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.

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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

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CONTENTS

	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.

BEFORE USE

Warning

Do not operate any function that takes your attention away from safe driving.

Caution

Volume setting:

•Adjust the volume so that you can hear sounds outside the car to prevent accidents.

•Lower the volume before playing digital sources to avoid damaging the speakers by the sudden increase of the output level.

General:

•Avoid using the USB device or iPod/iPhone if it might hinder safe driving.

•Make sure all important data has been backed up. We shall bear no responsibility for any loss of recorded data.

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

•If a disc error occurs due to condensation on the laser lens, eject the disc and wait for the moisture to evaporate.

Remote control (RC-406):

•Do not leave the remote control in hot places such as on the dashboard.

•The Lithium battery is in danger of explosion if replaced incorrectly. Replace it only with the same or equivalent type.

•The battery pack or batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

•Keep the battery out of reach of children and in its original packaging when not in used. Dispose of used batteries promptly. If swallowed, contact a physician immediately.

Maintenance

Cleaning the unit: Wipe off dirt on the faceplate with a dry silicone or soft cloth.

Cleaning the connector: Detach the faceplate and clean the connector gently with a cotton swab, being careful not to damage the connector.

Handling discs:

•Do not touch the recording surface of the disc.

•Do not stick tape etc. on the disc, or use a disc with tape stuck on it.

•Do not use any accessories for the disc.

•Clean from the center of the disc and move outward.

•Clean the disc with a dry silicone or soft cloth. Do not use any solvents.

•When removing discs from this unit, pull them out horizontally.

•Remove burrs from the center hole and disc edge before inserting a disc.

Connector (on the reverse side of the faceplate)

2

BASICS
Faceplate	Remote control (RC-406)
Volume knob	(except for KMR-D558BT )
(turn/press)	Display window
	Remote sensor (Do not expose
	to bright sunlight.)

			Pull out the
			insulation sheet
			when using for the
	Detach button		first time.
Attach	Detach	How to reset	How to replace the battery
			Your preset
			adjustments will also
			be erased.

	To	Do this (on the faceplate)	Do this (on the remote control)
	Turn on the power	Press BSRC.	Press and hold SRC to turn off the power.
		• Press and hold to turn off the power.*	( Pressing SRC does not turn on the power. )
	Adjust the volume	Turn the volume knob.	Press VOL or VOL .
			Press ATT during playback to attenuate the sound.
			• Press again to cancel.
	Select a source	Press BSRC repeatedly.	Press SRC repeatedly.
	Change the display	Press DISP SCRL repeatedly.	( not available )
	information	• Press and hold to scroll the current display information.

* For KMR-D558BT : The power will automatically turn off after 20 minutes when in standby mode (Auto Power Off).

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For KMR-D558BT

GETTING STARTED

1Cancel the demonstration

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

1Press the volume knob.

[YES] is selected for the initial setup.

2Press the volume knob again.

“DEMO OFF” appears.

, [DEMO OFF] is selected initially.

2Set the clock

1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].

2Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK], then press the knob.

3Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK ADJUST], then press the knob.

4Turn the volume knob to make the settings, then press the knob.

Day Hour Minute

5Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK FORMAT], then press the knob.

6Turn the volume knob to select [12H] or [24H], then press the knob.

7 Press and hold to exit.

To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press .

3Set the initial settings

1 Press BSRC to enter STANDBY.

2 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].

3Turn 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: XX
AUDIO CONTROL
SP SELECT			OFF/ 5/4/ 6 × 9/6/ OEM: Selects according to the speaker size (5 inches or 4 inches, 6×9 inches
			or 6 inches) or OEM speakers for optimum performance.
DISPLAY
EASY MENU			ON: Both display and button illumination change to white color when entering [FUNCTION]. ;
			OFF: Both display and button illumination remain as [COLOR SELECT] color. ( 18)
TUNER SETTING
PRESET TYPE			NORMAL: Memorizes one station for each preset button in each band (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ AM). ;
			MIX: Memorizes one station or SiriusXM channel for each preset button, regardless of the selected
			band or SiriusXM channel.
SYSTEM
KEY BEEP			ON: Activates the keypress tone. ; OFF: Deactivates.
SOURCE SELECT
	PANDORA SRC		ON: Enables PANDORA in source selection. ; OFF: Disables. ( 8)
	IHEART SRC		ON: Enables IHEARTRADIO in source selection. ; OFF: Disables. ( 9)
	BUILT-IN AUX		ON: Enables AUX in source selection. ; OFF: Disables. ( 8)
CD READ			1: Automatically distinguishes between audio file disc and music CD. ; 2: Forces to play as an
			music CD. No sound can be heard if an audio file disc is played.
F/W UPDATE
	UPDATE SYSTEM / UPDATE BT
		F/W UP	YES: Starts upgrading the firmware. ; NO: Cancels (upgrading is not activated).
		xx.xx	For details on how to update the firmware, see: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/

4

RADIO

Search for a station

1 Press BSRC to select TUNER.

2Press J BAND repeatedly (or press *AM– / #FM+ on

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

3Press 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 2, Direct Access Tuning is automatically canceled.

