• Operations are explained mainly
using buttons on the faceplate.
•
[XX]
indicates the selected items.
•
( XX)
indicates references are
available on the stated page.
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 accidents.
• 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 safe driving.
• 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 the battery out of reach of children and in its original packaging when not in used. Dispose of used
batteries promptly. If swallowed, contact a physician immediately.
Maintenance
Cleaning the unit: Wipe off dirt on the faceplate with a dry silicone or soft cloth.
Cleaning the connector: Detach the faceplate and clean the connector
gently with a cotton swab, 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 silicone 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)
2
BASICS
Faceplate
Detach button
Volume knob
(turn/press)
Display window
Remote control (RC-406)
Remote sensor (Do not expose
to bright sunlight.)
Pull out the
insulation sheet
when using for the
first time.
How to resetAttachDetach
Your preset
adjustments will also
be erased.
How to replace the battery
ToDo this (on the faceplate)Do this (on the remote control)
Turn on the power
Adjust the volumeTurn the volume knob.Press VOL
Select a source
Change the display
information
Press BSRC.
• Press and hold to turn off the power.
Press BSRC repeatedly.
Press DISPSCRL repeatedly.
• Press and hold to scroll the current display information.
Press and hold SRC to turn off the power.
( Pressing SRC does not turn on the power. )
or VOL .
Press ATT during playback to attenuate the sound.
• Press again to cancel.
Press SRC repeatedly.
( not available )
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GETTING STARTED
1
Cancel the demonstration
When you turn on the power (or after you reset the unit), the display
shows: “CANCELDEMO”
1 Press the volume knob.
[YES]
is selected for the initial setup.
2 Press the volume knob again.
“DEMOOFF” appears.
2
Set the clock
Press the volume knob to enter
1
2 Turn the volume knob to select
3 Turn the volume knob to select
4 Turn the volume knob to make the settings, then press the knob.
Day Hour Minute
5 Turn the volume knob to select
6 Turn the volume knob to select
7 Press and hold to exit.
To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press .
3
Set the initial settings
Press BSRC to enter STANDBY.
1
2 Press the volume knob to enter
3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table),
then press the knob.
4 Press and hold to exit.
To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press .
4
“PRESS” “VOLUMEKNOB”
[FUNCTION]
[CLOCK]
[CLOCK ADJUST]
[CLOCK FORMAT]
[12H]
[FUNCTION]
.
, then press the knob.
, then press the knob.
, then press the knob.
or
[24H]
, then press the knob.
.
AUDIO CONTROL
SP SELECT
DISPLAY
EASY MENU
TUNER SETTING
PRESET TYPE
SYSTEM
KEY BEEP
TDF ALARMON
SOURCE SELECT
PANDORA SRC
BUILT-IN AUX
CD READ
F/W UPDATE
UPDATE SYSTEM / UPDATE BT
F/W UP xx.xx
OFF/ 5/4/ 6 × 9/6/ OEM
or 4inches, 6×9inches or 6inches) or OEM speakers for optimum
performance.
ON
:Both display and button illumination change to white color when
entering
remain as
NORMAL
(FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ MW/ SW1/ SW2).;
each preset button, regardless of the selected band.
ON
:Activates the keypress tone.;
:Activates the alarm if you forget to detach the faceplate when ACC is
set to OFF.;
ON
:Enables PANDORA in source selection.;
ON
:Enables AUX in source selection.;
1
:Automatically distinguishes between audio file disc and music CD.;
2
:Forces to play as an music CD. No sound can be heard if an audio file
disc is played.
YES
activated).
For details on how to update the firmware, see:
www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/
Default:
: Selects according to the speaker size (5inches
[FUNCTION]
:Starts upgrading the firmware.; NO:Cancels (upgrading is not
.;
OFF
[COLOR SELECT]
:Memorizes one station for each preset button in each band
OFF
:Both display and button illumination
color.
( 16)
OFF
:Deactivates.
MIX
:Memorizes one station for
:Deactivates.
OFF
:Disables.
OFF
:Disables.
( 8)
( 9)
XX
RADIO
Search for a station
Press B SRC to select TUNER.
1
2 Press JBAND repeatedly (or press
select FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ MW/ SW1/ SW2.
3 Press S / T (or press S / T(+) on RC-406) to search for a
station.
• To change the searching method for S / T: Press KSEEK
repeatedly.
AUTO1: Automatically search for a station.
AUTO2: Search for a preset station.
MANUAL: Manually search for a station.
• To store a station: Press and hold one of the number buttons (1to6).
• To select a stored station: Press one of the number buttons (1to6) (or
press one of the number buttons (1to6) on RC-406).
Change the frequency steps
You can change the frequency step of:
FM: 50 kHz to 200 kHz
MW: 9 kHz to 10 kHz
1 Press and hold B SRC to turn off the power.
2 While pressing number buttons 1 and 5, press B 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.
AM–/#FM+ on RC-406) to
*
Direct Access Tuning (using RC-406)
Press DIRECT to enter Direct Access Tuning.
1
2 Press the number buttons to enter a frequency.
3 Press ENTIW to search for a station.
• To cancel, press or DIRECT.
• If no operation is done for 10seconds after step
is automatically canceled.
2, Direct Access Tuning
Other settings
Press the volume knob to enter
1
[FUNCTION]
.
2 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table),
then press the knob.
3 Press and hold to exit.
To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press .
