Kenwood KIV-BT900 User Manual 2

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KIV-BT900 KIV-700

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Before Use 3

Component Names and Functions 4

General Operation 5

Exit of the Demonstration Mode Power and Source Select Volume Menu List Operation

iPod/iPhone Operation 6

Basic Operation Selecting a Song by Browsing iPod Play Mode iPod Setting Selecting the Search Mode Direct Search Related Search Alphabet Search Skip Search My Playlist

USB device/ Zune/ Internal Memory Operation 14

Basic Operation File Search Skip Search Play Mode Direct Music Search USB Setting Copying from USB device Deleting Files in Memory Picture File Viewing Wallpaper Downloading

Disc Changer Control (Optional) 22

Basic Operation Play Mode Direct Music Search Direct Disc Search

Tuner Operation 24

Basic Operation Tuner Setting Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning Direct Access Tuning iTunes Tagging PTY (Program Type) Program Type Preset

Bluetooth Audio Operation 28

Connecting a Bluetooth Device Basic Operation

Operation of Hands-Free Phoning 30

Connecting a Bluetooth Device Receiving a Call During a Call Call Waiting

KIV-BT900/ KIV-700

Other Functions Making a Call Speed Dialing (Preset Dial) Calling a Number in the Phone

Book Calling a Number in the Call log Dial a Number Make a Voice Dialing Call Registering to the Preset Dial

Number List Display of Phone Number Type

(category)

Display Settings 34

Basic Operation Display Setting Illumination Color Selection Customization of Clock Display Customization of Display Auxiliary Input Display Setting

Clock and Other Functions 38

Clock and Date Adjustment Initial Settings Demonstration Mode Setting Muting Volume upon Reception of

Phone Call

Audio Adjustments 40

Audio Control Preset Equalizer Curve Select Manual Equalizer Control Listening Position Selection Listening Position Fine Adjustments Dual Zone System

DSP Setup 44

Car Type Selection Speaker Setting Car Type Fine Adjustments X’Over Setting Audio Preset Memory Audio Preset Recall

Favorite Control 48

Favorite Preset Memory Favorite Preset Recall Favorite Preset Memory Delete

Bluetooth Setup 50

Bluetooth Setting Registering Bluetooth Device Registering PIN Code Selecting the Bluetooth Device You

Wish to Connect Deleting a Registered Bluetooth

Device Downloading the Phone Book Adding a Voice Dialing Command Setting a Voice Command for

Before Use

2WARNING

To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions:

• Do not watch or fix your eyes on the unit’s display when you are driving for any extended period.

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

Do not use this unit before canceling Demonstration mode

This unit is initially set on the Demonstration mode. When using this unit for the first time, cancel the Demonstration mode. Refer to <Exit of the

Demonstration Mode> (page 5).

• The demonstration is an operation image. It may be different from actual operation.

How to reset your unit

If this unit or the connected unit (auto disc changer, etc.) fails to operate properly, reset the unit. While pressing the [Volume] knob and the [MENU] button, press the [SRC] button for at least 3 seconds. The unit returns to factory settings when the reset operation is complete.

SRC MENU

Volume

Notes

• 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.

• Characters that conform to ISO 8859-1 can be displayed.

• The RDS or RBDS 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.

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.

• 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.

English

Component Names and Functions

1 2 3 4 5

Rear view

AUX

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

[MENU] button

To select a song or set functions. See <Menu List

Operation> (page 5).

[DISP] button

To change display item (press the button).

[Volume] knob

To adjust volume (turn the knob). To select menu setting item (turn and press the knob). See <Menu List Operation> (page 5) for details. KIV-BT900 : To display Play mode in the Menu List (press the knob at least 1 second). KIV-700 : To make a voice dialing call (press the knob at least 1 second). *1 See <Make a Voice

Dialing Call> (page 33).

[SEARCH MODE] button

To enter Search mode (iPod), move between folders (Audio file), etc. For more details, see operations of each source described in page 6 or later.

Microphone (KIV-BT900)

The microphone for hands free phone is supplied. When your voice cannot be recognized due to the low microphone volume or noises in the vehicle, adjust the microphone settings by

<Bluetooth Setting> (page 50).

Auxiliary Input Terminal

Portable audio device can be connected with the mini-plug (3.5 mm ø).

• Use the mini-plug cable which is stereo type and does not have any resistance.

KIV-BT900/ KIV-700

[SRC] button

To turn on this unit and select the Source (press the button). To turn off this unit (press the button at least 1 second).

[4] / [¢] buttons

To select a station and song. (press the button).

[38] button

To start or interrupt playback for audio file and iPod. (press the button). To select the remove mode, and remove the USB device or an iPod (press the button at least 2 seconds or more).

KIV-BT900: [ ] button

To enter Bluetooth mode (press the button). To make a voice dialing call (press the button at least 1 second). See <Make a Voice Dialing Call>

(page 33).

KIV-700: [PLAY MODE] button

To display Play mode in the Menu List (press the button). *

Display window

[FAV] button

To recall a registered favorite item (press the button). To register to Favorite (press the button at least 1 second).

USB Terminal

A USB device or an iPod can be connected.

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*1 Only with KCA-BT300/BT200 (optional accessory)

connected.

General Operation

Exit of the Demonstration Mode

Turn off the demonstration mode when you use it for the first time after installation.

Press the [Volume] knob to quit the demonstration mode when the message “To Cancel DEMO Press the volume knob” is displayed (approx. 15 seconds).

