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Refer to select "Settings", and then press the Control knob. Model KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Serial number US Residence Only Register Online Register your Kenwood dealer for selecting a setting item in the Function setting mode, see the following items using the Control knob. "Function" is displayed. 2 Select the Contrast function item Play Mode Settings Initial Settings Clock&Date DISP&ILLUMI Tuner Settings Display Dimmer Contrast DISP NEGA/POSI Turn the Control knob to the model and serial numbers whenever you to...
Refer to select "Settings", and then press the Control knob. Model KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Serial number US Residence Only Register Online Register your Kenwood dealer for selecting a setting item in the Function setting mode, see the following items using the Control knob. "Function" is displayed. 2 Select the Contrast function item Play Mode Settings Initial Settings Clock&Date DISP&ILLUMI Tuner Settings Display Dimmer Contrast DISP NEGA/POSI Turn the Control knob to the model and serial numbers whenever you to...
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...20 Making a call by voice dialing Display of phone number types (categories) Bluetooth audio device operation 50 Before use Basic operations Playback mode 24 Switching between Bluetooth devices Bluetooth setup 52 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...
...20 Making a call by voice dialing Display of phone number types (categories) Bluetooth audio device operation 50 Before use Basic operations Playback mode 24 Switching between Bluetooth devices Bluetooth setup 52 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...
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...; When you should register the remote control ID. When using this unit, pull it . When using the remote control with a dry silicon or soft cloth. Before use Before using the KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD, KDC-X496, or KDC-452U for the first time This unit is factory-set to ISO 8859-1 can be inapplicable. Driving with the volume too high may differ from this unit for the first time, cancel the Demonstration mode.
...; When you should register the remote control ID. When using this unit, pull it . When using the remote control with a dry silicon or soft cloth. Before use Before using the KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD, KDC-X496, or KDC-452U for the first time This unit is factory-set to ISO 8859-1 can be inapplicable. Driving with the volume too high may differ from this unit for the first time, cancel the Demonstration mode.
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... each source. You cannot register them by a compression format (AAC, MP3 or WMA) and processed according to the values registered here. • The following items using the Control knob. English | 9 The previous item is displayed. 6 Exit the Audio Control mode Press and hold the [ ] button. 8 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents Audio preset memory You can register the values set Bass, Middle, and Treble levels...
... each source. You cannot register them by a compression format (AAC, MP3 or WMA) and processed according to the values registered here. • The following items using the Control knob. English | 9 The previous item is displayed. 6 Exit the Audio Control mode Press and hold the [ ] button. 8 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents Audio preset memory You can register the values set Bass, Middle, and Treble levels...
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... select the station you want to listen to from your iPhone is connected using A2DP. (KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD only) Make sure that the Pandora internet radio application has started on the iPhone. Select the "Pandora"/ " " display. 2 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. Function of the connected iPhone is displayed. 4 Select a desired station Turn the Control knob to now is displayed on the Bluetooth device. 2 Select the Pandora source KDC-X896 KDC-BT852HD Press the [ ] button. Make sure that the home screen...
... select the station you want to listen to from your iPhone is connected using A2DP. (KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD only) Make sure that the Pandora internet radio application has started on the iPhone. Select the "Pandora"/ " " display. 2 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. Function of the connected iPhone is displayed. 4 Select a desired station Turn the Control knob to now is displayed on the Bluetooth device. 2 Select the Pandora source KDC-X896 KDC-BT852HD Press the [ ] button. Make sure that the home screen...
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...the Control knob. Function of the stations in the preset memory. Tuner setting You can reduce the noise when stereo broadcasts are stored in the memory, the process in this mode is displayed. 2 Enter the frequency Press the number buttons on the remote control. Auto1: Automatic search for a station directly by entering frequency. 1 Enter the Direct access tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. Manual: Normal manual tuning. Canceling Direct access tuning mode Press the [ ] button on the remote control. "Settings" > "Auto Memory" 4 Start storing stations...
...the Control knob. Function of the stations in the preset memory. Tuner setting You can reduce the noise when stereo broadcasts are stored in the memory, the process in this mode is displayed. 2 Enter the frequency Press the number buttons on the remote control. Auto1: Automatic search for a station directly by entering frequency. 1 Enter the Direct access tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. Manual: Normal manual tuning. Canceling Direct access tuning mode Press the [ ] button on the remote control. "Settings" > "Auto Memory" 4 Start storing stations...
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.... 24 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents iTunes tagging You can be registered in this unit. Auto: Automatically tunes to the connected iPod. Displays the tag memory usage of HD Radio tuner. "Settings" > "Auto Memory" 4 Start storing stations in the memory. 1 Select the Tuner source Press the [SRC] button. You can automatically store 18 (FM)/ 6 (AM) stations with good reception in the Auto memory mode Turn the Control knob to the Quick Start Guide. When...
