Kenwood KDC-452U, KDC-BT852HD, KMR-550U, KDC-X896, KDC-X496 User Manual

KDC-X896 KDC-BT852HD KDC-X496 KDC-452U KMR-550U

CD-RECEIVER

Quick Start Guide

AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD

Guide de démarrage rapide

REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM

Guía de inicio rápido

Take the time to read through this instruction manual. Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the best performance from your new CD-Receiver.

For your records

Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the product. Model KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U Serial number

US Residence Only

Contents

About the Quick Start Guide.......................... 2

Before use ............................................................. 3

Preparations .........................................................4

Basic operations ..................................................5

Playing music (CD/USB/iPod).........................6

Listening to the

PANDORA® Internet radio ...........................7

Listening to the radio/HD Radio™ tuner/

SiriusXM™ Satellite Tuner.............................8

Hands-free phoning .......................................... 9

Installation .........................................................10

Before installation ............................................10

Connecting wires to terminals ....................12

Installing/Removing the unit .......................14

Installing the Microphone unit ..................15

Appendix ............................................................15

The illustrations of the display and 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 images on the display may be inapplicable.

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About the Quick Start Guide

This Quick Start Guide explains the basic functions of this unit. For functions that are not explained here, refer to the relevant Instruction manual which can be downloaded at http://manual.kenwood. com/edition/im344.

To refer to Instruction manual, a PC loaded with Microsoft® Windows XP/Vista/7 or Mac OS X® 10.4 or later is required in addition to Adobe® Reader™ 7.1 or Adobe® Acrobat®

7.1 or later. The Instruction manual is subject to change

for modification of specifications and so forth. Be sure to download the latest edition of the Instruction manual for reference.

¤ CAUTION

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

• Do not leave the battery near fire or under direct sunlight. A fire, explosion or excessive heat generation may result.

• Do not set 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.

Before use

2 WARNING To prevent injuries or a fire, take the following precautions:

• Stop the car before operating the unit.

• To prevent a short circuit, never put or

leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit.

CAUTION

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

• Wipe off the dirt on the panel with a dry silicon or soft cloth. Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the monitor or unit.

Cleaning the connector

The unit may not function properly if the connector between the unit and faceplate are dirty. Detach the faceplate and clean the connector with a cotton swab gently, being careful not to damage the connector.

Connector

Condensation

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

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 can work with your model and in your area.

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

About the discs used with this unit

• This unit can only play the CDs with

• The following discs cannot be used:

- A disc that is not round

- A disc with coloring on the recording surface or a disc that is dirty

- A recordable/rewritable disc that has not been finalized (For the finalization process, refer to the instruction manual that came with your disc writing software or your disc recorder.)

- An 8 cm (3 inch) disc (An attempt to insert using an adapter can cause malfunction.)

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.

• Do not use any solvents to clean discs.

Use a dry silicon or soft cloth.

• Clean the disk by moving the cloth outward from the center of the disc.

• When removing a disc from this unit, pull it out horizontally.

• If the center hole or outside rim of a disc has burrs, remove them before inserting a disc.

How to reset your unit

If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to the factory settings when the Reset button is pressed.

Reset button

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Preparations

Control knob (Volume knob)Release

[DISP]

Exiting the Demonstration mode

Turn off the Demonstration mode when you use the unit for the first time after installation. (KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U only)

 Press the Control knob to quit the

Demonstration mode when the message “To cancel DEMO Press the volume knob” is displayed (approx. 15 seconds).

 Turn the Control knob and press it

when “YES” is displayed. The Demonstration mode can also be canceled in the Function Setting mode. Refer to <Demonstration mode setting> (page 36) in Instruction manual

Adjusting the clock

 Press the [DISP] button several times to

display the clock.

 Press and hold [DISP] button.  Turn the Control knob to adjust the

hour, and then press the Control knob.

 Turn the Control knob to adjust the

minute, and then press the Control knob.

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Detaching/ Reattaching the faceplate

Press the Release button.

• Remove the faceplate at once after pressing the Release button; otherwise it can fall down due to vibration.

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

• Keep the faceplate in its case while detached.

• Do not place the faceplate (and case) in areas exposed to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing.

Basic operations

[SRC]

Control knob

KDC-X496 KDC-452U KMR-550U

[iPod]

KDC-X896 KDC-BT852HD

[ ]

USB terminal

[DISP]

Power

Turn the power on by pressing the [SRC] button. Press and hold [SRC] button to turn the power off.

Source selection

Pressing the [SRC] button repeatedly switches among sources.