Turn the [Volume] knob to select “YES” and then press the [Volume] knob.

Power and Source Select

Turns the power ON by pressing the [SRC] button. When the power is ON, select a source.

• SRC Select mode 1: Press the [SRC] button and then turn the [Volume] knob. To determine the selected source, press the [Volume] knob.

• SRC Select mode 2: Pressing the [SRC] button each time switches between sources. Tuner (“TUNER”) ➜ USB, iPod or Zune (“USB”, “iPod”, or “Zune”) ➜ Internal Memory (“Int. Mem.”) ➜ Auxiliary input (“AUX”) ➜ Standby (“STANDBY”)

Keeping pressing the [SRC] button for at least 1 second turns the power OFF.

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• The SRC Select mode can be set in “Source Select” of <Initial

Settings> (page 38).

• Auxiliary input source is initially set to “OFF”. Set “Built in AUX” described in <Initial Settings> (page 38) to “ON”.

• 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”, “Zune”.

• Internal Memory source cannot be selected when “AV Out Set” described in <Initial Settings> (page 38) is set to “ON”.

Volume

Turning the [Volume] knob adjusts the sound volume.

Menu List Operation

The basic operating procedure for using this function is described below. The individual function items are covered in the operating procedures.

Select the source

Press the [SRC] button. Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed.

Function items vary from source to source. For a list of the function items, refer to <Menu List> (page 68).

✍ SRC Select mode 2: Pressing the [SRC] button

repeatedly also switches source.

Enter Menu List mode

Press the [MENU] button.

Select the setting item

Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed.

Repeat the operation until your desired setup item is selected.

✍ Press the [MENU] button to return to the

previous item.

Operation example:

[Volume]

Music Playlists My

1 1

 

Artists Albums

… Videos Play Mode

…

Best25

…

[MENU]

In this manual, the above selection is indicated as

Select “Music”

Make a setting

> “Playlists” > “My Best 25”.

Turn the [Volume] knob to select a setting value, and then press the [Volume] knob.

Exit Menu Setting mode

Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second to return to the first hierarchy. Press the [MENU] button in the first hierarchy to exit the Menu List mode.

[Volume]

[MENU]

1 sec.

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iPod/iPhone Operation

¢38

SRC4MENU

Volume

DISP

SEARCH MODE

/ PLAY MODE

Basic Operation

Playing iPod

• Connect an iPod

When connected, the source is switched automatically and a song starts playing.

• Select iPod source

Press the [SRC] button. Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed.

Select the “iPod” display.

✍ SRC Select mode 2: Pressing the [SRC] button

repeatedly also switches source.

Song Select

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

✍ This unit cannot be operated for a few seconds

while reading Artwork after selecting a song.

Fast Forwards or Fast Backwards

Hold down the [4] or [¢] button.

Pause and Play

Press the [38] button to pause or resume playback.

Remove iPod

Press the [38] button for at least 2 seconds.

The unit enters the USB REMOVE mode (“USB REMOVE” is displayed), and the iPod can be removed safely.

USB Device select

iPod may not be recognized when USB HUB is used. Switch to the device to be connected.

1. Enter Menu List mode Press the [MENU] button.

2. Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select “Port Up”. Repeat these steps to switch to the device to be connected.

AUDIO IN

iPod

VIDEO IN

iPod

VIDEO OUT

iPod

AUDIO OUT

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• For more details on USB HUB, see <About USB device>

(page 67).

Switching display

Press the [DISP] button to select display mode.

Selects the Artwork small, Artwork large, Video or Clock.

✍ The Video mode is displayed only when you

have applied the parking brake.

Display example of Artwork small mode

1 Song information (see <Customization of

Display> (page 36))

2 Play time and play time bar 3 Browse item 4 Album art 5 Play mode indicator (see <Display Indicator

items> (page 71))

KIV-BT900/ KIV-700

Selecting a Song by Browsing iPod

Display Items

“Music”

“Playlists” Playlists “Artists” Artists “Albums” Albums “Songs” Songs “Podcasts” Podcasts “Genres” Genres “Composers” Composers “Audiobooks” Audio books

“Videos”*

“Video Playlists” Video Playlists “Movies” Movies “Music Videos” Music Videos “TV Shows” TV Shows “Video Podcasts” Video Podcasts “Rentals” Rentals

*1 Name and number of items displayed in “Videos” are the

same as the iPod.

Select iPod source

Enter Menu List mode

Press the [MENU] button.

Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select “Music” or “Videos”.

Select a song

Operation type Operation

Move between items Turn the [Volume] knob. Select an item Press the [Volume] knob. Page up or down Press the [DISP] or [

button. Press the [DISP] or [ button for at least 1 second to continuously scroll. Press the button again to stop

scrolling. Return to previous item Press the [MENU] button. Return to Top menu Press the [MENU] button for at least 1

second.

✍ For example: Searching by Artist name.

Select “Music” > “Artists” > Artist name > Album name > Song title

] / [PLAY MODE]

Cancelling the Menu List mode

Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second, and then press it again briefly.

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• The unit memorizes the position where you have found a song in the Search mode. When you enter the Menu List

mode after searching a song, the memorized position is displayed. Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second to move to the first hierarchy, select a Menu item, and set it’s parameters.

• Characters which cannot be displayed are left blank. If non of the characters can be displayed, the browse item name and digits are displayed.

