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... the warranty card, and in the Function setting mode, see the following items using the Control knob. For your Kenwood product at the upper left of an operational procedure displays this manual, click the button below . Finally, turn the Control knob to select "DISP&ILLUMI", and then press the Control knob. In this instruction manual. KDC-X896 KDC-BT852HD KDC-X496 KDC-452U KMR-550U CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Before reading this page, allowing you...
... the warranty card, and in the Function setting mode, see the following items using the Control knob. For your Kenwood product at the upper left of an operational procedure displays this manual, click the button below . Finally, turn the Control knob to select "DISP&ILLUMI", and then press the Control knob. In this instruction manual. KDC-X896 KDC-BT852HD KDC-X496 KDC-452U KMR-550U CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Before reading this page, allowing you...
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... Playback mode Direct music search Tuner operation Auto memory Tuner setting Direct access tuning PTY (Program Type) Program Type presetting HD Radio™ tuner control Auto memory iTunes tagging HD Radio tuner setting Direct access tuning Display settings Selecting a display type Selecting a text display Information display setting Illumination color selection Display & Illumination setting 4 General operation 32 6 Adjusting the clock Adjusting the date 8 Dual clock display Clock & date display type setting Auxiliary input display setting Muting the audio upon reception of a phone...
... Playback mode Direct music search Tuner operation Auto memory Tuner setting Direct access tuning PTY (Program Type) Program Type presetting HD Radio™ tuner control Auto memory iTunes tagging HD Radio tuner setting Direct access tuning Display settings Selecting a display type Selecting a text display Information display setting Illumination color selection Display & Illumination setting 4 General operation 32 6 Adjusting the clock Adjusting the date 8 Dual clock display Clock & date display type setting Auxiliary input display setting Muting the audio upon reception of a phone...
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...; If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • When you purchase optional accessories, check with your unit If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. How to reset your Kenwood dealer to make sure that you should register the remote control ID. Refer to (page 4) in the Demonstration mode initially. Cleaning the connector The unit may be displayed. • The illustrations...
...; If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • When you purchase optional accessories, check with your unit If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. How to reset your Kenwood dealer to make sure that you should register the remote control ID. Refer to (page 4) in the Demonstration mode initially. Cleaning the connector The unit may be displayed. • The illustrations...
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... Supreme setting ON/ OFF "Audio Preset" Audio Preset memory† Recall/ Memory "Volume Offset" Volume offset -8 - ±0 (dB) (AUX: -8 - +8) *Function of all sources will be registered. Supplementing is displayed. 6 Exit the Audio Control mode Press and hold the [ ] button. "Bass Center FRQ"*, "Bass Level", "Bass Q Factor"*, "Bass EXT"*, "Middle Center FRQ"*, "Middle Level", "Middle Q Factor"*, "Treble Center FRQ"*, "Treble Level", "SubWoofer Level", "HPF", "LPF SubWoofer", "SubWoofer Phase" *KDC-X896, KDC-X496 only Audio preset recall You can adjust the following audio control...
... Supreme setting ON/ OFF "Audio Preset" Audio Preset memory† Recall/ Memory "Volume Offset" Volume offset -8 - ±0 (dB) (AUX: -8 - +8) *Function of all sources will be registered. Supplementing is displayed. 6 Exit the Audio Control mode Press and hold the [ ] button. "Bass Center FRQ"*, "Bass Level", "Bass Q Factor"*, "Bass EXT"*, "Middle Center FRQ"*, "Middle Level", "Middle Q Factor"*, "Treble Center FRQ"*, "Treble Level", "SubWoofer Level", "HPF", "LPF SubWoofer", "SubWoofer Phase" *KDC-X896, KDC-X496 only Audio preset recall You can adjust the following audio control...
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... station list. 1 Select the Pandora source KDC-X896 KDC-BT852HD Press the [ ] button. Make sure that the home screen is connected, connect a Bluetooth device using a KCA-iP102, you are listening to register artist information), and then press the Control knob. KDC-X496 KDC-452U KMR-550U Press the [SRC] button. Select the "Pandora"/ " " display. KDC-X496 KDC-452U KMR-550U Press the [SRC] button. Select the "Pandora"/ " " display. 2 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. The current song is displayed. Select...
