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Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you call upon your new CD-Receiver. Refer to read through this instruction manual. Model KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD/ KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U/ KDC-X697/ KDC-655U/ KMR-555U Serial number US Residence Only Register Online Register your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the product. For your Kenwood product at...
Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you call upon your new CD-Receiver. Refer to read through this instruction manual. Model KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD/ KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U/ KDC-X697/ KDC-655U/ KMR-555U Serial number US Residence Only Register Online Register your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the product. For your Kenwood product at...
Quick Start Guide
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... as on the display may result. • Do not set the remote control in danger of children and in this unit. 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 use. Replace it only with the same or equivalent type. CAUTION • Keep battery out of reach...
... as on the display may result. • Do not set the remote control in danger of children and in this unit. 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 use. Replace it only with the same or equivalent type. CAUTION • Keep battery out of reach...
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... used: -- Reset button English | 3 CAUTION • Adjust the volume so that conform to ISO 8859-1 can only play the CDs with a cotton swab gently, being careful not to the factory settings. Failure to observe this case, remove the disc and wait for the disc. • Do not use # WARNING To prevent injuries or a fire, take the following discs cannot be displayed. Connector Condensation When the car...
... used: -- Reset button English | 3 CAUTION • Adjust the volume so that conform to ISO 8859-1 can only play the CDs with a cotton swab gently, being careful not to the factory settings. Failure to observe this case, remove the disc and wait for the disc. • Do not use # WARNING To prevent injuries or a fire, take the following discs cannot be displayed. Connector Condensation When the car...
Quick Start Guide
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... KDC-X897 KDC-BT855U KDC-X697 KDC-655U Canceling the Demonstration mode Cancel the Demonstration mode when you use the 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 exits the Function setting mode. 4 | Quick Start Guide The item can also be selected and determined as follows. "Settings" Á "Clock...
... KDC-X897 KDC-BT855U KDC-X697 KDC-655U Canceling the Demonstration mode Cancel the Demonstration mode when you use the 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 exits the Function setting mode. 4 | Quick Start Guide The item can also be selected and determined as follows. "Settings" Á "Clock...
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...]. Press the Release button. ! • Remove the faceplate at once after pressing the Release button; Power To turn the power OFF, press and hold [SRC]. otherwise it can be damaged by shocks or jolts. • Keep the faceplate in its case while detached. • Do not place the faceplate (and case) in... areas exposed to vibration. • The faceplate is a precision component of water English | 5 Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of the unit and can fall down due to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity...
...]. Press the Release button. ! • Remove the faceplate at once after pressing the Release button; Power To turn the power OFF, press and hold [SRC]. otherwise it can be damaged by shocks or jolts. • Keep the faceplate in its case while detached. • Do not place the faceplate (and case) in... areas exposed to vibration. • The faceplate is a precision component of water English | 5 Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of the unit and can fall down due to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity...
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... Guide Auxiliary input A portable audio device can be connected. USB terminal A USB device or iPod can be played. [2] Function of KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD. [3] Function of KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD/ KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U. [4] Function of device connected via "iHeartRADIO" Bluetooth[1][3] aha™ of iPod connected to front USB "aha (FRONT)" terminal[1][3] aha™ of iPod connected to connect a USB device or iPod. General operations [SRC] [Control] knob USB terminal Auxiliary input Source selection 1 Press [SRC]. 2 Turn [Control] knob to adjust the sound volume. Volume...
... Guide Auxiliary input A portable audio device can be connected. USB terminal A USB device or iPod can be played. [2] Function of KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD. [3] Function of KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD/ KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U. [4] Function of device connected via "iHeartRADIO" Bluetooth[1][3] aha™ of iPod connected to front USB "aha (FRONT)" terminal[1][3] aha™ of iPod connected to connect a USB device or iPod. General operations [SRC] [Control] knob USB terminal Auxiliary input Source selection 1 Press [SRC]. 2 Turn [Control] knob to adjust the sound volume. Volume...
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... and rear of this unit. Ejecting disc Open the Disc slot cover upward, and press [G]. Removing USB device/ iPod Switch to the USB terminal as the active source. You can search for a song. Fast-forwarding or fastbackwarding a song (track or file) Press and hold [1/6]. Determining selection Press [Control] knob. When it is connected, the source is switched automatically and playback starts. Playing a USB device/ iPod Connect a USB device or iPod to a source other than USB, iPod, Pandora, Aha Radio, and...
... and rear of this unit. Ejecting disc Open the Disc slot cover upward, and press [G]. Removing USB device/ iPod Switch to the USB terminal as the active source. You can search for a song. Fast-forwarding or fastbackwarding a song (track or file) Press and hold [1/6]. Determining selection Press [Control] knob. When it is connected, the source is switched automatically and playback starts. Playing a USB device/ iPod Connect a USB device or iPod to a source other than USB, iPod, Pandora, Aha Radio, and...
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... mode can be preset in the station preset memory. 3 "HD RADIO"/ "TUNER": Press [1/6]. Refer to , , or 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. Press [1/6] again to select a preset number (FM: "1" - Maximum of tuner sources are displayed as follows: FM: FM broadcast station AM: AM broadcast station SXM: SiriusXM channel "18", AM: "1" - "SiriusXM": Press [1/6] twice. 3 Turn [Control...