Source Display

Standby “STANDBY” SiriusXM (optional accessory) “SiriusXM” HD Radio™ tuner (KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD)/ Tuner (KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U) Bluetooth audio (Function of KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD) USB or iPod “USB” or “iPod” PANDORA® Internet radio (Function of iPhone®) CD “CD” Auxiliary Input “AU X”

The source “iPod”, “CD”, and “Pandora” can be selected when it is ready

KDC-X896 KDC-BT852HD

Press the [ ] button to switch the source to PANDORA Internet radio.

KDC-X496 KDC-452U KMR-550U

Press the [iPod] button to switch the source to iPod.

“HD RADIO”/ “TUNER”

“BT AUDIO”

“Pandora”

to play.

Auxiliary input

Volume

Turn the Control knob to adjust the sound volume.

USB terminal

A USB device or iPod can be connected. The CA-U1EX or KCA-iP102 (optional accessories) is recommended to connect a USB device or iPod.

Auxiliary input

A portable audio device can be connected with a stereo mini-plug (3.5 mm ø).

Display selection

Pressing the [DISP] button repeatedly

switches among 5 (KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U)/ 4 (KMR-550U) types of display. You can select the information to be displayed. Refer to <Display settings> (page 28) in Instruction manual.

Display scroll

Keep the [DISP] button pressed down to scroll through the CD or audio file text display.

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Playing music (CD/USB/iPod)

Control knob Disc slot

[SRC]

[ ]

[0]

[ ]

Playing a disc

Insert a disc in the Disc slot. When it is inserted, the source is switched automatically and playback starts.

Playing a USB device/ iPod

Connect a USB device or iPod to the USB terminal.

When it is connected, the source is switched automatically and playback starts. (USB terminal maximum supply current:

1 A)

DC 5 V

Selecting an audio file folder

Push the Control knob upward or downward to select a folder.

Selecting a song

Push the Control knob rightward or leftward to select a song (track or file).

Fast-forwarding or fastbackwarding a song

Push and hold the Control knob rightward or leftward to fast-forward or fast-backward the song (track or file).

Pause and play

Press the [ ] button to interrupt or resume playing a song (track or file).

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USB Terminal

Music search

You can search for the song you want to play.

 Press the [ ] button.  Search for a song.

Operation type Operation

Movement between items Turn the Control knob. Selection of item Press the Control knob. Return to previous item

To cancel music search in audio files or iPod, Press and hold [

Removing disc

Press the [0] button to eject a disc.

Removing USB device/ iPod

Press the [SRC] button to switch the source to a device other than USB, iPod, and PANDORA Internet radio, and then remove the USB device. Data contained in the USB device/ iPod may be damaged if you remove it when it is used as the active source.

Press the [

] button.

Listening to the PANDORA® Internet radio

Control knob

[PRESET]

KDC-X496 KDC-452U KMR-550U

[S.MODE]

KDC-X896 KDC-BT852HD

[ ]

Listening to the PANDORA® Internet radio

Install the PANDORA Internet radio application in your iPhone (or Bluetooth device). Connect your iPhone to this unit using a KCA-iP102 (optional accessory), and then select the PANDORA Internet radio source. The application starts automatically, allowing you to listen to the PANDORA Internet radio. If no iPhone is connected, connecting a Bluetooth device to this unit using A2DP also allows you to listen to the PANDORA Internet radio. (KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD only) When a Bluetooth device is connected or the iOS version is earlier than 4.0, start the Internet radio application before selecting the PANDORA Internet radio source.

Thumbs up

Press and hold [PRESET] button.

Thumbs down

KDC-X896 KDC-BT852HD

Press and hold [ ] button.

KDC-X496 KDC-452U KMR-550U

Press and hold [S.MODE] button.

USB Terminal

Song skip

Push the Control knob rightward.

Pause and play

Press the [ ] button to interrupt or resume playing a song.

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Listening to the radio/HD Radio™ tuner/ SiriusXM™ Satellite Tuner

[SRC] [PRESET]

Control knob

Selecting a tuner source

Press the [SRC] button to select “HD RADIO”/ “TUNER” or “SiriusXM” (optional accessory).

Selecting a band (HD Radio tuner / Tuner only)

Push the Control knob downward to select a band (FM or AM).

Selecting a station

Push the Control knob leftward or rightward to select the station you want to listen to. The tuning mode can be changed. Refer to <Tuner setting> (page 20) or <HD Radio tuner setting> (page 25) in Instruction manual

Station preset memory

 Push the Control knob downward to

select a band. (HD Radio tuner / Tuner only)

 Push the Control knob leftward or

rightward to select the station you want to save in the station preset memory.

