Kenwood KMR-D558BT, KDC-BT558U, KDC-X598 User Manual

KDC-X598 KDC-BT558U KMR-D558BT

CD-RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD

MODE D’EMPLOI

REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

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-X598/ KDC-BT558U/ KMR-D558BT Serial number

US Residents Only

CONTENTS BEFORE USE

BEFORE USE 2

BASICS 3

GETTING STARTED 4

RADIO 5

CD / USB / iPod 6

AUX 8

Pandora® 8

iHeartRadio® 9

SiriusXM® Radio 10

BLUETOOTH® 12

AUDIO SETTINGS 17

DISPLAY SETTINGS 18

MORE INFORMATION 18

TROUBLESHOOTING 19

INSTALLATION / CONNECTION 22

SPECIFICATIONS 24

How to read this manual

• 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)

BASICS

Faceplate

Detach button

Volume knob

(turn/press)

Display window

Remote control (RC-406)

(except for

KMR-D558BT

)

Remote sensor (Do not expose to bright sunlight.)

Pull out the insulation sheet when using for the first time.

How to resetAttach Detach

Your preset adjustments will also be erased.

How to replace the battery

To Do this (on the faceplate) Do this (on the remote control)

Turn on the power

Adjust the volume Turn the volume knob. Press VOL

Select a source

Change the display information

KMR-D558BT

* For

: The power will automatically turn off after 20minutes when in standby mode (Auto Power Off).

Press B SRC.

• Press and hold to turn off the power.*

Press B SRC repeatedly.

Press DISPSCRL 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

Cancel the demonstration

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

1 Press the volume knob.

[YES]

is selected for the initial setup.

2 Press the volume knob again.

“DEMOOFF” appears.

KMR-D558BT

For

Set the clock

Press the volume knob to enter

[DEMO OFF]

is selected initially.

2 Turn the volume knob to select

the knob.

3 Turn the volume knob to select

press the knob.

4 Turn the volume knob to make the settings, then

press the knob.

Day Hour Minute

5 Turn the volume knob to select

then press the knob.

6 Turn the volume knob to select

press the knob.

7 Press and hold to exit.

To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press

“PRESS”

[FUNCTION] [CLOCK]

[CLOCK ADJUST]

[CLOCK FORMAT]

[12H]

, then press

[24H]

, then

Set the initial settings

Press B SRC to enter STANDBY.

1 2 Press the volume knob to enter

[FUNCTION]

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 .

Default:

AUDIO CONTROL SP SELECT

DISPLAY EASY MENU

TUNER SETTING PRESET TYPE

SYSTEM KEY BEEP SOURCE SELECT

PANDORA SRC IHEART 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 6inches) or OEM speakers for optimum performance.

:Both display and button illumination change to white color when entering

OFF

:Both display and button illumination remain as

NORMAL MIX

: Memorizes one station or SiriusXM channel for each preset button, regardless of the selected

band or SiriusXM channel.

:Activates the keypress tone.;

:Enables PANDORA in source selection.;

:Enables IHEARTRADIO in source selection.;

:Enables AUX in source selection.;

: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

:Starts upgrading the firmware.; NO:Cancels (upgrading is not activated).

For details on how to update the firmware, see: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/

: Memorizes one station for each preset button in each band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ AM). ;

: Selects according to the speaker size (5inches or 4inches, 6×9inches

color.

[FUNCTION]

( 18)

OFF

:Deactivates.

OFF

:Disables.

OFF

:Disables.

[COLOR SELECT]

( 8)

:Disables.

( 9)

( 8)

.;

RADIO

Search for a station

Press B SRC to select TUNER.

1 2 Press JBAND repeatedly (or press

RC-406) to select FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ AM.

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 KSEEK 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 (1to6).

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

Direct Access Tuning (using RC-406)

(except for

KMR-D558BT

)

1 Press DIRECT to enter Direct Access Tuning. 2 Press the number buttons to enter a frequency. 3 Press ENTIW to search for a station.

• To cancel, press or DIRECT.

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

AM–/#FM+ on

2, Direct

Other settings

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 .

Default:

TUNER SETTING

YES

AUTO MEMORY

MONO SET

TI ON

PTY SEARCH

CLOCK

TIME SYNC

•

[MONO SET]/ [TI]/ [PTY SEARCH]

• Available Program Type:

SPEECH: NEWS, INFORM

MUSIC: ROCK, CLS ROCK

The unit will search for the Program Type categorized under

selected.

