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KDC-X896 KDC-BT852HD KDC-X496 KDC-452U KMR-550U CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Before reading this manual, the above operational procedure is described as follows: 2 Select the Contrast function item Select the following example: About the notation "Contents " Clicking "Contents" shown at www.Kenwoodusa.com © 2011 JVC KENWOOD...knob. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you to confirm how to use the Control knob. 3 Set the Contrast function Turn the Control knob to select "DISP&ILLUMI", and then press the Control knob. "Function" is displayed. 4 Exit the Function setting...
KDC-X896 KDC-BT852HD KDC-X496 KDC-452U KMR-550U CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Before reading this manual, the above operational procedure is described as follows: 2 Select the Contrast function item Select the following example: About the notation "Contents " Clicking "Contents" shown at www.Kenwoodusa.com © 2011 JVC KENWOOD...knob. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you to confirm how to use the Control knob. 3 Set the Contrast function Turn the Control knob to select "DISP&ILLUMI", and then press the Control knob. "Function" is displayed. 4 Exit the Function setting...
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... "Level2"/ "OFF" "Balance" Balance Left 15 - Supplementing is displayed. 5 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 for each source. You cannot register them by a compression format (AAC...Middle, and Treble settings are effective. ⁄ • You can set Bass, Middle, and Treble levels for the selected audio item Turn the Control knob to display the value to the previous item. 4 Adjust the value set the Audio control items. 1 Set the audio...
... "Level2"/ "OFF" "Balance" Balance Left 15 - Supplementing is displayed. 5 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 for each source. You cannot register them by a compression format (AAC...Middle, and Treble settings are effective. ⁄ • You can set Bass, Middle, and Treble levels for the selected audio item Turn the Control knob to display the value to the previous item. 4 Adjust the value set the Audio control items. 1 Set the audio...
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... press the Control knob. A search result list is displayed. 2 Enter the Search select mode KDC-X896 KDC-BT852HD Press the [ ] button. Selection of the same artist. KDC-X496 KDC-452U KMR-550U Press the [S.MODE] button. 3 Select the Alphabet search mode Turn the Control knob to select "Alphabet Search", and then press the Control knob. 4 Search...
... press the Control knob. A search result list is displayed. 2 Enter the Search select mode KDC-X896 KDC-BT852HD Press the [ ] button. Selection of the same artist. KDC-X496 KDC-452U KMR-550U Press the [S.MODE] button. 3 Select the Alphabet search mode Turn the Control knob to select "Alphabet Search", and then press the Control knob. 4 Search...
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...type Operation Movement between items Turn the Control knob. Canceling the Music search mode Press and hold the [ ] button. ⁄ • When "APP & iPod Mode" is set to the total number of the Song" functions. 12 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents ...Exit the Function setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. ⁄ • The skip search ratio is displayed. 2 Enter the Search select mode KDC-X896 KDC-BT852HD Press the [ ] button. "MUSICSEARCH" is set to "ON", plays the song repeatedly. "ON" / "OFF" "Folder Random" When set ...
...type Operation Movement between items Turn the Control knob. Canceling the Music search mode Press and hold the [ ] button. ⁄ • When "APP & iPod Mode" is set to the total number of the Song" functions. 12 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents ...Exit the Function setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. ⁄ • The skip search ratio is displayed. 2 Enter the Search select mode KDC-X896 KDC-BT852HD Press the [ ] button. "MUSICSEARCH" is set to "ON", plays the song repeatedly. "ON" / "OFF" "Folder Random" When set ...
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...Play Press the [ ] button to register artist information), and then press the Control knob. " " is displayed. Thumbs down KDC-X896 KDC-BT852HD Press and hold the [PRESET] button. Contents Station search You can select the station you cannot listen to the Pandora Internet... List" is displayed. KDC-X496 KDC-452U KMR-550U Press the [SRC] button. "Adding bookmark" is displayed. 3 Select a sort type Turn the Control knob to select "A-Z" (stations are displayed in your Pandora® account. 14 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English...
...Play Press the [ ] button to register artist information), and then press the Control knob. " " is displayed. Thumbs down KDC-X896 KDC-BT852HD Press and hold the [PRESET] button. Contents Station search You can select the station you cannot listen to the Pandora Internet... List" is displayed. KDC-X496 KDC-452U KMR-550U Press the [SRC] button. "Adding bookmark" is displayed. 3 Select a sort type Turn the Control knob to select "A-Z" (stations are displayed in your Pandora® account. 14 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English...
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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 Pandora source control You can turn on the Pandora source. Select the column Push the Control knob rightward or leftward. Deletion of station You can...
... 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 Pandora source control You can turn on the Pandora source. Select the column Push the Control knob rightward or leftward. Deletion of station You can...
