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... Registering the PIN code Downloading the phone book Displaying the firmware version 28 Bluetooth detail setting SMS (Short Message Service) 56 Displaying the SMS Downloading the SMS SMS reply setting Return message setting Creating an original message 2 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U SiriusXM Vehicle Connect Tuner Control (optional tuner and service...
... Registering the PIN code Downloading the phone book Displaying the firmware version 28 Bluetooth detail setting SMS (Short Message Service) 56 Displaying the SMS Downloading the SMS SMS reply setting Return message setting Creating an original message 2 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U SiriusXM Vehicle Connect Tuner Control (optional tuner and service...
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...to bookmark songs and/or artists in the iPhone or Bluetooth device. 1 Connect your station list. 1 Select the Pandora source KDC-X896 KDC-BT852HD Press the [ ] button. Function of the connected iPhone is displayed. KDC-X496 KDC-452U KMR-550U Press the [SRC] button. Basic operations... Pause and Play Press the [ ] button to from your iPhone/Bluetooth device to this unit Use the ...
...to bookmark songs and/or artists in the iPhone or Bluetooth device. 1 Connect your station list. 1 Select the Pandora source KDC-X896 KDC-BT852HD Press the [ ] button. Function of the connected iPhone is displayed. KDC-X496 KDC-452U KMR-550U Press the [SRC] button. Basic operations... Pause and Play Press the [ ] button to from your iPhone/Bluetooth device to this unit Use the ...
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...the Control knob. Select the "Pandora"/ " " display. 2 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. 16 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents English | 17 "Completed" is registered in the station list. Turns off the Pandora source. 1 Select the Standby ...Control knob. Function of iPhone®/ Bluetooth device Pandora® internet radio control Search and new station registration You can register the displayed station as a new station in your station list. 1 Select the Pandora source KDC-X896 KDC-BT852HD Press the [ ] button. ...
...the Control knob. Select the "Pandora"/ " " display. 2 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. 16 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents English | 17 "Completed" is registered in the station list. Turns off the Pandora source. 1 Select the Standby ...Control knob. Function of iPhone®/ Bluetooth device Pandora® internet radio control Search and new station registration You can register the displayed station as a new station in your station list. 1 Select the Pandora source KDC-X896 KDC-BT852HD Press the [ ] button. ...
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... Artist name and Album name** "Artist/Album" Clock "Clock" Date "Date" Blank "Blank" 28 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents Function of KDC-X496, KDC-452U, KMR-550U On Tuner source Information Display Frequency & Program Service name (FM) "Frequency/PS" Song .... Display settings Selecting a display type Selecting a text display Shown below are examples of text. Displays 2 line of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD On Bluetooth audio source Information Display Source name "Source Name" Song title* "Song Title" Album name* "Album Name" Artist ...
... Artist name and Album name** "Artist/Album" Clock "Clock" Date "Date" Blank "Blank" 28 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents Function of KDC-X496, KDC-452U, KMR-550U On Tuner source Information Display Frequency & Program Service name (FM) "Frequency/PS" Song .... Display settings Selecting a display type Selecting a text display Shown below are examples of text. Displays 2 line of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD On Bluetooth audio source Information Display Source name "Source Name" Song title* "Song Title" Album name* "Album Name" Artist ...
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... the list of PIN code Operation Turn the Control knob. Select "KENWOOD BT CD/R-6P1" from the Bluetooth device. • If the error message appears even though the PIN code is correct, try the procedure mentioned in (page 40). 38 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 39 Check that registration is not...
... the list of PIN code Operation Turn the Control knob. Select "KENWOOD BT CD/R-6P1" from the Bluetooth device. • If the error message appears even though the PIN code is correct, try the procedure mentioned in (page 40). 38 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 39 Check that registration is not...
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...YES", and then press the Control knob. " " (blank): The Bluetooth device is deselected. 5 Exit the Bluetooth mode Press the [SRC] button. ⁄ • If a cell-phone is displayed. 40 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 41 "Completed" is already selected, deselect... it, and then select a different one. • If you wish to connect Turn the Control knob to select the Bluetooth device name, and then press the ...