Items Display Items Display

Playlists “PLIST***” Podcasts “PDCT***” Artists “ART***” Genres “GEN***” Albums “ALB***” Composers “COM***” Songs “PRGM***”

“CAT***”, “LIST***”, or “PRGM***” may be displayed

depending on the hierarchy of Video files folders.

English

iPod/iPhone Operation

Play Mode

You can select a Play Mode, such as Random play and Repeat play.

Select iPod source

Enter Play Mode in the Menu List

KIV-BT900: Press the [Volume] knob for at least

1 second.

KIV-700: Press the [PLAY MODE] button.

✍ You can also select from “Play Mode” in Menu

List mode.

Select the Play Mode

Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed.

Display Overview

“Play Mode”

“iPod By Hand Mode”

“Folder Random” When set to “ON”, plays the music in the folder

“All Random” When set to “ON”, plays all songs in iPod

“File Repeat” When set to “ON”, plays the music repeatedly.

Make a setting

Press the [Volume] knob.

Exit Menu List mode

Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second, and then press it again briefly.

Remarks

• All Random

• The time required to turn on the all random function may become longer depending on the number of songs in iPod.

• Turning on the all random function changes the iPod browse item to “Songs”. This browse item will not be changed even if the all random function is turned off.

• If the browse item is changed to search for music while the all random function is on, the all random function is turned off and the songs in the browse item are played at random.

• iPod By Hand Mode (iPod Control by Hand Mode)

Allows you to operate iPod with the control on the iPod.

When set to “ON”, allows you to operate iPod with the control on the iPod.

On “”/ Off “”

randomly. (Music only)

On “”/ Off “”

randomly. (Music only)

On “”/ Off “”

( : Factory setting)

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• In the iPod Control by Hand Mode, controllable functions of iPod using this unit are those described in <Basic Operation>.

KIV-BT900/ KIV-700

• This mode is not compatible with music information display. The display will show “iPod By Hand Mode”.

• iPod can be operated when it conforms to the iPod control function.

• When you cancel the hand mode while playing a video file, the video file stops and a music file starts.

iPod Setting

You can select following iPod Setting items.

Select iPod source

Enter Menu List mode

Press the [MENU] button.

Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select “Settings”.

Select the setting item

Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed.

Display Overview

“Settings”

“Skip Search”

“Device F/W Version”

“Delete My Playlist”

“Audiobook Speed”

“Sound Check“ Sets the sound volume of all songs to the same

Make a setting

Turn the [Volume] knob to select a setting value, and then press the [Volume] knob.

Exit Menu List mode

Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second, and then press it again briefly.

Sets the ratio of skip per formed with <Skip

Search> (page 11).

“0.5%”/ “1%”/ “5%”/ “10%”

Display the version of the firmware of this unit.

Deletes the registered My Playlist. Refer to <My Playlist> (page 12) for the operation.

“Delete One”/ “Delete All” ➜ “YES”/ “NO”

Sets the audio book playback speed.

“Slower”/ “Normal”/ “Faster”

level. The sound volume adjustment is required using iTunes.

“ON”/ “OFF”

( : Factory setting)

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• The setting of “Skip Search” in <iPod Setting> (page 9) and that in <USB Setting> (page 17) are always the same. Changing the setting of one reflects the other.

Selecting the Search Mode

You can select the most suited search method for the desired song.

Search mode in Normal playing

Display O verview

“Direct Search” You can quickly search the desired song by

“Related Search” Searches for music of the same ar tist or genre

“Recall My Playlist” Registers a song to My Playlist and play it. “Delete My Playlist” “Register My Playlist”

Search mode in Browsing

Display O verview

“Direct Search” You can quickly search the desired song by

“Alphabet Search” You can select an alphabetic character from

“Skip Search” The number of songs to be skipped is

“Register My Playlist” Registers a song to My Playlist.

Select iPod source

Press the [SRC] button. Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed.

Select the “iPod” display.

✍ SRC Select mode 2: Pressing the [SRC] button

repeatedly also switches source.

Enter Search mode

Press the [SEARCH MODE] button.

✍ The search mode you can select changes

depending on normal playback or browsing. For browsing operation, see <Selecting a Song by

Browsing iPod> (page 7).

Select the Search mode

Turn the [Volume] knob.

Start the search mode

Press the [Volume] knob.

Cancelling Search mode

Press the [SEARCH MODE ] button.

specifying its Search item (artist, album, etc.) and character. Refer to <Direct Search> (page 10).

as the one being played. (Music only) Refer to the <Related Search> (page 10).

Refer to <My Playlist> (page 12).

specifying its Search item (artist, album, etc.) and character. Refer to <Direct Search> (page 10).

the list in the browse item (artist, album, etc.) selected now. Refer to <Alphabet Search> (page 11).

determined by the ratio of the total number of songs in the list which is selected now. Refer to <Skip Search> (page 11).

Refer to <My Playlist> (page 12).

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iPod/iPhone Operation

Direct Search

You can quickly search the desired song by specifying its Search item (artist, album, etc.) and character.

Select iPod source

Enter Search mode

Press the [SEARCH MODE] button.

Enter Direct Search mode

Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select “Direct Search”.

Select the browse item

Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired browse item is selected.

Display Items

“Music”

“Playlists” Playlists “Artists” Artists “Albums” Albums “Songs” Songs “Podcasts” Podcasts “Genres” Genres “Composers” Composers “Audiobooks” Audio books

*1 Name and number of items displayed in “Videos” are the

same as the iPod.