Other settings

1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].

2Turn 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: XX

TUNER SETTING

AUTO	YES: Automatically starts memorizing 6 stations with good reception. ; NO: Cancels.
MEMORY	(Selectable only if [NORMAL] is selected for [PRESET TYPE].) ( 4)
MONO SET	ON: Improves the FM reception, but the stereo effect may be lost. ; OFF: Cancels.
TI	ON: Allows the unit to temporarily switch to Traffic Information. ; OFF: Cancels.
PTY SEARCH	Selects the available Program Type (see below), then, press S / T to start.
CLOCK
TIME SYNC	ON: Synchronizes the unit’s time to the Radio Broadcast Data System station time. ;
	OFF: Cancels.

•[MONO SET]/ [TI]/ [PTY SEARCH] is selectable only when the band is FM1/ FM2/ FM3.

•Available Program Type:

SPEECH: NEWS, INFORM (information), SPORTS, TALK, LANGUAGE, REL TALK (religious talk), PERSNLTY (personality), PUBLIC, COLLEGE, HABL ESP (spanish talk), WEATHER

MUSIC: ROCK, CLS ROCK (classic rock), ADLT HIT (adult hits), SOFT RCK (softrock), TOP 40,

COUNTRY, OLDIES, SOFT, NOSTALGA (nostalgia), JAZZ, CLASSICL (classical), R & B

(rhythm and blues), SOFT R&B (soft rhythm and blues), REL MUSC (religious music), MUSC ESP (spanish music), HIP HOP

The unit will search for the Program Type categorized under [SPEECH] or [MUSIC] if 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.

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CD / USB / iPod

Start playback

The source changes automatically and playback starts.

CD

				Label side				MEject disc

USB

USB input terminal

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

iPod/iPhone

USB input terminal

KCA-iP102 (optional accessory) or accessory cable of the iPod/iPhone*1

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

MODE ON: From the iPod*2. MODE OFF: From the unit.

To	Do this
Pause or resume	Press 6 IW (or press ENT IW on RC-406).
playback
Select a track/file	Press S / T (or press S / T (+) on RC-406).
Select a folder *3	Press J/ K (or press *AM– / #FM+ on RC-406).
Reverse/	Press and hold S / T (or press and hold S / T (+) on RC-406).
Fast-forward
Repeat play *4	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 *4

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 3to select “ALL RANDOM”. *5

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

*2 You can still play/pause, file skip, fast-forward or reverse files from the unit. *3 Only for MP3/WMA/WAV files. This does not work for iPod.

*4 For iPod: Applicable only when [MODE OFF] is selected. *5 For CD: Only for MP3/WMA files.

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.

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CD / USB / iPod

Select a track/file from a list

For iPod: Applicable only when [MODE OFF] is selected. ( 6)

1 Press .

2Turn 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%) regardless of the setting made.

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

•Not applicable for audio CD.

Direct Music Search (using RC-406)

(except for KMR-D558BT )

1 Press DIRECT.

2Press 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

.

2Turn the volume knob to select a category, then press the knob.

3Turn the volume knob quickly to enter character search.

4Turn the volume knob to select the character to be searched for.

5Press S / T to move to the entry position.

You can enter up to 3 characters.

6 Press the volume knob to start searching.

7Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob.

Repeat step 7 until the desired item is 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 .

Set the skip search ratio

While listening to iPod or KME Light/ KMC file...

1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].

2Turn the volume knob to select [USB], then press the knob.

3Turn the volume knob to select [SKIP SEARCH], then press the knob.

4Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob.

0.5% (default)/ 1%/ 5%/ 10%: Skip search ratio over the total files.

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 [FUNCTION].

2Turn the volume knob to select [USB], then press the knob.

3 Turn the volume knob to select [MUSIC DRIVE], then press the knob.

4Press the volume knob to select

[DRIVE CHANGE].

