⁄ • Read through this page first for the setting of each
function.
Display Settings 10
Text Display Selection
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Music disc/Audio file Operation 11
Music Search
Music Search for iPod
All Random
iPod Control by Hand Mode
Direct Music Search
Direct Disc Search
Basic Operation of Disc Changer (Optional)
Tuner Operation 14
Auto Memory Entry
PTY (Program Type)
Program Type preset
Changing Language for PTY Function
Preset Tuning
Direct Access Tuning
Operation of hands-free phoning 16
Before Use
Receiving a call
During a call
Call waiting
Other functions
Making a call
Dial a number
Speed dialing (Preset dial)
Calling a number in the Phone Book
Calling a number in the call log
Make a voice dialing call
Registering to the Preset Dial Number List
Display of phone number type (category)
Audio Control
Adjusting the detail of Audio Control
Audio Setup
Speaker Setting
Audio Preset Memory
Audio Preset Recall
Audio Adjustments (DSP) 23
Cabin selection
Speaker Setting
DTA (Digital Time Alignment) setting
X’Over setting
Equalizer Control
Preset position selection
Audio Preset Memory
Audio Preset Recall
Favorite Control 26
Preset Memory
Preset Recall
Preset Memory Delete
Name Setting
Bluetooth Setup 28
Registering Bluetooth device
Registering Special Bluetooth device
Registering PIN Code
Downloading the Phone Book
Selecting the Bluetooth device You Wish to
Connect
Deleting a Registered Bluetooth device
Displaying the Firmware Version
Adding a voice dialing command
Setting a Voice Command for Category
SMS (Short Message Service)
Downloading the SMS
2WARNING
To prevent injury or fire, take the following
precautions:
• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any
metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside
the unit.
Before using this unit for the first time
This unit is initially set on the Demonstration mode.
When using this unit for the first time, cancel the
<Demonstration mode Setting> (page 20).
How to reset your unit
• If this unit or the connected unit (disc auto changer,
etc.) fails to operate properly, press the Reset button.
The unit returns to factory settings when the Reset
button is pressed.
Reset button
Cleaning the Unit
If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with a
dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth.
If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off with
a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then wipe it
again with a clean soft dry cloth.
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• Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect its
mechanical parts. Wiping the faceplate with a hard cloth or
using a volatile liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch
the surface or erases characters.
• If you experience problems during installation,
consult your Kenwood dealer.
• When you purchase optional accessories, check with
your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work
with your model and in your area.
• The characters which can be displayed by this unit
are A-Z 0-9 @ “ ‘ ` % & * + – = , . / \ < > [ ] ( ) : ; ^ - { } |
~ .
• The RDS feature won’t work where the service is not
supported by any broadcasting station.
• The illustrations of the display and the panel
appearing in this manual are examples used to
explain more clearly how the controls are used.
Therefore, what appears on the display in the
illustrations may differ from what appears on the
display on the actual equipment, and some of the
illustrations on the display may be inapplicable.
Handling CDs
• Do not touch the recording surface of the CD.
• Do not stick tape etc. on the CD, or use a CD with
tape stuck on it.
• Do not use disc type accessories.
• Clean from the center of the disc and move
outward.
• When removing CDs from this unit, pull them out
horizontally.
• If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs,
use the CD only after removing the burrs with a
ballpoint pen etc.
CDs that cannot be used
• CDs that are not round cannot be used.
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe
them with a clean soft dry cloth.
Lens Fogging
When you turn on the car heater in cold weather,
dew or condensation may form on the lens in the
CD player of the unit. Called lens fogging, this
condensation on the lens may not allow CDs to play.
In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for the
condensation to evaporate. If the unit still does not
operate normally after a while, consult your Kenwood
dealer.
• CDs with coloring on the recording surface or CDs
that are dirty cannot be used.
• This unit can only play the CDs with
This unit may not correctly play discs which do not
have the mark.
• You cannot play a CD-R or CD-RW that has not been
finalized. (For the finalization process refer to your
CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your CD-R/CDRW recorder instruction manual.)
