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... Adjustment Date Adjustment Demonstration mode setting 2 | KDC-BT838U Audio Adjustments 20 Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Audio Preset Memory Audio Preset Recall Bluetooth Setup 23 Registering Bluetooth device Registering Special Bluetooth device Registering PIN Code Downloading the Phone Book Selecting the Bluetooth device You Wish to Connect Deleting a Registered Bluetooth device Displaying the Firmware Version Adding...
... Adjustment Date Adjustment Demonstration mode setting 2 | KDC-BT838U Audio Adjustments 20 Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Audio Preset Memory Audio Preset Recall Bluetooth Setup 23 Registering Bluetooth device Registering Special Bluetooth device Registering PIN Code Downloading the Phone Book Selecting the Bluetooth device You Wish to Connect Deleting a Registered Bluetooth device Displaying the Firmware Version Adding...
Instruction Manual
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... off the power. ⁄ • The SRC Select mode can be removed. 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 Refer to the following diagram when reattaching the faceplate. ¤ • The faceplate is a precision...
... off the power. ⁄ • The SRC Select mode can be removed. 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 Refer to the following diagram when reattaching the faceplate. ¤ • The faceplate is a precision...
Instruction Manual
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...Sets whether the key illumination brightness is poor. Register a Bluetooth device (pairing). 23 "SPCL DVC Select" "Phone Selection" "Audio Selection" "Device Delete" 1 sec. Cancel registration of satellite radio. Sets the clock. 19 "Date Adjust" 1 sec...Radio. 34 "Analog" "ESN=" Displays the Electronic Serial Number of the Bluetooth device. 23 25 - 25 25 "BT DVC Status" 1 sec. "CD Read" "1"*/"2" Sets the CD read mode. 34 "Audio Preset" 1 sec. "F-L" "Call Beep" "ON"*/ "OFF" Output a beep from the speaker when a call automatically after resetting. 6 | KDC-BT838U...
...Sets whether the key illumination brightness is poor. Register a Bluetooth device (pairing). 23 "SPCL DVC Select" "Phone Selection" "Audio Selection" "Device Delete" 1 sec. Cancel registration of satellite radio. Sets the clock. 19 "Date Adjust" 1 sec...Radio. 34 "Analog" "ESN=" Displays the Electronic Serial Number of the Bluetooth device. 23 25 - 25 25 "BT DVC Status" 1 sec. "CD Read" "1"*/"2" Sets the CD read mode. 34 "Audio Preset" 1 sec. "F-L" "Call Beep" "ON"*/ "OFF" Output a beep from the speaker when a call automatically after resetting. 6 | KDC-BT838U...
Instruction Manual
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... 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...
... 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
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... more cell-phones, you need to register your cell-phone before commencing the hands-free connection. Insert a CD. - Connect a USB device. • The name of the calling party is pressed. ⁄ • Depending on the Bluetooth cell-phone with the hands-free function, see (page 33). • You need to select one.... Switching to this knob switches the calling party. The number of this unit in the Phone Book. Each pressing of items displayed is pressed. 14 | KDC-BT838U
... more cell-phones, you need to register your cell-phone before commencing the hands-free connection. Insert a CD. - Connect a USB device. • The name of the calling party is pressed. ⁄ • Depending on the Bluetooth cell-phone with the hands-free function, see (page 33). • You need to select one.... Switching to this knob switches the calling party. The number of this unit in the Phone Book. Each pressing of items displayed is pressed. 14 | KDC-BT838U
Instruction Manual
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... left. ⁄ • All or some of the operations above cannot be controlled remotely or reconnected after Bluetooth disconnection. Refer to of the audio player to register your Bluetooth Audio player before using it with this unit. Select the "BT Audio" display. For how to select source... item, refer to (page 25). Operate the main unit of (page 4). Basic Operation Selecting Bluetooth Audio source Press the [SRC] button. Pause and play Press the Control knob. Perform the operation for starting or stopping playback. • Some ...
