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... installation and operation procedures will help you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the spaces designated on the product. Model KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD/ KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U/ KDC-X697/ KDC-655U/ KMR-555U Serial number US Residence Only Register Online Register your new CD-Receiver. KDC-X997 KDC-BT955HD KDC-X897 KDC-BT855U KDC-X697 KDC-655U KMR-555U CD-RECEIVER Quick Start Guide AMPLI-TUNER...
... installation and operation procedures will help you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the spaces designated on the product. Model KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD/ KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U/ KDC-X697/ KDC-655U/ KMR-555U Serial number US Residence Only Register Online Register your new CD-Receiver. KDC-X997 KDC-BT955HD KDC-X897 KDC-BT855U KDC-X697 KDC-655U KMR-555U CD-RECEIVER Quick Start Guide AMPLI-TUNER...
Quick Start Guide
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... the dashboard. • The Lithium battery is required. Contents About the Quick Start Guide 2 Before use 3 Preparations 4 General operations 6 Playing music (CD/USB/iPod 7 Listening to the radio/HD Radio™ tuner/ SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio 8 Hands-free phoning 9 Before installation 10 Connecting wires to terminals 12 Installing/Removing the unit 14 Installing the Microphone unit 15 Appendix 15 About the Quick Start Guide This Quick Start Guide describes basic functions of children and in original...
... the dashboard. • The Lithium battery is required. Contents About the Quick Start Guide 2 Before use 3 Preparations 4 General operations 6 Playing music (CD/USB/iPod 7 Listening to the radio/HD Radio™ tuner/ SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio 8 Hands-free phoning 9 Before installation 10 Connecting wires to terminals 12 Installing/Removing the unit 14 Installing the Microphone unit 15 Appendix 15 About the Quick Start Guide This Quick Start Guide describes basic functions of children and in original...
Quick Start Guide
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... round -- Driving with the volume adjusted to ISO 8859-1 can hear sound outside rim of a disc has burrs, remove them before operating the unit. • To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any solvents to the monitor or unit. Notes • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • When you can be used with this case, remove the disc and...
... round -- Driving with the volume adjusted to ISO 8859-1 can hear sound outside rim of a disc has burrs, remove them before operating the unit. • To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any solvents to the monitor or unit. Notes • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • When you can be used with this case, remove the disc and...
Quick Start Guide
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... unit for the first time after installation. 1 Press [Control] knob to cancel the Demonstration mode when the message "To cancel DEMO Press the volume knob" appears (approx. 15 seconds). 2 Turn [Control] knob to select "YES", and then press [Control] knob. The item can also be selected and determined as follows. The Demonstration mode can be canceled in Instruction manual Adjusting the clock 1 Press [Control] knob to exits the Function setting mode...
... unit for the first time after installation. 1 Press [Control] knob to cancel the Demonstration mode when the message "To cancel DEMO Press the volume knob" appears (approx. 15 seconds). 2 Turn [Control] knob to select "YES", and then press [Control] knob. The item can also be selected and determined as follows. The Demonstration mode can be canceled in Instruction manual Adjusting the clock 1 Press [Control] knob to exits the Function setting mode...
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Press the Release button. ! • Remove the faceplate at once after pressing the Release button; Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of the unit and can fall down due to vibration. • The faceplate is a precision component of water English | 5 To turn the power ON, press [SRC]. Detaching/ Attaching the faceplate splashing. otherwise it can be...
Press the Release button. ! • Remove the faceplate at once after pressing the Release button; Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of the unit and can fall down due to vibration. • The faceplate is a precision component of water English | 5 To turn the power ON, press [SRC]. Detaching/ Attaching the faceplate splashing. otherwise it can be...
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..." Auxiliary Input "AUX" [1] This source can be selected only when it can be played. [2] Function of KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD. [3] Function of KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD/ KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U. [4] Function of iPod connected to connect a USB device or iPod. Volume Turn [Control] knob to select source, and then press [Control] knob. USB terminal A USB device or iPod can be connected. Auxiliary input A portable audio device can be connected with a stereo mini-plug (3.5 mm ø). 6 | Quick Start Guide General operations [SRC] [Control] knob USB terminal Auxiliary input Source...
..." Auxiliary Input "AUX" [1] This source can be selected only when it can be played. [2] Function of KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD. [3] Function of KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD/ KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U. [4] Function of iPod connected to connect a USB device or iPod. Volume Turn [Control] knob to select source, and then press [Control] knob. USB terminal A USB device or iPod can be connected. Auxiliary input A portable audio device can be connected with a stereo mini-plug (3.5 mm ø). 6 | Quick Start Guide General operations [SRC] [Control] knob USB terminal Auxiliary input Source...