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... Audio file ] indicator: Folder CD source Operation type Operation Movement between Turn the Control knob. "MUSICSEARCH" is displayed. 2 Search for music Press the [4] or [¢] button on the remote control. 18 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 19 Setting of folder/file Press the ...songs in the disc/ file) USB randomly. Function of the setting. Return to skip songs at 10% regardless of KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U with remote control Direct music search You can search for music by skipping songs at the set to the total ...
... Audio file ] indicator: Folder CD source Operation type Operation Movement between Turn the Control knob. "MUSICSEARCH" is displayed. 2 Search for music Press the [4] or [¢] button on the remote control. 18 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 19 Setting of folder/file Press the ...songs in the disc/ file) USB randomly. Function of the setting. Return to skip songs at 10% regardless of KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U with remote control Direct music search You can search for music by skipping songs at the set to the total ...
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...Turn the Control knob to select a desired tuner setting, and then press the Control knob. "ON" / "OFF" Switches to the Quick Start Guide. Function of KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U with good reception automatically. 1 Select the Tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Contents 20 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC... access tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. Manual: Normal manual tuning. Function of KDC-X496, KDC-452U, KMR-550U Tuner operation For the basic operations to listen to the radio, refer to the traffic information ...
...Turn the Control knob to select a desired tuner setting, and then press the Control knob. "ON" / "OFF" Switches to the Quick Start Guide. Function of KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U with good reception automatically. 1 Select the Tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Contents 20 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC... access tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. Manual: Normal manual tuning. Function of KDC-X496, KDC-452U, KMR-550U Tuner operation For the basic operations to listen to the radio, refer to the traffic information ...
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... letters 1 Enter the PTY mode Press the [ ] button. 2 Select a Program Type Turn the Control knob. 3 Search for a station by selecting a Program Type. "6"), and then press the Control knob. 22 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents English | 23 Function of KDC-X496, KDC-452U, KMR-550U Tuner operation PTY (Program Type) You can store...
... letters 1 Enter the PTY mode Press the [ ] button. 2 Select a Program Type Turn the Control knob. 3 Search for a station by selecting a Program Type. "6"), and then press the Control knob. 22 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents English | 23 Function of KDC-X496, KDC-452U, KMR-550U Tuner operation PTY (Program Type) You can store...
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...Turn the Control knob to select "YES", and then press the Control knob. Manual: Normal manual tuning control. HD Radio Technology enables local radio stations to the Quick Start Guide. Auto1: Automatic search for later review and purchase from the iTunes® Store. 24 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC... iPod. ⁄ • The song corresponding to the tag sent to the iPod is being stored in the preset memory. Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD HD Radio™ tuner control For the basic operations to listen to the HD Radio tuner, refer to broadcast a clean digital signal....
...Turn the Control knob to select "YES", and then press the Control knob. Manual: Normal manual tuning control. HD Radio Technology enables local radio stations to the Quick Start Guide. Auto1: Automatic search for later review and purchase from the iTunes® Store. 24 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC... iPod. ⁄ • The song corresponding to the tag sent to the iPod is being stored in the preset memory. Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD HD Radio™ tuner control For the basic operations to listen to the HD Radio tuner, refer to broadcast a clean digital signal....
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... displayed. Display type Type A Type B Type C Type D Type E* Display information Displays 3 lines of text. Displays the clock. Turn off the display and key illumination. (5 seconds after completion of operation) *Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD, KDC-X496, KDC-452U 1 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob. 2 Select the Display type select item...
... displayed. Display type Type A Type B Type C Type D Type E* Display information Displays 3 lines of text. Displays the clock. Turn off the display and key illumination. (5 seconds after completion of operation) *Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD, KDC-X496, KDC-452U 1 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob. 2 Select the Display type select item...
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... Select" 3 Select a desired Information display setting item Turn the Control knob to select a Display & Illumination setting item, and then press the Control knob. "Color24". Exit the Detail color adjustment mode. 5 Exit the Function setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. 30 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents Display & Illumination setting You...
... Select" 3 Select a desired Information display setting item Turn the Control knob to select a Display & Illumination setting item, and then press the Control knob. "Color24". Exit the Detail color adjustment mode. 5 Exit the Function setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. 30 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents Display & Illumination setting You...
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... and then press the Control knob. 4 Set the minute Turn the Control knob to adjust the minute, and then press the Control knob. 5 Exit the Function setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. 32 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 33 "-1h" / "0h..." / "+1h" "Date Mode" Sets the date display mode. 7 types ( : Factory setting) 4 Select a setting and determine it Turn the Control knob to "Summer Time" in (page 33). "...
... and then press the Control knob. 4 Set the minute Turn the Control knob to adjust the minute, and then press the Control knob. 5 Exit the Function setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. 32 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 33 "-1h" / "0h..." / "+1h" "Date Mode" Sets the date display mode. 7 types ( : Factory setting) 4 Select a setting and determine it Turn the Control knob to "Summer Time" in (page 33). "...
