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...Setting X'Over Setting Listening Position Selection Listening Position Fine Adjustments Channel Level Fine Adjustments Resetting of DTA Settings Audio Preset Memory Audio Preset Recall 49 Operation of hands-free phoning 15 Receiving a Call During a Call Call Waiting Other...be connected to this unit About USB device About Pandora® internet radio About "KENWOOD Music Editor" About the Cell-Phone/ Bluetooth Audio player About the SiriusXM tuner (Optional) Menu List City list 73 75 USB ...the unit Troubleshooting Guide 82 83 84 86 Specifications 89 3 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 4
...Setting X'Over Setting Listening Position Selection Listening Position Fine Adjustments Channel Level Fine Adjustments Resetting of DTA Settings Audio Preset Memory Audio Preset Recall 49 Operation of hands-free phoning 15 Receiving a Call During a Call Call Waiting Other...be connected to this unit About USB device About Pandora® internet radio About "KENWOOD Music Editor" About the Cell-Phone/ Bluetooth Audio player About the SiriusXM tuner (Optional) Menu List City list 73 75 USB ...the unit Troubleshooting Guide 82 83 84 86 Specifications 89 3 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 4
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... displayed. Pressing the [SRC] button repeatedly switches source. To determine the selected source, press the [VOL] knob. Play Mode KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 8 To enter Search mode (iPod), move between sources. Repeat the operation until your voice cannot be recognized due...mode (press the button). 4 [VOL] knob To adjust volume (turn the knob). SiriusXM ("SiriusXM") ➜ HD Radio ("HD RADIO") ➜ Bluetooth Audio ("BT AUDIO") ➜ USB ("USB") or iPod ("iPod") ➜ Pandora ("PANDORA") ➜ CD ("CD") ➜ Auxiliary input ("AUX") ➜ Standby...
... displayed. Pressing the [SRC] button repeatedly switches source. To determine the selected source, press the [VOL] knob. Play Mode KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 8 To enter Search mode (iPod), move between sources. Repeat the operation until your voice cannot be recognized due...mode (press the button). 4 [VOL] knob To adjust volume (turn the knob). SiriusXM ("SiriusXM") ➜ HD Radio ("HD RADIO") ➜ Bluetooth Audio ("BT AUDIO") ➜ USB ("USB") or iPod ("iPod") ➜ Pandora ("PANDORA") ➜ CD ("CD") ➜ Auxiliary input ("AUX") ➜ Standby...
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... or artist information in your cell-phone before selecting the Pandora source. 1 Open the Pandora® application on the Bluetooth setting "Bluetooth HF/Audio". A station list is displayed. Press the [MENU] button. 4 38 ¢ Connection through Bluetooth not use the Pandora source, set "...press the [VOL] knob. 1 Select Pandora source 2 Enter Menu List mode Press the [MENU] button. Press the [MENU] button. 15 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 16 Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. See step 4 of Station You can delete registered...
... or artist information in your cell-phone before selecting the Pandora source. 1 Open the Pandora® application on the Bluetooth setting "Bluetooth HF/Audio". A station list is displayed. Press the [MENU] button. 4 38 ¢ Connection through Bluetooth not use the Pandora source, set "...press the [VOL] knob. 1 Select Pandora source 2 Enter Menu List mode Press the [MENU] button. Press the [MENU] button. 15 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 16 Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. See step 4 of Station You can delete registered...
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...6 Exit Menu List mode 1 Select USB source 2 Enter Menu List mode ⁄ • The setting of skip performed with KENWOOD Music Editor. ⁄ • No sound is effective only for at least 1 second. Select "Music". Press the [VOL]...3 Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. 6 Exit Play Mode 17 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 18 Press the [MENU] button. ✍✍For example: Searching for at high speed. Select ... a source other . • This operation is output while playing audio file. Press the [MENU] button for ¡".
