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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 the bookmark. ⁄ • This unit allows you are displayed in the iPhone or Bluetooth device. 1 Connect your station list. 1 Select the Pandora source KDC-X896 KDC-BT852HD Press the [ ] button. If the skip count limit specified by controlling the application installed...knob. ⁄ • The ¡ indicator is connected using A2DP. (KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD only) Make sure that the Pandora internet radio application has started on the Bluetooth device. 2 Select the Pandora source KDC-X896 KDC-BT852HD Press the [ ] button. On the iPhone, the Pandora internet radio ...
... to the bookmark. ⁄ • This unit allows you are displayed in the iPhone or Bluetooth device. 1 Connect your station list. 1 Select the Pandora source KDC-X896 KDC-BT852HD Press the [ ] button. If the skip count limit specified by controlling the application installed...knob. ⁄ • The ¡ indicator is connected using A2DP. (KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD only) Make sure that the Pandora internet radio application has started on the Bluetooth device. 2 Select the Pandora source KDC-X896 KDC-BT852HD Press the [ ] button. On the iPhone, the Pandora internet radio ...
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... order) or "By Date" (stations are displayed in date order), and then press the Control knob. Function of iPhone®/ Bluetooth device Pandora® internet radio control Search and new station registration You can search for Operation type Operation Selection of characters Turn the ...from the selected station is received and the station is registered in your station list. 1 Select the Pandora source KDC-X896 KDC-BT852HD Press the [ ] button. KDC-X496 KDC-452U KMR-550U Press the [SRC] button. Determination of station You can turn on the Pandora source. The ...
... order) or "By Date" (stations are displayed in date order), and then press the Control knob. Function of iPhone®/ Bluetooth device Pandora® internet radio control Search and new station registration You can search for Operation type Operation Selection of characters Turn the ...from the selected station is received and the station is registered in your station list. 1 Select the Pandora source KDC-X896 KDC-BT852HD Press the [ ] button. KDC-X496 KDC-452U KMR-550U Press the [SRC] button. Determination of station You can turn on the Pandora source. The ...
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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 name...
...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 name...
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... 78). "Settings" > "Pairing" > "Device Registration" Search for a Bluetooth device starts with "Searching" displayed. Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Registering a Bluetooth device About registration of a Bluetooth device If your Bluetooth device is correct, try the procedure mentioned in progress, refer to select "Device..." is displayed, registration is in (page 40). 38 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 39 Push the Control knob leftward. Select "KENWOOD BT CD/R-6P1" from the Bluetooth device. • If the error message appears even though the...
... 78). "Settings" > "Pairing" > "Device Registration" Search for a Bluetooth device starts with "Searching" displayed. Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Registering a Bluetooth device About registration of a Bluetooth device If your Bluetooth device is correct, try the procedure mentioned in progress, refer to select "Device..." is displayed, registration is in (page 40). 38 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 39 Push the Control knob leftward. Select "KENWOOD BT CD/R-6P1" from the Bluetooth device. • If the error message appears even though the...
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... the Control knob to select "YES", and then press the Control knob. Contents Selecting the Bluetooth device you wish to connect When two or more Bluetooth devices have been registered but none of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Registering a Bluetooth device Registering a special Bluetooth device You can register a special device that cannot be registered normally (pairing). 1 Enter the...
... the Control knob to select "YES", and then press the Control knob. Contents Selecting the Bluetooth device you wish to connect When two or more Bluetooth devices have been registered but none of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Registering a Bluetooth device Registering a special Bluetooth device You can register a special device that cannot be registered normally (pairing). 1 Enter the...
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... changed from default. "BT MODE" is completed successfully, a connection test starts automatically. Bluetooth device registration test You can check whether a Bluetooth device can delete a registered Bluetooth device. 1 Enter the Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Registering a Bluetooth device Deleting a registered Bluetooth device You can be registered by operating this unit Hands-free phoning Audio...
... changed from default. "BT MODE" is completed successfully, a connection test starts automatically. Bluetooth device registration test You can check whether a Bluetooth device can delete a registered Bluetooth device. 1 Enter the Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Registering a Bluetooth device Deleting a registered Bluetooth device You can be registered by operating this unit Hands-free phoning Audio...
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...in the call Press the [ ] button. They are the lists of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Operation for instead of phone number Operation Turn the Control knob. Inserting a CD. - Rejecting an incoming call log 1 Enter the Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. Push the Control knob rightward or leftward... Calls", "Outgoing Calls", or "Missed Calls", and then press the Control knob. Calling a number in the cell-phone memory. 44 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 45 Connecting a USB device. • The name of 32 digits. "BT MODE" is searched for hands-...
...in the call Press the [ ] button. They are the lists of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Operation for instead of phone number Operation Turn the Control knob. Inserting a CD. - Rejecting an incoming call log 1 Enter the Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. Push the Control knob rightward or leftward... Calls", "Outgoing Calls", or "Missed Calls", and then press the Control knob. Calling a number in the cell-phone memory. 44 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 45 Connecting a USB device. • The name of 32 digits. "BT MODE" is searched for hands-...
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... 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. Pressing this knob each time switches between the calling parties. 46 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 47 Contents During a call Disconnecting a call...
... 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. Pressing this knob each time switches between the calling parties. 46 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 47 Contents During a call Disconnecting a call...
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... Control knob. "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. Function of phone number types (categories) The category items in the cellphone. Display of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Operation for hands-free phoning Clearing the disconnection message Press the [ ] button.
... Control knob. "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. Function of phone number types (categories) The category items in the cellphone. Display of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Operation for hands-free phoning Clearing the disconnection message Press the [ ] button.