Select the character to be searched for

Operation type O peration

Move between items Turn the [Volume] knob. Select an item Press the [ Volume] knob. Move to the next column Press the [

Up to 3 characters can be entered.

Determine the selected character

Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select “DONE”.

Start search. When the search is completed, the music search mode is selected again at the selected character position. After this step, you need to browse. See step 4 of

<Selecting a Song by Browsing iPod> (page 7) to

select a song.

Cancelling the Direct Search

Press the [SEARCH MODE] button.

Display Items

“Videos”*

“Video Playlists”

“Movies” Movies “Music Videos” Music Videos “TV Shows” TV Shows “Video

Podcasts” “Rentals” Rentals

Video Playlists

Video Podcasts

] or [¢] button.

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• Characters that can be entered are alphabetical characters (A to Z), numerical characters (0 to 9), and “ * ”.

• “ * ” indicates characters other than alphabetical and numerical characters. You cannot enter any more characters when entering “ * ” in the first character position.

• If the first character string begins with an article “a”, “an”, or “the” in the Direct Search mode, it is searched for in defiance of the article.

Related Search

Searches for music of the same artist or genre as the one being played. (Music only)

Play the music in iPod

Press the [SEARCH MODE] button.

Enter Related Search mode

Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select “Related Search”.

Select the browse item

Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired browse item is selected.

Display Browses music

“Search Artist” Displays the album of the same artist. “Search Album” Displays music in the album in which the one

“Search Genre” Displays the artist of the same genre. “Search Composer” Displays the album including music created by the

After this step, you need to browse. See step 4 of

<Selecting a Song by Browsing iPod> (page 7) to

select a song.

Cancelling the Related Search

Press the [SEARCH MODE] button.

being played is included.

same composer.

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• Related search cannot be performed while playing the video file.

• When the music being played has no information on browsing items or no music was found, “Not Found” is displayed.

KIV-BT900/ KIV-700

Alphabet Search

You can select a song by alphabet. This function searches songs whose name contain the specified character(s) in the list of the selected Search item (artist, album, etc).

Select iPod source

Enter browsing mode

Press the [MENU] button. Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select “Music” or “Videos” > category > brows item.

Enter Alphabet Search mode

Press the [SEARCH MODE] button. Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select “Alphabet Search”.

Search for item

Operation type Operation

Select the character Press the [DISP] or [

button. Move between items Turn the [Volume] knob. Select an item Press the [Volume] knob. Return to previous item Press the [MENU] button.

Cancelling the Alphabet Search

Press the [SEARCH MODE] button.

] / [PLAY MODE]

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• The time of search by alphabet may become long depending on the number of songs or items in iPod.

• 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.

Skip Search

You can scroll up or down according to the number of the selected Search items so that you can quickly switch the display position.

Select iPod source

Enter browsing mode

Press the [MENU] button. Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select “Music” or “Videos” > category > brows item.

Enter Skip Search mode

Press the [SEARCH MODE] button. Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select “Skip Search”.

Search for item

Operation type Operation

Move between items Turn the [Volume] knob. Select an item Press the [Volume] knob. Skip Search Press the [DISP] or [

Sets the ratio of skip performed

Return to previous item Press the [MENU] button.

Cancelling the Skip Search

Press the [SEARCH MODE] button.

button. Keep pressing the button for 3 seconds or longer skips songs at 10% irrespective of the setting.

Press the [

] or [¢] button.

] / [PLAY MODE]

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• Set the ratio with “Skip Search” in <iPod Setting> (page 9).

English

iPod/iPhone Operation

My Playlist

Allows you to register your favorite songs in the Playlist of this unit. You can register up to 30 songs in the Playlist.

Registering Songs in the Playlist

Play the song you want to register

Press the [SEARCH MODE] button.

Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select “Register My Playlist”.

“## Stored (Registration number)” is displayed.

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• Make a Playlist from the songs stored in one iPod. If you attempt to register a song stored in a different iPod, ”No Information” appears and then ”ALL Delete?” appears. Select “YES” to delete the Playlist when you want to remake it.

• The song displayed in the Music Search mode can be registered in the same manner. For how to use the music search function, refer to <Selecting a Song by Browsing

iPod> (page 7).

• If you attempt to register the 31st song, ”Memory Full” appears and you cannot register it accordingly. To register the song, delete an unnecessary song.

• Do not register Podcasts. Songs you do not want to register may be registered, or playback may not be carried out correctly.

Playing the Song in the Playlist

Press the [SEARCH MODE] button.

Enter My Playlist mode

Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select “Recall My Playlist”.

Play the song in the Playlist

Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select the song you want to play.

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• Turning ACC OFF or the power OFF cancels the My Playlist mode.

• The ending of a song may be cut unless the song has a silence of 1 second or longer at the end.

• Random play cannot be performed during playback of a song in the Playlist.

Deleting a Song from the Playlist

Press the [SEARCH MODE] button.

Enter Delete Playlist mode

Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select “Delete My Playlist”.

Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select ”Delete One” or ”Delete All”.

Selecting “Delete All” moves to step 5 and all songs are deleted.

Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select the song you want to delete.

Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select ”YES”.

“Completed” is displayed.

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• You can also delete all songs from the Playlist by selecting “Delete My Playlist” described in <iPod Setting>

(page 9).

• If you connect the different iPod from one registered to My Playlist, “Delete One” and “Delete All” will not appear and all songs be deleted.