 Press the [PRESET] button.

Press the [PRESET] button again to enter the Mix Station preset mode. In this mode, different bands and tuner sources (Radio, SiriusXM, HD Radio tuner etc.) can be saved in the same preset layer, which

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allows you to recall a desired station without switching between bands and/ or tuner sources. Maximum of 6 stations can be preset in the Mix Station preset mode.

 Turn the Control knob to select preset

number (FM: “1” – “18”, AM: “1” – “6”, SiriusXM: “1” – “24”), and then press and hold Control knob.

Recalling the stations in the memory

 Push the Control knob downward to

change the band. (HD Radio tuner / Tuner only)

 Press the [PRESET] button.  Turn the Control knob to select a preset

number (FM: “1” – “18”, AM: “1” – “6”, SiriusXM: “1” – “24”), and then press the Control knob. In the Mix Station preset mode, band names of tuner sources are displayed as follows: FM: FM broadcast station AM: AM broadcast station

Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD

Hands-free phoning

Control knob

Registering a Bluetooth device

You can register your Bluetooth device in this unit.

 Press and hold [ ] button.

Search for a Bluetooth device starts. It takes a while (tens of seconds or several minutes) to complete the search.

 Press the Control knob when the model

name of the Bluetooth device you want to register is displayed.

 Enter the PIN code of your Bluetooth

device.

Operation type Operation

Select a number. Turn the Control knob. Move to the next digit. Push the Control knob

Delete the last digit. Push the Control knob

Transmit the PIN code.

Connection to your Bluetooth device starts, “Pairing Success” is displayed a while later, and then the previous source is selected. When registration of your cell-phone is completed, the phone book of the cell-phone is automatically downloaded to this unit. (If the phone book has not been downloaded to this unit, operate the cell-phone to download it.)

rightward.

leftward. Press the Control knob.

[ ]

Dialing a number in the phone book

Dial the phone number in the phone book of your cellphone. If the phone book has not been downloaded to this unit, operate the cellphone to download it.

 Press the [ ] button.  Turn the Control knob and press it

when “Phone Book” is displayed.

 Turn the Control knob to select a phone

number. Push the Control knob rightward or leftward to select the name of the called party.

Operation type Operation

Select a phone number. Turn the Control knob. Select the initial. Push the Control knob

Determine the phone number. Press the Control knob.

upward or downward.

 Press the [ ] button.

Answering a phone call

Press the [ ] button.

Disconnecting a call

Press the [ ] button.

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Before installation Installation

5 (KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD only)

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2 WARNING

• The unit can only be installed in a car with a 12V DC power supply, negative ground.

• If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow) to the car chassis (ground), you may cause a short circuit, that in turn may start a fire. Always connect those wires to the power source running through the fuse box.

CAUTION

• 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.

• Mounting and wiring this product requires skills and experience. For safety’s sake, leave the mounting and wiring work to professionals.

• If you experience any problem during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.

• Disconnect the battery’s negative terminal before installing the unit.

• Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other similar materials. To prevent a short circuit, do not remove the caps on the ends of the unconnected wires and terminals.

• Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s chassis again after mounting.

• If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires are not touching other parts to cause a short circuit, and then replace the old fuse with one with a new the same rating.

• When connecting only two speakers, connect the connectors either to both of the front output terminals or to both of the rear output terminals (do not mix front and rear terminals). For example, if you connect the + connector of the left speaker to a front output terminal, do

not connect the - connector to a rear output terminal.

• Connect the speaker wires correctly to the corresponding terminals. The unit may be damaged or fail to work if you share the - wires or ground them to any metal part in the car.

• Do not use your own screws. Use only the supplied screws. Using wrong screws, could damage the unit.

• If your car’s ignition key switch does not have an ACC position, connect the ignition wires to a power source that can be turned on and off with the ignition key. If you connect the ignition wires to a constant-voltage power source, as with battery wires, the battery may die.

• If the console has a lid, make sure to install the unit so that the faceplate will not hit the lid when it is closed or opened.

• After the installing the unit, check whether the brake lamps, blinkers, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.

• Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or less.

• Reception may become poor if there are metal objects near the Bluetooth antenna. (KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD only)

Bluetooth antenna unit

For Good Reception

To assure good reception, note the following:

• Communicate with the cell-phone within the line-of-sight distance of 10 m (30 ft). The communication range becomes shorter depending on the surrounding environment. The communication range also becomes shorter when there is an obstacle between this unit and the cell-phone. The above maximum communication range (10 m) is not always assured.

• A broadcast station or walkie-talkie located nearby can interfere with communication due to a too strong signal.