• If the volume is adjusted during reception of traffic information or alarm, the adjusted volume is memorized automatically. It will be applied the next time traffic information or alarm function is turned on.

:Automatically starts memorizing 6 stations with good reception.; NO:Cancels.

(Selectable only if

:Improves the FM reception, but the stereo effect may be lost.; :Allows the unit to temporarily switch to Traffic Information.;

Selects the available Program Type (see below), then, press

:Synchronizes the unit’s time to the Radio Broadcast Data System station time.;

OFF

:Cancels.

PERSNLTY

(personality),

COUNTRY, OLDIES, SOFT, NOSTALGA

(rhythm and blues), music),

MUSC ESP

[NORMAL]

is selected for

is selectable only when the band is FM1/ FM2/ FM3.

(information),

(classic rock),

(spanish music),

SPORTS, TALK, LANGUAGE, REL TALK

PUBLIC, COLLEGE, HABL ESP

ADLT HIT

SOFT R&B

(soft rhythm and blues),

[PRESETTYPE]

(adult hits),

(nostalgia),

HIP HOP

(spanish talk),

SOFT RCK

JAZZ, CLASSICL

.) (

OFF

S / T

(softrock),

(classical),

REL MUSC

[SPEECH]

:Cancels.

to start.

(religious talk),

WEATHER

TOP 40

R & B

(religious

[MUSIC]

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CD / USB / iPod

Start playback

The source changes automatically and playback starts.

Label side

USB

USB input terminal

iPod/iPhone

USB input terminal

KCA-iP102 (optional accessory) or

accessory cable of the iPod/iPhone

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

MODE ON:

From the iPod

MODE OFF:

From the unit.

Eject disc

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

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/

Press S / T (or press S / T(+) on RC-406).

Press J / K (or press

AM– / #FM+ on RC-406).

Press and hold S / T (or press and hold S / T(+) on RC-406).

Fast-forward

Repeat play

Press 4 repeatedly.

• Audio CD: TRACKREPEAT, REPEATOFF

• MP3/WMA/WAV file or iPod: FILEREPEAT, FOLDERREPEAT, REPEATOFF

• KENWOOD Music Editor Light (KME Light)/ KENWOOD Music Control (KMC) file

( 18)

: FILEREPEAT, REPEATOFF

Random play

Press 3 repeatedly.

• Audio CD: DISCRANDOM, RANDOMOFF

• MP3/WMA/WAV file or iPod or KME Light/ KMC file: FOLDERRANDOM, RANDOMOFF

Press and hold 3 to select “ALLRANDOM”.

Do not leave the cable inside the car when not using.

You can still play/pause, file skip, fast-forward or reverse files from the unit.

Only for MP3/WMA/WAV files. This does not work for iPod.

For iPod: Applicable only when

For CD: Only for MP3/WMA files.

[MODE OFF]

is selected.

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.

CD / USB / iPod

Select a track/file from a list

For iPod: Applicable only when selected.

( 6)

[MODE OFF]

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.”

• Pressing and holding S / T skip songs at the maximum ratio (10 setting made.

• For USB: Only for files registered in the database created with KME Light/ KMC.

• Not applicable for audio CD.

) regardless of the

Direct Music Search (using RC-406)

(except for

KMR-D558BT

)

1 Press DIRECT. 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 3characters.

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

”.

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

[DRIVE1]

[DRIVE5]

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AUX

Preparation:

Select

[ON]

for

[BUILT-IN AUX]. ( 4)

Start listening

Connect a portable audio player

(commercially available).

Auxiliary input jack

3.5mm (1/8") 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]

, then press the knob.

4 Turn the volume knob to make a selection,

then press the knob.

AUX

(default)/

DVD/ PORTABLE/ GAME/ VIDEO/ TV

5 Press and hold to exit.

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 device.

2 Connect your device to the USB

input terminal.

USB input terminal

KCA-iP102 (optional accessory) or

accessory cable of the iPod/iPhone

The source changes to PANDORA and

broadcast starts.

* Do not leave the cable inside the car

when not using.