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... 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 Perform the operation for remote control. • Switching between Bluetooth devices When two Bluetooth devices are connected, you can select a.... "ON" / "OFF" ( : Factory setting) 5 Determine the selection Press the Control knob. Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Bluetooth audio device operation Before use . 1 Select the Bluetooth audio source Press the [SRC] button. Refer to "ON", plays the songs randomly. Select the "BT AUDIO"...
... 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 Perform the operation for remote control. • Switching between Bluetooth devices When two Bluetooth devices are connected, you can select a.... "ON" / "OFF" ( : Factory setting) 5 Determine the selection Press the Control knob. Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Bluetooth audio device operation Before use . 1 Select the Bluetooth audio source Press the [SRC] button. Refer to "ON", plays the songs randomly. Select the "BT AUDIO"...
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..., download the phone book data to start the hands-free connection. In this unit. 1 Enter the Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. www.kenwood.com/bt/information/ 52 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents English | 53 "BT MODE" is found in the unit even after... Bluetooth connection. ⁄ • Setting on the type of characters.) • To cancel downloading of the phone book ...
..., download the phone book data to start the hands-free connection. In this unit. 1 Enter the Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. www.kenwood.com/bt/information/ 52 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents English | 53 "BT MODE" is found in the unit even after... Bluetooth connection. ⁄ • Setting on the type of characters.) • To cancel downloading of the phone book ...
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... preset time interval. "8SEC" - Adjusts the sensitivity of the microphone for hands-free voice communication and Bluetooth audio sound. Setting to select a Bluetooth detail setting item, and then press the Control knob. "-1" - Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Bluetooth setup Bluetooth detail setting You can configure the initial settings of the caller when it is not clear...
... preset time interval. "8SEC" - Adjusts the sensitivity of the microphone for hands-free voice communication and Bluetooth audio sound. Setting to select a Bluetooth detail setting item, and then press the Control knob. "-1" - Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Bluetooth setup Bluetooth detail setting You can configure the initial settings of the caller when it is not clear...
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Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD SMS (Short Message Service) Displaying the SMS You ...to the received SMS automatically. You need to select a message (language). • If sending of this unit. 1 Enter the Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. Selecting "Yes" allows you to download it. • The received short message(s) cannot be ...opened. • Up to the message list screen. 5 Exit the Bluetooth mode Press the [SRC] button. ⁄ • The unopened message is not connected. 56 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 57 "BT MODE" is displayed. 2...
Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD SMS (Short Message Service) Displaying the SMS You ...to the received SMS automatically. You need to select a message (language). • If sending of this unit. 1 Enter the Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. Selecting "Yes" allows you to download it. • The received short message(s) cannot be ...opened. • Up to the message list screen. 5 Exit the Bluetooth mode Press the [SRC] button. ⁄ • The unopened message is not connected. 56 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 57 "BT MODE" is displayed. 2...
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.... ⁄ • "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-452U/ KMR-550U Contents English | 59 Selection of character Press the [ ] button. Function of characters Turn the Control knob. "Settings"... the Control knob. 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. Press and hold the [ ] ...
.... ⁄ • "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-452U/ KMR-550U Contents English | 59 Selection of character Press the [ ] button. Function of characters Turn the Control knob. "Settings"... the Control knob. 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. Press and hold the [ ] ...
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...operation in step 6. Select the "SiriusXM" display. 2 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. 66 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents Content alert When the broadcast of content including both artists and songs. Press the Control knob. Selecting "OFF"... the Control knob. or "Store Song?"), and then press the Control knob. "Enter new code" is not displayed, when operating in various modes: Bluetooth mode ( (page 44)), Audio Control mode ( (page 8)), Function setting mode ( (page 1)), etc. • A Content alert occurred can be...
...operation in step 6. Select the "SiriusXM" display. 2 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. 66 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents Content alert When the broadcast of content including both artists and songs. Press the Control knob. Selecting "OFF"... the Control knob. or "Store Song?"), and then press the Control knob. "Enter new code" is not displayed, when operating in various modes: Bluetooth mode ( (page 44)), Audio Control mode ( (page 8)), Function setting mode ( (page 1)), etc. • A Content alert occurred can be...
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...available button battery (CR2025). Changing the battery of explosion if replaced incorrectly. Dispose of the arrow. 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...8734;] 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: ...
...available button battery (CR2025). Changing the battery of explosion if replaced incorrectly. Dispose of the arrow. 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...8734;] 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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... prior notice. Function of iPods/iPhones that contains audio files with database information added with KENWOOD Music Editor. • "KENWOOD Music Editor Light ver1.1" is available from the following profiles must be supported. - Models of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD About the Bluetooth module This unit conforms to change without displaying a folder name, etc. Accordingly, compatibility may...
... prior notice. Function of iPods/iPhones that contains audio files with database information added with KENWOOD Music Editor. • "KENWOOD Music Editor Light ver1.1" is available from the following profiles must be supported. - Models of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD About the Bluetooth module This unit conforms to change without displaying a folder name, etc. Accordingly, compatibility may...
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...supported by this unit. "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. "Protect" (blink) • The speaker wire has... Cycle the power switch. If "Protect" does not disappear, consult your system condition. "AUD Disconnect" • The unit cannot communicate with the Bluetooth audio player. "Pairing Failed" • Pairing error. "HF Error 89" • Update of the firmware has failed. ➪➪ Retry ...
...supported by this unit. "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. "Protect" (blink) • The speaker wire has... Cycle the power switch. If "Protect" does not disappear, consult your system condition. "AUD Disconnect" • The unit cannot communicate with the Bluetooth audio player. "Pairing Failed" • Pairing error. "HF Error 89" • Update of the firmware has failed. ➪➪ Retry ...
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... (±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 :...
... (±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 :...