Default:
TUNER SETTING
LOCAL SEEK
AUTO MEMORY YES
MONO SET
NEWS SETON
REGIONALON
ON
:Searches only MW/ SW1/ SW2 stations with good reception.;
OFF
:Cancels.
:Automatically starts memorizing 6 stations with good
reception.;
NO
[PRESETTYPE]
ON
OFF
OFF
control.;
:Cancels. (Selectable only if
.) (
4)
:Improves the FM reception, but the stereo effect may be lost.;
:Cancels.
:The unit will temporarily switch to News Programme if available.;
:Cancels.
:Switches to another station only in the specific region using the “AF”
MUSIC: POP M (music), ROCK M (music), EASY M (music), LIGHT M (music),
CLASSICS
FOLK M (music)
The unit will search for the Program Type categorized under
[MUSIC]
if selected.
• If the volume is adjusted during reception of traffic information, alarm
or news bulletin, the adjusted volume is memorized automatically. It
will be applied the next time traffic information, alarm or news bulletin
function is turned on.
: Automatically searches for another station broadcasting the same
program in the same Radio Data System network with better reception
when the current reception is poor.;
:Allows the unit to temporarily switch to Traffic Information.;
OFF
:Cancels.
Press the volume knob to enter PTY language selection. Turn the volume
knob to select the PTY language (
press the knob.
Selects the available Program Type (see the following), then, press
S / T
ON
OFF
, AFFAIRS
, VARIED
, TRAVEL
to start.
:Synchronizes the unit’s time to the Radio Data System station time.;
:Cancels.
, INFO (information), SPORT
, WEATHER
, LEISURE
, OTHER M (music), JAZZ
, FINANCE
, DOCUMENT
OFF
: Cancels.
ENGLISH/ FRENCH/ GERMAN
, EDUCATE
, CHILDREN
, SOCIAL
, COUNTRY
, NATION M (music), OLDIES
, DRAMA
is selectable
, CULTURE
, RELIGION
[SPEECH]
), then
, PHONE
6
Start playback
The source changes automatically and playback starts.
CD
Label side
M
Eject disc
USB
USB input terminal
,
iPod/iPhone
,
or
Press 5 iPod to select the control mode while in iPod source.
MODE ON:
MODE OFF:
If you connect the iPod/iPhone to the USB input terminal of the unit
(while listening to TuneIn Radio, TuneIn Radio Pro or Aupeo), the unit
will output the sound from these apps.
USB cable from the rear of the unit
USB input terminal
and/ or
USB cable from the rear of the unit
2
From the iPod
From the unit.
*
.
CA-U1EX (max.: 500mA)
(optional accessory)
and/ or
KCA-iP102 (optional
accessory) or accessory
cable of the iPod/iPhone
1
*
To Do this
Pause or resume
Press 6 IW (or press ENT IW on RC-406).
playback
Select a track/file
Select a folder
Reverse/Fast-forward
4
Repeat play
*
Press S / T (or press S / T(+) on RC-406).
3
*
Press J / K (or press
AM– / #FM+ on RC-406).
*
Press and hold S / T (or press and hold S / T(+) on RC-406).
Press 4 repeatedly.
• Audio CD: TRACKREPEAT, REPEATOFF
• MP3/WMA/WAV file or iPod: FILEREPEAT, FOLDERREPEAT, REPEATOFF
• KENWOOD Music Editor Light (KME Light)/ KENWOOD Music Control
Random play
(KMC) file
4
*
Press 3 repeatedly.
( 16)
: FILEREPEAT, REPEATOFF
• Audio CD: DISCRANDOM, RANDOMOFF
• MP3/WMA/WAV file or iPod or KME Light/ KMC file: FOLDERRANDOM,
RANDOMOFF
Press and hold 3 to select “ALLRANDOM”.
1
*
Do not leave the cable inside the car when not using.
2
*
You can still play/pause, file skip, fast-forward or reverse files from the unit.
3
*
Only for MP3/WMA/WAV files. This does not work for iPod.
4
*
For iPod: Applicable only when
5
*
For CD: Only for MP3/WMA files.
[MODE OFF]
is selected.
Select a track/file from a list
For iPod: Applicable only when
selected.
( 6)
[MODE OFF]
is
1 Press .
2 Turn the volume knob to make a selection,
then press the knob.
• MP3/WMA/WAV file: Select the desired
folder, then a file.
• iPod or KME Light/ KMC file: Select the
desired file from the list (PLAYLISTS,
ARTISTS, ALBUMS, SONGS, PODCASTS*,
GENRES, COMPOSERS*).
*
Only for iPod.
• To return to the root folder (or first file), press
number button 5 iPod.
• To return to the previous setting item or
hierarchy, press
• To cancel, press and hold
.
.
If you have many files....
You can search through them quickly (on step 2
above) at a preset skip search ratio by pressing
S / T.
• See also “Set the skip search ratio.”
( 8)
• Pressing and holding S / T skip songs at
5
*
the maximum ratio (10
setting made.
%
) regardless of the
• For USB: Only for files registered in the
database created with KME Light/ KMC.
• Not applicable for audio CD.
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CD / USB / iPodAUX
Direct Music Search (using RC-406)
Press DIRECT.
1
2 Press the number buttons to enter a track/
file number.
3 Press ENT IW to search for music.
• To cancel, press .
• Not available if Random Play is selected.