...6 Exit Menu List mode 1 Select USB source 2 Enter Menu List mode ⁄ • The setting of skip performed with KENWOOD Music Editor. ⁄ • No sound is effective only for at least 1 second. Select "Music". Press the [VOL]...3 Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. 6 Exit Play Mode 17 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 18 Press the [MENU] button. ✍✍For example: Searching for at high speed. Select ... a source other . • This operation is output while playing audio file. Press the [MENU] button for ¡".
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...mode 2: Press the [SRC] button and then turn the [VOL] knob. Song Select Press the [4] or [¢] button. 6 Exit Play Mode 21 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 22 SRC 4 38 ¢ Pause and Play Press the [38] button to "ON", plays the music in the folder randomly. Cancelling Direct... to previous item Return to "ON", plays the music repeatedly. Display "Music" Overview Track list (Music CD) / Folder or file name list (Audio file) ⁄ • Push the faceplate on the disc randomly. Play Mode You can be performed during playing of the music on the disc ...
...mode 2: Press the [SRC] button and then turn the [VOL] knob. Song Select Press the [4] or [¢] button. 6 Exit Play Mode 21 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 22 SRC 4 38 ¢ Pause and Play Press the [38] button to "ON", plays the music in the folder randomly. Cancelling Direct... to previous item Return to "ON", plays the music repeatedly. Display "Music" Overview Track list (Music CD) / Folder or file name list (Audio file) ⁄ • Push the faceplate on the disc randomly. Play Mode You can be performed during playing of the music on the disc ...
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...steps 5. If "PIN code is displayed. Registering from the list of found units. Select "KENWOOD BT CD/R-6P1" from Bluetooth devices (Pairing) To make your Bluetooth device (cell-phone)...Bluetooth SRC VOL 7 The receiver is connected to a Bluetooth device, with "HF CONNECT" or "AUDIO CONNECT" displayed, and exits the easy pairing mode. 5 Turn the [VOL] knob and press ...Easy pairing function 1 Enter easy pairing mode Press the [ ] button for at least 2 seconds. 27 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 28 If "*** NG" is displayed. 3 Select a Bluetooth device name Turn the [VOL] knob...
...steps 5. If "PIN code is displayed. Registering from the list of found units. Select "KENWOOD BT CD/R-6P1" from Bluetooth devices (Pairing) To make your Bluetooth device (cell-phone)...Bluetooth SRC VOL 7 The receiver is connected to a Bluetooth device, with "HF CONNECT" or "AUDIO CONNECT" displayed, and exits the easy pairing mode. 5 Turn the [VOL] knob and press ...Easy pairing function 1 Enter easy pairing mode Press the [ ] button for at least 2 seconds. 27 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 28 If "*** NG" is displayed. 3 Select a Bluetooth device name Turn the [VOL] knob...
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... least 1 second. 4 Select the Play Mode Overview When set to (page 55) 29 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 30 Select "Play Mode". Active device Switching Press the [38] button for remote control. • Switching to connect Bluetooth. • Two audio devices can select a Play Mode, such as Random play and Repeat play Press the...
... least 1 second. 4 Select the Play Mode Overview When set to (page 55) 29 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 30 Select "Play Mode". Active device Switching Press the [38] button for remote control. • Switching to connect Bluetooth. • Two audio devices can select a Play Mode, such as Random play and Repeat play Press the...
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...on the remote controller. ✍✍To erase the entered phone number digit by voice dialing You can input max 32 digits. 33 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 34 Press the [VOL] knob. 2 Select the number dial mode 1 Enter Voice tag mode Turn the [VOL] .... 3 Select a name or phone number 3 Enter a phone number 2 Have the cell-phone recognize your cell-phone cannot start voice recognition. • Audio sound is displayed. ✍✍Switching between name and telephone number. Select "Outgoing Calls", "Incoming Calls", or "Missed Calls". The recognized phone number ...