To Do this

Pause or resume playback

Thumbs up or thumbs down

Skip a track

Create a new 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

[FROM TRACK]

ARTIST]

A new station is created based

Save a station Press and hold one of the

• To select a stored station, press

Search for a registered station

1 Press . 2 Turn the volume knob to

, then press the knob.

on the current song or artist.

number buttons (1to5) to store.

one of the number buttons (1to5).

make a selection, then press the knob (or press J / K on RC-406).

[BY DATE]:

registered date.

[A-Z]:

Alphabetical order.

[FROM

According to the

3 Turn the volume knob to the

desired station, then press the knob.

iHeartRadio®

Preparation:

Install the latest version of iHeart Link for KENWOOD application onto your device (iPhone/ iPod touch), then create an account and log in to iHeartRadio

• Select

[ON]

for

[IHEART SRC]. ( 4)

Start listening

Open the iHeart Link application on

your device.

2 Connect your device to the USB input

terminal.

USB input terminal

KCA-iP102 (optional accessory) or

accessory cable of the iPod/iPhone

3 Press B SRC to select IHEARTRADIO.

Broadcast starts automatically.

* Do not leave the cable inside the car when

not using.

To Do this

Pause or resume playback

Thumbs up or thumbs down for custom station

Skip a track for custom station

Create a new/ custom station

Add to favorite stations for live station

Scan for live 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).

Press 1.

Press 2.

Press 5.

Search for a station

Press .

1 2 Turn the volume knob to select a category,

then press the knob.

3 Turn the volume knob to the desired station,

then press the knob.

When a city list appears, you can skip cities in

alphabetical order.

(or using RC-406)

Press J / K to search for a station.

To cancel, press and hold

Skip cities by alphabetical order

While a city list appears during search...

1 Turn the volume knob quickly to enter

character search.

2 Turn the volume knob or press S / T

to select the character to be searched for.

3 Press J / K to move to the previous/next

page.

4 Press the volume knob to start searching.

To cancel, press and hold .

Delete a station

While listening to IHEARTRADIO...

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

DEL]

, then press the knob.

4 Turn the volume knob to select

[CUSTOM]

, then press the knob.

[FUNCTION]

[SYSTEM]

[STATION

[LIVE]

5 Turn the volume knob to select the

desired station to delete, then press the knob.

6 Turn the volume knob to select

press the knob.

[YES]

, then

7 Press and hold to exit.

To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press

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SiriusXM® Radio

Preparation:

1 Connect the optional SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner (commercially

available).

Antenna

Expansion port on the rear panel

2 Activate the subscription through www.siriusxm.com/

activatenow or call 1-866-635-2349.

The Radio ID is required to activate the SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner. The Radio ID is located on the label of the SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner

and can also be shown on the unit’s display window when you select “Channel 0” after SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner is connected.

For users in Canada: To activate SiriusXM Canada service go to

www.xmradio.ca and click on “ACTIVATE RADIO” in the top right corner, or call 1-877-438-9677.

3 Press B SRC to select SIRIUSXM to start updating.

Start listening

Press B SRC to select SIRIUSXM.

1 2 Press JBAND repeatedly to select a band. 3 Press .

“

” lights up.

4 Turn the volume knob to select a category, then press the knob.

If “ALL CHANNELS” is selected, all the available channels will be

shown.

5 Turn the volume knob to select a channel, then press the knob. (or) Press S / T to search for a channel manually.

• Pressing and holding S / T changes the channel rapidly.

SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner

If a locked channel or a mature channel ( a pass code input screen appears. Enter the pass code to receive the channel.

• To change the tuning method for S / T: Press K SEEK. Each time you press K SEEK, the tuning method switches between

“CHANNEL” (manually search for a channel) and “PRESET” (searches for a preset channel of the selected band).

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

• To select a stored channel of the current band: Press one of the number buttons (1 to 6).

[MATURE CH]

is set to

[ON]

) is selected,

Direct Access Tuning (using RC-406)

(except for

KMR-D558BT

)

1 Press DIRECT to enter Direct Access Tuning. 2 Press the number buttons to enter a channel number. 3 Press S / T (+) to start searching.

• To cancel, press or DIRECT.

• If no operation is done for 10seconds after step automatically canceled.

2, Direct Access Tuning is

SiriusXM Replay™

Press and hold K SEEK (or K on RC-406).