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.... 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. "ON" / "OFF" "CD Read" Sets the method for reading CD. Normally, keep this set this unit. 1 Select the Standby Press the [SRC] button. "Built-in AMP" Selecting"OFF"turns off...
.... 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. "ON" / "OFF" "CD Read" Sets the method for reading CD. Normally, keep this set this unit. 1 Select the Standby Press the [SRC] button. "Built-in AMP" Selecting"OFF"turns off...
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Exit the Function setting mode. 36 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents English | 37 General operation Demonstration mode setting You can turn on/off the demonstration mode. 1 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob. 2 Select the Demonstration mode item Turn the Control knob to select "DEMO Mode", and then press the Control knob. 3 Select a setting and determine it Turn the Control knob to select a desired setting ("ON" or "OFF"), and then press the Control knob.
Exit the Function setting mode. 36 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Contents English | 37 General operation Demonstration mode setting You can turn on/off the demonstration mode. 1 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob. 2 Select the Demonstration mode item Turn the Control knob to select "DEMO Mode", and then press the Control knob. 3 Select a setting and determine it Turn the Control knob to select a desired setting ("ON" or "OFF"), and then press the Control knob.
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...Pairing with a new Bluetooth device Turn the Control knob to the next digit Deletion of the last digit Transmission of connected units. 3 Enter the PIN code Input the PIN code registered as mentioned in (page 40). 38 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 39...mode Press the [ ] button. If your Bluetooth device is displayed. 2 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. Select "KENWOOD BT CD/R-6P1" from this unit, it You can be input for the Bluetooth device. Registering a Bluetooth device by referring to (page 38) , ...
...Pairing with a new Bluetooth device Turn the Control knob to the next digit Deletion of the last digit Transmission of connected units. 3 Enter the PIN code Input the PIN code registered as mentioned in (page 40). 38 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 39...mode Press the [ ] button. If your Bluetooth device is displayed. 2 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the [ ] button. Select "KENWOOD BT CD/R-6P1" from this unit, it You can be input for the Bluetooth device. Registering a Bluetooth device by referring to (page 38) , ...
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... hold the [ ] button. 2 Select the Bluetooth device you wish to register Turn the Control knob 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 select a Bluetooth... Free Profile). Canceling the Bluetooth mode Press the [SRC] button. ⁄ • If the device name is displayed. 40 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 41 "BT MODE" is connected, you can register a special device that cannot be registered normally (pairing)....
... hold the [ ] button. 2 Select the Bluetooth device you wish to register Turn the Control knob 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 select a Bluetooth... Free Profile). Canceling the Bluetooth mode Press the [SRC] button. ⁄ • If the device name is displayed. 40 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 41 "BT MODE" is connected, you can register a special device that cannot be registered normally (pairing)....
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...also deleted. "NG": Disabled). Search for a Bluetooth device starts with "Searching" displayed. 2 Select the Bluetooth device to test Turn the Control knob to select "YES", and then press the Control knob. Push the Control knob rightward. Bluetooth device registration test You... test starts automatically. When pairing is displayed. 2 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob. 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 playback...
...also deleted. "NG": Disabled). Search for a Bluetooth device starts with "Searching" displayed. 2 Select the Bluetooth device to test Turn the Control knob to select "YES", and then press the Control knob. Push the Control knob rightward. Bluetooth device registration test You... test starts automatically. When pairing is displayed. 2 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob. 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 playback...
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... Calling a number in the cell-phone memory. 44 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 45 "Incoming Calls": Incoming calls "Outgoing Calls": Outgoing calls "Missed Calls": Missed calls 3 Select a name or phone number Turn the Control knob. 4 Make a call Press the [ ... 2 Select the Name search mode Turn the Control knob to select a number, and then push the Control knob rightward. 4 Make a call Press the [ ] button. ⁄ • The following operations disconnect the line: - Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Operation for hands-free phoning Receiving...
... Calling a number in the cell-phone memory. 44 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 45 "Incoming Calls": Incoming calls "Outgoing Calls": Outgoing calls "Missed Calls": Missed calls 3 Select a name or phone number Turn the Control knob. 4 Make a call Press the [ ... 2 Select the Name search mode Turn the Control knob to select a number, and then push the Control knob rightward. 4 Make a call Press the [ ] button. ⁄ • The following operations disconnect the line: - Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Operation for hands-free phoning Receiving...
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... the Control knob. Continuing the current call Press the [SRC] button. Registering in the memory Turn the Control knob to select memory number ("P1" - Pressing this knob each time switches between the calling parties. 46 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 47 Operate your cell-phone, switching to the private talk...
... the Control knob. Continuing the current call Press the [SRC] button. Registering in the memory Turn the Control knob to select memory number ("P1" - Pressing this knob each time switches between the calling parties. 46 | KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U English | 47 Operate your cell-phone, switching to the private talk...