• Not applicable for iPod, KME Light/ KMC file.
Select a song by name
While listening to iPod...
1 Press .
2 Turn the volume knob to select a category,
then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob quickly to enter
character search.
4 Turn the volume knob to select the
character to be searched for.
5 Press S / T to move to the entry
position.
You can enter up to 3characters.
6 Press the volume knob to start searching.
7 Turn the volume knob to make a selection,
then press the knob.
Repeat step
selected.
• To search for a character other than A to Z
and 0 to 9, enter only “
• To return to the previous hierarchy, press
• To return to the top menu, press number
button 5 iPod.
• To cancel, press and hold
7 until the desired item is
.
”.
*
.
8
Set the skip search ratio
While listening to iPod or KME Light/ KMC file...
1 Press the volume knob to enter
2 Turn the volume knob to select
press the knob.
[FUNCTION]
[USB]
, then
3 Turn the volume knob to select
[SKIP SEARCH]
, then press the knob.
4 Turn the volume knob to make a selection,
then press the knob.
0.5%
(default)/ 1%/ 5%/
ratio over the total files.
10%
: Skip search
5 Press and hold to exit.
Change the USB drive
When a smartphone (Mass Storage Class) is
connected to the USB input terminal, you can
select its internal memory or external memory
(such as an SD card) to playback the stored songs.
You can also select the desired drive to playback
when a multiple drives device is connected.
Press 5 iPod repeatedly to select the desired
drive.
(or)
1 Press the volume knob to enter
2 Turn the volume knob to select
press the knob.
[FUNCTION]
[USB]
, then
3 Turn the volume knob to select
[MUSIC DRIVE]
, then press the knob.
4 Press the volume knob to select
[DRIVE CHANGE]
The next drive is selected automatically.
Repeat steps 1 to
drives.
Selectable items:
.
4 to select the following
[DRIVE1]
to
[DRIVE5]
Preparation:
Select
Start listening
.
Connect a portable audio player
1
(commercially available).
Auxiliary input jack
3.5mm stereo mini plug with “L”
shaped connector (commercially
available)
2 Press B SRC to select AUX.
3 Turn on the portable audio player and
start playback.
Set the AUX name
While listening to a portable audio player
connected to the unit...
1 Press the volume knob to enter
2 Turn the volume knob to select
.
then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to select
SET]
4 Turn the volume knob to make a selection,
then press the knob.
AUX
5 Press and hold to exit.
[ON]
for
[BUILT-IN AUX]. ( 4)
, then press the knob.
(default)/
DVD/ PORTABLE/ GAME/ VIDEO/ TV
Portable audio
player
[FUNCTION]
[SYSTEM]
[AUX NAME
.
,
Pandora®
Preparation:
Install the latest version of the Pandora
application onto your device (iPhone/ iPod
touch), then create an account and log in to
Pandora.
• Select
[ON]
for
[PANDORA SRC]. ( 4)
Start listening
Open the Pandora application on your
1
device.
2 Connect your device to the USB input
terminal.
USB input terminal
and/ or
USB cable from the rear of the unit
The source changes to PANDORA FRONT/
PANDORA REAR and broadcast starts.
* Do not leave the cable inside the car when
not using.
KCA-iP102 (optional accessory) or
accessory cable of the iPod/iPhone
To Do this
Pause or resume playback
Thumbs up or thumbs down
Skip a track
Create a new station
Save a station Press and hold one of the number buttons (1to5) to store.
Search for a registered
station
Press 6 IW (or press ENT IW on RC-406).
Press J
• If thumbs down is selected, the current track is skipped.
/ K .
Press T (or press T(+) on RC-406).
1 Press and hold the volume knob.
2 Turn the volume knob to select
then press the knob.
A new station is created based on the current song or artist.
• To select a stored station, press one of the number buttons
(1to5).
[FROM TRACK]
or
1 Press .
2 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the
knob (or press J / K on RC-406).
[BY DATE]:
According to the registered date.
[A-Z]:
Alphabetical order.
3 Turn the volume knob to the desired station, then press the
*
knob.
[FROM ARTIST]
,
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BLUETOOTH®
You can operate Bluetooth devices using this unit.
Connect the microphone
MIC (Microphone input terminal)
Microphone (supplied)
Rear panel
Adjust the microphone
angle
If you turn off the unit or detach the control panel
during a phone call conversation, the Bluetooth
connection is disconnected. Continue the
conversation using your mobile phone.
Supported Bluetooth profiles
– Hands-Free Profile (HFP)
– Serial Port Profile (SPP)
– Phonebook Access Profile (PBAP)
– Object Push Profile (OPP)
– Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
– Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Secure using cord clamps (not
supplied) if necessary.
Pair a Bluetooth device
When connecting a Bluetooth device to
the unit for the first time, perform pairing
between the unit and the device. Once the
pairing is completed, the Bluetooth device
will remain registered in the unit even if you
reset the unit.
• Up to five devices can be registered (paired)
in total.
• A maximum of two Bluetooth phones
and one Bluetooth audio device can be
connected at any time.
• This unit supports Secure Simple Pairing
(SSP).
• Some Bluetooth devices may not
automatically connect to the unit after
pairing. Connect the device to the unit
manually. Refer to the instruction manual of
the Bluetooth device for more information.
1 Press B SRC to turn on the unit.
2 Search and select this unit model name
(KDC-X7**BT) on the Bluetooth device.
