Kenwood KDC-U553BT User Manual

KDC-U553BT

CD-RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

CONTENTS

Safety 3

Maintenance The marking of products using lasers

Preparation 4

How to attach/detach the faceplate How to reset your unit How to prepare the remote controller

(R C-4 05)

Getting Started 5

Canceling the display demonstration Setting the demonstration mode Adjusting the clock Initial settings before operations

Basic Operations 6

Listening to the Radio 8

Direct Access Tuning using the remote

controller (RC-405) Using the remote controller (RC-405) Changing the frequency steps Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings

Listening to the other external components 9

Listening to a Disc/ USB device/ iPod

Start playing a disc Start playing a USB device or iPod Removing the USB device or iPod Selecting Repeat Play Selecting Random Play All Random Play Selecting a folder/track/file Alphabet Search for iPod Direct Music Search using the remote

controller (RC-405) Using the remote controller (RC-405) Selecting App & iPod Control Mode Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings

Getting Started of Bluetooth 14

Registering your Bluetooth device with this

unit (Pairing)

Registering from Bluetooth devices (Pairing)

Operation of Hands-Free Phoning 16

Making a Call Make a Voice Dialing Call Receiving a Call During a Call Switching between Two Connected Cell-

phones Clearing the disconnection message Downloading the Phone Book Using the remote controller (RC-405)

Listening to a Bluetooth Audio 19

Selecting Repeat Play Selecting Random Play

Bluetooth Setup 20

Selecting the Bluetooth Device Bluetooth Device Registration Test Bluetooth Setup

Function settings 22

Installation/connection 24

Troubleshooting 28

Specifications 30

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Safety

¤WARNING

Stop the car before operating the unit.

The marking of products using lasers

Important to know...

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To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit.

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Caution: Adjust the volume so that you can hear the sound outside the car. Driving with the volume adjusted to a too high level may cause an accident.

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Condensation: When the car is airconditioned, moisture may collect on the laser lens. This may cause disc read errors. In this case, remove the disc and wait for the moisture to evaporate.

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The illustrations in this manual are examples used to explain more clearly how the controls are used. Therefore, what appears on the illustrations may differ from what appears on the actual equipment.

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If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.

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When you purchase external components, check with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work with your model and in your area.

Maintenance

Cleaning the unit: Wipe off the dirt on the panel with a dry silicon or soft cloth. Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the monitor or unit. Cleaning the connector: The unit may not function properly if the connector between the unit and faceplate are dirty. Detach the faceplate and clean the connector with a cotton swab gently, being careful not to damage the connector.

Connector (on the reverse side of the faceplate)

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

The label is attached to the chassis/case and says that the component uses laser beams that have been classified as Class 1. It means that the unit is utilizing laser beams that are of a weaker class. There is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the unit.

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The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by JVC KENWOOD Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

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“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance.

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iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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Preparation

How to attach/detach the faceplate

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Do not expose the faceplate to direct

sunlight, excessive heat, or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing.

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Keep the faceplate in its casing while detached.

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The faceplate is a precision component of the unit and can be damaged by shocks or jolts.

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To prevent deterioration, do not touch the terminals of the unit and faceplate with your fingers.

How to reset your unit

If this unit fails to operate properly, press the reset

button. The unit returns to the

factory settings when the reset button is pressed.

Reset button

How to prepare the remote controller (RC-405)

When you use the remote controller for the first time, pull out the insulation sheet.

Insulation sheet

If the effectiveness of the remote controller decreases, replace the battery.

Caution:

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Do not set the remote control in hot places such as on the dashboard.

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Lithium batter y. Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

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The battery pack or batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such sunshine, fire or the like.

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Keep battery out of reach of children and in original package until ready to use. Dispose of used batteries promptly. If swallowed, contact a physician immediately.

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Getting Started

Canceling the display demonstration

The display demonstration is always turned on unless you cancel it.