... mode can be preset in the station preset memory. 3 "HD RADIO"/ "TUNER": Press [1/6]. Refer to , , or 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. Press [1/6] again to select a preset number (FM: "1" - Maximum of tuner sources are displayed as follows: FM: FM broadcast station AM: AM broadcast station SXM: SiriusXM channel "18", AM: "1" - "SiriusXM": Press [1/6] twice. 3 Turn [Control...
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...;]. 2 Turn [Control] knob to select "Phone Book", and then press [Control] knob. 3 Turn [Control] knob to select a name, and then press [Control] knob. 4 Turn [Control] knob to request this unit ("KDC-####") appears on the Bluetooth device. When registration of your cell phone is completed, the phone book of the cell phone is selected. "Press the volume knob" appears. 2 Press [Control] knob. Answering a phone call Press [Ú]. English | 9 Function of KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U Hands-free phoning [Control] knob [Ú] Pairing a Bluetooth device...
...;]. 2 Turn [Control] knob to select "Phone Book", and then press [Control] knob. 3 Turn [Control] knob to select a name, and then press [Control] knob. 4 Turn [Control] knob to request this unit ("KDC-####") appears on the Bluetooth device. When registration of your cell phone is completed, the phone book of the cell phone is selected. "Press the volume knob" appears. 2 Press [Control] knob. Answering a phone call Press [Ú]. English | 9 Function of KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U Hands-free phoning [Control] knob [Ú] Pairing a Bluetooth device...
Quick Start Guide
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..., if you connect the + connector of the unconnected wires and terminals. • Be sure to ground this unit to the car's chassis again after mounting. • If the fuse blows, first make sure to install the unit so that can only be installed in the car. • Do not use of the rear output terminals (do not connect the - Metal parts such as with battery wires, the battery may be...
..., if you connect the + connector of the unconnected wires and terminals. • Be sure to ground this unit to the car's chassis again after mounting. • If the fuse blows, first make sure to install the unit so that can only be installed in the car. • Do not use of the rear output terminals (do not connect the - Metal parts such as with battery wires, the battery may be...
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The above maximum communication range (10 m) is an obstacle between this unit and .....2 the cell phone. Installation accessories 1 2 3 4 For Good Reception To assure good reception, note the following: • Communicate with .....4 communication 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 communication range becomes shorter depending on the surrounding...
The above maximum communication range (10 m) is an obstacle between this unit and .....2 the cell phone. Installation accessories 1 2 3 4 For Good Reception To assure good reception, note the following: • Communicate with .....4 communication 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 communication range becomes shorter depending on the surrounding...
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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 Green/Black Purple Purple/Black Wiring harness (Accessory1) Ignition key switch < •...
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 Green/Black Purple Purple/Black Wiring harness (Accessory1) Ignition key switch < •...
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...) Brown (Mute control wire) MUTE Orange/ White (Dimmer control wire) ILLUMI When connecting to the Kenwood navigation system: Refer to its power control terminal. 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. 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. Blue (Antenna control wire) ANT...
...) Brown (Mute control wire) MUTE Orange/ White (Dimmer control wire) ILLUMI When connecting to the Kenwood navigation system: Refer to its power control terminal. 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. 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. Blue (Antenna control wire) ANT...
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... cars 1 Remove the trim plate with reference to drop it. If the unit is removed, remove the lower part of frame is unstable, it in place. < • Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. Lock Catch Accessory2 2 When the upper part of frame. < • The frame can be removed from the catch pins on each side) with the vehicle mounting...
... cars 1 Remove the trim plate with reference to drop it. If the unit is removed, remove the lower part of frame is unstable, it in place. < • Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. Lock Catch Accessory2 2 When the upper part of frame. < • The frame can be removed from the catch pins on each side) with the vehicle mounting...
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.... KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U only Installing the Microphone unit 1 Check the installation position 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 iPod/iPhone software, visit www.kenwood. Accessory5...
.... KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U only Installing the Microphone unit 1 Check the installation position 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 iPod/iPhone software, visit www.kenwood. Accessory5...
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... experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is not installed and used in the instruction manual. Note de IC (Industrie Canada) "L'utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux...
... experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is not installed and used in the instruction manual. Note de IC (Industrie Canada) "L'utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux...
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.... A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) NOTE • In the application on your device, log in and create a free account with Aha. • Internet connection by LTE, 3G, EDGE, or WiFi. • Pandora is available only in the U.S, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. • Because Pandora is a third-party service, the specifications are subject to change without prior...
.... A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) NOTE • In the application on your device, log in and create a free account with Aha. • Internet connection by LTE, 3G, EDGE, or WiFi. • Pandora is available only in the U.S, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. • Because Pandora is a third-party service, the specifications are subject to change without prior...
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... in and create a free account with iHeartRADIO. • Internet connection by LTE, 3G, EDGE, or WiFi. • Because iHeartRADIO™ is a third-party service, the specifications are subject to change without prior notice. and any use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may become unavailable. • Some iHeartRADIO™ functionality cannot be operated from this device or its compliance with...
... in and create a free account with iHeartRADIO. • Internet connection by LTE, 3G, EDGE, or WiFi. • Because iHeartRADIO™ is a third-party service, the specifications are subject to change without prior notice. and any use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may become unavailable. • Some iHeartRADIO™ functionality cannot be operated from this device or its compliance with...