... station list. 1 Select the Pandora source KDC-X896 KDC-BT852HD Press the [ ] button. Make sure that the home screen is connected, connect a Bluetooth device using a KCA-iP102, you are listening to register artist information), and then press the Control knob. KDC-X496 KDC-452U KMR-550U Press the [SRC] button. Select the "Pandora"/ " " display. KDC-X496 KDC-452U KMR-550U Press the [SRC] button. Select the "Pandora"/ " " display. 2 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. The current song is displayed. Select...
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... received are received as monaural. Auto memory You can register 18 (FM)/ 6 (AM) stations with remote control Direct access tuning You can set up the tuner. 1 Select the Tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. 2 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. Function of KDC-X496, KDC-452U, KMR-550U Tuner operation For the basic operations to listen to the radio, refer to select Tuner setting item, and then press the Control knob. Manual: Normal manual tuning. "ON" / "OFF" ( : Factory setting) 5 Select a setting and determine it Turn...
... received are received as monaural. Auto memory You can register 18 (FM)/ 6 (AM) stations with remote control Direct access tuning You can set up the tuner. 1 Select the Tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. 2 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. Function of KDC-X496, KDC-452U, KMR-550U Tuner operation For the basic operations to listen to the radio, refer to select Tuner setting item, and then press the Control knob. Manual: Normal manual tuning. "ON" / "OFF" ( : Factory setting) 5 Select a setting and determine it Turn...
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... to the superior user experience of HD Radio Technology. Analog: Analog broadcasts only. Select the "HD RADIO" display. 2 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. HD Radio tuner setting You can be registered in the Auto memory is completed. • Program Service Data: Contributes to the connected iPod. Up to 50 tags can be received are extra local FM channels. "ON" / "OFF" ( : Factory setting) 4 Select a setting and determine Turn the Control knob to...
... to the superior user experience of HD Radio Technology. Analog: Analog broadcasts only. Select the "HD RADIO" display. 2 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. HD Radio tuner setting You can be registered in the Auto memory is completed. • Program Service Data: Contributes to the connected iPod. Up to 50 tags can be received are extra local FM channels. "ON" / "OFF" ( : Factory setting) 4 Select a setting and determine Turn the Control knob to...
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... iPod, "APP & iPod Mode" is displayed. • If all characters cannot be displayed while music is displayed. The selected text display part blinks. 4 Determine the selection Turn the Control knob. 5 Exit the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob. 2 Select the Text select item Select the following sources: On Audio file/ iPod source Information Song title* Album name* Artist name* Title and Artist name** Album and Artist name** Folder name File name Play time Clock...
... iPod, "APP & iPod Mode" is displayed. • If all characters cannot be displayed while music is displayed. The selected text display part blinks. 4 Determine the selection Turn the Control knob. 5 Exit the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob. 2 Select the Text select item Select the following sources: On Audio file/ iPod source Information Song title* Album name* Artist name* Title and Artist name** Album and Artist name** Folder name File name Play time Clock...
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... positive mode; English | 31 "ON" / "OFF" ( : Factory setting) 4 Select a setting and determine it Turn the Control knob to view hidden texts. Select a color from "Color1" - Adjusting the RGB values In this step, you can display the connection status, signal strength, and battery level. : Battery level of cell-phone. : Signal strength of cell-phone. (Function of KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD) Reduces the key Illumination brightness. "30" Switches the panel display between positive and negative modes. "POSI1": Displays the...
... positive mode; English | 31 "ON" / "OFF" ( : Factory setting) 4 Select a setting and determine it Turn the Control knob to view hidden texts. Select a color from "Color1" - Adjusting the RGB values In this step, you can display the connection status, signal strength, and battery level. : Battery level of cell-phone. : Signal strength of cell-phone. (Function of KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD) Reduces the key Illumination brightness. "30" Switches the panel display between positive and negative modes. "POSI1": Displays the...