... left. ⁄ • All or some of the operations above cannot be controlled remotely or reconnected after Bluetooth disconnection. Refer to of the audio player to register your Bluetooth Audio player before using it with this unit. Select the "BT Audio" display. For how to select source... item, refer to (page 25). Operate the main unit of (page 4). Basic Operation Selecting Bluetooth Audio source Press the [SRC] button. Pause and play Press the Control knob. Perform the operation for starting or stopping playback. • Some ...
Instruction Manual
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... When registering from the list of a special device that registration is displayed. Operation Turn the Control knob or push it (pairing). Registering Special Bluetooth device Allow registration of connected units. 3 Enter a PIN code Input the PIN code registered as mentioned in the list, select "Other Phone...) "Device Regist" is displayed. 3 Select a device name Turn the Control knob or push it can register up or down . Select "KENWOOD BT CD/R-2P2" from this unit, it towards right. For how to select Function Control items, refer to determine the selection. 4 Input the PIN code...
... When registering from the list of a special device that registration is displayed. Operation Turn the Control knob or push it (pairing). Registering Special Bluetooth device Allow registration of connected units. 3 Enter a PIN code Input the PIN code registered as mentioned in the list, select "Other Phone...) "Device Regist" is displayed. 3 Select a device name Turn the Control knob or push it can register up or down . Select "KENWOOD BT CD/R-2P2" from this unit, it towards right. For how to select Function Control items, refer to determine the selection. 4 Input the PIN code...
Instruction Manual
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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, ... phone number along with up to this case, try downloading manually. The current setting of PIN code is found in the unit even after Bluetooth connection. ⁄ • Setting on the type of characters.) • To cancel downloading of phone book data. Delete the last digit...
.... 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, ... phone number along with up to this case, try downloading manually. The current setting of PIN code is found in the unit even after Bluetooth connection. ⁄ • Setting on the type of characters.) • To cancel downloading of phone book data. Delete the last digit...
Instruction Manual
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...audio player, connect the device with the audio player. The firmware version appears. 3 Exit Bluetooth Firmware update mode Press the [FNC] button. ⁄ • For how to (page 6). 2 Enter Bluetooth device deletion mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. Audio player "Audio... Selection" is displayed. For how to select Function Control items, refer to update the firmware, access our website. http://www.kenwood.com/bt/information/ English | 25
...audio player, connect the device with the audio player. The firmware version appears. 3 Exit Bluetooth Firmware update mode Press the [FNC] button. ⁄ • For how to (page 6). 2 Enter Bluetooth device deletion mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. Audio player "Audio... Selection" is displayed. For how to select Function Control items, refer to update the firmware, access our website. http://www.kenwood.com/bt/information/ English | 25
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... 15). Exit the voice tag mode Press the [FNC] button. ⁄ • Set the voice tag for which a voice tag has been registered is selected. Bluetooth Setup Adding a voice dialing command Add a voice tag to select "YES", and then press the Control knob. Turn the Control knob to the phonebook for... not registered for a name, "*" is heard, utter a voice tag within 2 seconds. If the voice tag is selected. 5 Register the category (type) by voice command. 26 | KDC-BT838U Return to step 2. If a voice tag has already been registered for all the 5 categories.
... 15). Exit the voice tag mode Press the [FNC] button. ⁄ • Set the voice tag for which a voice tag has been registered is selected. Bluetooth Setup Adding a voice dialing command Add a voice tag to select "YES", and then press the Control knob. Turn the Control knob to the phonebook for... not registered for a name, "*" is heard, utter a voice tag within 2 seconds. If the voice tag is selected. 5 Register the category (type) by voice command. 26 | KDC-BT838U Return to step 2. If a voice tag has already been registered for all the 5 categories.
Instruction Manual
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... button. ⁄ • The cell-phone must be able to (page 6). A newly arrived message is displayed. The display disappears with Bluetooth cannot be required. Other messages are opened. • The already-read and unread short messages can be read the SMS while driving. Download ... between 3 or 1. 3 Display the text Press the Control knob. For how to select Function Control item, refer to transmit the SMS using Bluetooth. A message list appears. 2 Select a message Turn the Control knob or push it can be displayed during downloading the SMS. English | 27...