The next drive is selected automatically.

Repeat steps 1 to 4 to select the following drives.

Selectable items: [DRIVE 1] to [DRIVE 5]

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AUX

Preparation:

Select [ON] for [BUILT-IN AUX]. ( 4)

Start listening

1Connect 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 BSRC to select AUX.

3Turn on the portable audio start playback.

Portable audio player

player and

Set the AUX name

While listening to a portable audio player connected to the unit...

1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].

2Turn the volume knob to select [SYSTEM], then press the knob.

3Turn the volume knob to select [AUX NAME SET], then press the knob.

4Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob.

AUX (default)/ DVD/ PORTABLE/ GAME/ VIDEO/ TV

5 Press and hold to exit.

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

1Open the Pandora application on your device.

2Connect 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		Press 6 IW (or press ENT IW
playback		on RC-406).
Thumbs up or		Press J	/ K .
thumbs down	• If thumbs down is selected, the
		current track is skipped.
Skip a track		Press T (or press T (+) on
		RC-406).
Create a new	1 Press and hold the volume
station		knob.
	2 Turn the volume knob to
		select [FROM TRACK] or [FROM
		ARTIST], then press the knob.
		A new station is created based
		on the current song or artist.
Save a station		Press and hold one of the
		number buttons (1 to 5) to
		store.
	•	To select a stored station, press
		one of the number buttons
		(1 to 5).
Search for a	1	Press	.
registered	2 Turn the volume knob to
station		make a selection, then press
		the knob (or press J/ K on
		RC-406).

[BY DATE]: According to the registered date.

[A-Z]: Alphabetical order.

3 Turn the volume knob to the desired station, then press the knob.

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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

1Open the iHeart Link application on your device.

2Connect your device to the USB input terminal.

USB input terminal

KCA-iP102 (optional accessory) or accessory cable of the iPod/iPhone*

3Press BSRC to select IHEARTRADIO.

Broadcast starts automatically.

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

To	Do this
Pause or	Press 6 IW (or press
resume	ENT IW on RC-406).
playback
Thumbs up or	Press J / K .
thumbs down	• If thumbs down is selected,
for custom	the current track is skipped.
station
Skip a track for	Press T (or press T (+)
custom station	on RC-406).
Create a new/	Press 1.
custom station
Add to favorite	Press 2.
stations for live
station
Scan for live	Press 5.
station

Search for a station

1 Press .

2Turn the volume knob to select a category, then press the knob.

3Turn 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...

1Turn the volume knob quickly to enter character search.

2Turn the volume knob or press S / T to select the character to be searched for.

3Press 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 [FUNCTION].

2Turn the volume knob to select [SYSTEM], then press the knob.

3Turn the volume knob to select [STATION DEL], then press the knob.

4Turn the volume knob to select [LIVE] or [CUSTOM], then press the knob.

5Turn the volume knob to select the desired station to delete, then press the knob.

6Turn the volume knob to select [YES], then press the knob.

7 Press and hold to exit.

To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press .

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SiriusXM® Radio

Preparation:

1Connect the optional SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner (commercially available).

Antenna

Expansion port on	SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner
the rear panel

2Activate 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 BSRC to select SIRIUS XM to start updating.

Start listening

1	Press BSRC to select SIRIUS XM.
2	Press J BAND repeatedly to select a band.
3	Press	.

“” lights up.

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

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

5Turn 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.

If a locked channel or a mature channel ([MATURE CH] is set to [ON]) is selected, 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).

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 2, Direct Access Tuning is automatically canceled.

SiriusXM Replay™

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

Replay starts from the live position and “” lights up.

During Replay...

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

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SiriusXM® Radio

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.

1Press one of the number buttons (1 to 6) to select a channel.

2 For operation ( 10, SiriusXM Replay™)

SiriusXM settings

1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].

2Turn the volume knob to select [SIRIUS XM], then press the knob.

3Turn 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: XX

There are two types of lock functions available:

•SiriusXM-defined: When [MATURE CH] is set to [ON]

•User-defined: Using [CHANNEL EDIT] when [MATURE CH] is set to [OFF]

CHANNEL LOCK		To unlock settings:
		1	Turn the volume knob to select a number.
		2	Press S / T to move to the entry position.
		3	Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the current pass code. (Initial pass code is 0000.)
		4	Press the volume knob to confirm.
	CODE SET	1 Turn the volume knob to select a number.
		2	Press S / T to move to the entry position.
		3	Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter a new 4-digit pass code.
		4	Press the volume knob to confirm.
		5	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.
	CHANNEL EDIT *	1 Turn the volume knob to select a category, then press the knob.
		2	Turn the volume knob to select a channel you want to lock, then press the knob.
		3	“L” appears in front of the channel number.
			Press and hold	to exit.