“PAIRING”
name
scrolls on the display.
“PASS XXXXXX” Device
“PRESS” “VOLUME KNOB”
3 Press the volume knob to start pairing.
“PAIRING OK” appears when pairing is
completed and “
Bluetooth connection is established.
• For some Bluetooth devices, you may need
to enter the Personal Identification Number
(PIN) code immediately after searching.
” will light up when the
• Pairing request (via Bluetooth) is
automatically activated if an iPhone/iPod
touch is connected through the USB input
terminal. (Applicable only if
set to
[ON]
.)
Press the volume knob to pair once you
have confirm the device name.
( 14)
[AUTO PAIRING]
is
Bluetooth test mode
You can check the connectivity of the
supported profile between the Bluetooth
device and the unit.
• Make sure there is no Bluetooth device
connected.
1 Press and hold .
“PLEASE PAIR YOUR PHONE” appears.
2 Search and select this unit model name
(KDC-X7**BT) on the Bluetooth device.
3 Operate the Bluetooth device to confirm
pairing.
“TESTING” flashes on the display.
The connectivity result (OK or NG) appears
after the test.
PAIRING: Pairing status
HF CNT: Hands-Free Profile (HFP)
AUD CNT: Advanced Audio Distribution
PB DL: Phonebook Access profile (PBAP)
• To cancel check mode, press and hold
compatibility
Profile (A2DP) compatibility
compatibility
BSRC to turn off the unit.
10
Bluetooth mobile phone
To Do this
Receive a call
Reject an incoming
call
End a call
Switch between
hands-free and
private talk modes
Adjust the phone
volume
Switch between two
connected phones
Press or the volume knob or one of
the number buttons (1 to 6) (or press
on RC-406).
• All the buttons and display
illumination flash when there is an
incoming call.
During a call, the buttons and display
illuminate according to the settings
made for
• When
selected time, the unit answers
incoming call automatically.
Press B SRC (or press on RC-406).
Press or B SRC (or press on
RC-406).
Press 6IW during a call.
• Operations may vary according to the
connected Bluetooth device.
Turn the volume knob during a call.
Phone volume:
• This adjustment will not affect the
volume of the other sources.
Press repeatedly.
• Not applicable during a call.
[DISPLAY]. (16)
[AUTO ANSWER]
[00]
is set to the
to
[35]
(Default:
(12)
Improve the sound quality during a call
While talking on the phone...
1 Press the volume knob to enter
[FUNCTION]
.
2 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then
press the knob.
3 Press and hold to exit.
To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press .
MIC GAIN–20
NR LEVEL–5
ECHO CANCEL 1
—+8(0):The sensitivity of the microphone increases as the number
increased.
—
–20(–10
heard during a phone conversation.
—10(4):Adjust the echo cancellation delay time until the least echo is being
heard during a phone conversation.
):Adjust the noise reduction level until the least noise is being
Text message notification
When the phone receives a text message, the unit rings and “SMS RECEIVED”
appears.
• You cannot read, edit, or send a message through the unit.
• To clear the message, press any button.
[15]
Use Voice Recognition
)
Press and hold .
1
The connected phone (which has been paired the earliest) is activated.
However, if priority device is connected, pressing and holding
priority device.
( 13, DVC PRIORITY)
2 Speak the name of the contact you want to call or the voice command to
control the phone functions.
• Supported Voice Recognition features vary for each phone. Refer to the
instruction manual of the connected phone for details.
• This unit also supports the intelligent personal assistant function of iPhone.
BLUETOOTH®
Default:
activate the
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BLUETOOTH®
Bluetooth mode operations
Press to enter Bluetooth mode.
1
2 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table),
then press the knob.
3 Press and hold to exit.
To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press .
1
CALL
HISTORY
PHONE
BOOK
NUMBER
DIAL
Press the volume knob to select a name or a phone number.
• “INCOMING”, “OUTGOING”, or “MISSED” is shown on the lower part of the
display to indicate the previous call status.
• Press
DISP SCRL
• “NO DATA” appears if there is no recorded call history.
2
Press the volume knob to call.
1
Turn the volume knob to select a name, then press the knob.
2
Turn the volume knob to select a phone number, then press the knob to
call.
• If the phone supports PBAP, the phonebook of the connected phone is
automatically transferred to the unit when pairing. If the phone does not
support PBAP, “TRANSFER PB” appears. Transfer the phonebook manually.
(14, TRANSFER PB)
• Contacts are categorized as: HOME, OFFICE, MOBILE, OTHER, GENERAL
• This unit can display only non-accent letters. (Accent letters such as “Ú” is
showns as “U”.)
• If the phonebook contains many contacts,
1
Turn the volume knob to select a number (0 to 9) or character ( , #, +).
2
Press
S / T
Repeat steps
3
Press the volume knob to call.
(or using RC-406)
1
Press the number buttons (0 to 9) to enter the phone number.
2
Press to call.
to change the display category (NUMBER or NAME).
(Select a contact by name).
to move the entry position.
1
and 2 until you finish entering the phone number.
VOICE
BATTLOW
SIGNALNO SIGNAL/ LOW/ MID/ MAX
SETTINGS
AUTO ANSWER
RING MODESYSTEM:
SMS NOTIFY*ON:
* Functionality depends on the type of the phone used.
Speak the name of the contact you want to call or use the voice
command to control the phone functions.