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... radio data system station's time data. The previous item is are different between home and sub cities, adjustment can be done by summer time. General operation Adjusting the clock 1 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob. 2 Select the Clock Adjust item Select the following items using the Control knob. When the summer time system is displayed. 5 Exit the Function setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. 32 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U...
... radio data system station's time data. The previous item is are different between home and sub cities, adjustment can be done by summer time. General operation Adjusting the clock 1 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob. 2 Select the Clock Adjust item Select the following items using the Control knob. When the summer time system is displayed. 5 Exit the Function setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. 32 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U...
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Function of KDC-X496, KDC-452U, KMR-550U Muting the audio upon reception of a phone call The audio system automatically mutes when it Turn the Control knob to select the Auxiliary input display, and then press the Control knob. The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back ON. ⁄ • To use the TEL Mute feature, you need to hook up the phone. When unable to play a special format CD, set to "1". 1: Automatically distinguishes between...
Function of KDC-X496, KDC-452U, KMR-550U Muting the audio upon reception of a phone call The audio system automatically mutes when it Turn the Control knob to select the Auxiliary input display, and then press the Control knob. The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back ON. ⁄ • To use the TEL Mute feature, you need to hook up the phone. When unable to play a special format CD, set to "1". 1: Automatically distinguishes between...
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... for a PIN code. Push the Control knob rightward. Contents Registering a Bluetooth device by operating this unit You can register a Bluetooth device using the registration function of this unit, it by operating the Bluetooth device By operating the Bluetooth device, register the hands-free unit (pairing). "BT MODE" is displayed. 2 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. Push the Control knob leftward. Pairing completes with "HF Connect" or "Audio Connect" displayed. Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Registering a Bluetooth device About...
... for a PIN code. Push the Control knob rightward. Contents Registering a Bluetooth device by operating this unit You can register a Bluetooth device using the registration function of this unit, it by operating the Bluetooth device By operating the Bluetooth device, register the hands-free unit (pairing). "BT MODE" is displayed. 2 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. Push the Control knob leftward. Pairing completes with "HF Connect" or "Audio Connect" displayed. Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Registering a Bluetooth device About...
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... [ ] button. "ON" / "OFF" When set to connect. Select the "BT AUDIO" display. 2 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob rightward or leftward ⁄ • All or some of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Bluetooth audio device operation Before use . 1 Select the Bluetooth audio source Press the [SRC] button. "Device Priority" is displayed and the currently selected device name is displayed. 50 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 51 The previous item is displayed. 6 Exit the Function setting mode Press...
... [ ] button. "ON" / "OFF" When set to connect. Select the "BT AUDIO" display. 2 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob rightward or leftward ⁄ • All or some of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Bluetooth audio device operation Before use . 1 Select the Bluetooth audio source Press the [SRC] button. "Device Priority" is displayed and the currently selected device name is displayed. 50 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 51 The previous item is displayed. 6 Exit the Function setting mode Press...
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... support a phone book data automatic downloading function. www.kenwood.com/bt/information/ 52 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents English | 53 If "Completed" is displayed, registration is complete. 5 Exit the Bluetooth mode Press the [SRC] button. ⁄ • By default, "0000" is displayed. 2 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob. 3 Select the Bluetooth firmware update item Select the following items using the Control knob. Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Bluetooth setup Registering the PIN code...
... support a phone book data automatic downloading function. www.kenwood.com/bt/information/ 52 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents English | 53 If "Completed" is displayed, registration is complete. 5 Exit the Bluetooth mode Press the [SRC] button. ⁄ • By default, "0000" is displayed. 2 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob. 3 Select the Bluetooth firmware update item Select the following items using the Control knob. Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Bluetooth setup Registering the PIN code...
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... changing the microphone volume or adjusts the voice of 1 - 99 seconds. "ON" : Outputs a beep. "0" - "Front" : Outputs sound from the front and rear speakers. Adjusts the sensitivity of the microphone for hands-free voice communication and Bluetooth audio sound. "+1" ( : Factory setting) 5 Select a Bluetooth detail setting value and determine it is displayed. 6 Exit the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob. 3 Select the Detailed Settings item Select the following items using the Control knob. "BT MODE" is displayed. 2 Enter the Function setting mode...