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Basic Operation
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Release
[TI]
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General functions
Power/Source Select button: [SRC]
Turns on the power.
When the power is on, the source switches between
Tuner (“TUNER”) , USB or iPod* (“USB” or “iPod”),
CD (“CD”) , Auxiliary input (“AUX”), and Standby
(“STANDBY”) each time this button is pressed.
Press at least 1 second to turn of f the power.
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• When an optional accessory is connected, the source name
for each device appears.
• When connection of the iPod is recognized, the source
display changes from “USB” to “iPod”.
* Function of KDC-BT6544U/ BT6544UY/ W5544U/W5644U.
Volume control: [AUD] knob
Turn the knob to adjust the volume.
Subwoofer output: [AUD] knob
Switches between ON (“SUBWOOFER ON”) and OFF
(“SUBWOOFER OFF”) each time pushing toward down
for at least 2 seconds.
• You can do this function when “SWPRE” in <Function
Control> (page 6) is set to “SW”.
Auxiliary input
Connect a portable audio device with mini-plug
cable (3.5 ø).
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• Use the mini-plug cable which is stereo type and does not
have any resistance.
• The auxiliary input requires the setting made in “MENU” >
“AUX” of <Function Control> (page 6).
Disc slotMicrophone
[SRC][FAVORITE][SEARCH][AUD]
Auxiliary input
Faceplate release: Release
Releases the faceplate lock so that it can be removed.
Refer to the following diagram when reattaching the
faceplate.
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USB Terminal
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• The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be
damaged by shocks or jolts.
• Keep the faceplate in its faceplate case while detached.
• Do not place the faceplate (and the faceplate case) in areas
exposed to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Also
avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water
splashing.
• To prevent deterioration, do not touch the terminals of the
unit or faceplate with your fingers.
Text/Title scroll: [AUD] knob
Scrolls the CD, audio file, and Radio text display when
pushing toward up for at least 2 seconds.
Muting volume upon reception of phone call
(Function of KDC-W5544U/ W5644U)
When there is a call, “CALL” is displayed and the audio
system is paused.
When the call ends, “CALL” disappears and the audio
system comes back on.
The audio system comes back on when [SRC] is
pressed during a call.
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• To use the TEL Mute feature, you need to hook up the MUTE
wire to your telephone using a commercial telephone
accessory. Refer to <Connecting Wires to Terminals> (page
Press this button for 1 second allows you to set
various functions using the [AUD] knob. Refer to
<Function Control> (page 6).
CategoryFunction of setup item
AUTO MEMORYPutting stations with good reception in the memory
iPodCTRL
*Allows you to set up iPod Control by Hand Mode.
PLAY MODEAllows you to set up the play mode.
DSP
*Allows you to set up the sound environment.
MENUAllows you to set up the environment.
RETURNExit Function Control mode.
* Function of KDC-BT6544U/ BT6544UY/ W5544U/ W5644U.
* Function of KDC-BT6544U/ BT6544UY.
Favorite Control : [FAVORITE]
Registers to or retrieves from the memory the
operation procedure to select your favorite broadcast
station or iPod Playlists/ Artists, etc regardless of the
selected source. Refer to <Favorite Control>(page 26).
automatically.
Tuner functions
FM band: [AUD] knob
Switches between FM1, FM2, and FM3 each time
pushing toward up.
AM band: [AUD] knob
Switches to AM when pushing toward down.
Tuning: [AUD] knob
Changes the frequency when pushing toward left or
right.
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• Use the “MENU” > “SEEK” of <Function Control> (page 6) to
change the frequency switching.
• During reception of stereo stations the “ST” indicator is ON.
Traffic information : [TI]
• For KDC-BT6544U/ BT6544UY/ BT6044/BT6144: Turns
ON or OFF the Traffic Information function when
pressing for at least 2 seconds.
• For KDC-W5544U/W5644U: Turns ON or OFF the
Traffic Information function when pressing.
When the function is turned ON, “TI” indicator is ON.
If traffic bulletin starts when the function is ON,
“TRAFFIC” is displayed and traffic information is
received.
