Kenwood KDC-U556BT Manual

KDC-U556BT

CD-RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

© 2012 JVC KENWOOD Corporation

GET0860-001A (M0)

CONTENTS

BEFORE USE	2
BASICS	3
GETTING STARTED	4
RADIO	5
CD / USB / iPod	6
AUX	7
BLUETOOTH®	8
AUDIO SETTINGS	12
DISPLAY SETTINGS	13
MORE INFORMATION	13
TROUBLESHOOTING	14
SPECIFICATIONS	15
INSTALLATION / CONNECTION	16

How to read this manual

•Operations explained mainly using buttons on the faceplate.

•[XX] indicates the selected items.

•( XX) indicates references are available on the stated page number.

BEFORE USE

Warning

Do not operate any function that takes your attention away from safe driving.

Caution

Volume setting:

•Adjust the volume so that you can hear sounds outside the car to prevent accident.

•Lower the volume before playing digital sources to avoid damaging the speakers by the sudden increase of the output level.

General:

•Avoid using the USB device or iPod/iPhone if it might hinder driving safety.

•Make sure all important data has been backed up. We shall bear no responsibility for any loss of recorded data.

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

•If a disc error occurs due to condensation on the laser lens, eject the disc and wait for the moisture to evaporate.

Remote control (RC-406):

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

•The Lithium battery is in danger of explosion if replaced incorrectly. Replace it only with the same or equivalent type.

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

•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.

Maintenance

Cleaning the unit: Wipe off dirt on the faceplate with a dry silicon or soft cloth.

Cleaning the connector: Detach the faceplate and clean the connector with a cotton swab gently, being careful not to damage the connector.

Handling discs:

•Do not touch the recording surface of the disc.

•Do not stick tape etc. on the disc, or use a disc with tape stuck on it.

•Do not use any accessories for the disc.

•Clean from the center of the disc and move outward.

•Clean the disc with a dry silicon or soft cloth. Do not use any solvents.

•When removing discs from this unit, pull them out horizontally.

•Remove burrs from the center hole and disc edge before inserting a disc.

Connector (on the reverse side of the faceplate)

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BASICS

Faceplate		Remote control (RC-406)
	Attach	Remote sensor (Do not expose
Volume knob		to bright sunlight.)
(turn/press)	Loading slot

	Detach	Pull out the
		insulation sheet
		when using for
		the first time.
Detach	How to reset	How to replace the battery
	Display window
button
	Your preset adjustments
	will also be erased.
To	Do this (on the faceplate)	Do this (on the remote control)
Turn on the power	Press L SRC.	Press and hold SRC to turn off the power.
	• Press and hold to turn off the power.	( Pressing SRC does not turn on the power. )

Adjust the volume	Turn the volume knob.	Press VOL or VOL .

Press ATT during playback to attenuate the sound.

• Press again to cancel.

	Select a source	Press L SRC repeatedly.	Press SRC repeatedly.
	Change the display	Press SCRL DISP repeatedly.	( not available )
	information	• Press and hold to scroll the current display information.

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GETTING STARTED

1Cancel the demonstration

When you turn on the power (or after you reset the unit), the display shows: “CANCEL DEMO” \ “PRESS” \ “VOLUME KNOB”

1Press the volume knob.

[YES] is selected for the initial setup.

2Press the volume knob again.

“DEMO OFF” appears.

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Set the clock

1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].

2 Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS], then press the knob. 3 Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK], then press the knob.

4 Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK ADJUST], then press the knob. 5 Turn the volume knob to adjust the hour, then press the knob.

6Turn the volume knob to adjust the minute, then press the knob.

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

7Press and hold to exit. (or)

Press and hold SCRL DISP to enter clock adjustment mode directly while in clock display screen.

Then, perform steps 5 and 6 above to set the clock.

3Set the initial settings

1 Press SRC to enter [STANDBY].

2 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].

3 Turn the volume knob to select [INITIAL SET], then press the knob.

4Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob.

5Press and hold to exit.

•To return to the previous hierarchy, press .

		Default: XX
PRESET TYPE		NORMAL: Memorizes one station for each preset button in each band (FM1/ FM2/
		FM3/ MW/ SW1/ SW2). ; MIX: Memorizes one station for each preset button
		regardless of the selected band.
KEY BEEP		ON: Activates the keypress tone. ; OFF: Deactivates.
TDF ALARM		ON: Activates the alarm if you forgot to detach the faceplate when ACC is set to OFF. ;
		OFF: Deactivates.
BUILT-IN AUX		ON: Enables AUX in source selection. ; OFF: Disables. ( 7)
CD READ		1: Automatically distinguishes between audio file disc and music CD. ; 2: Forces to play
		as a music CD. No sound can be heard if an audio file disc is played.
SP SELECT		OFF/ 5/4/ 6 × 9/6/ OEM: Selects according to the speaker size (5 inches or
		4 inches, 6×9 inches or 6 inches) or OEM speakers for optimum performance.
F/W UPDATE
	F/W UP xx.xx	YES: Starts upgrading the firmware. ; NO: Cancels (upgrading is not activated).
		For details on how to update the firmware, see: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/

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RADIO

Search for a station

1 Press L SRC to select TUNER.

2Press repeatedly (or press *AM– / #FM+ on RC-406) to select FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ MW/ SW1/ SW2.