...on the remote controller. ✍✍To erase the entered phone number digit by voice dialing You can input max 32 digits. 33 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 34 Press the [VOL] knob. 2 Select the number dial mode 1 Enter Voice tag mode Turn the [VOL] .... 3 Select a name or phone number 3 Enter a phone number 2 Have the cell-phone recognize your cell-phone cannot start voice recognition. • Audio sound is displayed. ✍✍Switching between name and telephone number. Select "Outgoing Calls", "Incoming Calls", or "Missed Calls". The recognized phone number ...
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... can display the connection status. Basic operations Switching display Press the [DISP] button. The displayed text scrolls. "Contrast" Adjusting the display contrast. Cell-phone/ BT Audio 35 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 36 Mode 5-line display mode 3-line display mode iPod-like iPod. (iPod and Pandora source only) Displays a line of the panel. Displays...
... can display the connection status. Basic operations Switching display Press the [DISP] button. The displayed text scrolls. "Contrast" Adjusting the display contrast. Cell-phone/ BT Audio 35 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 36 Mode 5-line display mode 3-line display mode iPod-like iPod. (iPod and Pandora source only) Displays a line of the panel. Displays...
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...iPod-like display mode. To determine the selected source, press the [VOL] knob. Appear/ Disappear ( : Factory setting) In USB/ iPod/ Audio file source 5-line display mode Song title ("Song Title") Album name ("Album Name") Artist name ("Artist Name") Folder name ("Folder Name") File ... the [SRC] button repeatedly switches source. ✍✍SRC Select mode 2: Press the [SRC] button and then turn the [VOL] knob. KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD 5 Make a setting 6 Exit Menu List mode ⁄ • If the selected display item does not have any information, alternative information ...
...iPod-like display mode. To determine the selected source, press the [VOL] knob. Appear/ Disappear ( : Factory setting) In USB/ iPod/ Audio file source 5-line display mode Song title ("Song Title") Album name ("Album Name") Artist name ("Artist Name") Folder name ("Folder Name") File ... the [SRC] button repeatedly switches source. ✍✍SRC Select mode 2: Press the [SRC] button and then turn the [VOL] knob. KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD 5 Make a setting 6 Exit Menu List mode ⁄ • If the selected display item does not have any information, alternative information ...
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... amplifier. Use this is set to ON, AUX source can be selected. "Settings 1": Automatically distinguishes between audio file disc and music CD when playing disc. "OFF"/ "ON" KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD 2 Enter Demonstration mode setting 3 Set the Demonstration mode Reattaching the Faceplate 1 Align the shaft on...the [MENU] button. "ON": Allows you to select a setting value, and then press the [VOL] knob. Use this is not used. www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ ( : Factory setting) Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of water splashing. Press the [MENU] button. Press the [MENU] button for...
... amplifier. Use this is set to ON, AUX source can be selected. "Settings 1": Automatically distinguishes between audio file disc and music CD when playing disc. "OFF"/ "ON" KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD 2 Enter Demonstration mode setting 3 Set the Demonstration mode Reattaching the Faceplate 1 Align the shaft on...the [MENU] button. "ON": Allows you to select a setting value, and then press the [VOL] knob. Use this is not used. www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ ( : Factory setting) Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of water splashing. Press the [MENU] button. Press the [MENU] button for...
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... "Bypass", the DSP function is disabled , and the colored items can not be set. • Highway Sound Increases the volume of KDC-X996 *2 This setting cannot be reproduced by restoring the information lost by road noises to audio compression. "+8") "SubWoofer Mute"*2 Sets the Subwoofer Mute. Preset Equalizer curve Select You can select following...
... "Bypass", the DSP function is disabled , and the colored items can not be set. • Highway Sound Increases the volume of KDC-X996 *2 This setting cannot be reproduced by restoring the information lost by road noises to audio compression. "+8") "SubWoofer Mute"*2 Sets the Subwoofer Mute. Preset Equalizer curve Select You can select following...