Recognition)
/
MID/ FULL
:Shows the strength of the battery.
received signal.
1 —30
:The unit answer incoming call automatically in the selected
time.;
OFF
:Cancels.
The unit rings to notify you when a call/text message comes in.
(Default ring tone is different according to the paired device.)
•
CALL:
Selects your preferred ring tone (
calls.
•
MESSAGE:
Selects your preferred ring tone (
incoming text messages.
PHONE:
The unit uses the connected phones’ ring tone to notify you
when a call/text message comes in. (The connected phone will ring if it
does not support this feature.)
The unit rings and “SMS RECEIVED” appears to notify you of an
incoming text message.;
OFF
:Cancels.
(11, Use Voice
:Shows the strength of the current
TONE 1 — 5
) for incoming
TONE 1 — 5
Default:
) for
XX
Select a contact by name
• You can search through the contacts quickly according to the first letter
(A to Z), number (0 to 9), or symbol.
• The second alphabet of the contact will be searched if the first alphabet
does not exist.
1 Press to enter Bluetooth mode.
2 Turn the volume knob to select
[PHONE BOOK]
, then press the knob.
12
3 Turn the volume knob quickly to enter alphabet search mode.
The first menu (ABCDEFGHIJK) appears. To go to the other menu
(LMNOPQRSTUV or WXYZ1
), press J / K.
4 Turn the volume knob or press S / T to select the desired first
letter, then press the knob.
• To search with numbers, select “1”.
• To search with symbols, select “ ”.
5 Turn the volume knob to select a name, then press the knob.
6 Turn the volume knob to select a phone number, then press the
knob to call.
To return to the previous hierarchy, press
.
Store a contact in memory
You can store up to 6 contacts.
1 Press to enter Bluetooth mode.
2 Turn the volume knob to select
[NUMBER DIAL]
, then press the knob.
[CALL HISTORY], [PHONE BOOK]
, or
3 Turn the volume knob to select a contact or enter a phone number.
If a contact is selected, press the volume knob to show the phone
number.
4 Press and hold one of the number buttons (1 to 6).
“STORED” appears when the contact is stored.
To erase a contact from the preset memory, select
step
2
and store a blank number.
[NUMBER DIAL]
in
Make a call from memory
Press to enter Bluetooth mode.
1
2 Press one of the number buttons (1 to 6).
3 Press the volume knob to call.
“NO MEMORY” appears if there is no contacts stored.
BLUETOOTH®
Delete a contact
Not applicable for mobile phone that supports PBAP.
1 Press to enter Bluetooth mode.
2 Turn the volume knob to select
press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to select a contact.
If a contact is selected, press the volume knob to show the phone
number.
4 Press and hold the volume knob to enter delete mode.
5 Turn the volume knob to select
press the knob.
DELETE ONE
DELETE ALL
step 2 is deleted.
: Selected name or phone number in step 3 is deleted.
: All names or phone numbers from the selected menu in
6 Turn the volume knob to select
Bluetooth mode settings
Press the volume knob to enter
1
2 Turn the volume knob to select
3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table),
then press the knob.
4 Press and hold to exit.
To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press .
PHONE SELECT
AUDIO SELECT
DEVICE DELETE
DVC PRIORITY
Selects the phone or audio device to connect or disconnect.
“
” appears in front of the device name.
1
Turn the volume knob to select a device to delete, then press the
knob.
2
Turn the volume knob to select
Selects a device to be connected as priority device.
“
” appears in front of the device name set as priority.
[CALL HISTORY]
[DELETE ONE]
[YES]
or
[NO]
[FUNCTION]
[BT MODE]
.
, then press the knob.
[YES]
or
[PHONE BOOK]
or
[DELETE ALL]
, then press the knob.
or
[NO]
, then
, then
Default:
, then press the knob.
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BLUETOOTH®
TRANSFER PB
PIN CODE EDIT
(0000)
RECONNECTON
AUTO PAIRING ON
BT HF/AUDIOFRONT
INITIALIZEYES
“DL PB ” appears and transfer the
*
phonebook of the connected phone to
this unit manually.
* Selectable only when the connected
Changes the PIN code (up to 6 digits).
1
Turn the volume knob to select a
2
Press
Repeat steps
3
Press the volume knob to confirm.
when the Bluetooth device is within
range.;
supported Bluetooth device (iPhone/
iPod touch) when it is connected
through USB input terminal.Depending
on the iOS version of the connected
iPhone/iPod touch, this function may
not work. ;
and right speakers.;
from all the speakers.
(including stored pairing, phonebook,
and etc.).;
phone supports OPP.
number.
S / T
position.
entering the PIN code.
:The unit automatically reconnect
OFF
:The unit automatically pair
:Ouputs audio from the front left
:Initializes all the Bluetooth settings
to move the entry
1
and 2 until you finish
:Cancels.
OFF
:Cancels.
ALL
NO
:Cancels.
:Outputs audio
Internet radio via Bluetooth
Listen to Pandora
Preparation:
Select
[ON]
for
[PANDORA SRC]. ( 4)
You can listen to Pandora on your smart
phone (Android OS) through Bluetooth on
this unit.
1 Open the Pandora application on your
device.
2 Connect to Bluetooth audio player.
( 10)
3 Press B SRC to select PANDORA.
The source switches and broadcast
starts automatically.
• You can operate Pandora in the same way
as Pandora for iPod/iPhone.
