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Question posted by Anonymous-167170 on October 25th, 2020

Reset Security Code

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on October 25th, 2020 6:20 PM

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If you know the security code, you can deactivate it and then reactivate it with a new code following the instructions at https://www.manualslib.com/manual/86040/Kenwood-Kd....

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As I'm sure you realize, the purpose of the security code would be defeated if someone could simply recover or reset it. You might find proposed solutions on the Web, but these are hugely expensive and unreliable. Otherwise, if you can't get it from the seller, you'll have to turn to a Kenwood dealer. For referral, use the contact information at https://www.contacthelp.com/kenwood/customer-service.

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Instruction Manual - Page 2

...Disc & Audio file play functions Function Control 6 ⁄ • Read through this page first for Category Downloading the SMS SMS (Short Message Service) Satellite Radio tuner ...Security Code 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...

Instruction Manual - Page 3

...Handling CDs • Do not touch the recording surface of the unit. CDs that cannot be used • CDs that has not been finalized. (For the finalization process refer to factory settings when the Reset button...examples used to explain more clearly how the controls are not round cannot be used . Reset button Cleaning the Unit If the faceplate of the display, the function icon and the panel...

Instruction Manual - Page 4

... the faceplate. ¤ • The faceplate is a precision piece of (page 6). 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 When the volume is ON, select a source. Refer to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity...

Instruction Manual - Page 5

... or forwards the music while keeping pushing toward up the display. , : Indicates the button etc. Text/Title scroll Control knob Scrolls the CD and audio file text display when pushing toward left or right. Disc & Audio file play functions Disc play USB Terminal Connecting a USB device starts playback. ⁄ • For the playable...

Instruction Manual - Page 6

... after resetting. 6 | KDC-BT838U Sets ...audio control. Category Item MENU "Security Set"/ "Security Clear" "SRC Select" Setting "1"*/ "2" Entry Setting overview 1 sec. Sets/Resets security code. "Device Regist" 1 sec. Select the Bluetooth audio...Radio. 34 "Analog" "ESN=" Displays the Electronic Serial Number of the Bluetooth device. "CD Read" "1"*/"2" Sets the CD read mode. 34 "Audio...

Instruction Manual - Page 7

...The mark in standby state. : Can be set while Audio file source of CD/USB/iPod. : Can be set while Audio file source of the iPod source. (USB source used...CD/ Disc changer source. : Can be set while Disc changer source. : Can be set during Tuner source. : Can be set during FM reception. : Can be set while accessing AUX source. : Can be set while HD Radio source. : Can be set during Satellite radio...

Instruction Manual - Page 9

...time you are entering "DANCE". "AUX"/ "DVD"/ "PORTABLE"/ "GAME"/ "VIDEO"/ "TV" 4 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the [FNC] button....8226; The Auxiliary input display can be attached to Audio file media. • When operation stops for 10 ...For how to select Function Control items, refer to the CD changer/ player. English | 9 Character type Alphabet upper case Alphabet...

Instruction Manual - Page 10

... CD & External disc source Information Disc title Track title Play time & Track number Disc name Spectrum Analyzer & Clock Clock Date Blank In Audio ..."Date" "Blank" Display "Source Name" "Clock" "Date" "Blank" Display "Source Name" "Speana/Clock" "Clock" "Date" "Blank" 10 | KDC-BT838U Display "TYPE [A]" "TYPE [B]" "TYPE [C]" "TYPE [D]" "TYPE [E]" Display Type 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 1 1 2 1 1...

Instruction Manual - Page 11

... with iPod, names will be displayed depending on currently selected browsing items. English | 11 In Bluetooth audio source Information Bluetooth audio Spectrum Analyzer & Clock Clock Date Blank Display "Source Name" "Speana/Clock" "Clock" "Date" "Blank" In HD Radio source (Optional) Information Station name Title Frequency Spectrum Analyzer & Clock Clock Date Blank Display "Station...

Instruction Manual - Page 12

... or down . 12 | KDC-BT838U Cancelling Direct Music Search Press the [38] button. ⁄ • Direct Music Search cannot be performed during playing of iPod, "Music Editor" media, Random play, or scan play . Disc Search Push the Control knob towards left . Music disc/Audio file Operation Function of Audio file/ Internal CD source Music Select...

Instruction Manual - Page 18

...note of your choice. • The Security Code cannot be displayed or referenced. Enter a correct security code. 18 | KDC-BT838U "Approved" is displayed. "Approved" is displayed. When "Enter" is displayed, "SECURITY CLEAR" is pressed. 1 Turn the power ON. 2 Do the step 3 through 4 operation, and reenter the Security Code. The Security Code function activates. ⁄ • If you...

Instruction Manual - Page 22

.... Volume, Balance, Fader, Loudness, Volume offset, Dual Zone System, Rear Volume Audio Preset Recall Recalling the sound setup registered by the selected source. 22 | KDC-BT838U is displayed. 6 Put the Audio Preset in the memory Turn the Control knob to (page 6). 3 Enter Audio Preset mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. 4 Select the...

Instruction Manual - Page 23

Select "KENWOOD BT CD/R-2P2" from this unit, it can register up to five Bluetooth devices to register it towards up ... Registering Bluetooth device To make your Bluetooth device (cell-phone or audio player) usable with this unit, you cannot register a new Bluetooth device. • If the error message appears even though the PIN code is correct, try (page 23). You can be input from the...

Instruction Manual - Page 30

... 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 Basic...

Instruction Manual - Page 32

...), 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 USB device file system FAT16, FAT32 Although the audio files are complied with the standards listed above, the...

Instruction Manual - Page 33

...communicate with the Bluetooth Standard following Bluetooth specifications: Version Profile Bluetooth Standard Ver. 1.2 A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) ⁄ • A2DP is a profile designed to use the functions. About the Bluetooth Audio player This unit conforms to make a hands-free call comes in order to control playback...

Instruction Manual - Page 34

...an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 34 | KDC-BT838U Turning off the built-in amplifier. Analog: Analog broadcasts only. • CD Read Sets the method for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio or ...that is cut off and on, the user is no digital broadcast. In addition, audio files cannot be unplayable even when set this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the...

Instruction Manual - Page 39

... • No Audio control effect on the type of your unit may be recognized properly. Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is quite dirty. ☞ Clean the CD, referring to be...Close the vehicle windows to the CD cleaning of the rear speakers. ▲ The Dual zone function is disabled. ☞ (page 20) ! • Cannot register a security code. • Cannot set up during...

Instruction Manual - Page 40

...reset button. No Device: The USB device is selected as a source although no PIN code is connected. ➪ Change the source to any source other USB devices. Troubleshooting Guide Bluetooth audio.... 40 | KDC-BT838U Error 77: The unit is played with the disc magazine. If the CD cannot be registered (pairing). ✔ The PIN code is fixed. ☞ When a PIN code is wrong with...

Instruction Manual - Page 41

...device and then reconnect it. ➪ Confirm that is too large to the device. Audio Disconnect: The unit cannot communicate with the cellphone. Device Full: 5 Bluetooth device have ...code is too long to be recognized. Pairing Failed: Pairing error. Too Long: The word or utterance is wrong. If the same display is wrong. If this message still appears, press the reset...