...YES", and then press the Control knob. " " (blank): The Bluetooth device is deselected. 5 Exit the Bluetooth mode Press the [SRC] button. ⁄ • If a cell-phone is displayed. 40 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 41 "Completed" is already selected, deselect... it, and then select a different one. • If you wish to connect Turn the Control knob to select the Bluetooth device name, and then press the ...
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... phoning Audio playback Phone Book downloading 5 Exit the Connectivity test mode Press the Control knob. 42 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents English | 43 Push the Control knob rightward. "Completed" is displayed. 6 Exit the Bluetooth mode Press the [SRC] button. ⁄ • When a registered cell-phone is displayed. 2 Enter the Function...
... phoning Audio playback Phone Book downloading 5 Exit the Connectivity test mode Press the Control knob. 42 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents English | 43 Push the Control knob rightward. "Completed" is displayed. 6 Exit the Bluetooth mode Press the [SRC] button. ⁄ • When a registered cell-phone is displayed. 2 Enter the Function...
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... • You can answer a phone call Press the [ ] button. Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Operation for a number/name in the phone Book. Calling a number in the cell-phone memory. 44 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 45 Push the Control knob upward or downward. "BT... to select "Incoming Calls", "Outgoing Calls", or "Missed Calls", and then press the Control knob. Rejecting an incoming call log 1 Enter the Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. "BT MODE" is displayed. 2 Select the Call log mode Turn the Control knob to (page 52). •...
... • You can answer a phone call Press the [ ] button. Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Operation for a number/name in the phone Book. Calling a number in the cell-phone memory. 44 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 45 Push the Control knob upward or downward. "BT... to select "Incoming Calls", "Outgoing Calls", or "Missed Calls", and then press the Control knob. Rejecting an incoming call log 1 Enter the Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. "BT MODE" is displayed. 2 Select the Call log mode Turn the Control knob to (page 52). •...
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...P1" - Continuing the current call Press the [SRC] button. Pressing this knob each time switches between the calling parties. 46 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 47 Refer to the hands-free talk mode by operating this unit. "P6"), and then press and ...private talk mode ("PRIVATE") and hands-free talk mode. ⁄ • Depending on the type of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Operation for hands-free phoning Speed dialing (Preset dial) 1 Enter the Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. Canceling the Preset memory mode Press the [ ] button. Answering the ...
...P1" - Continuing the current call Press the [SRC] button. Pressing this knob each time switches between the calling parties. 46 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 47 Refer to the hands-free talk mode by operating this unit. "P6"), and then press and ...private talk mode ("PRIVATE") and hands-free talk mode. ⁄ • Depending on the type of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Operation for hands-free phoning Speed dialing (Preset dial) 1 Enter the Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. Canceling the Preset memory mode Press the [ ] button. Answering the ...
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... Office Mobile Other Contents 48 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 49 Display of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Operation for hands-free phoning Clearing the disconnection message Press the [ ] button. "BT MODE" is displayed. 4 Make a call using the voice recognition function of the cell-phone. 1 Enter the Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. Making...
... Office Mobile Other Contents 48 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 49 Display of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Operation for hands-free phoning Clearing the disconnection message Press the [ ] button. "BT MODE" is displayed. 4 Make a call using the voice recognition function of the cell-phone. 1 Enter the Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. Making...
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... the operation for starting or stopping playback. • Some audio players cannot be performed if the Bluetooth audio player is displayed. 50 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 51 Operate the main unit of the connected Bluetooth audio player. Select the "BT AUDIO" display. 2 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold...
... the operation for starting or stopping playback. • Some audio players cannot be performed if the Bluetooth audio player is displayed. 50 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 51 Operate the main unit of the connected Bluetooth audio player. Select the "BT AUDIO" display. 2 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold...