( 9)
Bluetooth audio player
Operations and display indications may differ
according to their availability on the connected
device.
To Do this
Playback
1 Press B SRC (or press SRC on
RC-406) to select BTAUDIO.
2 Operate the Bluetooth audio
player to start playback.
Pause or
resume
playback
Select group
or folder
Reverse/
forward skip
Reverse/fastforward
Repeat play
Random
play
Press 6IW (or press ENTIW
on RC-406).
Press J / K (or press
#FM+ on RC-406).
AM–/
*
Press S / T (or press
S / T (+) on RC-406).
Press and hold S / T (or
press and hold S / T(+) on
RC-406).
Press 4 repeatedly to make a
selection.
ALLREPEAT, FILEREPEAT,
REPEATOFF
Press 3 repeatedly to make a
selection.
FOLDERRANDOM, RANDOMOFF
Press and hold 3 to select
“ALLRANDOM.”
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AUDIO SETTINGS
While listening to any source...
1 Press the volume knob to enter
2 Turn the volume knob to select
knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table),
then press the knob.
Repeat step
3 until the desired item is selected or activated.
4 Press and hold to exit.
(or using RC-406)
1 Press AUD to enter
[AUDIO CONTROL]
2 Press J / K to make a selection, then press ENT IW.
To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press
SUB-W LEVEL –15 to +15 (0)
BAND1 LEVEL –8 to +8 (+5)
BAND2 LEVEL –8 to +8 (+5)
BAND3 LEVEL
BAND4 LEVEL
BAND5 LEVEL
PRESET EQ
BASS BOOST
–8 to +8 (+4)
–8 to +8 (+5)
–8 to +8 (+1)
DRIVE EQ/ TOP40/ POWERFUL/ ROCK/ POPS/ EASY/ JAZZ/ NATURAL
USER
:Selects a preset equalizer suitable to the music genre. (Select
to use the customized
[DRIVE EQ]
is a preset equalizer that reduces noise from the road.
LEVEL1/ LEVEL2/ LEVEL3
OFF
: Cancels.
[FUNCTION]
[AUDIO CONTROL]
Adjusts the subwoofer output level.
Adjusts the level to memorize for each source. (Before
making an adjustment, select the source you want to
adjust.)
to produce a well-balanced sound at a low volume level.;
:Turns on the subwoofer output.;
:All signals are sent to the subwoofer.;
160HZ
:Audio signals with frequencies lower than 85Hz/ 120Hz/
160Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
(180°)/
output to be in line with the speaker output for optimum performance.
(Selectable only if a setting other than
[LPF SUBWOOFER]
:All signals are sent to the speakers.;
150HZ
:Audio signals with frequencies higher than 100Hz/ 120Hz/
150Hz are sent to the speakers.
to
F15 (0
):Adjusts the rear and front speaker output balance.
to
R15 (0
):Adjusts the left and right speaker output balance.
–8
to +8(for AUX) ; –8 to 0(for other sources):Presets the volume
adjustment level of each source. (Before adjustment, select the source
you want to adjust.)
ON
:Creates realistic sound by compensating the high-frequency
components and restoring the rise-time of the waveform that are lost in
audio data compression.;
is set to
[ON]
.
:Selects your preferred low and high frequencies boost
OFF
:Cancels.
NORMAL
(0°):Selects the phase of the subwoofer
.)
OFF
[THROUGH]
:Cancels.
is selectable only if
OFF
85HZ/ 120HZ
is selected for
100HZ/ 120HZ
:Cancels.
/
/
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DISPLAY SETTINGS
1 Press the volume knob to enter
2 Turn the volume knob to select
then press the knob.
3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection
(see the following table), then press the
knob.
Repeat step
selected or activated.
3 until the desired item is
4 Press and hold to exit.
To return to the previous setting item or
hierarchy, press
COLOR SELECT VARIABLE SCAN/ COLOR 01
DIMMERON:
BRIGHTNESS 0
TEXT SCROLL AUTO/ ONCE:
.
COLOR 24/ USER
key and display illumination color.
You can create your own color (when
[COLOR 01]
selected). The color you have created can
be selected when you select
1
2
3
illumination.
to the
level for display and button illumination.
display information automatically, or scroll
only once.
—
Press and hold the volume knob to
enter the detailed color adjustment.
Press
S / T
G/ B
) to adjust.
Turn the volume knob to adjust the
level (
0
— 9), then press the knob.
Dims the display and button
; OFF:
[BRIGHTNESS]
— 31: Selects your preferred brightness
Selects whether to scroll the
; OFF:
16
[FUNCTION]
[DISPLAY]
Default:
—
: Selects your preferred
[COLOR 24]
or
[USER]
[USER]
to select the color (R/
Illuminates according
settings.
Cancels.
,
is
.
MORE INFORMATION
General
.
• This unit can only play the following CDs:
• Detailed information and notes about the playable
audio files are stated in an online manual on the
following web site: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/
audiofile/
Playable files
• Playable audio file: MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma)
• Playable disc media: CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM
XX
• Playable disc file format: ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet,
Long file name.
• Playable USB device file system: FAT12, FAT16,
FAT32
Even when audio files comply with the standards
listed above, playback may be impossible depending
on the types or conditions of media or device.
Unplayable discs
• Discs that are not round.
• Discs with coloring on the recording surface or discs
that are dirty.