When you turn on the power (or after you reset the unit), the display shows:

[CANCEL DEMO] \ [PRESS] \ [VOLUME KNOB]

1 Press the volume knob.

[YES] is selected as the initial setup.

2 Press the volume knob again to confirm.

[DEMO OFF] appears.

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If no operation is done for about 15 seconds or if you turn the volume knob to select [NO] in step 2, [DEMO MODE] appears and the display demonstration starts.

Setting the demonstration mode

1 Press the volume knob to enter

[FUNCTION].

2 Turn the volume knob to select [DEMO

MODE], then press to enter.

3 Turn the volume knob to select [ON] or

[OFF].

If [ON] is selected, display demonstration starts if no operation is done for about 20 seconds.

4 Hold to finish the procedure.

Item Selectable setting (Preset:*)

PRESET TYPE NORMAL *: Memorizes one s tation for each pre set button in eac h band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ AM). ;

MIX: Memorize s one station for eac h preset butto n regardless of the sel ected band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ AM). KEY BEEP ON */ OFF: Activates/deactivates the keypress tone. TDF ALARM ON: Activ ates the alarm if you for got to detach the face plate when ACC is set to OFF. ; OFF *: Cancels. BUILT-IN AUX ON *: Enables “AUX” in source se lection. Sound o f the connected e xternal componen t is produced through t he car

speakers. ; O FF: Disables “AUX” in source selection. CD READ 1 *: Automatic ally distinguishe s between audio f ile disc and music CD. ;

2: Forces to play as a m usic CD. No sound can be heard i f an audio file disc is playe d. SP SELECT OFF */ 5/4/ 6 × 9/6/ OEM: Selects t he speaker size for optimu m performance. F/W UP xx. xx YES: Sta rts upgrading t he firmware. ; NO *: Cancels (upgrading is not activated).

For detail s on how to update the fir mware, see: www.kenwoo d.com/cs/ce/

Adjusting the clock

1 Press the volume knob to enter

[FUNCTION] mode.

2 Turn the volume knob to select

[SETTINGS], then press to enter.

3 Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK],

then press to enter.

4 Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK

ADJUST], then press to enter.

Clock hour flashes on the display.

5 Turn the volume knob to adjust the hour,

then press to enter minute adjustment.

Clock minutes flashes on the display.

6 Turn the volume knob to adjust the

minute, then press to confirm.

Press 4 / ¢ to move between the hour and minute adjustment.

7 Hold to finish the procedure.

Initial settings before operations

1 Press SRC to enter [STANDBY] mode. 2 Press the volume knob to enter

[FUNCTION] mode.

3 Turn the volume knob to select [INITIAL

SET], then press to enter.

4 Turn the volume knob to make a

selection, then press to confirm.

See table below for selection.

5 Hold to finish the procedure.

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Basic Operations

Remote sensor

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Do not expose to bright sunlight.

PAR

VOICE

Loading slot

Ejects the disc

iPod

Volume knob

Detaches the faceplate

The following indicator lights up when...

ST: A stereo broadcast is received. IN: A disc is in the unit. ATT: The sound attenuates. EQ: [PRESET EQ] is set to an EQ mode other

than [NATURAL]. (page 22)

B.BOOST: [BASS BOOST] is set to [LV1],

[LV2] or [LV 3]. (page 22)

: Indicates that the Music Search mode is

selected now.

BT: Bluetooth cell-phone connection status.

Display window

USB terminal

Auxiliary input jack

Slide open the cover

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When you press or hold the following button(s)...

Main unit

Remote

controller

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Tur ns o n.

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Turns off if pressed and held.

Selects the available sources (TUNER, BT AUDIO, USB or iPod, CD,

SRC

AUX, STANDBY), if the power is turned on.

SRC

• Ifthesourceisready,playbackalsostarts.

• “iPod”or“CD”isselectableonlywhenaniPodisconnectedoradisc isloaded.

Volume knob

(turn)

Volume knob

VOLud

5 / ∞ Selects items.

ENT 38 Confirms selection.

