that you can scroll up or down according to select a song. USB device Operation Skip Search You can quickly switch the display position. Sets the ratio of skip performed Return to previous item After this step, see step 4 of (page 17) to the number of "Music ...
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...; Select CD source Press the [SRC] button. Song Select Press the [4] or [¢] button. 6 Exit Play Mode 21 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 22 "ON"/ "OFF" When set to "ON", plays the music in the disc randomly. When a CD is inserted, the "CD-IN" indicator is ON. 1 Select CD source 2 ...Fast Backwards Hold down by entering the track number. Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. Press the [VOL] knob. "ON"/ "OFF" When set to "ON", plays all songs in the folder repeatedly. Select the "CD" display. ✍✍SRC Select mode 2: Press the [SRC] button and ...
...; Select CD source Press the [SRC] button. Song Select Press the [4] or [¢] button. 6 Exit Play Mode 21 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 22 "ON"/ "OFF" When set to "ON", plays the music in the disc randomly. When a CD is inserted, the "CD-IN" indicator is ON. 1 Select CD source 2 ...Fast Backwards Hold down by entering the track number. Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. Press the [VOL] knob. "ON"/ "OFF" When set to "ON", plays all songs in the folder repeatedly. Select the "CD" display. ✍✍SRC Select mode 2: Press the [SRC] button and ...
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... Memory" "Receive Mode" 4 Open Auto Memory Entry Station Preset Memory Putting a station in the memory automatically. 4 Select the setting item to adjust Display "Settings" "Seek Mode" Overview This HD Radio receiver enables: 1 Select the radio band you to register up to six stations including FM...Selecting the Receiving station or channel Press the [4] or [¢] button. Auto Memory Entry Putting stations with good reception in the memory. Select "Settings" > "Auto Memory". When 18 stations (FM) or 6 stations (AM) that can register up to 18 FM stations and 6 AM stations....
... Memory" "Receive Mode" 4 Open Auto Memory Entry Station Preset Memory Putting a station in the memory automatically. 4 Select the setting item to adjust Display "Settings" "Seek Mode" Overview This HD Radio receiver enables: 1 Select the radio band you to register up to six stations including FM...Selecting the Receiving station or channel Press the [4] or [¢] button. Auto Memory Entry Putting stations with good reception in the memory. Select "Settings" > "Auto Memory". When 18 stations (FM) or 6 stations (AM) that can register up to 18 FM stations and 6 AM stations....
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...the following tuning items as mentioned in (page 24) when using this function. • The memory usage can be checked by selecting the "TAG Memory" setting mentioned in (page 24). 4 Enter the frequency or Channel Press button [9], [2], [1] [8], [1], [0] 5 Tune in to the connected iPod. "TAG... be indicated on the iTunes Store and buy it to the entered frequency or Channel Press the [4] or [¢] button. 25 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 26 When your desired song in this unit including the song information tags stored by entering the frequency. iTunes Tagging You ...
...the following tuning items as mentioned in (page 24) when using this function. • The memory usage can be checked by selecting the "TAG Memory" setting mentioned in (page 24). 4 Enter the frequency or Channel Press button [9], [2], [1] [8], [1], [0] 5 Tune in to the connected iPod. "TAG... be indicated on the iTunes Store and buy it to the entered frequency or Channel Press the [4] or [¢] button. 25 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 26 When your desired song in this unit including the song information tags stored by entering the frequency. iTunes Tagging You ...
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... device) 4 Press the [VOL] knob. 5 Select the profile for at least 2 seconds. 27 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 28 When search is completed, "Finished" is displayed. 6 Set up to 5 Bluetooth devices to this unit by operating the 3 Select a Bluetooth device name Turn the [...Turn on the Bluetooth device. ✍✍PIN code is on Bluetooth device registration condition: - Any of found units. Bluetooth device. Select "KENWOOD BT CD/R-6P1" from Bluetooth devices (Pairing) To make your Bluetooth device (cell-phone) usable with a Bluetooth device operation. ✍✍ ...