CHANNEL CLEAR* YES: Clears all the locked channels. ; NO: Cancels.

MATURE CH	ON: Turns on the SiriusXM-defined lock setting (mature channel). ; OFF: Turns off.
	• If [ON] is selected, your setting [CHANNEL EDIT] is temporary ignored.
SIGNAL LEVEL	WEAK/ GOOD/ STRONG: Shows the strength of the current received signal.
BUFFER USAGE	0% — 100% (0): Shows the memory usage for Replay buffer.
SXM RESET	YES: Resets stored channel, locked channel setting and Mature CH setting to default. ; NO: Cancels.

* Displayed only when [MATURE CH] is set to [OFF].

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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

Secure using cord clamps (not supplied) if necessary.

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)

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 BSRC to turn on the unit.

2Search and select this unit model name (KDC-X5**/ KDC-BT5**U/ KMR-D5**BT) on the Bluetooth device.

“PAIRING” “PASS XXXXXX” Device name “PRESS” “VOLUME KNOB” scrolls on the display.

3Press the volume knob to start pairing.

“PAIRING OK” appears when pairing is completed and “” will light up when the Bluetooth connection is established.

•For some Bluetooth devices, you may need to enter the Personal Identification Number (PIN) code immediately after searching.

•Pairing request (via Bluetooth) is automatically activated if an iPhone/iPod touch is connected through the USB input terminal. (Applicable only if [AUTO PAIRING] is set to [ON].) ( 16)

Press the volume knob to pair once you have confirm the device name.

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.

1Press and hold .

“PLEASE PAIR YOUR PHONE” appears.

2Search and select this unit model name (KDC-X5**/ KDC-BT5**U/ KMR-D5**BT) on the Bluetooth device.

3Operate 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)
	compatibility
AUD CNT: Advanced Audio Distribution
	Profile (A2DP) compatibility
PB DL:	Phonebook Access profile (PBAP)
	compatibility

•To cancel check mode, press and hold BSRC to turn off the unit.

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BLUETOOTH®

Bluetooth mobile phone

To

Receive a call

Do this

Press or the volume knob or one of the number buttons (1 to 6) (or press on 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 [AUTO ANSWER] is set to the selected time, the unit answers incoming call automatically. ( 14)

Reject an incoming	Press BSRC (or press	on RC-406).
call
End a call	Press or BSRC (or press		on RC-406).
Switch between	Press 6 IW during a call.
hands-free and	• Operations may vary according to the
private talk modes	connected Bluetooth device.
Adjust the phone	Turn the volume knob during a call.
volume	Phone volume: [00] to [35] (Default: [15])

•This adjustment will not affect the volume of the other sources.

Switch between two	Press repeatedly.
connected phones	• Not applicable during a call.

Improve the sound quality during a call

While talking on the phone...

1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].

2Turn 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: XX
MIC GAIN	–20 — +8 (0): The sensitivity of the microphone increases as the
	number increased.
NR LEVEL	–5 — –20 (–10): Adjust the noise reduction level until the least noise is
	being heard during a phone conversation.
ECHO CANCEL	1 — 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

1Press 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. ( 15, DVC PRIORITY)

2Speak 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.

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Bluetooth mode operations

1 Press to enter Bluetooth mode.

2Turn 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	1 Press the volume knob to select a name or a phone number.
HISTORY	• “INCOMING”, “OUTGOING”, or “MISSED” is shown on the lower part of the
	display to indicate the previous call status.

•Press DISP SCRL to change the display category (NUMBER or NAME).

•“NO DATA” appears if there is no recorded call history.

2 Press the volume knob to call.

PHONE	1	Turn the volume knob to select a name, then press the knob.
BOOK	2	Turn the volume knob to select a phone number, then press the knob to
		call.
	• If the phone supports PBAP, the phonebook of the connected phone is
		automatically transferred to the unit when pairing. If the phone does not
		support PBAP, “TRANSFER PB” appears. Transfer the phonebook manually.
		( 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, ( Select a contact by name).
NUMBER	1	Turn the volume knob to select a number (0 to 9) or character ( , #, +).
DIAL	2	Press S / T to move the entry position.
	3	Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you finish entering the phone number.
		Press the volume knob to call.
	1	(or using RC-406)
		Press the number buttons (0 to 9) to enter the phone number.
	2	Press	to call.