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...Bluetooth mode Press the [SRC] button. ⁄ • By default, "0000" is specified. • A PIN code can be registered for each registered cell-phone. • Up to 32 digits can be specified with up to update the firmware, access our web site. www.kenwood.com/bt/information/ 52 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC... characters representing a name. (* 50: Number of alphabetical characters. Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Bluetooth setup Registering the PIN code By operating the Bluetooth device, specify the PIN code necessary for registering this unit. • During...
...Bluetooth mode Press the [SRC] button. ⁄ • By default, "0000" is specified. • A PIN code can be registered for each registered cell-phone. • Up to 32 digits can be specified with up to update the firmware, access our web site. www.kenwood.com/bt/information/ 52 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC... characters representing a name. (* 50: Number of alphabetical characters. Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Bluetooth setup Registering the PIN code By operating the Bluetooth device, specify the PIN code necessary for registering this unit. • During...
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...setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. 54 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents English | 55 "8SEC" - When set to"ON", starts re-pairing with the registered Bluetooth device automatically when it Turn the Control knob to output a ... 99 seconds. "Settings" > "Detailed Settings" 4 Select a desired Bluetooth detail setting item Turn the Control knob to a positive (+) value enhances the noise reduction effect. Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Bluetooth setup Bluetooth detail setting You can configure the initial settings of this unit. 1 Enter...
...setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. 54 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents English | 55 "8SEC" - When set to"ON", starts re-pairing with the registered Bluetooth device automatically when it Turn the Control knob to output a ... 99 seconds. "Settings" > "Detailed Settings" 4 Select a desired Bluetooth detail setting item Turn the Control knob to a positive (+) value enhances the noise reduction effect. Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Bluetooth setup Bluetooth detail setting You can configure the initial settings of this unit. 1 Enter...
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... supporting device is displayed. Refer to scroll through the message. When a new message arrives "SMS Received" is not connected. Displaying the SMS 1 Enter the Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. You need to select a message (language). • If sending of the list. "Settings" > "SMS" > "... to (page 58). • "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 "Settings" > "SMS" > "SMS Reply" 4 Select a desired Reply setting Reply setting Auto Manual OFF...
... supporting device is displayed. Refer to scroll through the message. When a new message arrives "SMS Received" is not connected. Displaying the SMS 1 Enter the Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. You need to select a message (language). • If sending of the list. "Settings" > "SMS" > "... to (page 58). • "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 "Settings" > "SMS" > "SMS Reply" 4 Select a desired Reply setting Reply setting Auto Manual OFF...
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.... 5 Create a message Operation type Operation Selection of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD SMS (Short Message Service) Creating an original message You can create an original return message. 1 Enter the Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. Function of characters ...Turn the Control knob. "BT MODE" is displayed. 2 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. ⁄ • "SMS" does not appear in the Function setting item when a SMS supporting device is not connected. 58 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC...
.... 5 Create a message Operation type Operation Selection of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD SMS (Short Message Service) Creating an original message You can create an original return message. 1 Enter the Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. Function of characters ...Turn the Control knob. "BT MODE" is displayed. 2 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. ⁄ • "SMS" does not appear in the Function setting item when a SMS supporting device is not connected. 58 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC...
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... "Song Stored" is not displayed, when operating in step 3. Push and hold the [ ] button. 66 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents Content alert When the broadcast of the song by the operation in various modes: Bluetooth mode ( (page 44)), Audio Control mode ( (page 8)), Function setting mode ( (page 1)), etc. • A Content alert...
... "Song Stored" is not displayed, when operating in step 3. Push and hold the [ ] button. 66 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents Content alert When the broadcast of the song by the operation in various modes: Bluetooth mode ( (page 44)), Audio Control mode ( (page 8)), Function setting mode ( (page 1)), etc. • A Content alert...
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...SRC] • Volume reduction: [ATT] When the button is in danger of explosion if replaced incorrectly. Accessory of KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U Basic operation of remote control VOL 5/∞ EXIT AM 0 - 9 SRC ATT ENT AUD FM DIRECT Preparing the... Exit the station list mode: [ ] 74 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents On SiriusXM tuner source • Channel selection: [4]/[¢] • Recall preset stations: [0] - [9] ➜ [ENT] Hands-free phone control Making a call • Enter Bluetooth mode: [ ] • Select a dialing method: ...