Replay starts from the live position and “

During Replay...

To pause or resume playback, press 6 IW (or press ENT IW on

•

” lights up.

RC-406).

• To skip the current song backward/forward, press S / T (or press S / T (+) on RC-406).

• To rewind/fast-forward, press and hold S / T (or press and hold S / T (+) on RC-406).

• To exit from Replay and go to live, press and hold K SEEK (or press and

hold K on RC-406).

Smart Favorites

User stored channels (1 to 6) of the current band are recognized as Smart Favorite channels. SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner automatically buffered their broadcasting content in the background.

• Smart Favorite channel is available with SXV200 or later SiriusXM tuner models.

When you select a Smart Favorite channel, you can rewind and replay up to 30minutes of any of the missed news, talk, sports or music content.

1 Press one of the number buttons (1 to 6)

to select a channel.

2 For operation (

10, SiriusXM Replay™)

SiriusXM settings

Press the volume knob to enter

1 2 Turn the volume knob to select

then press the knob.

[FUNCTION] [SIRIUS XM]

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

There are two types of lock functions available:

• SiriusXM-defined: When

• User-defined: Using

CHANNEL LOCK

CODE SET

CHANNEL EDIT *1

CHANNEL CLEAR*YES

MATURE CH ON

SIGNAL LEVEL WEAK/ GOOD/ STRONG

BUFFER USAGE 0%

SXM RESET YES

* Displayed only when

[MATURE CH]

[CHANNEL EDIT]

To unlock settings:

Turn the volume knob to select a number.

Press

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the current pass code. (Initial pass code is 0000.)

Press the volume knob to confirm.

Turn the volume knob to select a number.

Press

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter a new 4-digit pass code.

Press the volume knob to confirm.

Repeat steps 1 to 4 to reconfirm the pass code.

• Make a note of the new pass code to enter channel lock settings from next time.

Turn the volume knob to select a category, then press the knob.

Turn the volume knob to select a channel you want to lock, then press the knob.

“L” appears in front of the channel number.

Press and hold to exit.

:Clears all the locked channels.; NO:Cancels.

:Turns on the SiriusXM-defined lock setting (mature channel).;

• If

[ON]

—

:Resets stored channel, locked channel setting and Mature CH setting to default.; NO:Cancels.

is set to

[ON]

when

[MATURE CH]

S / T

is selected, your setting

100%(0

[MATURE CH]

to move to the entry position.

[CHANNEL EDIT]

:Shows the strength of the current received signal.

):Shows the memory usage for Replay buffer.

is set to

[OFF]

is set to

[OFF]

is temporary ignored.

SiriusXM® Radio

OFF

:Turns off.

Default:

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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-X5**/ KDC-BT5**U/ KMR-D5**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.

( 16)

[AUTO PAIRING]

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-X5**/ KDC-BT5**U/ KMR-D5**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

B SRC to turn off the unit.

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 RC-406).

• All the buttons and display flash when there is an incoming call.

During a call, the buttons and display

illuminate according to the settings made for

[DISPLAY]. (18)

• When 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 6IW 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.

[AUTO ANSWER]

(14)

[00]

is set to the selected

[35]

(Default:

[15]

BLUETOOTH®

Improve the sound quality during a call

While talking on the phone...

1 Press the volume knob to enter 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

being heard during a phone conversation.

—10(4):Adjust the echo cancellation delay time until the least echo

is being heard during a phone conversation.

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.

)

Use Voice Recognition

Press and hold to activate Voice Recognition.

The connected phone (which has been paired the earliest) is

activated. However, if priority device is connected, pressing and holding

activate the priority device.

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.

[FUNCTION]

):Adjust the noise reduction level until the least noise is

Default:

( 15, DVC PRIORITY)

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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 .

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.

Press the volume knob to call.

Turn the volume knob to select a name, then press the knob.

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.

(16, 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,

Turn the volume knob to select a number (0 to 9) or character ( , #, +).

Press

S / T

Repeat steps

Press the volume knob to call.

(or using RC-406)

Press the number buttons (0 to 9) to enter the phone number.

Press to call.

to change the display category (NUMBER or NAME).

(Select a contact by name).

to move the entry position.

and 2 until you finish entering the phone number.