VOICE		Speak the name of the contact you want to call or the voice command to
		control the phone functions. ( 13)
BATT*		LOW/ MID/ FULL: Shows the strength of the battery.
SIGNAL*		NO SIGNAL/ LOW/ MID/ MAX: Shows the strength of the current
		received signal.
SETTINGS		Default: XX
	AUTO ANSWER	1 — 30: The unit answer incoming call automatically in the selected
		time. ; OFF: Cancels.
	RING MODE	SYSTEM: 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 (TONE 1 — 5) for incoming
		calls.
		• MESSAGE: Selects your preferred ring tone (TONE 1 — 5) for
		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.)
	SMS NOTIFY*	ON: The unit rings and “SMS RECEIVED” appears to notify you of an
		incoming text message. ; OFF: Cancels.

* Functionality depends on the type of the phone used.

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.

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3Turn 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.

4Turn 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.

6Turn 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.

2Turn the volume knob to select [CALL HISTORY], [PHONE BOOK], or [NUMBER DIAL], then press the knob.

3Turn 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.

4Press 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 [NUMBER DIAL] in step 2 and store a blank number.

Make a call from memory

1 Press to enter Bluetooth mode.

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

3Press the volume knob to call.

“NO MEMORY” appears if there is no contacts stored.

Delete a contact

Not applicable for mobile phone that supports PBAP.

1 Press to enter Bluetooth mode.

2Turn the volume knob to select [CALL HISTORY] or [PHONE BOOK], then press the knob.

3Turn 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.

5Turn the volume knob to select [DELETE ONE] or [DELETE ALL], then press the knob.

DELETE ONE: Selected name or phone number in step 3 is deleted. DELETE ALL: All names or phone numbers from the selected menu in step 2 is deleted.

6 Turn the volume knob to select [YES] or [NO], then press the knob.

Bluetooth mode settings

1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].

2 Turn the volume knob to select [BT MODE], then press the knob.

3Turn 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: XX
PHONE SELECT	Selects the phone or audio device to connect or disconnect.
AUDIO SELECT	“ ” appears in front of the device name.
DEVICE DELETE	1	Turn the volume knob to select a device to delete, then press the
	2	knob.
		Turn the volume knob to select [YES] or [NO], then press the knob.
DVC PRIORITY	Selects a device to be connected as priority device.
	“ ” appears in front of the device name set as priority.

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TRANSFER	“DL PB	” appear and transfer the
PB*	phonebook of the connected phone to
	this unit manually.
	* Selectable only when the connected
	phone supports OPP.
PIN CODE	Changes the PIN code (up to 6 digits).
EDIT	1 Turn the volume knob to select a
(0000)	number.
	2 Press S / T to move the entry
	position.
	Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you
	finish entering the PIN code.
	3 Press the volume knob to confirm.
RECONNECT	ON: The unit automatically reconnect
	when the Bluetooth device is within
	range. ; OFF: Cancels.
AUTO	ON: The unit automatically pair
PAIRING	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. ; OFF: Cancels.
BT HF/AUDIO	FRONT: Ouputs audio from the front left
	and right speakers. ; ALL: Outputs audio
	from all the speakers.
INITIALIZE	YES: Initializes all the Bluetooth settings
	(including stored pairing, phonebook,
	and etc.). ; NO: Cancels.

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.

1Open the Pandora application on your device.

2 Connect to Bluetooth audio player. ( 12)

3Press BSRC 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.

1Open the iHeart Link application on your smart phone.

2Connect your smart phone via Bluetooth connection. ( 12)

3Press BSRC 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 BSRC (or press
	SRC on RC-406) to select
	BT AUDIO.
	2 Operate the Bluetooth
	audio player to start
	playback.
Pause or resume	Press 6 IW (or press
playback	ENT IW on RC-406).
Select group or	Press J/ K (or press
folder	*AM– / #FM+ on RC-406).
Reverse/forward	Press S / T (or press
skip	S / T (+) on RC-406).
Reverse/fast-	Press and hold S / T
forward	(or press and hold
	S / T (+) on RC-406).
Repeat play	Press 4	repeatedly to
	make a selection.
	ALL REPEAT, FILE REPEAT,
	REPEAT OFF
Random play	Press 3	repeatedly to
	make a selection.

FOLDER RANDOM, RANDOM OFF

Press and hold 3to select “ALL RANDOM.”