...SRC] • Volume reduction: [ATT] When the button is in danger of explosion if replaced incorrectly. Accessory of KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U Basic operation of remote control VOL 5/∞ EXIT AM 0 - 9 SRC ATT ENT AUD FM DIRECT Preparing the... Exit the station list mode: [ ] 74 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents On SiriusXM tuner source • Channel selection: [4]/[¢] • Recall preset stations: [0] - [9] ➜ [ENT] Hands-free phone control Making a call • Enter Bluetooth mode: [ ] • Select a dialing method: ...
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... • You cannot operate the iPod if "KENWOOD" or "✓" is displayed on the iPod. 76 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents About "KENWOOD Music Editor" • This unit supports the PC application "KENWOOD Music Editor Light ver1.1" or later. •... guaranteed when a cable other than 4 m can be connected to ⑩. Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD About the Bluetooth module This unit conforms to the following Bluetooth specifications: Version Profile Bluetooth Ver. 3.0 Certified HFP (Hands Free Profile) HSP (Headset Profile) SPP (Serial Port ...
... • You cannot operate the iPod if "KENWOOD" or "✓" is displayed on the iPod. 76 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents About "KENWOOD Music Editor" • This unit supports the PC application "KENWOOD Music Editor Light ver1.1" or later. •... guaranteed when a cable other than 4 m can be connected to ⑩. Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD About the Bluetooth module This unit conforms to the following Bluetooth specifications: Version Profile Bluetooth Ver. 3.0 Certified HFP (Hands Free Profile) HSP (Headset Profile) SPP (Serial Port ...
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... no playable audio file. • A medium that the connected SiriusXM tuner is FULL. "HF Disconnect" • The unit cannot communicate with the Bluetooth audio player. "AUD Disconnect" • The unit cannot communicate with the cell-phone. "HF Error 89" • Update of the firmware has ...10154; Reset iPod/ iPhone. "No TAG Function" • An iPod which does not support the tag memory has been connected. 80 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents "Pandora Error 01" • Registration in In Box. "Check Device" • Any device ready for Pandora ...
... no playable audio file. • A medium that the connected SiriusXM tuner is FULL. "HF Disconnect" • The unit cannot communicate with the Bluetooth audio player. "AUD Disconnect" • The unit cannot communicate with the cell-phone. "HF Error 89" • Update of the firmware has ...10154; Reset iPod/ iPhone. "No TAG Function" • An iPod which does not support the tag memory has been connected. 80 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents "Pandora Error 01" • Registration in In Box. "Check Device" • Any device ready for Pandora ...
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...response (±1 dB) : 10 Hz - 20 kHz Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) KDC-X896/ KDC-X496 : 0.008 % KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U : 0.010 % Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz) KDC-X896/ KDC-X496 : 110 dB KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U : 105 dB Dynamic range : 93 dB MP3 decode : ...dB Treble : 12.5 kHz ±8 dB Preout level/ Load (CD) KDC-X896/ KDC-X496 : 4000 mV/10 kΩ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U : 2500 mV/10 kΩ Preout impedance : ≤ 600 Ω Bluetooth section (KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD) Version : Bluetooth Ver. 3.0 Certified Frequency range : 2.402 - 2.480 GHz Output Power...
...response (±1 dB) : 10 Hz - 20 kHz Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) KDC-X896/ KDC-X496 : 0.008 % KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U : 0.010 % Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz) KDC-X896/ KDC-X496 : 110 dB KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U : 105 dB Dynamic range : 93 dB MP3 decode : ...dB Treble : 12.5 kHz ±8 dB Preout level/ Load (CD) KDC-X896/ KDC-X496 : 4000 mV/10 kΩ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U : 2500 mV/10 kΩ Preout impedance : ≤ 600 Ω Bluetooth section (KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD) Version : Bluetooth Ver. 3.0 Certified Frequency range : 2.402 - 2.480 GHz Output Power...