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• If the volume is adjusted during reception of traffic
information, the adjusted volume is memorized
automatically. The memorized volume will be applied next
time the Traffic Information function is turned ON.
Disc & Audio file play functions
Disc play: Disc slot
Starts playing when a disc is inserted.
When a CD is inserted, the “IN” indicator is ON.
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• 3 inch (8 cm) CD cannot be used. Attempt to insert using
an adapter can cause malfunction.
Disc ejection: [0]
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• You can eject the disc for 10 minutes after switching off the
engine.
USB device/iPod play: USB Terminal
(Function of KDC-BT6544U/ BT6544UY/ W5544U/ W5644U)
Connecting a USB device starts playback.
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• For the playable audio file, media, and devices, refer to
<About Audio file> (page 35).
Pause and play: [ 38]
Switches between pause and play each time this
button is pressed.
USB device removing: [0]
Press this button for 2 seconds or longer to select the
remove mode, and the remove the USB device.
During the remove mode, “USB REMOVE” is displayed.
Music search: [AUD] knob
Changes the music when pushing toward left or right.
Fast reverses or forwards the music while keeping
pushing toward left or right. (No sound is output
while playing audio file.)
Folder search: [AUD] knob
Changes the folder containing the audio file when
pushing toward up or down.
• For the operation on iPod, enter <Music Search for iPod>
(page 11) is first to enter the search mode.
Search mode: [SEARCH]
After pressing [SEARCH] button, you can quickly
search songs with the [AUD] knob. See <Music
Search> (page 11) for details.
Hands-free phoning
Microphone:
(Function of KDC-BT6544U/ BT6544UY/ BT6044/BT6144)
The microphone for the hands free phone is built in.
When your voice cannot be recognized due to the
low microphone volume or noises in the vehicle,
adjust the microphone settings by selecting “MENU”
>“MIC GAIN” of <Function Control> and “MENU” >“NR
LEVEL” of <Function Control> (page6).
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Function Control
Functions in the table below can be set up by using Function Control.
Setting “BYPASS” passes the DSP function.
Setting “THROUGH” activates the DSP function.
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*Factory setting
* Function of KDC-BT6544U/ BT6544UY.
* Function of KDC-BT6044/ BT6144.
* Function of KDC-W5544U/ W5644U.
* Function of KDC-BT6544UY/ BT6144/ W5644U.
* iPod play mode cannot be set when <iPodCTRL> is set to
*Factory setting
* Function of KDC-BT6544U/ BT6544UY.
* Function of KDC-BT6044/ BT6144.
* Function of KDC-W5544U/ W5644U.
* Function of KDC-BT6544UY/ BT6144/ W5644U.
* iPod play mode cannot be set when <iPodCTRL> is set to
“OFF”.
* Refer to <Menu Glossary> (page 36).
Displayed item is depending on currently selected
source or mode. The mark in Condition column
shows the condition to which the item is displayed.
: Can be set in other than standby state.
: Can be set in standby state.
: Can be set while Audio file source of CD/USB/iPod.
: Can be set while Audio file source of CD/USB
(excluding iPod).
: Can be set while CD/ Disc changer source.
: Can be set while Disc changer source.
: Can be set during Tuner source.
: Can be set during FM reception.
: Can be set while accessing AUX source.
: Can be set only during playback of the iPod source.
(USB source used when the iPod is connected)
: Can be set for sources other than the standby
source by setting “2 ZONE” of <Audio Setup> (page
21) to “ON”.
: Can be set while a cell-phone is connected.
: Refer to the reference page.
— : Can be set during all sources.
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• Refer to the respective page for information on how to
set the items with reference page number.
• Only the items available to the current source are
displayed.
1 Enter Function Control mode
Press the [SEARCH] button for at least 1 second.
”FUNCTION” is displayed.
2 Select your desired setup item
Operation typeOperation
Movement between items Turn the [AUD] knob.
Selection of itemPress the [AUD] knob.
Return to previous itemPress the [SEARCH] button.