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AUDIO SETTINGS

While listening to any source...

1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].

2 Turn the volume knob to select [AUDIO CONTROL], then press the knob.

3Turn 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 .

						Default: XX
	SUB-W LEVEL			–15 to +15 (0)		Adjusts the subwoofer output level.
	BASS LEVEL			–8 to +8 (+6)		Adjusts the level to memorize for each source. (Before
	MID LEVEL			–8 to +8 (+5)		making an adjustment, select the source you want to
						adjust.)
	TRE LEVEL			–8 to +8 (0)
	EQ PRO (for				)
			KDC-X598
		BASS ADJUST		BASS CTR FRQ		60/ 80/ 100/ 200HZ: Selects the center frequency.
				BASS LEVEL		–8 to +8 (+6): Adjusts the level.
				BASS Q FACTOR		1.00/ 1.25/ 1.50/ 2.00: Adjusts the quality factor.
				BASS EXTEND		ON: Turns on the extended bass. ; OFF: Cancels.
		MID ADJUST		MID CTR FRQ		0.5/ 1.0/ 1.5/ 2.5KHZ: Selects the center frequency.
				MID LEVEL		–8 to +8 (+5): Adjusts the level.
				MID Q FACTOR		0.75/ 1.00/ 1.25: Adjusts the quality factor.
		TRE ADJUST		TRE CTR FRQ		10.0/ 12.5/ 15.0/ 17.5KHZ: Selects the center frequency.
				TRE LEVEL		–8 to +8 (0): Adjusts the level.

PRESET EQ	DRIVE EQ/ TOP40/ POWERFUL/ ROCK/ POPS/ EASY/ JAZZ/
	NATURAL/ USER: Selects a preset equalizer suitable to the music
	genre. (Select [USER] to use the customized bass, middle, and treble
	settings.)
	[DRIVE EQ] is a preset equalizer that reduces noise from the road.
BASS BOOST	LEVEL1/ LEVEL2/ LEVEL3: Selects your preferred bass boost level. ;
	OFF: Cancels.
LOUDNESS	LEVEL1/ LEVEL2: Selects your preferred low and high frequencies
	boost to produce a well-balanced sound at a low volume level. ;
	OFF: Cancels.
SUBWOOFER SET	ON: Turns on the subwoofer output. ; OFF: Cancels.
LPF SUBWOOFER	THROUGH: All signals are sent to the subwoofer. ; 85HZ/ 120HZ/
	160HZ: Audio signals with frequencies lower than 85 Hz/ 120 Hz/
	160 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
SUB-W PHASE	REVERSE (180°)/ NORMAL (0°): Selects the phase of the subwoofer
	output to be in line with the speaker output for optimum performance.
	(Selectable only if a setting other than [THROUGH] is selected for
	[LPF SUBWOOFER].)
HPF	THROUGH: All signals are sent to the speakers. ; 100HZ/ 120HZ/
	150HZ: Audio signals with frequencies higher than 100 Hz/ 120 Hz/
	150 Hz are sent to the speakers.
FADER	R15 to F15 (0): Adjusts the rear and front speaker output balance.
BALANCE	L15 to R15 (0): Adjusts the left and right speaker output balance.
VOLUME OFFSET	–8 to +8 (for AUX) ; –8 to 0 (for other sources): Presets the volume
(Default: 0)	adjustment level of each source. (Before adjustment, select the source
	you want to adjust.)
SOUND RECNSTR	ON: Creates realistic sound by compensating the high-frequency
(Sound	components and restoring the rise-time of the waveform that are lost
reconstruction)	in audio data compression. ; OFF: Cancels.

[SUB-W LEVEL]/ [LPF SUBWOOFER]/ [SUB-W PHASE] is selectable only if [SUBWOOFER SET] is set to [ON].

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DISPLAY SETTINGS

1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].

2Turn the volume knob to select [DISPLAY], then press the knob.

3Turn 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.

To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press .

Default: XX

COLOR SELECT VARIABLE SCAN/ COLOR 01 — COLOR 24/

USER: Selects your preferred key and display illumination color.

You can create your own color (when

[COLOR 01] — [COLOR 24] or [USER] is selected). The color you have created can be selected when you select [USER].

1Press and hold the volume knob to enter the detailed color adjustment.

2Press S / T to select the color (R/ G/ B) to adjust.

3Turn the volume knob to adjust the level (0 — 9), then press the knob.