.... 24 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents iTunes tagging You can be registered in this unit. Auto: Automatically tunes to the connected iPod. Displays the tag memory usage of HD Radio tuner. "Settings" > "Auto Memory" 4 Start storing stations in the memory. 1 Select the Tuner source Press the [SRC] button. You can automatically store 18 (FM)/ 6 (AM) stations with good reception in the Auto memory mode Turn the Control knob to the Quick Start Guide. When...
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... selection Turn the Control knob. 5 Exit the Function setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. Displays the clock. 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 name* "Artist Name" Song title and Artist name** "Title/Artist" Album name and Artist name** "Album/Artist" Clock "Clock" Date "Date" Blank "Blank" On Standby/ Auxiliary input source Information Display Source name (AUX...
... selection Turn the Control knob. 5 Exit the Function setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. Displays the clock. 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 name* "Artist Name" Song title and Artist name** "Title/Artist" Album name and Artist name** "Album/Artist" Clock "Clock" Date "Date" Blank "Blank" On Standby/ Auxiliary input source Information Display Source name (AUX...
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..."Color SEL Display" Display "Color SEL Key" Button "Color SEL USB&AUX" USB terminal and Auxiliary input Turn the Control knob to select a part, and then press the Control knob. 4 Select an illumination color Turn the Control knob to turn off ) is displayed. 5 Exit the Function setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. Function of KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U Illumination color selection You can select the illumination color of the panel. 1 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob. 2 Select the Color select item Select the following items using...
..."Color SEL Display" Display "Color SEL Key" Button "Color SEL USB&AUX" USB terminal and Auxiliary input Turn the Control knob to select a part, and then press the Control knob. 4 Select an illumination color Turn the Control knob to turn off ) is displayed. 5 Exit the Function setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. Function of KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U Illumination color selection You can select the illumination color of the panel. 1 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob. 2 Select the Color select item Select the following items using...
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... Control knob. Clock & date display type setting You can be done by summer time. Display Description "Clock&Date" "Time Synchronized" Synchronizes this unit's clock with the radio data system station's time data. "Settings" > "Clock&Date" > "City Select" 3 Select the clock display part Push the Control knob upward or downward. 4 Select home and sub cities Turn the Control knob. 5 Determine the home and sub cities Press the Control knob. 6 Exit the Function setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. ⁄ • For adjustment...
... Control knob. Clock & date display type setting You can be done by summer time. Display Description "Clock&Date" "Time Synchronized" Synchronizes this unit's clock with the radio data system station's time data. "Settings" > "Clock&Date" > "City Select" 3 Select the clock display part Push the Control knob upward or downward. 4 Select home and sub cities Turn the Control knob. 5 Determine the home and sub cities Press the Control knob. 6 Exit the Function setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. ⁄ • For adjustment...
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... guide. 34 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents Initial settings You can set item Select the following items using a commercial telephone accessory. The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back ON. ⁄ • To use the TEL Mute feature, you need to hook up the phone. "Built-in AMP" Selecting"OFF"turns off the built-in amplifier. "ON" / "OFF" "Speaker Select" Sets the speaker type so that some music...
... guide. 34 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents Initial settings You can set item Select the following items using a commercial telephone accessory. The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back ON. ⁄ • To use the TEL Mute feature, you need to hook up the phone. "Built-in AMP" Selecting"OFF"turns off the built-in amplifier. "ON" / "OFF" "Speaker Select" Sets the speaker type so that some music...
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... the Bluetooth device By operating the Bluetooth device, register the hands-free unit (pairing). If a PIN code cannot be input for a PIN code. "Settings" > "Pairing" > "Device Registration" Search for the Bluetooth device. Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Registering a Bluetooth device About registration of a Bluetooth device If your Bluetooth device is not yet registered, search for a Bluetooth device starts with "Searching" displayed. Push the Control knob rightward. Push the Control knob leftward. Pairing completes with "HF Connect" or "Audio Connect" displayed. "BT MODE...
... the Bluetooth device By operating the Bluetooth device, register the hands-free unit (pairing). If a PIN code cannot be input for a PIN code. "Settings" > "Pairing" > "Device Registration" Search for the Bluetooth device. Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Registering a Bluetooth device About registration of a Bluetooth device If your Bluetooth device is not yet registered, search for a Bluetooth device starts with "Searching" displayed. Push the Control knob rightward. Push the Control knob leftward. Pairing completes with "HF Connect" or "Audio Connect" displayed. "BT MODE...