Repeat selection and determination until your
desired setup item is selected.
Example:
MENU
DOT LINE
In this manual, the above selection is
indicated as
Select “MENU” > “DOT LINE”.
3 Make a setting
Press the [AUD] knob or turn the [AUD] knob to
select a setting value, and then press the [AUD]
knob.
• The value of items with mark can be set by
press the [AUD] knob.
• The value of items with mark can be set by
pushing the [AUD] knob towards right or left.
• Some items require you to keep pressing the
[AUD] knob for 1 or 2 seconds so that you can
make a setting. For these items, the time during
which you need to keep pressing the [AUD] knob
is displayed in the Entry column in seconds.
• For the functions accompanied by the
description of the setting procedure and so forth,
the reference page numbers are displayed.
4 Exit Function Control mode
Press the [SEARCH] button for at least 1 second.
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Display Settings
Text Display Selection
Changes displayed information on each source
following;
In Tuner source
InformationDisplay
Program Service name or Frequency“FREQUENCY/PS”
Radio text, Program Service name or Frequency “RADIO TEXT”
Clock“CLOCK”
In CD & External disc source
InformationDisplay
Disc title“DISC TITLE”
Track title“TRACK TITLE”
Play time & Track number“P-TIME”
Clock“CLOCK”
In Audio file/ iPod source
InformationDisplay
Music title & Artist name“TITLE/ARTIST”
Album name & Artist name“ALBUM/ARTIST”
Folder name“FOLDER NAME”
File name “FILE NAME”
Play time & Music number“P-TIME”
Clock“CLOCK”
In Standby/ Auxiliary input source
InformationDisplay
Source name“SOURCE NAME”
Clock“CLOCK”
1 Enter Switching Display mode
Press the [38] button for at least 1 second.
“DISPLAY SEL” is displayed.
2 Select the Display item
Turn the [AUD] knob.
3 Exit Switching Display mode
Press the [38] button.
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• When you select the clock display, the display setting of
each source will be changed to the clock display.
• If the selected display item does not have any
information, alternative information is displayed.
• When selecting “FOLDER NAME” while playing with
iPod, names will be displayed depending on currently
selected browsing items.
• If the iPod Control by Hand Mode is set to on while
playing the iPod, “iPod BY HAND” is displayed.
• If all characters cannot be displayed while playing with
iPod, the file number in the list is displayed.
InformationDisplay
Music title“TITLE***”
Folder name“FLD***”
File name “FILE***”
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Selects the display when changing to Auxiliary
input source.
1 Select Auxiliary input display setting item
during Menu mode (In AUX mode)
Select the “NAME SET” display.
For how to select Function Control items, refer to
<Function Control> (page 6).
2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.
The presently selected Auxiliary input display is
displayed.
3 Select the Auxiliary input display
Turn the [AUD] knob.
“AUX”/ “DVD”/ “PORTABLE”/ “GAME”/ “VIDEO”/ “T V”
4 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the [SEARCH] button.
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• When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that
time is registered, and the Auxiliary input display setting
mode closes.
• The Auxiliary input display can be set only when the
built-in auxiliary input or the auxiliary input of optional
KCA-S220A is used. On the KCA-S220A, “AUX EXT” is
displayed by default.
Selecting the music you want to listen to from the
device or media being played now.
1 Enter Music Search mode
Press the [SEARCH] button.
“SEARCH” is displayed.
Displays the current Audio file name.
2 Search for music
Audio file
Operation typeOperation
Movement between
folders/files
Selection of folder/fliePress the [AUD] knob or push it towards
Return to previous folder Push the [AUD] knob towards left.
Return to root folderPush the [AUD] knob towards left for at
“<” or “>” beside the displayed folder name
indicates that this folder is preceded or followed by
another folder.
When file name is displayed, “
end.
Internal CD source
Operation typeOperation
Movement between track Turn the [AUD] knob or push it towards
Selection of trackPress the [AUD] knob.
Return to first trackPush the [AUD] knob towards left for at
Cancelling the Music Search mode
Press the [SEARCH] button.