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Connecting wires to terminals

To SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner (optional accessory)

⁄

• Speaker Impedance: 4 – 8 Ω

Ignition key switch

Car fuse box

(Main fuse)

–

Battery

To KCA-RC107MR/ KCA-RC55MR (optional accessory)

To connect the KCA-

⁄

RC107MR/ KCA-RC55MR, consult your KCA-RC107MR/ KCA-RC55MR manual.

To front left speaker

To front right speaker

To rear left speaker

To rear right speaker

Car fuse box

ACC

Red (Ignition wire)

Yellow (Battery wire)

Black (Ground wire) · (To car chassis)

KMR-550U only

White White/Black Gray Gray/Black Green Green/Black Purple Purple/Black

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Fuse (10A)

Wiring harness (Accessory1)

Blue/White (Power control wire)

Blue (Antenna control wire)

Brown (Mute control wire)

Orange/ White (Dimmer control wire)

Light Blue/ Yellow (Steering remote control wire)

Rear output

Front output

FRONTSW REAR

Subwoofer output

FM/AM antenna input

Microphone (Accessory5) (KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD only)

If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.

When using the optional power amplifier,

P.CONT

connect this wire to its power control terminal.

Depending on what antenna you are using, connect either to the control

ANT. CONT

terminal of the motor antenna, or to the power terminal for the booster amplifier of the film-type or short pole type antenna. (Max. 300mA, 12V)

Connect to the terminal that is grounded when the telephone rings or during

MUTE

ILLUMI

REMOTE CONT

STEERING WHEEL REMOTE INPUT

conversation. (This wire functions only for the KDC-X496, KDC-452U, and KMR-550U.)

To connect the Kenwood navigation

⁄

system, consult your navigation manual.

To car light control switch

To use the steering wheel remote control feature, an exclusive remote adapter (not supplied) that matches your car is required.

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Installing/Removing the unit

Non-Japanese cars

Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or the like and attach it in place.

⁄

• Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip).

Japanese cars

 Remove the hard rubber frame with

reference to <Removing the hard rubber frame>.

 Align the holes in the unit (two locations

on each side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with the accessory screws.

ø5mm

Accessory3...For Nissan car Accessory4...For Toyota car

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8 mm MAX.

ø5mm

T/N

T: Toyota cars N: Nissan cars

8mm MAX.

Removing the hard rubber frame

 Engage the catch pins on the removal

tool and release the two locks on the upper part of frame. Lift up and pull the frame forward as shown in the figure.

Catch

Lock

Removal tool (Accessory



When the upper part of frame is removed, remove the lower part of frame.

⁄

• The frame can be removed from the bottom side in the same manner.

Removing the unit

 Remove the hard rubber frame with

reference to <Removing the hard rubber frame>.

 Remove the faceplate.  Insert the two removal tools deeply into

the slots on both sides as shown.

 Lower the removal tool toward the

bottom, and then pull out the unit halfway while pressing the removal tool towards the inside.

Accessory2

• Be careful to avoid injury from the catch pins on the removal tool.

 Pull the unit all the way out with your

hands, being careful not to drop it.

KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD only

Installing the Microphone unit

 Check the installation position of the

microphone (accessory 5).

 Remove oil and other dirt from the

installation surface.

 Install the microphone.  Lay the cable up to the unit with it

secured at several positions using tape or the like.

⁄

• Install the microphone as far as possible from the cell-phone.

Accessory

Fix a cable with a commercial item of tape.

Peel off the release coated paper of double-face adhesive tape to secure the microphone on the place shown above.

Turn the microphone toward the driver.

Appendix

About Audio file

• Playable Audio files AAC-LC (.m4a), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma)

• Playable disc media CD-R/RW/ROM

• Playable disc file formats ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name.

• Playable USB devices USB mass storage class

• Playable USB device file systems FAT16, FAT32

The online manual about audio files is put on the site, www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/audiofile/.

Models of iPods/iPhones that can be connected to this unit

Made for

• iPod touch (4th generation)

• iPod touch (3rd generation)

• iPod touch (2nd generation)

• iPod touch (1st generation)

• iPod classic

• iPod with video

• iPod nano (6th generation)

• iPod nano (5th generation)

• iPod nano (4th generation)

• iPod nano (3rd generation)

• iPod nano (2nd generation)

• iPod nano (1st generation)

• iPhone 4S

• iPhone 4

• iPhone 3GS

• iPhone 3G

• iPhone

For information on the compatibility with iPod/iPhone software, visit www.kenwood. com/cs/ce/ipod/.

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