DIMMER	ON: Dims the display and button illumination. ;
	OFF: Illuminates according to the
	[BRIGHTNESS] settings.
BRIGHTNESS	0 — 31: Selects your preferred brightness level
	for display and button illumination.
TEXT SCROLL	AUTO/ ONCE: Selects whether to scroll the
	display information automatically, or scroll only
	once. ; OFF: Cancels.

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 “” is displayed on iPod.

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 [e-mail].

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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.
			• Check the cords and connections.
“PROTECT” appears and no			Check to be sure the terminals of the speaker wires are
operations can be done.			insulated properly, then reset the unit. If this does not
			solve the problem, consult your nearest service center.
• Sound cannot be heard.			Clean the connectors. ( 2)
• The unit does not turn on.
• Information shown on the
display is incorrect.
The unit does not work at all.			Reset the unit. ( 3)
For		:	Make sure [OFF] is selected for [DEMO MODE]. ( 4)
	KMR-D558BT
The Auto Power Off function
(that turns the power off after
20 minutes when in standby
mode) does not work.
• Radio reception is poor.			• Connect the antenna firmly.
• Static noise while listening to			• Pull the antenna out all the way.
the radio.
“NA FILE” appears.			Make sure the disc contains supported audio files.
			( 18)
“NO DISC” appears.			Insert a playable disc into the loading slot.
“TOC ERROR” appears.			Make sure the disc is clean and inserted properly.
“PLEASE EJECT” appears.			Reset the unit. If this does not solve the problem,
			consult your nearest service center.
Disc cannot be ejected.			Press and hold M to forcibly eject the disc. Be careful
			not to drop the disc when it is ejected. If this does not
			solve the problem, reset the unit. ( 3)

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Symptom			Remedy
“READ ERROR” appears.			Copy the files and folders onto the USB device again. If this
			does not solve the problem, reset the USB device or use
			another USB device.
“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.
		•	Reset the iPod.
Noise is generated.			Skip to another track or change the disc.
Tracks do not play back as			Playback order is determined when files are recorded.
you intended them to play.
“READING” keeps flashing.			Do not use too many hierarchical levels or folders.
Elapsed playing time is not			This is caused by how the tracks are recorded.
correct.
Correct characters are not			This unit can only display uppercase letters, numbers, and a
displayed (e.g. album name).			limited number of symbols.
	“ADD ERROR”		New station creation is unsuccessful.
	“SEARCH ERROR”
	“CHECK DEVICE”		Check the Pandora application on your device.
Pandora	“NO SKIPS”		The skip limit has been reached.
	“NO STATIONS”		No stations are found.
	“STATION LIMIT”		The number of registered stations has reached its limit. Retry
			after deleting unnecessary stations from your device.
	“UPGRADE APP”		Make sure you have installed the latest version of the
			Pandora application on your device.

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	Symptom		Remedy
		“CONNECT ERROR”	Communication is unstable.
	Pandora
		“RATING ERROR”	Registration of thumbs up/thumbs down has failed.
		“LICENSE ERROR”	You try to access from a country which Pandora is not
			deliverable.
		Station cannot be	If “Explicit Content” in [Account Settings] is checked in
		selected.	the web version of iHeartRADIO, custom stations become
			unavailable.
		“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.
	iHeartRadio	“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
			Link for KENWOOD application on your device.
		“PLEASE LOGIN”	You haven’t log in. Log in again.
		“STATION NOT	Broadcast from the station is over.
		AVAILABLE”
		“STATION NOT	No station is selected.
		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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom			Remedy
	“CH LOCKED”		The selected channel is locked. Enter the correct pass code
			to unlock. ( 11)
	“CHAN UNSUB”		The selected channel is unsubscribed.
			Call 1-866-635-2349 or 1-877-438-9677 to subscribe.
	“CH UNAVAIL”		The selected channel is unavailable.
Radio	“CHECK ANTENNA”		Check the antenna and its connection are in good
SiriusXM®			condition.
	“CHECK TUNER”		Make sure the SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner is connected to the
			unit.
	“NO SIGNAL”		Make sure the antenna is mounted outside the vehicle.
	“SUBSCRIPTION		Your subscription is updated. Press the volume knob to
	UPDATED – PRESS		continue.
	ENTER TO CONTINUE.”
	“WRONG CODE”		Make sure you have entered the correct pass code. ( 11)
	No Bluetooth device is	•	Search from the Bluetooth device again.
	detected.	•	Reset the unit. ( 3)
	Pairing cannot be	•	Make sure you have entered the same PIN code to both the
	made.		unit and Bluetooth device.
		• Delete pairing information from both the unit and the
Bluetooth®			Bluetooth device, then perform pairing again. (	12)
	“DEVICE FULL” appears.		DEVICE DELETE)
			The number of registered devices has reached its limit.
			Retry after deleting an unnecessary device. (	15,
	Echo or noise occurs.	•	Adjust the microphone unit’s position. ( 12)
		•	Check the [ECHO CANCEL] setting. ( 13)
	Phone sound quality	•	Reduce the distance between the unit and the Bluetooth
	is poor.		device.
		• Move the car to a place where you can get a better signal
			reception.