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...the volume of (page 45) and DSP function are following Equalizer Control items. 5 Make a setting Turn the [VOL] knob to adjust 47 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 48 There is enabled. - Select "Manual Equalizer". "0" - Press the [VOL] knob. To determine the selected source, press ...not available. 2 Enter Audio Control mode 3 Enter Manual Equalizer Control mode Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select "Pro Setup" > "Zone Control". 4 Select the item you want to set to "ON". ( : Factory setting) KDC-X996 Band "BAND1" (62.5...
...the volume of (page 45) and DSP function are following Equalizer Control items. 5 Make a setting Turn the [VOL] knob to adjust 47 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 48 There is enabled. - Select "Manual Equalizer". "0" - Press the [VOL] knob. To determine the selected source, press ...not available. 2 Enter Audio Control mode 3 Enter Manual Equalizer Control mode Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select "Pro Setup" > "Zone Control". 4 Select the item you want to set to "ON". ( : Factory setting) KDC-X996 Band "BAND1" (62.5...
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... source, press the [VOL] knob. Press the [VOL] knob. "SLOPE"* "GAIN" "SubWoofer" "FC" 2 Enter Audio Control mode 3 Enter Car Type select mode Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. English | 49 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD 50 To determine the selected source, press the [VOL] knob. Select a source other...
... source, press the [VOL] knob. Press the [VOL] knob. "SLOPE"* "GAIN" "SubWoofer" "FC" 2 Enter Audio Control mode 3 Enter Car Type select mode Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. English | 49 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD 50 To determine the selected source, press the [VOL] knob. Select a source other...
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..."DTA SW / "L" "DTA SW" / "R" Setting overview Front Left speaker Front Right speaker Rear Left speaker Rear Right speaker Subwoofer Left Subwoofer Right 6 Exit Audio Control mode Pressing the [SRC] button repeatedly switches source. Select "Pro Setup" > "DTA Settings" > "Channel Level. Select "Pro Setup" > "DTA ...press it when the desired value is displayed. Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. 6 Exit Audio Control mode 51 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 52 According to the center of the speaker position compensation value specified at least 1 second. 4...
..."DTA SW / "L" "DTA SW" / "R" Setting overview Front Left speaker Front Right speaker Rear Left speaker Rear Right speaker Subwoofer Left Subwoofer Right 6 Exit Audio Control mode Pressing the [SRC] button repeatedly switches source. Select "Pro Setup" > "DTA Settings" > "Channel Level. Select "Pro Setup" > "DTA ...press it when the desired value is displayed. Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. 6 Exit Audio Control mode 51 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 52 According to the center of the speaker position compensation value specified at least 1 second. 4...
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...knob. Select a preset number. Manual Equalizer Control (page 47) - desired item is displayed. "Recall Completed" is displayed. 2 Enter Audio Control mode 3 Enter Reset DTA Setting mode Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select "Pro...Audio preset memory mode Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Speaker Setting (page 49) - Listening Position Fine Adjustments (page 51) - "Memory Completed" is displayed. 3 Select the number to recall in the memory 3 Select the number to put in (page 46). 53 | KDC-X996/ KDC...
...knob. Select a preset number. Manual Equalizer Control (page 47) - desired item is displayed. "Recall Completed" is displayed. 2 Enter Audio Control mode 3 Enter Reset DTA Setting mode Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select "Pro...Audio preset memory mode Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Speaker Setting (page 49) - Listening Position Fine Adjustments (page 51) - "Memory Completed" is displayed. 3 Select the number to recall in the memory 3 Select the number to put in (page 46). 53 | KDC-X996/ KDC...
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... Selection" connection "Audio Selection" Refer to select a setting value, and then press the [VOL] knob. "OFF"/ "0s" - Adjust the voice of echo cancellation. "0" : Automatically answers the phone call automatically. http://www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/bt/ 1 Enter Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button...58). Setting to Level" "+" increases the echo cancel reduction. Press the [ ] button. 5 Exit BT Settings mode 55 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 56 "All": Outputs audio from "Settings" in the unit, the former will be used. • This function does not work for call . "BT ...