VOICE

BATT* LOW

SIGNAL* NO SIGNAL/ LOW/ MID/ MAX

SETTINGS

AUTO ANSWER

RING MODE SYSTEM:

SMS NOTIFY* ON:

* Functionality depends on the type of the phone used.

Speak the name of the contact you want to call or the voice command to control the phone functions.

MID/ FULL

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.;

(13)

:Shows the strength of the battery.

:Shows the strength of the current

TONE 1 — 5

OFF

:Cancels.

) for incoming

TONE 1 — 5

Default:

) for

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.

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

and store a blank number.

[NUMBER DIAL]

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.

Turn the volume knob to select a device to delete, then press the

knob.

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]

[NO]

[FUNCTION] [BT MODE]

, then press the knob.

[YES]

[PHONE BOOK]

[DELETE ALL]

, then press the knob.

[NO]

, then

Default:

, then press the knob.

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BLUETOOTH®

TRANSFER PB

PIN CODE EDIT (0000)

RECONNECT ON

AUTO PAIRING

BT HF/AUDIO FRONT

INITIALIZE YES

“DL PB ” appear 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).

Turn the volume knob to select a

Press

Repeat steps

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

:Cancels.

OFF

:Cancels.

to move the entry

and 2 until you

ALL

:Outputs audio

position.

finish entering the PIN code.

:The unit automatically reconnect

OFF

:The unit automatically pair

:Ouputs audio from the front left

:Initializes all the Bluetooth settings

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.

( 12)

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.

( 8)

Listen to iHeartRadio

Preparation:

Select

[ON]

for

[IHEART SRC]. ( 4)

You can listen to iHeartRadio on your smart phone (Android OS) through Bluetooth on this unit.

1 Open the iHeart Link application on your

smart phone.

2 Connect your smart phone via Bluetooth

connection.

( 12)

3 Press B SRC to select IHEARTRADIO.

The source switches and broadcast starts

automatically.

• You can operate iHeartRadio in the same way as iHeartRadio 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

BTAUDIO.

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 6IW (or press

ENTIW on RC-406).

Press J / K (or press

AM–/ #FM+ on RC-406).

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.

ALLREPEAT, FILEREPEAT,

REPEATOFF

Press 3 repeatedly to

make a selection.

FOLDERRANDOM,

RANDOMOFF

Press and hold 3 to select “ALLRANDOM.”

AUDIO SETTINGS

While listening to any source...

1 Press the volume knob to enter 2 Turn the volume knob to select 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)

BASS LEVEL –8 to +8 (+6)

MID LEVEL –8 to +8 (+5)

TRE LEVEL

EQ PRO

BASS ADJUST BASS CTR FRQ 60/ 80/ 100/ 200HZ

MID ADJUST MID CTR FRQ 0.5/ 1.0/ 1.5/ 2.5KHZ

TRE ADJUST TRE CTR FRQ 10.0/ 12.5/ 15.0/ 17.5KHZ

–8 to +8 (0)

KDC-X598

(for

)

BASS LEVEL –8

BASS Q FACTOR 1.00/ 1.25/ 1.50/ 2.00

BASS EXTEND ON

MID LEVEL –8

MID Q FACTOR 0.75/ 1.00/ 1.25

TRE LEVEL –8

[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 +8 (+6):Adjusts the level.

:Turns on the extended bass.;

to +8 (+5):Adjusts the level.

to +8 (0):Adjusts the level.

, then press the knob.

:Selects the center frequency.

:Adjusts the quality factor.

:Selects the center frequency.

:Adjusts the quality factor.

:Selects the center frequency.

OFF

Default:

:Cancels.

PRESET EQ DRIVE EQ/ TOP40/ POWERFUL/ ROCK/ POPS/ EASY/ JAZZ

BASS BOOST

LOUDNESS LEVEL1/ LEVEL2

SUBWOOFERSET ON

LPFSUBWOOFER THROUGH

SUB-WPHASE REVERSE

HPF THROUGH

FADER R15

BALANCE L15

VOLUMEOFFSET

(Default:0)

SOUNDRECNSTR

(Sound reconstruction)

[SUB-W LEVEL]/ [LPF SUBWOOFER]/ [SUB-W PHASE] [SUBWOOFER SET]

NATURAL/ USER

genre. (Select settings.)