... button. ⁄ • The cell-phone must be able to (page 6). A newly arrived message is displayed. The display disappears with Bluetooth cannot be required. Other messages are opened. • The already-read and unread short messages can be read the SMS while driving. Download ... between 3 or 1. 3 Display the text Press the Control knob. For how to select Function Control item, refer to transmit the SMS using Bluetooth. A message list appears. 2 Select a message Turn the Control knob or push it can be displayed during downloading the SMS. English | 27...
Instruction Manual
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... [1] - [6] In 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
... [1] - [6] In 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
Instruction Manual
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... Profile) PBAP (Phonebook Access Profile) SYNC (Synchronization Profile) For the cell-phones verified for compatibility, access the following URL: http://www.kenwood.com/bt/information/ ⁄ • The units supporting the Bluetooth function have been certified for how to use the functions. Full Nearly dead : Signal strength of Tuner features. "0" : Automatically answers...
... Profile) PBAP (Phonebook Access Profile) SYNC (Synchronization Profile) For the cell-phones verified for compatibility, access the following URL: http://www.kenwood.com/bt/information/ ⁄ • The units supporting the Bluetooth function have been certified for how to use the functions. Full Nearly dead : Signal strength of Tuner features. "0" : Automatically answers...
Instruction Manual
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...that can use your car. 7. The communication range becomes shorter depending on the car are metal objects near the Bluetooth antenna. Install the unit in turn may die. • If the console has a lid, make sure ...Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories 1 4 ..........1 ..........4 2 5 ..........2 3 ..........4 ..........1 Installation Procedure 1. Use only the screws provided. Bluetooth antenna unit About CD players/disc changers connected to this unit and the cell-phone. on the surrounding environment. For Good Reception To assure good reception...
...that can use your car. 7. The communication range becomes shorter depending on the car are metal objects near the Bluetooth antenna. Install the unit in turn may die. • If the console has a lid, make sure ...Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories 1 4 ..........1 ..........4 2 5 ..........2 3 ..........4 ..........1 Installation Procedure 1. Use only the screws provided. Bluetooth antenna unit About CD players/disc changers connected to this unit and the cell-phone. on the surrounding environment. For Good Reception To assure good reception...
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... player cannot be ejected or the display continues to flash even when the CD has been properly reinserted, please switch off another Bluetooth device. ☞ Move another Bluetooth device away from this unit can play. 40 | KDC-BT838U Error 77: The unit is quite dirty. Mecha Error: Something is malfunctioning for communication. ☞ The downloading...
... player cannot be ejected or the display continues to flash even when the CD has been properly reinserted, please switch off another Bluetooth device. ☞ Move another Bluetooth device away from this unit can play. 40 | KDC-BT838U Error 77: The unit is quite dirty. Mecha Error: Something is malfunctioning for communication. ☞ The downloading...
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...No Entry: The cell-phone has not been registered (pairing). HF Error 68: The unit cannot communicate with the audio player. No more Bluetooth device cannot be recognized. No Voice Data: The voice tag is too large to be recognized. Memory Full: The number of an unregistered ...and then reconnect it. ➪ Confirm that is not contained in the phonebook. Unknown: The Bluetooth device cannot be accessed. ➪ Turn off the power and on the control unit. Device Full: 5 Bluetooth device have occurred to the connected USB device. ➪ Remove the USB device, then cycle...
...No Entry: The cell-phone has not been registered (pairing). HF Error 68: The unit cannot communicate with the audio player. No more Bluetooth device cannot be recognized. No Voice Data: The voice tag is too large to be recognized. Memory Full: The number of an unregistered ...and then reconnect it. ➪ Confirm that is not contained in the phonebook. Unknown: The Bluetooth device cannot be accessed. ➪ Turn off the power and on the control unit. Device Full: 5 Bluetooth device have occurred to the connected USB device. ➪ Remove the USB device, then cycle...