3 Press 4 / ¢ (or press 4 / ¢ (+) on RC-406) to search for a station.

•To store a station: Press and hold one of the number buttons (1 to 6).

•To select a stored station: Press one of the number buttons (1 to 6) (or press one of the number buttons (1 to 6) on RC-406).

Change the frequency steps

You can change the frequency step from 50 kHz to 200 kHz for FM and 9 kHz to 10 kHz for MW.

1 Press and hold L SRC to turn off the power.

2While pressing number buttons 1 and 5, press L SRC.

Release your fingers from the buttons after the display appears.

•To restore the initial setting, repeat the same procedure.

•When the frequency step is changed, the previously stored stations in the memory are deleted.

Direct Access Tuning (using RC-406)

1 Press *AM– / #FM+ to select a band.

2Press DIRECT to enter Direct Access Tuning.

“– – – • –” (for FM), “– – – –” (for MW/ SW1) or “– – – – –” (for SW2) appears on the display.

3 Press the number buttons to enter a frequency. 4 Press 4 / ¢ (+) to search for a frequency.

•To cancel, press .

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

Other settings

1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].

2 Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS], then press the knob.

3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob.

4 Press and hold to exit.

	Default: XX
LOCAL SEEK	ON: Searches only MW/ SW1/ SW2 stations with good reception. ; OFF: Cancels.
SEEK MODE	Selects the tuning method for the 4 / ¢ buttons.
	AUTO1: Automatically searches for a station. ; AUTO2: Searches for a preset station. ;
	MANUAL: Manually search for a station.
AUTO	YES: Automatically starts memorizing 6 stations with good reception. ; NO: Cancels.
MEMORY	(Selectable only if [NORMAL] is selected for [PRESET TYPE].) ( 4)
MONO SET	Selectable only when the source is FM.
	ON: Improves the FM reception, but the stereo effect may be lost. ; OFF: Cancels.

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CD / USB / iPod

Start playback

CD

Label side

0: Eject disc

The source changes to CD and playback starts.

USB

USB input terminal

CA-U1EX (max.: 500 mA) (optional accessory)

The source changes to USB and playback starts.

iPod/iPhone

USB input terminal

KCA-iP102 (optional accessory)

The source changes to iPod and playback starts.

Press 5 iPod to select the control mode while in iPod source.

MODE ON: From the iPod*1. MODE OFF: From the unit.

*1 You can still control play/pause, file selection, fast-forward or reverse files from the unit.

Note:

Pairing request (via Bluetooth) is automatically activated if an iPhone/ iPod touch is connected through the USB input terminal. ( 8, 10)

: Applicable

— : Not applicable

To		Do this	CD USB	iPod
Pause or resume		Press 6 38 (or ENT 38 on RC-406).
playback
Select a track/file		Press 4 / ¢ (or 4 / ¢ (+) on RC-406).
Select a folder		Press 1 – / 2 + (or *AM– / #FM+ on RC-406).	*2	—
Reverse/Fast-forward		Press and hold 4 / ¢ (or 4 / ¢ (+) on RC-406).
Select a track/file	1Press .
from a list	2Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob.
	•	MP3/WMA file: Select the desired folder, then a file.
	• iPod or KENWOOD Music Editor Light (KME Light)/ KENWOOD Music
		Control (KMC) file*4: Select the desired file from the list (PLAYLISTS,		*3
		ARTISTS, ALBUMS, SONGS, PODCASTS*5, GENRES, COMPOSERS*5).
	•	To return to the root folder (or first file), press number button 5 iPod.
	•	To return to the previous hierarchy, press .
	•	To cancel, press and hold .

		• To skip songs at a specific ratio, press 4 / ¢. ( 7)			—	*4	*3
Repeat play		Press 4	repeatedly.
		• Audio CD: TRACK REPEAT, REPEAT OFF					*3
		• MP3/WMA file: FILE REPEAT, FOLDER REPEAT, REPEAT OFF
		• iPod or KME Light/ KMC file: FILE REPEAT, REPEAT OFF
Random play		Press 3	repeatedly.
		• Audio CD: DISC RANDOM, RANDOM OFF					*3
		• MP3/WMA/iPod or KME Light/ KMC file: FOLDER RANDOM,
		RANDOM OFF
		Press and hold 3 to select “ALL RANDOM.”			*2		*3
*2 Only for MP3/WMA files.				*4 Only for files registered in the database created with KME Light/
*3 Applicable only when [MODE OFF] is selected.				KMC. ( 13)
				*5 Only for iPod.

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