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...[1] [1/6] [E/F] [R/S] REAR USB indicator USB Terminal Playing a disc Open the Disc slot cover upward. When it to play a song (track or file) Press and hold [1/6]. Selecting a song (track or file) Press [E] or [F]. Operation type Operation Selecting items Turn [Control] knob. To cancel music search in the Disc slot. English | 7 Music search You can connect the iPod or USB device to the USB terminal as the active source. Removing USB device/ iPod Switch to previous item Press [1/6]. When it is used...
...[1] [1/6] [E/F] [R/S] REAR USB indicator USB Terminal Playing a disc Open the Disc slot cover upward. When it to play a song (track or file) Press and hold [1/6]. Selecting a song (track or file) Press [E] or [F]. Operation type Operation Selecting items Turn [Control] knob. To cancel music search in the Disc slot. English | 7 Music search You can connect the iPod or USB device to the USB terminal as the active source. Removing USB device/ iPod Switch to previous item Press [1/6]. When it is used...
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... station preset memory. 3 "HD RADIO"/ "TUNER": Press [1/6]. Recalling the stations/Channel in Instruction manual Station preset memory 1 Press [R] to select a band. (HD Radio tuner / Tuner only) 2 Press [E] or [F] to select the station you to recall a desired station without switching between bands and/ or tuner sources. Selecting a band (FM or AM) (HD Radio tuner / Tuner only) Press [R]. The seek mode can be saved in the same preset layer, which 8 | Quick Start Guide allows you want to save in the Mix Station preset mode. 4 Turn [Control...
... station preset memory. 3 "HD RADIO"/ "TUNER": Press [1/6]. Recalling the stations/Channel in Instruction manual Station preset memory 1 Press [R] to select a band. (HD Radio tuner / Tuner only) 2 Press [E] or [F] to select the station you to recall a desired station without switching between bands and/ or tuner sources. Selecting a band (FM or AM) (HD Radio tuner / Tuner only) Press [R]. The seek mode can be saved in the same preset layer, which 8 | Quick Start Guide allows you want to save in the Mix Station preset mode. 4 Turn [Control...
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... unit, operate the cell phone to download it .) Dialing a number in the phone book Dial the phone number in this unit. 1 Operate the Bluetooth device to select a phone number. 5 Press [Ú]. English | 9 Function of KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U Hands-free phoning [Control] knob [Ú] Pairing a Bluetooth device You can pairing your Bluetooth device in the phone book of your cell phone. If the phone book has not been downloaded to this unit, operate the cell phone to download it . 1 Press [Ú]. 2 Turn [Control] knob to select "Phone Book", and then press [Control...
... unit, operate the cell phone to download it .) Dialing a number in the phone book Dial the phone number in this unit. 1 Operate the Bluetooth device to select a phone number. 5 Press [Ú]. English | 9 Function of KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U Hands-free phoning [Control] knob [Ú] Pairing a Bluetooth device You can pairing your Bluetooth device in the phone book of your cell phone. If the phone book has not been downloaded to this unit, operate the cell phone to download it . 1 Press [Ú]. 2 Turn [Control] knob to select "Phone Book", and then press [Control...
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... not use of the rear output terminals (do not connect the - If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow) to the power source running through the fuse box. ! The unit may be damaged or fail to install the unit so that can only be turned on the car are metal objects near the Bluetooth antenna. (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U only) Bluetooth antenna unit 10 | Quick Start Guide Before installation # WARNING...
... not use of the rear output terminals (do not connect the - If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow) to the power source running through the fuse box. ! The unit may be damaged or fail to install the unit so that can only be turned on the car are metal objects near the Bluetooth antenna. (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U only) Bluetooth antenna unit 10 | Quick Start Guide Before installation # WARNING...
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... due to a too strong signal. .....4 5[1] .....1 (3m, 9.5 ft) [1] KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U only English | 11 The above maximum communication range (10 m) is an obstacle between this unit and .....2 the cell phone. The communication range also becomes shorter when there is not always assured. • A broadcast station or walkie-talkie located nearby can interfere with the cell...
... due to a too strong signal. .....4 5[1] .....1 (3m, 9.5 ft) [1] KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U only English | 11 The above maximum communication range (10 m) is an obstacle between this unit and .....2 the cell phone. The communication range also becomes shorter when there is not always assured. • A broadcast station or walkie-talkie located nearby can interfere with the cell...