[DRIVE EQ]

LEVEL1/ LEVEL2/ LEVEL3 OFF

: Cancels.

boost to produce a well-balanced sound at a low volume level.;

OFF

:Cancels.

:Turns on the subwoofer output.;

160HZ

160Hz are sent to the subwoofer.

output to be in line with the speaker output for optimum performance. (Selectable only if a setting other than

[LPF SUBWOOFER]

150HZ

150Hz are sent to the speakers.

–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.)

: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

:Selects a preset equalizer suitable to the music

[USER]

to use the customized bass, middle, and treble

is a preset equalizer that reduces noise from the road.

: Selects your preferred bass boost level. ;

:Selects your preferred low and high frequencies

OFF

:All signals are sent to the subwoofer.;

:Audio signals with frequencies lower than 85Hz/ 120Hz/

(180°)/

NORMAL

(0°):Selects the phase of the subwoofer

:All signals are sent to the speakers.;

:Audio signals with frequencies higher than 100Hz/ 120Hz/

F15 (0

):Adjusts the rear and front speaker output balance.

R15 (0

):Adjusts the left and right speaker output balance.

[ON]

[THROUGH]

OFF

:Cancels.

is selectable only if

:Cancels.

85HZ/ 120HZ

is selected for

100HZ/ 120HZ

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DISPLAY SETTINGS

1 Press the volume knob to enter 2 Turn the volume knob to select

press the knob.

3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection

(see the following table), then press the knob.

Repeat step

or activated.

3 until the desired item is selected

4 Press and hold to exit.

To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press

COLOR SELECT VARIABLE SCAN/ COLOR 01

DIMMER ON:

BRIGHTNESS 0

TEXT SCROLL AUTO/ ONCE:

USER

: Selects your preferred 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

Press and hold the volume knob to enter

the detailed color adjustment.

Press

S / T

) to adjust.

Turn the volume knob to adjust the level

(

— 9), then press the knob.

Dims the display and button illumination. ;

OFF:

Illuminates according to the

[BRIGHTNESS]

— 31: Selects your preferred brightness level

for display and button illumination.

display information automatically, or scroll only once.

settings.

Selects whether to scroll the

; OFF:

Cancels.

[FUNCTION] [DISPLAY]

Default:

—

COLOR 24

[COLOR 24]

[USER]

to select the color (R/ G/

, then

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

• 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.

• 8cm 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 5m may result in abnormal playback.

• This unit cannot recognize a USB device whose rating is other than 5V and exceeds 1A.

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 “ displayed on iPod.

” is

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.

MORE INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING

About iHeartRadio

• iHeartRadio® is a third-party service, therefore 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 iHeartRadio® functionality cannot be operated from this unit.

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/

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.

KMR-D558BT

For The Auto Power Off function

(that turns the power off after 20minutes when in standby mode) does not work.

• Radio reception is poor.

• Static noise while listening to the radio.

“NA FILE” appears. Make sure the disc contains supported audio files.

“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,

Disc cannot be ejected.

• 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.

Make sure

• Connect the antenna firmly.

• Pull the antenna out all the way.

(

18)

consult your nearest service center.

Press and hold

not to drop the disc when it is ejected. If this does not solve the problem, reset the unit.

( 2)

( 3)

[OFF]

is selected for

to forcibly eject the disc. Be careful

[DEMO MODE]. ( 4)

( 3)

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom Remedy

“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. “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).

“ADDERROR” “SEARCHERROR”

“CHECKDEVICE” Check the Pandora application on your device.

“NOSKIPS” The skip limit has been reached.

“NOSTATIONS” No stations are found.

Pandora

“STATIONLIMIT” The number of registered stations has reached its limit. Retry

“UPGRADEAPP” Make sure you have installed the latest version of the

does not solve the problem, reset the USB device or use another USB device.

• 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.

Symptom Remedy

“CONNECT ERROR” Communication is unstable.

“RATING ERROR” Registration of thumbs up/thumbs down has failed.

Pandora

“LICENSE ERROR” You try to access from a country which Pandora is not

Station cannot be selected.

“CANNOT CREATE” Custom station name creation is unsuccessful.

“CANNOT SAVE” Addition to the favorite category failed.

“DISCONNECTED” Check the connection to the device.

“NOSKIPS” The skip limit has been reached. Retry later.