KIV-BT900/ KIV-700

English

USB device/ Zune/ Internal Memory Operation

SRC4MENU

Volume

¢38

SEARCH MODE

DISP

/ PLAY MODE

Basic Operation

Playing USB device

• Connect a USB device

When connected, the source is switched automatically and a song starts playing.

• Select USB/ Zune/ Internal memory source

Press the [SRC] button. Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed.

Select the “USB”, “Zune” or “Int.Mem.” display.

✍ SRC Select mode 2: Pressing the [SRC] button

repeatedly also switches source.

Moving to the next folder (Except for Music Editor media or Zune)

Press the [SEARCH MODE] button.

Song Select

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Fast Forwards or Fast Backwards

Hold down the [4] or [¢] button.

Pause and Play

Press the [38] button to pause or resume playback.

Remove USB device

Press the [38] button for at least 2 seconds.

The unit enters the USB REMOVE mode (“USB REMOVE” is displayed), and the USB device can be removed safely.

USB Device select

USB device may not be recognized when USB HUB is used. Switch to the device to be connected.

1. Enter Menu List mode Press the [MENU] button.

2. Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select “Port Up”. Repeat these steps to switch to the device to be connected.

When connecting the USB device, usage of the CA-U1EX (option) is recommended.

Multi card reader Drive Search

Selecting the device inserted in the Multi Card Reader.

1. Enter Menu List mode Press the [MENU] button.

2. Select a drive Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select “Drive Select”

> “Drive#”.

Switching display

Press the [DISP] button to select display mode.

Selects the Artwork small, Artwork large, Video or Clock.

✍ The Video mode is displayed only when you

have applied the parking brake.

Display example of Artwork small mode

1 Song information (see <Customization of

Display> (page 36))

2 Play time and file number 3 File format indicator 4 Album art 5 Play mode indicator (see <Display Indicator

items> (page 71))

About Internal Memory

Audio files, Video files or Picture files can be stored by copying from a USB device.

• Built-in flash memory: 512 MB

KIV-BT900/ KIV-700

File Search

Selecting the file you want to listen to from the device being played now.

USB device/ Internal memory source

Display Items

“USB List”/ “Internal Memory List”

Music Editor media

Display Items

“Music”

“Playlists” Playlists “Artists” Artists “Albums” Albums “Songs” Songs “Genres” Genres

Zune

Display Items

“Music”

“Genres” Genres “Artists” Artists “Albums” Albums “Songs” Songs “Playlists” Playlists

Select USB/ Zune/ Internal memory source

Enter Menu List mode

Press the [MENU] button.

Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select “USB List”, “Internal Memory List” or “Music”.

Select a file

Operation type Operation

Move between items Turn the [Volume] knob. Select an item Press the [Volume] knob. Page up or down Press the [DISP] or [

Return to previous item Press the [MENU] button. Return to Top menu Press the [MENU] button for at least 1

Folder or file name list.

button. Press the [DISP] or [ button for at least 1 second to continuously scroll. Press the button again to stop scrolling.

second.

] / [PLAY MODE]

✍ For example: Searching for ¡".

Select “USB List” > 1 > 2 > ¡"

¡"

¡!

¡#

Cancelling the Menu List mode

Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second, and then press it again briefly.

⁄

• When you search a song in the File Search mode, the unit memorizes the position of the song being played after the search. To set a different Menu item after searching a song, press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second to move to the first hierarchy.

Remarks

• Displaying picture files

The playback of audio file continues even when a picture file is selected during playback. Pressing the [4] or [¢] button switches between picture files.

• A picture cannot be displayed from the USB device that contains only picture files. Use the USB device that contains music or video files as well as picture files.

English

USB device/ Zune/ Internal Memory Operation

Function of Zune/ Music Editor media

Skip Search

You can scroll up or down according to the number of the selected Search items so that you can quickly switch the display position.

Select USB or Zune source

Enter File Search mode

Press the [MENU] button. Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select “Music” > item.

Enter Skip Search mode

Press the [SEARCH MODE] button.

Search for item

Operation type Operation

Move between items Turn the [Volume] knob. Select an item Press the [Volume] knob. Skip Search Press the [DISP] or [

Sets the ratio of skip performed

Return to previous item Press the [MENU] button.

After this step, see step 4 of <File Search> (page 15) to select a song.

Cancelling the Skip Search

Press the [SEARCH MODE] button.

button. Keep pressing the button for 3 seconds or longer skips songs at 10% irrespective of the setting.

Press the [

] or [¢] button.

] / [PLAY MODE]

⁄

• Set the ratio with “Skip Search” in <iPod Setting> (page 9).

Play Mode

You can select a Play Mode, such as Random play and Repeat play.

Select USB/ Zune/ Internal memory source

Enter Play Mode in the Menu List

KIV-BT900: Press the [Volume] knob for at least

1 second.

KIV-700: Press the [PLAY MODE] button.

✍ You can also select from “Play Mode” in Menu

List mode.

Select the setting item

Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed.

Display Overview

“Play Mode”

“File Scan”

“Folder Random”

“All Random”*

“File Repeat”

“Folder Repeat”*

Not selectable when Music Editor media or Zune is used.

Make a setting

Press the [Volume] knob.

Exit Menu List mode

Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second, and then press it again briefly.

When set to “ON”, plays the intro of the music in the folder successively.

On “”/ Off “”

When set to “ON”, plays the music in the folder randomly.