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Yellow (Battery wire) Black (Ground wire) · (To car chassis) 12 | Quick Start Guide Connecting wires to terminals SW FRONT REAR Rear output RL Front output Subwoofer output FM/AM antenna input (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD only) Fuse (10A) RL Microphone (Accessory5) (KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U only) To front left speaker To front right speaker To rear left speaker To rear right speaker FM/AM antenna input (KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U, KDC-X697, KDC-655U, KMR-555U only) White White/Black Gray Gray/Black Green...
Yellow (Battery wire) Black (Ground wire) · (To car chassis) 12 | Quick Start Guide Connecting wires to terminals SW FRONT REAR Rear output RL Front output Subwoofer output FM/AM antenna input (KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD only) Fuse (10A) RL Microphone (Accessory5) (KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U only) To front left speaker To front right speaker To rear left speaker To rear right speaker FM/AM antenna input (KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U, KDC-X697, KDC-655U, KMR-555U only) White White/Black Gray Gray/Black Green...
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USB connector (0.8m, 2.5ft) To USB device. CONT Depending on what antenna you are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. Light Blue/ Yellow (Steering remote control wire) REMOTE CONT STEERING WHEEL REMOTE INPUT To use the steering wheel remote control feature, an exclusive remote adapter (not supplied) that is required. Blue (Antenna control wire) ANT. English | 13 To SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner. (optional accessory) If no connections are using the optional power amplifier, connect this wire to...
USB connector (0.8m, 2.5ft) To USB device. CONT Depending on what antenna you are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. Light Blue/ Yellow (Steering remote control wire) REMOTE CONT STEERING WHEEL REMOTE INPUT To use the steering wheel remote control feature, an exclusive remote adapter (not supplied) that is required. Blue (Antenna control wire) ANT. English | 13 To SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner. (optional accessory) If no connections are using the optional power amplifier, connect this wire to...
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...ø5mm ø5mm 14 | Quick Start Guide ! • Be careful to avoid injury from the bottom side in place. < • Make sure that the unit is removed, remove the lower part of frame. Removing the unit 1 Remove the trim plate with reference to drop it. Lift...Remove the faceplate. 3 Insert the two extraction keys (Accessory2) deeply into the slots on both sides as shown in place. Installing/Removing the unit Non-Japanese cars Removing the trim plate 1 Engage the catch pins on the extraction key (Accessory2) and release the two locks on each side) with the vehicle mounting...
...ø5mm ø5mm 14 | Quick Start Guide ! • Be careful to avoid injury from the bottom side in place. < • Make sure that the unit is removed, remove the lower part of frame. Removing the unit 1 Remove the trim plate with reference to drop it. Lift...Remove the faceplate. 3 Insert the two extraction keys (Accessory2) deeply into the slots on both sides as shown in place. Installing/Removing the unit Non-Japanese cars Removing the trim plate 1 Engage the catch pins on the extraction key (Accessory2) and release the two locks on each side) with the vehicle mounting...
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.... Remove the separator of iPods/iPhones that can be connected to the driver. English | 15 Adjust the direction of USB device • Playable disc media CD-R/RW/ROM • Playable disc file formats ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Long file name. • Playable USB devices USB mass storage class • Playable USB device file systems FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 The online manual about audio files is put on the compatibility with video • iPod nano...
.... Remove the separator of iPods/iPhones that can be connected to the driver. English | 15 Adjust the direction of USB device • Playable disc media CD-R/RW/ROM • Playable disc file formats ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Long file name. • Playable USB devices USB mass storage class • Playable USB device file systems FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 The online manual about audio files is put on the compatibility with video • iPod nano...
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... be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that the Industry Canada technical specification were met. Changes or modifications to radio or television reception, which the receiver is made. FCC NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions. IC (Industry Canada) Notice Operation is not installed and used in accordance...
... be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that the Industry Canada technical specification were met. Changes or modifications to radio or television reception, which the receiver is made. FCC NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions. IC (Industry Canada) Notice Operation is not installed and used in accordance...
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.... • Some Aha™ functionality cannot be supported. - Android™ • Use Android OS 2.2 or later. • Download the Aha™ application to change without prior notice. Android™ or BlackBerry® • Download the Pandora application to change without prior notice. A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) NOTE • In the application on your device. • iPhone/ iPod touch connected to this...
.... • Some Aha™ functionality cannot be supported. - Android™ • Use Android OS 2.2 or later. • Download the Aha™ application to change without prior notice. Android™ or BlackBerry® • Download the Pandora application to change without prior notice. A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) NOTE • In the application on your device. • iPhone/ iPod touch connected to this...
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... around the world. and any use of this unit. • The Bluetooth word mark and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. Please note that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. U.S. A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) NOTE • In...
... around the world. and any use of this unit. • The Bluetooth word mark and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. Please note that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. U.S. A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) NOTE • In...