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...• You need to "ON", plays the songs randomly. "ON" / "OFF" ( : Factory setting) 5 Determine the selection Press the Control knob. Basic operations Selecting a Bluetooth audio source Press the [SRC] button. Display "Play Mode" "Random" "File Repeat" Description When set to (page 41). Select the "BT AUDIO" display. 2 Select a Bluetooth device Press the [PRESET] button. Music search Push the Control knob rightward or leftward. Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Bluetooth audio device operation Before use . 1 Select the Bluetooth audio source Press the [SRC] button. Refer to...
...• You need to "ON", plays the songs randomly. "ON" / "OFF" ( : Factory setting) 5 Determine the selection Press the Control knob. Basic operations Selecting a Bluetooth audio source Press the [SRC] button. Display "Play Mode" "Random" "File Repeat" Description When set to (page 41). Select the "BT AUDIO" display. 2 Select a Bluetooth device Press the [PRESET] button. Music search Push the Control knob rightward or leftward. Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Bluetooth audio device operation Before use . 1 Select the Bluetooth audio source Press the [SRC] button. Refer to...
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... access our web site. Downloading automatically If the cell-phone supports a phone book synchronization function, the phone book is downloaded automatically after "Completed" 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. Deletion of numbers Turn the Control knob. Transmission of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Bluetooth setup Registering the PIN code By operating the Bluetooth device, specify the PIN code necessary for each phone number along with up to...
... access our web site. Downloading automatically If the cell-phone supports a phone book synchronization function, the phone book is downloaded automatically after "Completed" 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. Deletion of numbers Turn the Control knob. Transmission of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Bluetooth setup Registering the PIN code By operating the Bluetooth device, specify the PIN code necessary for each phone number along with up to...
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... hands-free voice communication and Bluetooth audio sound. "BT MODE" 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. "-1" - "OFF": Does not answer the phone call after lapse of 1 - 99 seconds. When set to"ON", starts re-pairing with the registered Bluetooth device automatically when it Turn the Control knob to output a beep from the speaker when...
... hands-free voice communication and Bluetooth audio sound. "BT MODE" 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. "-1" - "OFF": Does not answer the phone call after lapse of 1 - 99 seconds. When set to"ON", starts re-pairing with the registered Bluetooth device automatically when it Turn the Control knob to output a beep from the speaker when...
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... phone book. Refer to the SMS from the phone whose phone number has been registered in the Function setting item when a SMS supporting device is displayed. When a new message arrives "SMS Received" 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 or name and the display of this unit. 1 Enter the Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. Selecting...
... phone book. Refer to the SMS from the phone whose phone number has been registered in the Function setting item when a SMS supporting device is displayed. When a new message arrives "SMS Received" 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 or name and the display of this unit. 1 Enter the Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. Selecting...
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... setting turned on, the pass code input screen appears. The previous content name can be received only when the pass code is other than SIriusXM Radio. The current source switches to the desired channel, even though the receiving source is correct. 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. Determination of all numbers Operation Turn the Control...
... setting turned on, the pass code input screen appears. The previous content name can be received only when the pass code is other than SIriusXM Radio. The current source switches to the desired channel, even though the receiving source is correct. 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. Determination of all numbers Operation Turn the Control...
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.... • Some functions of iPods/iPhones that was playing on the compatibility with your device. • iPhone/ iPod touch connected to transfer data such as a phone book between units. However, it will display a correct title, etc. • 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...
.... • Some functions of iPods/iPhones that was playing on the compatibility with your device. • iPhone/ iPod touch connected to transfer data such as a phone book between units. However, it will display a correct title, etc. • 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...
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... key beep cannot be output from the subwoofer. ▲ "SubWoofer" is not set to (page 4). Troubleshooting guide Some functions 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 ? The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead. The specified...
... key beep cannot be output from the subwoofer. ▲ "SubWoofer" is not set to (page 4). Troubleshooting guide Some functions 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 ? The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead. The specified...
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...; Reset iPod/ iPhone. "Incorrect Code" • The entered pass code is played. "Check Antenna" • No antenna is connected to . Troubleshooting guide The messages shown below indicates your nearest service center. "Copy PRO" • A copy-protected file is incorrect. "No Device" • A USB device is connected to the device. "No Music Data" • The connected USB device contains no playable audio file. • A medium that is no phone book list. "HF Error 07" • The memory cannot...
...; Reset iPod/ iPhone. "Incorrect Code" • The entered pass code is played. "Check Antenna" • No antenna is connected to . Troubleshooting guide The messages shown below indicates your nearest service center. "Copy PRO" • A copy-protected file is incorrect. "No Device" • A USB device is connected to the device. "No Music Data" • The connected USB device contains no playable audio file. • A medium that is no phone book list. "HF Error 07" • The memory cannot...