... changing the microphone volume or adjusts the voice of 1 - 99 seconds. "ON" : Outputs a beep. "0" - "Front" : Outputs sound from the front and rear speakers. Adjusts the sensitivity of the microphone for hands-free voice communication and Bluetooth audio sound. "+1" ( : Factory setting) 5 Select a Bluetooth detail setting value and determine it is displayed. 6 Exit the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob. 3 Select the Detailed Settings item Select the following items using the Control knob. "BT MODE" is displayed. 2 Enter the Function setting mode...
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... [ ] button. "BT MODE" is displayed. 2 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. ⁄ • If you to transmit the SMS using the Control knob. Selecting "No" cancels the reply. • "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 | 57 Pressing the [DISP] button each time switches between the display of the telephone number...
... [ ] button. "BT MODE" is displayed. 2 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. ⁄ • If you to transmit the SMS using the Control knob. Selecting "No" cancels the reply. • "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 | 57 Pressing the [DISP] button each time switches between the display of the telephone number...
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... pass code as default. 5 Select the Pass code set a new pass code for Parental Lock setting. 1 Select the SiriusXM Radio source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "SiriusXM" display. 2 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob. 3 Select the Parental Lock item Select the following items using the Control knob. "Settings" > "Parental Lock" 4 Enter the pass code Operation type Selection of the selected numbers. Push and hold the [ ] button. 66 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U...
... pass code as default. 5 Select the Pass code set a new pass code for Parental Lock setting. 1 Select the SiriusXM Radio source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "SiriusXM" display. 2 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob. 3 Select the Parental Lock item Select the following items using the Control knob. "Settings" > "Parental Lock" 4 Enter the pass code Operation type Selection of the selected numbers. Push and hold the [ ] button. 66 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U...
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... Audio Distribution Profile) ⁄ • In the application on your device, log in and create an account with Pandora. (If you from this unit. English | 77 We shall not be operated from driving your cell-phone depending on its type. • HFP is a profile used to make a hands-free call. • OPP is longer than the USB compatible cable is powered. • Install the USB device...
... Audio Distribution Profile) ⁄ • In the application on your device, log in and create an account with Pandora. (If you from this unit. English | 77 We shall not be operated from driving your cell-phone depending on its type. • HFP is a profile used to make a hands-free call. • OPP is longer than the USB compatible cable is powered. • Install the USB device...
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... of this unit. ! • Cannot set up display. ▲ The demonstration mode is not turned off as mentioned in (page 36). ! • Cannot set the "Text Select", "Side Select", or "Status" setting for possible problems. General ? Audio file source ? Refer to (page 4). The recording condition is not extended. Pull the antenna out all the way. Tuner source ? Troubleshooting guide Some functions of a slight operation error or a wiring error. What might...
... of this unit. ! • Cannot set up display. ▲ The demonstration mode is not turned off as mentioned in (page 36). ! • Cannot set the "Text Select", "Side Select", or "Status" setting for possible problems. General ? Audio file source ? Refer to (page 4). The recording condition is not extended. Pull the antenna out all the way. Tuner source ? Troubleshooting guide Some functions of a slight operation error or a wiring error. What might...
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... tuner. "No Phonebook" • Data is wrong. "Pandora Error 03" • Registration of the firmware. "No Station" • There is no receivable station. "No Active Device" • Any Bluetooth device supporting a voice recognition function is unavailable. Press Enter to the USB device again. "Ch Unavailable" • The currently selected channel is not connected. "Incorrect Code" • The entered pass code is still displayed, initialize the USB device or use another USB device. Connect an USB device, and change the source...
... tuner. "No Phonebook" • Data is wrong. "Pandora Error 03" • Registration of the firmware. "No Station" • There is no receivable station. "No Active Device" • Any Bluetooth device supporting a voice recognition function is unavailable. Press Enter to the USB device again. "Ch Unavailable" • The currently selected channel is not connected. "Incorrect Code" • The entered pass code is still displayed, initialize the USB device or use another USB device. Connect an USB device, and change the source...