... device) 4 Press the [VOL] knob. 5 Select the profile for at least 2 seconds. 27 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 28 When search is completed, "Finished" is displayed. 6 Set up to 5 Bluetooth devices to this unit by operating the 3 Select a Bluetooth device name Turn the [...Turn on the Bluetooth device. ✍✍PIN code is on Bluetooth device registration condition: - Any of found units. Bluetooth device. Select "KENWOOD BT CD/R-6P1" from Bluetooth devices (Pairing) To make your Bluetooth device (cell-phone) usable with a Bluetooth device operation. ✍✍ ...
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...BT AUDIO" display. ✍✍SRC Select mode 2: Press the [SRC] button and then turn the [VOL] knob. "ON" / "OFF" When set to "ON", plays the music repeatedly. Refer to connect Bluetooth. • Two audio devices can select a Play Mode, such as Random play and Repeat ... the operation for at least 1 second. 4 Select the Play Mode Overview When set to the Bluetooth audio source does not start or stop playback automatically. Operate the main unit of the audio player to (page 55) 29 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 30 Turn the [VOL] knob. Select "Play Mode". Press ...
...BT AUDIO" display. ✍✍SRC Select mode 2: Press the [SRC] button and then turn the [VOL] knob. "ON" / "OFF" When set to "ON", plays the music repeatedly. Refer to connect Bluetooth. • Two audio devices can select a Play Mode, such as Random play and Repeat ... the operation for at least 1 second. 4 Select the Play Mode Overview When set to the Bluetooth audio source does not start or stop playback automatically. Operate the main unit of the audio player to (page 55) 29 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 30 Turn the [VOL] knob. Select "Play Mode". Press ...
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... Illumination Color of text. "POSI1"/ "POSI2"/ "NEGA1"/ "NEGA2" "Text Scroll" Specifies whether the text is displayed. Cell-phone/ BT Audio 35 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 36 "OFF"/ "ON" "ILLUMI MSC Sets whether the key illumination color is selected, you can select only "Type Select" for at least 1 second. "Manual2": Dims the illumination darker...
... Illumination Color of text. "POSI1"/ "POSI2"/ "NEGA1"/ "NEGA2" "Text Scroll" Specifies whether the text is displayed. Cell-phone/ BT Audio 35 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 36 "OFF"/ "ON" "ILLUMI MSC Sets whether the key illumination color is selected, you can select only "Type Select" for at least 1 second. "Manual2": Dims the illumination darker...
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...Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Changes the display of the 5-line display mode. KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD 5 Make a setting 6 Exit Menu List mode ⁄ • If the selected display item does not have any information, alternative information is ... press the [VOL] knob. Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second, and then press it when the desired item is displayed. Select "Settings" > "DISP & ILLUMI" > "Display Select" > "Type Select" > Spectrum analyzer display mode. Text Display Selection In HD Radio source 5-line display...
...Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Changes the display of the 5-line display mode. KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD 5 Make a setting 6 Exit Menu List mode ⁄ • If the selected display item does not have any information, alternative information is ... press the [VOL] knob. Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second, and then press it when the desired item is displayed. Select "Settings" > "DISP & ILLUMI" > "Display Select" > "Type Select" > Spectrum analyzer display mode. Text Display Selection In HD Radio source 5-line display...
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...] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Switches between single and dual clock. 3 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode 4 Select the setting item to adjust 4 Select the Auxiliary input display 4 Select the Illumination Color Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when...VOL] knob. "Color 24"/ "User". Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second. Display "Display Select" "Type Select" "Graphic Select" Setting Selects the Clock Display mode. Creating "User" color You can create your original color during the selection from "Variable Scan"/ "Color1" - Select the color...
...] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Switches between single and dual clock. 3 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode 4 Select the setting item to adjust 4 Select the Auxiliary input display 4 Select the Illumination Color Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when...VOL] knob. "Color 24"/ "User". Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second. Display "Display Select" "Type Select" "Graphic Select" Setting Selects the Clock Display mode. Creating "User" color You can create your original color during the selection from "Variable Scan"/ "Color1" - Select the color...