... Selection" connection "Audio Selection" Refer to select a setting value, and then press the [VOL] knob. "OFF"/ "0s" - Adjust the voice of echo cancellation. "0" : Automatically answers the phone call automatically. http://www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/bt/ 1 Enter Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button...58). Setting to Level" "+" increases the echo cancel reduction. Press the [ ] button. 5 Exit BT Settings mode 55 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 56 "All": Outputs audio from "Settings" in the unit, the former will be used. • This function does not work for call . "BT ...
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...completed, "Finished" is displayed. 1. Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD 2 Enter Bluetooth device registration mode 1. " " (blank): The Bluetooth device is not in the list...4 Select the Bluetooth device 5 Set up the Bluetooth device Press the [VOL] knob. Select "KENWOOD BT CD/R-6P1" from "Settings" in Menu List mode. 1 Enter Bluetooth mode Press the [...to select the numbers, and then press the [VOL] knob. Audio player Select "BT Settings" > "Pairing" > "Audio Selection". Search for a PIN code. Turn the [VOL] ...
...completed, "Finished" is displayed. 1. Turn the [VOL] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD 2 Enter Bluetooth device registration mode 1. " " (blank): The Bluetooth device is not in the list...4 Select the Bluetooth device 5 Set up the Bluetooth device Press the [VOL] knob. Select "KENWOOD BT CD/R-6P1" from "Settings" in Menu List mode. 1 Enter Bluetooth mode Press the [...to select the numbers, and then press the [VOL] knob. Audio player Select "BT Settings" > "Pairing" > "Audio Selection". Search for a PIN code. Turn the [VOL] ...
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...phone book data. "NG": Disabled). Display "PAIRING" "HFCONNECT" "AUDCONNECT" "PB DOWNLOAD" Description Registration in this unit Hands-free phoning Audio playback Phone Book downloading 2 Select the Bluetooth device to this unit. • During downloading: "Downloading" is displayed. Fewer characters can also...; Up to 50* characters representing a name. (* 50: Number of the phone book data, operate the cell-phone. 59 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 60 Downloading the Phone Book Download the phone book data from the cell-phone manually 1 By operating the cell-phone,...
...phone book data. "NG": Disabled). Display "PAIRING" "HFCONNECT" "AUDCONNECT" "PB DOWNLOAD" Description Registration in this unit Hands-free phoning Audio playback Phone Book downloading 2 Select the Bluetooth device to this unit. • During downloading: "Downloading" is displayed. Fewer characters can also...; Up to 50* characters representing a name. (* 50: Number of the phone book data, operate the cell-phone. 59 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD English | 60 Downloading the Phone Book Download the phone book data from the cell-phone manually 1 By operating the cell-phone,...
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...stations: [1] - [0] and [ENT] Example: Desired preset number 1 6 10 18 Press button [1], [ENT] [6], [ENT] [1], [0], [ENT] [1], [8], [ENT] In USB/Music CD/Audio file source • Music select: [ 4 Fast Forwards or Fast Backwards: [ 4 ]/[¢ ] (Hold down the button) • Pause/Play: [ENT] In Pandora source •...] When the button is in danger of explosion if replaced incorrectly. Replace it only with the + and - English | 73 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD 74 Insert the battery with the same or equivalent type. • The battery pack or batteries shall not be exposed to use...
...stations: [1] - [0] and [ENT] Example: Desired preset number 1 6 10 18 Press button [1], [ENT] [6], [ENT] [1], [0], [ENT] [1], [8], [ENT] In USB/Music CD/Audio file source • Music select: [ 4 Fast Forwards or Fast Backwards: [ 4 ]/[¢ ] (Hold down the button) • Pause/Play: [ENT] In Pandora source •...] When the button is in danger of explosion if replaced incorrectly. Replace it only with the + and - English | 73 | KDC-X996/ KDC-BT952HD 74 Insert the battery with the same or equivalent type. • The battery pack or batteries shall not be exposed to use...