Turn the [AUD] knob or push it towards
up or down.
right.
least 1 second.
” is added at the
up or down.
least 1 second.
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• Music Search cannot be performed during Random play
or scan play.
Function of iPod
Music Search for iPod
Search for the song (in iPod) you want to play.
1 Enter Music Search mode
Press the [SEARCH] button.
“SEARCH” is displayed.
2 Search for music
Operation typeOperation
Movement between items Turn the [AUD] knob.
Skip Search *
Selection of itemPress the [AUD] knob.
Return to previous itemPush the [AUD] knob towards up.
Return to Top menuPush the [AUD] knob towards up for at
Search by initialPress the [SEARCH] button for at least 1
The position of the currently displayed item is
indicated by the icon bar in 13 steps.
Cancelling the Music Search mode
Press the [SEARCH] button.
Searching for Music by Initial
You can select an alphabetic character from the list
in the browse item (artist, album, etc.) selected now.
1
Push the [AUD] knob towards right or left.
least 1 second.
second.
1 Enter alphabet search mode
Press the [SEARCH] button for at least 1 second.
“A B C …” is displayed.
• If you can not search for a song by an alphabetic
character in the browse item selected now, the data on
the screen does not change.
2 Select the initial to be searched for
Operation typeOperation
Move to the next character. Turn the [AUD] knob or push it towards
Move to the next row.Push the [AUD] knob towards up or
Cancelling the alphabet
search mode
right or left.
down.
Press the [SEARCH] button.
3 Determine the selected initial.
Press the [AUD] knob.
Start search. When search is completed, the music
search mode is selected again at the selected
character position.
Cancelling the Searching for Music by Initial
Press the [SEARCH] button for at least 1 second.
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Music disc/Audio file Operation
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• *1 Skip Search: The number of songs to be skipped is
determined by the ratio of the total number of songs
in the list which is selected now. Set the ratio with
“SKIP SRCH” in <Function Control> (page 6). Keep
pushing [AUD] knob for 3 seconds or longer skips
songs at 10% irrespective of the setting.
• The time of search by alphabet may become long
depending on the number of songs in iPod or the folder
structure.
• When selecting an initial in the alphabet search mode,
entering “*” searches symbols and entering “1” searches
digits.
• If the first character string begins with an article “a”, “an”,
or “the” in the alphabet search mode, it is searched for in
defiance of the article.
• Characters that are included in a song name but cannot
be displayed are left blank. If no character included in a
song name cannot be displayed, the browse item name
and digits are displayed.
ItemsDisplayItemsDisplay
Playlists“PLIST***” Podcasts“PDCT***”
Artists“ART***”Genres“GEN***”
Albums“ALB***”Composers“COM***”
Search by initial“PRGM***”
Function of iPod
All Random
All songs in iPod are played at random.
Enter All random mode
Select “PLAY MODE”
For how to select Function Control items, refer to
<Function Control> (page 6).
> “ALL RDM”.
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• The time required to turn on the all random function
may become longer depending on the number of songs
in iPod or the folder structure.
• Turning on the all random function changes the iPod
browse item to “SONGS”. This browse item will not
change even if the all random function is turned off.
• If the browse item is changed to search for music
the all random function is on, the all random function is
turned off and the songs in the browse item are played
at random.
Function of iPod
iPod Control by Hand Mode
Allows you to operate iPod with the control on the
iPod.
Enter iPod Control by Hand Mode
Select “iPodCTRL”.
For how to select Function Control items, refer to
<Function Control> (page 6).
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• In the iPod Control by hand mode, iPod cannot be
operated using this unit.
• This mode is not compatible with music information
display. The display will show “iPod BY HAND”.
• iPod can be operated when it conforms to the iPod
control function.
Function of remote control
Direct Music Search
Searchs the music by entering the track number.
1 Enter the music number
Press the number buttons on the remote
control.
2 Search the music
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Cancelling Direct Music Search
Press the [38] button.
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• Direct Music Search cannot be performed during playing
of iPod, Random play, or scan play.