On “”/ Off “”

When set to “ON”, plays all songs in USB device randomly.

On “”/ Off “”

When set to “ON”, plays the music repeatedly.

On “”/ Off “”

When set to “ON”, plays the music in the folder repeatedly.

On “”/ Off “”

( : Factory setting)

KIV-BT900/ KIV-700

Function of remote control

Direct Music Search

Searching the music by entering the file number.

Enter Direct Music Search mode

Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control.

Enter the music number

Press the number buttons on the remote control.

Search the music

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Cancelling Direct Music Search

Press the [DIRECT] button.

⁄

• Direct Music Search cannot be performed during playing of Zune/ “Music Editor” media, Random play, or scan play.

USB Setting

You can select following USB Setting items.

Select USB source

Enter Menu List mode

Press the [MENU] button.

Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select “Settings”.

Select the setting item

Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed.

Display Overview

“Settings”

“Skip Search”*

“Device F/W Version”

“Device F/W Update”

Selectable when Music Editor media or Zune is used.

Exit Menu List mode

Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second, and then press it again briefly.

Sets the ratio of skip per formed with <Skip

Search> (page 16).

“0.5%”/ “1%”/ “5%”/ “10%”

Display the version of the firmware of this unit.

Updates the firmware. The update information will be posted on the following URL as necessary. www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/

( : Factory setting)

⁄

• The setting of “Skip Search” in <iPod Setting> (page 9) and that in <USB Setting> (page 17) are always the same. Changing the setting of one reflects the other.

English

USB device/ Zune/ Internal Memory Operation

(

]

Int Me m

)

]

CD001

CD001_0 10

CD000_0 01

CD001_0 03

¡! ¡" ¡#

¡P

Function of USB source

Copying from USB device

Copy files and folders from USB device to internal memory.

(

]

Int Me m

File1

Folder4

)

] / [PLAY MODE]

USB

(])

File1

]

Folder4

]

Select USB source

Press the [SRC] button. Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed.

Select the “USB” display.

✍ SRC Select mode 2: Pressing the [SRC] button

repeatedly also switches source.

Enter Menu List mode

Press the [MENU] button.

Enter Copy mode

Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select “Copy from USB”.

Select a file or folder to copy

Operation type Operation

Move between items Turn the [Volume] knob. Select an item Press the [Volume] knob. High Speed Search Press the [DISP] or [

Return to previous item Press the [MENU] button. Return to Top menu Press the [MENU] button for at least 1

Determine the selected file or folder

Press the [Volume] knob for at least 3 seconds.

Start copy

Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select “OK”.

“Completed” is displayed when copying completes.

✍ Cancelling copy

1. Press the [Volume] knob.

2. Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select “YES”.

Exit Copy mode

Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the

An empty folder

button.

second, and then press it again briefly.

desired item is displayed. Select “EXIT”.

Returns to step 3 if “NEXT” is selected.

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• If a folder is selected, the files in the folder are copied. Sub folders are not copied.

• If there is a file or folder with the same name, a message is displayed. If you select “OK”, a number is added as “Name_001”.

• If there is not enough space for the selected files or folders, “MEMORY OVER” is displayed. Reduce the number of files to copy or erase unnecessary files in the USB memory.

• If copying is canceled or if space runs out while copying, the files copied up to that point remain.

• The displayed space is a rough estimate. The actual size may be smaller or greater.

• Audio files with DRM can be copied, but cannot be played.

• Depending on the digital audio player, it may not be able to copy files.

• When files are copied from Music Editor media, the copied audio files are played as normal audio file. Song selection using the Music Editor media function is not possible.

• Files may be lost if the engine is started while copying.

• Copy with the engine running.

• The file in the internal memory cannot be copied to another media.

• If a Hands-Free phone call is received while copying files from the USB device, the copying stops.

• Only the following controls can be used while copying, or erasing:

- Volume

- Attenuator

- Power off

When copying is interrupted

If ACC is turned off while copying, a screen to confirm whether to continue copying appears next time ACC is turned on (Resume function).

When “Continue USB Copy?” is displayed.

Turn on the engine and then select “YES”.

Press the [Volume] knob.

Copying resumes.

KIV-BT900/ KIV-700

Function of Internal memory source

Deleting Files in Memory

Deleting Files in Memory.

Display Items

“Settings”

“Internal Memory Delete”

“Internal Memory Format”

Internal Memory Format

Select Internal memory source

Press the [SRC] button. Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed.

Select the “Int.Mem.” display.

✍ SRC Select mode 2: Pressing the [SRC] button

repeatedly also switches source.

Enter Menu List mode

Press the [MENU] button.

Enter Internal memory Format mode

Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select “Settings” > “Internal Memory Format”.

Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select “YES”.

Exit Menu List mode

Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second, and then press it again briefly.

Delete a folder or file.

Perform format to delete all files stored in internal memory.

Deleting file or folder

Select Internal memory source

Enter Menu List mode

Press the [MENU] button.

Enter Delete mode

Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select “Settings” > “Internal Memory Delete”.

Select a file or folder to delete

Operation type Operation

Move between items Turn the [Volume] knob. Select an item Press the [Volume] knob. High Speed Search Press the [DISP] or [

Return to previous item Press the [MENU] button. Return to Top menu Press the [MENU] button for at least 1

Determine the selected file or folder

Press the [Volume] knob for at least 3 seconds.

Start deleting

Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select “OK”.

”Completed” is displayed when deleting completes.