• Recordable/ReWritable discs that have not been
finalized.
• 8cm CD. Attempting to insert using an adapter may
cause malfunction.
About USB devices
• This unit can play MP3/WMA/WAV files stored on a
USB mass storage class device.
• You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub.
• Connecting a cable whose total length is longer
than 5m may result in abnormal playback.
• This unit cannot recognize a USB device whose
rating is other than 5V and exceeds 1A.
About KENWOOD Music Editor Light and
KENWOOD Music Control
• This unit supports the PC application KENWOOD Music Editor Light
and Android™ application KENWOOD Music Control.
•
When you play audio files with song data added using the KENWOOD
Music Editor Light or KENWOOD Music Control, you can search for
audio files by Genres, Artists, Albums, Playlists, and Songs.
• KENWOOD Music Editor Light and KENWOOD Music Control are
available on the following web site: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/
About iPod/iPhone
Made for
- iPod touch (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th generation)
- iPod classic
- iPod nano (3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th generation)
- iPhone, iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S, 5
• For the latest compatible list and software versions of iPhone/
iPod, see: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ipod
• You cannot operate iPod if “KENWOOD” or “
iPod.
” is displayed on
About Pandora
• Pandora is available only in the U.S., Australia and New Zealand.
• Because Pandora is a third-party service, the specifications are
subject to change without prior notice. Accordingly, compatibility
may be impaired, or some or all of the services may become
unavailable.
• Some functions of Pandora cannot be operated from this unit.
• For issues using the application, please contact Pandora at
pandora-support@pandora.com.
About Bluetooth
• Depending on the Bluetooth version of the device, some Bluetooth
devices may not be able to connect to this unit.
• This unit may not work with some Bluetooth devices.
• Signal conditions vary, depending on the surroundings.
• For more information about Bluetooth, visit the following website:
www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/
TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Remedy
Sound cannot be heard.• Adjust the volume to the optimum level.
“PROTECT” appears and no
operations can be done.
• Sound cannot be heard.
• The unit does not turn on.
• Information shown on the
display is incorrect.
The unit does not work at all. Reset the unit.
• Radio reception is poor.
• Static noise while listening to
the radio.
“NA FILE” appears.
“NO DISC” appears. Insert a playable disc into the loading slot.
“TOC ERROR” appears. Make sure the disc is clean and inserted properly.
“PLEASE EJECT” appears. Reset the unit. If this does not solve the problem, consult
Disc cannot be ejected.
“READ ERROR” appears. Copy the files and folders onto the USB device again. If this
“NO DEVICE” appears. Connect a USB device, and change the source to USB again.
“COPY PRO” appears. A copy-protected file is played.
• Check the cords and connections.
Check to be sure the terminals of the speaker wires are
insulated properly, then reset the unit. If this does not
solve the problem, consult your nearest service center.
Clean the connectors.
• Connect the antenna firmly.
• Pull the antenna out all the way.
Make sure the disc contains supported audio files.
your nearest service center.
Press and hold
to drop the disc when it is ejected. If this does not solve
the problem, reset the unit.
does not solve the problem, reset the USB device or use
another USB device.
( 2)
( 3)
M
to forcibly eject the disc. Be careful not
( 3)
( 16)
Symptom Remedy
“NA DEVICE” appears. Connect a supported USB device, and check the connections.
“NO MUSIC” appears. Connect a USB device that contains playable audio files.
“iPod ERROR” appears.• Reconnect the iPod.
Noise is generated. Skip to another track or change the disc.
Tracks do not play back as
you intended them to play.
“READING” keeps flashing. Do not use too many hierarchical levels or folders.
Elapsed playing time is not
correct.
Correct characters are not
displayed (e.g. album name).
“ADDERROR”
“SEARCHERROR”
“CHECKDEVICE” Check the Pandora application on your device.
“NOSKIPS” The skip limit has been reached.
“NOSTATIONS” No stations are found.
“STATIONLIMIT” The number of registered stations has reached its limit. Retry
Pandora
“UPGRADEAPP” Make sure you have installed the latest version of the
“CONNECT ERROR” Communication is unstable.
“RATING ERROR” Registration of thumbs up/thumbs down has failed.
“LICENSE ERROR”
• Reset the iPod.
Playback order is determined when files are recorded.
This is caused by how the tracks are recorded.
This unit can only display uppercase letters, numbers, and a
limited number of symbols.
New station creation is unsuccessful.
after deleting unnecessary stations from your device.
Pandora application on your device.
You try to access from a country which Pandora is not
deliverable.
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TROUBLESHOOTINGSPECIFICATIONS
Symptom Remedy
No Bluetooth device is
detected.
Pairing cannot be made.• Make sure you have entered the same PIN code to both the unit and Bluetooth
“DEVICE FULL” appears. The number of registered devices has reached its limit. Retry after deleting an
Echo or noise occurs.• Adjust the microphone unit’s position.
Phone sound quality is poor.• Reduce the distance between the unit and the Bluetooth device.
• Voice calling method is not
successful.
• “N/A VOICE TAG” appears.
“NOT SUPPORT” appears. The connected phone does not support Voice Recognition feature.
Bluetooth®
• “NO ENTRY” appears.
• “NO PAIR” appears.
“ERROR” appears. Try the operation again. If “ERROR” appears again, check if the device supports
“NO INFO” appears. Bluetooth device cannot get the contact information.