Symptom			Remedy
	• Voice calling method is		• Use voice calling method in a more quiet environment.
		not successful.	• Reduce the distance from the microphone when you
	•	“N/A VOICE TAG”	speak the name.
		appears.	• Make sure the same voice as the registered voice tag is
			used.
		“NOT SUPPORT”	The connected phone does not support Voice
		appears.	Recognition feature.
	•	“NO ENTRY” appears.	There is no registered device connected/found via
	•	“NO PAIR” appears.	Bluetooth.
		“ERROR” appears.	Try the operation again. If “ERROR” appears again, check
Bluetooth®			if the device supports the function you have tried.
		Sound is being	• Reduce the distance between the unit and the Bluetooth
		“NO INFO” appears.	Bluetooth device cannot get the contact information.
		interrupted or skipped	audio player.
		during playback of a	• Turn off, then turn on the unit and try to connect again.
		Bluetooth audio player.	• Other Bluetooth devices might be trying to connect to
			the unit.
		The connected	• Check whether the connected Bluetooth audio player
		Bluetooth audio player	supports Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP).
		cannot be controlled.	(Refer to the instructions of your audio player.)
			• Disconnect and connect the Bluetooth player again.
	•	“HF ERROR XX”	Reset the unit and try the operation again. If this does
		appears.	not solve the problem, consult your nearest service
	•	“BT ERROR” appears.	center.

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Remove the mounting sleeve and trim plate from the unit.

Align the holes in the unit (on both sides) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with screws (commercially available).

INSTALLATION / CONNECTION

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 [ wires of speakers to the car chassis or Ground wire (black), or connect them in parallel.

•Mount the unit at an angle of less than 30º.

•If your vehicle wiring harness does not have the ignition terminal, connect Ignition wire (red) to the terminal on the vehicle’s fuse box which provides 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.

Basic procedure

1Remove the key from the ignition switch, then disconnect the [ terminal of the car battery.

2Connect the wires properly.

See Wiring connection. ( 23)

3Install the unit to your car.

See Installing the unit (in-dash mounting).

4 Connect the [ terminal of the car battery.

5 Reset the unit. ( 3)

Installing the unit (in-dash mounting)

Hook on the top side

Orientate the trim plate as illustrated before fitting.

Do the required wiring.

( 23)

Dashboard of your car

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

When installing without the mounting sleeve 1

2

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.

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Wiring connection

Rear/ front/ subwoofer output

MIC (Microphone input terminal) ( 12)

Antenna terminal			Fuse (10 A)
			To the optional SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner
			(commercially available) (	10)
		White	If no connections are made, do not let the wire
			come out from the tab.
To front speaker (left)		White/Black
		Gray	Light blue/yellow	For KDC-X598 / KDC-BT558U :
			(Steering remote
				To the steering wheel remote control
To front speaker (right)		Gray/Black
			control wire)	adapter
		Green		For KMR-D558BT :
			Light blue/yellow	To Kenwood Wired Marine Remote Control
To rear speaker (left)		Green/Black
			(Marine remote	unit (optional accessory)
				For the latest information on marine
		Purple	control wire)
				accessories please go to:
To rear speaker (right)		Purple/Black		http://www.kenwoodusa.com/Car_
				Entertainment/Marine/
Ignition switch			Blue/White	To the power control terminal when using
Car fuse box				the optional power amplifier, or to the
			(Power control wire)
		Red		antenna control terminal in the vehicle.
		(Ignition wire)
		Yellow	Brown	To connect the Kenwood navigation system,
			(Mute control wire)	refer your navigations manual.
Car fuse box		(Battery wire)
	Black (Ground wire)		Blue	(Not used)
	To the metallic body or chassis		(Antenna control
Battery	of the car		wire)

Part list for installation

(A)Faceplate

(B)Trim plate

(C) Mounting sleeve

(D) Wiring harness

(E) Extraction key

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