✍ Canceling delete

1. Press the [Volume] knob.

2. Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when

the desired item is displayed. Select “YES”.

Exit Delete mode

Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select “EXIT”.

Returns to step 4 if “NEXT” is selected.

button.

second, and then press it again briefly.

] / [PLAY MODE]

English

USB device/ Zune/ Internal Memory Operation

Function of USB or Internal memory source

Picture File Viewing

You can select and view a picture file in the device.

Select USB or Internal memory source

Select a picture file

See <File Search> (page 15) and select a picture file to be displayed.

1. Press the [MENU] button.

2. Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select “USB List” or “Internal Memory List”

> folder > picture file.

To select a file

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Slide show

Enter Menu List mode

Press the [MENU] button.

✍ If the first hierarchy is displayed at this step, skip

step 2 and proceed to step 3.

Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second to move to the first hierarchy.

Select the slide show

Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select “Slide” > “START” or “STOP”.

Exit Menu List mode

Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second, and then press it again briefly.

Cancelling the picture file

Press the [DISP] button.

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• The playback of audio file continues even when a picture file is selected during playback Cancel your picture file viewing to operate audio files.

• If picture files are started to play while playing a video file, the video play stops.

• The Slide show is displayed only when you have applied the parking brake.

Function of USB or Internal memory source

Wallpaper Downloading

You can use downloaded picture for the display of this unit.

Connect the USB device

Connect the USB device containing the files to be downloaded into this unit.

✍ A picture file can be downloaded from Internal

memory.

Select files to be downloaded

See <File Search> (page 15) and select the picture file to be downloaded.

1. Press the [MENU] button.

2. Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select “USB List” or “Internal Memory List”

> folder > picture file.

Enter Menu List mode

Press the [MENU] button.

✍ If the first hierarchy is displayed at this step, skip

step 4 and proceed to step 5.

Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second to move to the first hierarchy.

Start downloading

Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select “Save as Wallpaper”.

When the downloading finishes, “Completed” is displayed.

Exit Menu List mode

Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second, and then press it again briefly.

Setting the downloaded picture as wallpaper

Press [DISP] button to select Artwork small mode. Set “Graphic Select” in <Customization of

Display> (page 36).

⁄

• A wallpaper (picture file) cannot be downloaded during the slide show. Cancel the slide show, and then download a wallpaper.

• When a new wallpaper is downloaded, it will overwrite the currently downloaded wallpaper. There is no way to delete the downloaded pictures.

KIV-BT900/ KIV-700

English

Disc Changer Control (Optional)

SRC4MENU

Volume

¢38

SEARCH MODE

DISP

/ PLAY MODE

Basic Operation

Select CD changer source

Press the [SRC] button. Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed.

Select the “CD CH” display.

✍ SRC Select mode 2: Pressing the [SRC] button

repeatedly also switches source.

Moving to the next disc

Press the [SEARCH MODE] button.

Song Select

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Fast Forwards or Fast Backwards

Hold down the [4] or [¢] button.

Pause and Play

Press the [38] button to pause or resume playback.

Switching display

Press the [DISP] button to select display mode.

Selects the Information or Clock.

Display example of information display mode

Play Mode

You can select a Play Mode, such as Random play and Repeat play.

Select CD changer source

Enter Play Mode in the Menu List

KIV-BT900: Press the [Volume] knob for at least

1 second.

KIV-700: Press the [PLAY MODE] button.

✍ You can also select from “Play Mode” in Menu

List mode.

Select the setting item

Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed.

Display Overview

“Play Mode”

“Track Scan”

“Disc Random”

“Magazine Random”

“Track Repeat”

“Disc Repeat”

Make a setting

Press the [Volume] knob.

Exit Menu List mode

Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second, and then press it again briefly.

When set to “ON”, plays the intro of the music on the disc successively.

On “”/ Off “”

When set to “ON”, plays the music on the disc randomly.

On “”/ Off “”

When set to “ON”, plays the music in the disc changer randomly.

On “”/ Off “”

When set to “ON”, plays the music repeatedly.

On “”/ Off “”

When set to “ON”, plays the music on the disc repeatedly.

On “”/ Off “”

( : Factory setting)

2 3

1 Song information (see <Customization of

Display> (page 36))

2 Play time and track number 3 Play mode indicator (see <Display Indicator

items> (page 71))

KIV-BT900/ KIV-700

Function of remote control

Direct Music Search

Searching the music by entering the track number.

Enter Direct Music Search mode

Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control.

Enter the music number

Press the number buttons on the remote control.

Search the music

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Cancelling Direct Music Search

Press the [DIRECT] button.

⁄

• Direct Music Search cannot be performed during playing of Random play or scan play.

Function of disc changer with remote control

Direct Disc Search

Searching the disc by entering the disc number.

Enter Direct Disc Search mode

Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control.

Enter the disc number

Press the number buttons on the remote control.

Search the disc

Press the [FM+] or [AM–] button.

Cancelling Direct Disc Search

Press the [DIRECT] button.

⁄

• Direct Disc Search cannot be performed during Random play or scan play.

• Input “0” to select disc 10.

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Tuner Operation

SRC4MENU

Volume

SEARCH MODE

Basic Operation

Selecting Tuner source

Press the [SRC] button. Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed.

Select the “TUNER” display.

✍ SRC Select mode 2: Pressing the [SRC] button

repeatedly also switches source.