Sound is being interrupted or
skipped during playback of a
Bluetooth audio player.
The connected Bluetooth
audio player cannot be
controlled.
• “HF ERROR XX” appears.
• “BT ERROR” appears.
• Search from the Bluetooth device again.
• Reset the unit.
device.
• Delete pairing information from both the unit and the Bluetooth device, then
perform pairing again.
unnecessary device.
• Check the
• Move the car to a place where you can get a better signal reception.
• Use voice calling method in a more quiet environment.
• Reduce the distance from the microphone when you speak the name.
• Make sure the same voice as the registered voice tag is used.
There is no registered device connected/found via Bluetooth.
the function you have tried.
• Reduce the distance between the unit and the Bluetooth audio player.
• Turn off, then turn on the unit and try to connect again.
• Other Bluetooth devices might be trying to connect to the unit.
• Check whether the connected Bluetooth audio player supports Audio/Video
Remote Control Profile (AVRCP). (Refer to the instructions of your audio player.)
• Disconnect and connect the Bluetooth player again.
Reset the unit and try the operation again. If this does not solve the problem,
consult your nearest service center.
( 3)
( 13, DEVICE DELETE)
[ECHO CANCEL]
( 10)
setting.
( 10)
( 11)
FM
Frequency Range87.5MHz — 108.0MHz
Channel Space Selection 50kHz/ 200kHz
Usable Sensitivity
SPP (Serial Port Profile)
PBAP (Phonebook Access Profile)
OPP (Object Push Profile)
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile)
Band2250Hz±8dB
Band3630Hz±8dB
Band42.5kHz±8dB
Band56.3kHz±8dB
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Warning
• The unit can only be used with a 12V DC power supply, negative
ground.
•
Disconnect the battery’s negative terminal before wiring and mounting.
• Do not connect Battery wire (yellow) and Ignition wire (red) to the
car chassis or Ground wire (black) to prevent a short circuit.
• Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape to prevent a short circuit.
• Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s chassis again after
installation.
Caution
• For safety’s sake, leave wiring and mounting to professionals.
Consult the car audio dealer.
• Install this unit in the console of your vehicle. Do not touch the metal
parts of this unit during and shortly after use of the unit. Metal parts
such as the heat sink and enclosure become hot.
• Do not connect the
wire (black), or connect them in parallel.
•
Mount the unit at an angle of less than 30º.
• If your vehicle wiring harness does not have the ignition terminal,
connect Ignition wire (red) to the terminal on the vehicle’s fuse box
which provides 12VDC power supply and is turned on and off by the
INSTALLATION / CONNECTION
ignition key.
• After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps, blinkers,
wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.
• If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires are not touching car’s
chassis, then replace the old fuse with one that has the same rating.
[
wires of speakers to the car chassis or Ground
Basic procedure
1
Remove the key from the ignition switch, then
disconnect the [ terminal of the car battery.
2 Connect the wires properly.
See Wiring connection.
( 21)
3 Install the unit to your car.
See Installing the unit (in-dash mounting).
4 Connect the [ terminal of the car battery.
5 Reset the unit.
( 3)
Installing the unit (in-dash mounting)
Hook on the top side
Orientate the trim
plate as illustrated
before fitting.
When installing without the mounting sleeve
1
Remove the mounting sleeve and trim plate from
the unit.
2 Align the holes in the unit (on both sides) with the
vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with
screws (commercially available).
Use only the specified screws. Using wrong screws might damage the unit.
How to remove the unit
1
Detach the faceplate.
2 Fit the catch pin on the extraction keys
into the holes on both sides of the trim
plate, then pull it out.
3 Insert the extraction keys deeply into the
slots on each side, then follow the arrows
as shown on the right.
Do the required
wiring.
( 21)
Dashboard of
your car
Bend the appropriate tabs to hold the
mounting sleeve firmly in place.
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Wiring connection
Antenna terminal
Front/rear/subwoofer output
Fuse (10A)
MIC (Microphone input terminal)
USB cable
( 10)
Part list for
installation
(A)
Faceplate
To front speaker (left)
To front speaker (right)
To rear speaker (left)
To rear speaker (right)
Ignition switch
Car fuse box
Car fuse box
Battery
White
White/Black
Gray
Gray/Black
Green
Green/Black
Purple
Purple/Black
Red
(Ignition wire)
Yellow
(Battery wire)
Black (Ground wire)
To the metallic body or chassis
of the car
Light blue/yellow
(Steering remote
control wire)
Blue/White
(Power control wire/
Antenna control wire)
Brown
(Mute control wire)
If no connections are made, do not let the wire
come out from the tab.
To the steering wheel remote control
adapter
To the power control terminal when using
the optional power amplifier, or to the
antenna control terminal in the vehicle.
To connect the Kenwood navigation system,
refer your navigations manual.
(B)
Trim plate
(C)
Mounting sleeve
(D)
Wiring harness
(E)
Extraction key
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The marking of products using lasers
The label is attached to the chassis/case and says that the component uses laser beams that
have been classified as Class1. 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.
• “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.
• iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• Lightning is a trademark of Apple Inc.
• Android is trademark of Google Inc.
• Pandora, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade dress are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission.
• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by 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.
• iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• Lightning is a trademark of Apple Inc.
• Android is trademark of Google Inc.
• Pandora, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade dress are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission.
• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by 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.