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... space provided below. Model KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD/ KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U/ KDC-X697/ KDC-655U/ KMR-555U Serial number US Residence Only Register Online Register your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the spaces designated on the product. Refer to read through this instruction manual. For your new CD-Receiver. Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you call upon...
... space provided below. Model KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD/ KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U/ KDC-X697/ KDC-655U/ KMR-555U Serial number US Residence Only Register Online Register your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the spaces designated on the product. Refer to read through this instruction manual. For your new CD-Receiver. Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you call upon...
Quick Start Guide
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... 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 terminals 12 Installing/Removing the unit 14 Installing the Microphone unit 15 Appendix 15 About the Quick Start Guide This Quick Start Guide describes basic functions of this manual are examples used to the Instruction Manual, a browser such as on the dashboard. • The Lithium battery is in danger of the display...
... 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 terminals 12 Installing/Removing the unit 14 Installing the Microphone unit 15 Appendix 15 About the Quick Start Guide This Quick Start Guide describes basic functions of this manual are examples used to the Instruction Manual, a browser such as on the dashboard. • The Lithium battery is in danger of the display...
Quick Start Guide
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... your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they can work with your model and in damage to the monitor or unit. Cleaning the connector The unit may cause disc read errors. The unit returns to operate properly, press the Reset button. A recordable/rewritable disc that has not been finalized (For the finalization process, refer to the instruction manual that conform to insert using an adapter can only play the...
... your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they can work with your model and in damage to the monitor or unit. Cleaning the connector The unit may cause disc read errors. The unit returns to operate properly, press the Reset button. A recordable/rewritable disc that has not been finalized (For the finalization process, refer to the instruction manual that conform to insert using an adapter can only play the...
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... select "YES", and then press [Control] knob. Refer to enter the Function setting mode. Preparations [SRC] [Control] knob (Volume knob) [1/6] Release KDC-X997 KDC-BT955HD 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...
... select "YES", and then press [Control] knob. Refer to enter the Function setting mode. Preparations [SRC] [Control] knob (Volume knob) [1/6] Release KDC-X997 KDC-BT955HD 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...
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... | 5 Detaching/ Attaching the faceplate splashing. 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]. To turn the power ON, press [SRC].
... | 5 Detaching/ Attaching the faceplate splashing. 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]. To turn the power ON, press [SRC].
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General operations [SRC] [Control] knob USB terminal Auxiliary input Source selection 1 Press [SRC]. 2 Turn [Control] knob to adjust the sound volume. Volume Turn [Control] knob to select source, and then press [Control] knob. USB terminal A USB device or iPod can be connected with a stereo mini-plug (3.5 mm ø). 6 | Quick Start Guide Auxiliary input A portable audio device can be played. [2] Function of KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD. [3] Function of KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD/ KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U. [4] Function of KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U/ KDC-X697/ KDC-655U/ KMR-555U. The CA-...
General operations [SRC] [Control] knob USB terminal Auxiliary input Source selection 1 Press [SRC]. 2 Turn [Control] knob to adjust the sound volume. Volume Turn [Control] knob to select source, and then press [Control] knob. USB terminal A USB device or iPod can be connected with a stereo mini-plug (3.5 mm ø). 6 | Quick Start Guide Auxiliary input A portable audio device can be played. [2] Function of KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD. [3] Function of KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD/ KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U. [4] Function of KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U/ KDC-X697/ KDC-655U/ KMR-555U. The CA-...
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... You can search for a song. Data contained in the Disc slot. Returning to a source other than USB, iPod, Pandora, Aha Radio, and iHeartRADIO, and then remove the USB device. Playing music (CD/USB/iPod) Disc slot [G] [Control] knob Disc slot cover CA-U1EX[1] KCA-iP102[1] [1/6] [E/F] [R/S] REAR USB indicator USB Terminal Playing a disc Open the Disc slot cover upward. Playing a USB device/ iPod Connect a USB device or iPod to play a song (track or file) Press and hold [1/6]. Operation type Operation Selecting items Turn [Control] knob. English | 7
... You can search for a song. Data contained in the Disc slot. Returning to a source other than USB, iPod, Pandora, Aha Radio, and iHeartRADIO, and then remove the USB device. Playing music (CD/USB/iPod) Disc slot [G] [Control] knob Disc slot cover CA-U1EX[1] KCA-iP102[1] [1/6] [E/F] [R/S] REAR USB indicator USB Terminal Playing a disc Open the Disc slot cover upward. Playing a USB device/ iPod Connect a USB device or iPod to play a song (track or file) Press and hold [1/6]. Operation type Operation Selecting items Turn [Control] knob. English | 7
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... and tuner sources (Radio, SiriusXM, HD Radio tuner etc.) can be changed. "6", SiriusXM: "1" - 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 want to save in the same preset layer, which 8 | Quick Start Guide allows you to select preset number (FM: "1" - "SiriusXM": Press [1/6] twice. "SiriusXM": Press [1/6] twice. 3 Turn [Control] knob to enter the Mix Station preset mode. Maximum of tuner sources are displayed as...
... and tuner sources (Radio, SiriusXM, HD Radio tuner etc.) can be changed. "6", SiriusXM: "1" - 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 want to save in the same preset layer, which 8 | Quick Start Guide allows you to select preset number (FM: "1" - "SiriusXM": Press [1/6] twice. "SiriusXM": Press [1/6] twice. 3 Turn [Control] knob to enter the Mix Station preset mode. Maximum of tuner sources are displayed as...