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... press it when the desired item is displayed. "-1h"/ "0h"/ "+1h" "Date Adjust" Sets the date. For time zone list, see (page 79). 41 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 42 Clock and Other Functions Release MENU VOL 4 Set the Clock & Date setting items 5 Exit Menu List mode Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the...
... press it when the desired item is displayed. "-1h"/ "0h"/ "+1h" "Date Adjust" Sets the date. For time zone list, see (page 79). 41 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 42 Clock and Other Functions Release MENU VOL 4 Set the Clock & Date setting items 5 Exit Menu List mode Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the...
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...knob. Turning off the built-in until it when the desired item is set to the external equipment all the time. "OFF": Disable Pandora source selection. "OFF"/ "ON" KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD 2 Enter Demonstration mode setting 3 Set the Demonstration mode Reattaching the Faceplate 1 Align the shaft on the unit... Pandora source can be selected. Turn the [VOL] knob and press it clicks. Press the [MENU] button. www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ ( : Factory setting) Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of equipment and can be posted on the faceplate. 4 Exit Menu List mode 2 Push...
...knob. Turning off the built-in until it when the desired item is set to the external equipment all the time. "OFF": Disable Pandora source selection. "OFF"/ "ON" KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD 2 Enter Demonstration mode setting 3 Set the Demonstration mode Reattaching the Faceplate 1 Align the shaft on the unit... Pandora source can be selected. Turn the [VOL] knob and press it clicks. Press the [MENU] button. www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ ( : Factory setting) Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of equipment and can be posted on the faceplate. 4 Exit Menu List mode 2 Push...
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..." Virtually enhances the sound space using the DSP. "OFF"/ "Level1"/ "Level2"/ "Level3" * The Equalizer curve set while Audio file source of KDC-X996 *2 This setting cannot be made when "2 Zone" (Dual Zone System) is selected. 1. Select a source other than "STANDBY". ... "Low"/ "Middle"/ "High" "Volume offset" Sets each source. 45 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 46 "ON"/ "OFF" "Preset"*2 Sets the audio preset. - "R15" (Right) (Rear) "R15" - "0" - Preset Equalizer curve Select You can select following Audio Setting items. Display "SubWoofer Level"*2 "Preset Equalizer"*2 "...
..." Virtually enhances the sound space using the DSP. "OFF"/ "Level1"/ "Level2"/ "Level3" * The Equalizer curve set while Audio file source of KDC-X996 *2 This setting cannot be made when "2 Zone" (Dual Zone System) is selected. 1. Select a source other than "STANDBY". ... "Low"/ "Middle"/ "High" "Volume offset" Sets each source. 45 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 46 "ON"/ "OFF" "Preset"*2 Sets the audio preset. - "R15" (Right) (Rear) "R15" - "0" - Preset Equalizer curve Select You can select following Audio Setting items. Display "SubWoofer Level"*2 "Preset Equalizer"*2 "...
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...To determine the selected source, press the [VOL] knob. Select "Pro Setup" > "Zone Control". 4 Select the item you want to adjust 47 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 48 The Audio Control has no output from the subwoofer. - There is displayed. "BAND13" "Q" Quality ( Range -9 -+9 dB "ON... "2 Zone Rear Volume"* Adjust the volume of (page 45) and DSP function are following Equalizer Control items. 5 Make a setting Turn the [VOL] knob to "ON". ( : Factory setting) KDC-X996 Band "BAND1" (62.5 Hz) Item "GAIN" Band level "B.Ex" Bass Effect "BAND2" (100 Hz) "GAIN" Band ...
...To determine the selected source, press the [VOL] knob. Select "Pro Setup" > "Zone Control". 4 Select the item you want to adjust 47 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 48 The Audio Control has no output from the subwoofer. - There is displayed. "BAND13" "Q" Quality ( Range -9 -+9 dB "ON... "2 Zone Rear Volume"* Adjust the volume of (page 45) and DSP function are following Equalizer Control items. 5 Make a setting Turn the [VOL] knob to "ON". ( : Factory setting) KDC-X996 Band "BAND1" (62.5 Hz) Item "GAIN" Band level "B.Ex" Bass Effect "BAND2" (100 Hz) "GAIN" Band ...