(press)

5 / ∞

*AM– /

1 (–)/ 2 (+)

#FM+

6 (38) ENT 38

4 / ¢

+¢

SCRL DISP —

Adjusts the volume level.

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Enters [FUNCTION] settings.

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Start voice recognize of cell-phone if pressed and held.

Enters Music Search mode. Selects the FM bands (FM1/ FM2/ FM3) or AM when “TUNER” is selected as the source. Selects the previous/ next folder. Pauses/resumes playback of a disc/ USB device/ iPod/ Bluetooth Audio.

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Searches for radio station.

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Selects track/file.

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Fast-forwards/fast-backwards tracks/files if pressed and held.

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Changes the display information.

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Scrolls the display information if pressed and held.

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Enters clock adjustment mode directly (page 5) if pressed and held while in clock display screen.

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Enters Bluetooth mode. (page 16)

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Press to answer an incoming call.

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— AUD

— ATT

Enters Bluetooth pairing mode if pressed and held. (page 14)

Enters [AUDIO CONTROL] settings directly. Attenuates the sound.

• Toreturntothepreviouslevel,pressthebuttonagain.

Returns to the previous item. Exit from setting mode.

EXIT

• Pressandhold mode.

General operation

onthemainunitwillalsoexitfromthesetting

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Listening to the Radio

PAR

VOICE

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Press and hold to memorize the current station.

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Press briefly to recall memorized station.

1 Press SRC to select “TUNER”. 2 Press repeatedly to select a band (FM1/

FM2/ FM3/ AM).

3 Press 4 / ¢ to search for a station.

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The tuning mode can be changed. Refer to <SEEK MODE> (page 8).

Changing the frequency steps

You can change the frequency step of FM/ AM. FM : 50 kHz to 200 kHz AM : 9 kHz to 10 kHz

1 Press and hold SRC to turn off the

power.

Direct Access Tuning using the remote controller (RC-405)

1 Press FM+ / AM– to select a band. 2 Press DIRECT to enter Direct Access

Tuning mode.

“– – – –” appears.

3 Press the number buttons to enter the

frequency.

4 Press 4 / +¢ to search for the

frequency.

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To cancel Direct Access Tuning mode, press

or EXIT.

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If no operations is done for 10 seconds after step 3, Direct Access Tuning is automatically canceled.

Using the remote controller (RC-405)

#FM+ / *AM– : Selects band. 4 / +¢ : Selects station.

2 While pressing number buttons 1 and 5,

press SRC.

Release your fingers from the buttons after the display appears.

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To restore the initial setting, repeat the same procedure.

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When the frequency step is changed, the frequencies in the memory are deleted.

Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings

While listening to the radio...

1 Press the volume knob to enter

[FUNCTION] mode.

2 Turn the volume knob to select

[SETTINGS], then press to enter.

3 Turn the volume knob to make a

selection, then press to confirm.

See table below for selection.

4 Hold to finish the procedure.

1 – 6 : Selects preset station.

Item Selectable setting (Preset:*)

SEEK MODE AUTO1 *: Autom atically search for a s tation. ; AUTO2: S earch in the order of the st ations in the prese t memory. ;

MANUAL: Manually search for a station.

AUTO MEMORY YES: Automat ically starts m emorizing 6 stat ions with good rece ption. ; NO *: Cancels (autom atic memorizing is

not activated). (Selectable only if [NORMAL] is selec ted for [PRESET TYPE].) (pa ge 5)

MONO SET ON: Im proves the FM receptio n (but the stereo ef fect may be los t). ; OFF *: Cancels (stereo effect resumes).

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iPod

Listening to the other external components

Preparation : Make sure [ON] is selected for [BUILT-IN AUX]. (page 5)

PAR

VOICE

iPod

1 Press SRC to select “AUX”. 2 Turn on the external component and

start playing.

3 Turn the volume knob to adjust the

volume.

Portable audio device (commercially available)

Auxiliary input jack

3.5 mm stereo mini plug (commercially available)

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