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..., the phone book of the cell phone is selected. Function of KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U Hands-free phoning [Control] knob [Ú] Pairing a Bluetooth device You can pairing your Bluetooth device in this unit. 1 Operate the Bluetooth device to request this unit, operate the cell phone to download it . 1 Press [Ú]. 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 select a phone number. 5 Press [Ú]. Connection to this unit ("KDC...
..., the phone book of the cell phone is selected. Function of KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U Hands-free phoning [Control] knob [Ú] Pairing a Bluetooth device You can pairing your Bluetooth device in this unit. 1 Operate the Bluetooth device to request this unit, operate the cell phone to download it . 1 Press [Ú]. 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 select a phone number. 5 Press [Ú]. Connection to this unit ("KDC...
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... turn may start a fire. For safety's sake, leave the mounting and wiring work if you connect the + connector of the left speaker to any metal part in the car. • Do not use of the unit. connector to a rear output terminal. • Connect the speaker wires correctly to a power source that can only be installed in a car with a 12V DC power supply, negative ground. • If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire...
... turn may start a fire. For safety's sake, leave the mounting and wiring work if you connect the + connector of the left speaker to any metal part in the car. • Do not use of the unit. connector to a rear output terminal. • Connect the speaker wires correctly to a power source that can only be installed in a car with a 12V DC power supply, negative ground. • If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire...
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... maximum communication range (10 m) is an obstacle between this unit and .....2 the cell phone. The communication range becomes shorter depending on the surrounding environment. 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
... maximum communication range (10 m) is an obstacle between this unit and .....2 the cell phone. The communication range becomes shorter depending on the surrounding environment. 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
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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...
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...
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... the tab. When connecting to its power control terminal. USB connector (0.8m, 2.5ft) To USB device. Blue/White (Power control wire) P.CONT When using , connect either to the control terminal of the motor antenna, or to the power terminal for the booster amplifier of the film-type or short pole type antenna. (Max. 300mA, 12V) Brown (Mute control wire) MUTE Orange/ White (Dimmer control wire) ILLUMI When connecting to the Kenwood navigation system: Refer to your navigation manual.
... the tab. When connecting to its power control terminal. USB connector (0.8m, 2.5ft) To USB device. Blue/White (Power control wire) P.CONT When using , connect either to the control terminal of the motor antenna, or to the power terminal for the booster amplifier of the film-type or short pole type antenna. (Max. 300mA, 12V) Brown (Mute control wire) MUTE Orange/ White (Dimmer control wire) ILLUMI When connecting to the Kenwood navigation system: Refer to your navigation manual.
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...cars 1 Remove the trim plate with reference to . 2 Align the holes in the figure. Accessory2 ø5mm ø5mm 14 | Quick Start Guide ! • Be careful to . 2 Remove the faceplate. 3 Insert the two extraction keys (Accessory2) deeply into the slots on both sides as shown in the unit (two locations on each side) with the vehicle mounting..., the sound may skip). If the unit is unstable, it in place. < • Make sure that the unit is removed, remove the lower part of frame. Installing/Removing the unit Non-Japanese cars Removing the trim plate 1 Engage the catch pins on the...
...cars 1 Remove the trim plate with reference to . 2 Align the holes in the figure. Accessory2 ø5mm ø5mm 14 | Quick Start Guide ! • Be careful to . 2 Remove the faceplate. 3 Insert the two extraction keys (Accessory2) deeply into the slots on both sides as shown in the unit (two locations on each side) with the vehicle mounting..., the sound may skip). If the unit is unstable, it in place. < • Make sure that the unit is removed, remove the lower part of frame. Installing/Removing the unit Non-Japanese cars Removing the trim plate 1 Engage the catch pins on the...
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... 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 a commercial item of the microphone (Accessory 5). 2 Clean the installation surface. 3 Install the microphone. 4 Lay the cable up to the driver. KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U only Installing the Microphone unit...
... 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 a commercial item of the microphone (Accessory 5). 2 Clean the installation surface. 3 Install the microphone. 4 Lay the cable up to the driver. KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U only Installing the Microphone unit...
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... cause undesired operation of the following are reproductions of labels on , the user is encouraged to try to which the receiver is not installed and used in the instruction manual. Changes or modifications to this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. L'expression...
... cause undesired operation of the following are reproductions of labels on , the user is encouraged to try to which the receiver is not installed and used in the instruction manual. Changes or modifications to this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. L'expression...
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... install the most current version of the Pandora application on your device. • iPhone/ iPod touch connected to this unit 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 notice. Accordingly, compatibility...
... install the most current version of the Pandora application on your device. • iPhone/ iPod touch connected to this unit 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 notice. Accordingly, compatibility...
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.../or used with iHeartRADIO. • Internet connection by JVC KENWOOD Corporation is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with a KCA-iP102. All rights reserved. • HD Radio Technology manufactured under license. • Sirius, XM and all of the services may become unavailable. • Some iHeartRADIO™ functionality cannot be operated from the Google Play. • Bluetooth must...
.../or used with iHeartRADIO. • Internet connection by JVC KENWOOD Corporation is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with a KCA-iP102. All rights reserved. • HD Radio Technology manufactured under license. • Sirius, XM and all of the services may become unavailable. • Some iHeartRADIO™ functionality cannot be operated from the Google Play. • Bluetooth must...