“NOSTATIONS” No stations are found.

“NOT CONNECTED” Link to the application is impossible.

“IHEARTLINK UP” Make sure you have installed the latest version of the iHeart

iHeartRadio

“PLEASE LOGIN” You haven’t log in. Log in again.

“STATION NOT AVAILABLE”

“STATION NOT SELECTED”

“STREAM ERROR” Broadcast data is interrupted. “THUMB FAILED” Registration of Thumbs Up/Down has failed. “TIMED OUT” The request has resulted in time-out.

deliverable.

If “Explicit Content” in [Account Settings] is checked in

the web version of iHeartRADIO, custom stations become unavailable.

Link for KENWOOD application on your device.

Broadcast from the station is over.

No station is selected.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom Remedy

“CHLOCKED” The selected channel is locked. Enter the correct pass code

“CHANUNSUB” The selected channel is unsubscribed.

“CHUNAVAIL” The selected channel is unavailable. “CHECKANTENNA” Check the antenna and its connection are in good

“CHECKTUNER” Make sure the SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner is connected to the

SiriusXM® Radio

“NOSIGNAL” Make sure the antenna is mounted outside the vehicle. “SUBSCRIPTION

UPDATED – PRESS ENTER TO CONTINUE.”

“WRONGCODE” Make sure you have entered the correct pass code.

No Bluetooth device is detected.

Pairing cannot be made.

“DEVICE FULL” appears. The number of registered devices has reached its limit.

Bluetooth®

Echo or noise occurs. • Adjust the microphone unit’s position.

Phone sound quality is poor.

to unlock.

( 11)

Call 1-866-635-2349 or 1-877-438-9677 to subscribe.

condition.

unit.

Your subscription is updated. Press the volume knob to

continue.

• Search from the Bluetooth device again.

• Reset the unit.

• Make sure you have entered the same PIN code to both the unit and Bluetooth device.

• Delete pairing information from both the unit and the Bluetooth device, then perform pairing again.

Retry after deleting an unnecessary device.

DEVICE DELETE)

• Check the

• Reduce the distance between the unit and the Bluetooth device.

• Move the car to a place where you can get a better signal reception.

( 3)

[ECHO CANCEL]

setting.

( 13)

( 12)

( 15,

( 11)

Symptom Remedy

• Voice calling method is not successful.

• “N/A VOICE TAG” appears.

“NOT SUPPORT”

appears.

• “NO ENTRY” appears.

• “NO PAIR” appears.

“ERROR” appears. Try the operation again. If “ERROR” appears again, check

“NO INFO” appears. Bluetooth device cannot get the contact information. Sound is being

Bluetooth®

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.

• 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.

The connected phone does not support Voice

Recognition feature.

There is no registered device connected/found via

Bluetooth.

if the device supports 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.

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Warning

• The unit can only be used with a 12V 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

INSTALLATION / CONNECTION

which provides 12 V DC power supply and is turned on and off by the 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.

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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.

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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.

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Dashboard of your car

Bend the appropriate tabs to hold the mounting sleeve firmly in place.

Wiring connection

Rear/ front/ subwoofer output

Antenna terminal

To front speaker (left)

To front speaker (right)

To rear speaker (left)

To rear speaker (right)

Ignition switch

Car fuse box

White

White/Black

Gray

Gray/Black

Green

Green/Black

Purple

Purple/Black

Red (Ignition wire)

Yellow (Battery wire)

Fuse (10A)

To the optional SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner (commercially available)

If no connections are made, do not let the wire

Light blue/yellow (Steering remote

control wire)

Light blue/yellow (Marine remote

control wire)

Blue/White (Power control wire)

Brown (Mute control wire)

MIC (Microphone input terminal)

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come out from the tab.

KDC-X598/ KDC-BT558U

For To the steering wheel remote control adapter

KMR-D558BT

For To Kenwood Wired Marine Remote Control unit (optional accessory) For the latest information on marine accessories please go to: http://www.kenwoodusa.com/Car_ Entertainment/Marine/

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.

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Part list for installation

(A)

Faceplate

(B)

Trim plate

(C)

Mounting sleeve

(D)

Wiring harness

(E)

Extraction key

Battery

Black (Ground wire)

To the metallic body or chassis of the car

Blue (Antenna control

wire)

(Not used)

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