Selecting the Receiving Band

1. Enter Menu List mode Press the [MENU] button.

2. Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select “FM1”, “FM2”, “FM3” or “AM”.

Selecting the Receiving station

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

✍ Details of the station selecting in operation are

set in the “Seek Mode” of <Tuner Setting> (page

24).

Switching display

Press the [DISP] button to select display mode.

Selects the Information or Clock.

Display example of information display mode

1 Station information (see <Customization of

Display> (page 36))

2 Status indicator (see <Display Indicator items>

(page 71))

KIV-BT900/ KIV-700

Tuner Setting

You can select following Tuner Setting items.

Select Tuner source

Enter Menu List mode

Press the [MENU] button.

Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select “Settings”.

Select the setting item to adjust

Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed.

Display Overview

“Settings”

“Seek Mode”

“Auto Memory ” Memorizes 6 stations with good reception

“TI”

“TAG Memory” Displays the tag memor y usage of RDS station

“Tagging”

“Forced MONO”

Make a setting

Turn the [Volume] knob to select a setting value, and then press the [Volume] knob.

Exit Menu List mode

Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second, and then press it again briefly.

Remarks

• Forced MONO

Strong electrical fields (such as from power lines) may cause unstable sound quality when it is set to ON. In such a situation, turn it OFF.

• Traffic information (TI)

Turns ON or OFF the Traffic Information function. When the function is set to ON, “TI” indicator is ON. If traffic bulletin starts when the function is ON,

Selects the tuning mode of the radio.

“Auto1”: Automatic search for a station. “Auto2”: Search in order of the stations in the

Preset memory.

“Manual”: Normal manual tuning control.

automatically.

“YES”/ “NO”

Switches to the traffic information automatically when the traffic bulletin starts. “ON”/ “OFF”

receiver. Up to 50 tags can be registered to this unit.

“##/50”

Turns ON / OFF the tag memory function of RDS station receiver.

”ON”/ “OFF”

Reduces the noise when stereo broadcasts are received as monaural. “ON”/ “OFF”

( : Factory setting)

“Traffic INFO” is displayed and traffic information is received. 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.

Station Preset Memory

Putting a station in the memory.

Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio station you wish to store in the preset memory

Enter Menu List mode

Press the [MENU] button.

Enter Preset Memory mode

Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select “List & Memory”.

Select the number to put in the memory

Turn the [Volume] knob and press it for at least 2 seconds when the desired item is displayed. Select a preset number.

Display Overview

“List & Memory”

“-1” Preset number 1. “-2” Preset number 2.

…

“-6” Preset number 6.

Auto Memory Entry

Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically.

Select the radio band you wish to store in the preset memory

Enter Menu List mode

Press the [MENU] button.

Enter Auto Memory Entry mode

Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select “Settings” > “Auto Memory”.

Open Auto Memory Entry

Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select “YES”.

When 6 stations that can be received are put in the memory, auto memory entry closes.

Preset Tuning

Recalling the stations in the memory.

Select the radio band

Select a desired station in the memory

Turn the [Volume] knob and press it when the desired item is displayed. Select “List & Memory” > Preset number.

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Tuner Operation

Function of remote control

Direct Access Tuning

Tuning in a desired radio station by entering the frequency.

Select the radio band

Enter Direct Access Tuning mode

Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control.

“– – – –” is displayed.

Enter the frequency

Press the number buttons on the remote control.

Example:

Desired frequency Press button

92.1 MHz (FM) [9], [2], [1] 810 kHz (AM) [8], [1], [0]

Tune in to the entered frequency

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Cancelling Direct Access Tuning

Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control.

iTunes Tagging

Using an iTunes Tagging enabled RDS station receiver you can tag your music. When you hear a song you enjoy on your local RDS station, you only have to press the [SEARCH MODE] button. The song’s information will then be saved on this unit. The saved songs will then show up in a playlist called “Tagged” in iTunes the every next time you sync your iPod to your computer. So then you just need to click and then easily buy and download the song you were tagging directly from the Apple iTunes Music Store.

Enter iTunes tagging mode

Press the [SEARCH MODE] button.

“

” will be displayed when song information

TAG

can be registered.

⁄

• Turn “ON” the “TAGGING” of <Tuner Setting> (page 24) when using this function.

• Up to 50 TAGs (song’s information) can be registered to this unit. When iPod is connected, the TAG information registered to this unit is transferred to the connected iPod.

• The memory usage can be checked by selecting “TAG MEMORY” of <Tuner Setting> (page 24).

KIV-BT900/ KIV-700

+ 58 hidden pages

Kenwood KIV-BT900 User Manual 2

Contents

Before Use

Component Names and Functions

General Operation

Exit of the Demonstration Mode

Power and Source Select

Volume

Menu List Operation

iPod/iPhone Operation

Basic Operation

Selecting a Song by Browsing iPod

Play Mode

iPod Setting

Selecting the Search Mode

Direct Search

Related Search

Alphabet Search

Skip Search

My Playlist

USB device/ Zune/ Internal Memory Operation

Basic Operation

File Search

Skip Search

Play Mode

Direct Music Search

USB Setting

Copying from USB device

Deleting Files in Memory

Picture File Viewing

Wallpaper Downloading

Disc Changer Control (Optional)

Basic Operation

Play Mode

Direct Music Search

Direct Disc Search

Tuner Operation

Basic Operation

Tuner Setting

Station Preset Memory

Auto Memory Entry

Preset Tuning

Direct Access Tuning

iTunes Tagging