CONTENTS BEFORE USE BEFORE USE IMPORTANT • To ensure proper use, please read through this manual before using this product. It is especially important BASICS that you read and observe Warning and Caution in this manual. • Please keep the manual in a safe and accessible place for future reference. GETTING STARTED 1 Select the display language Warning...
BASICS Faceplate Remote control (RC-406) Loading slot Display window Remote sensor (Do not expose to bright sunlight.) Lights up when Bluetooth connection is Pull out the established. insulation sheet ( 12) when using for the first time. How to replace the battery Reset button Volume knob Flashes when the unit...
GETTING STARTED Set the clock and date Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK], then press the knob. To adjust the clock Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK ADJUST], then press the knob. Turn the volume knob to make the settings, then press the knob.
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F/W UP xx.xx 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/ FACTORY RESET YES: Resets the settings to default (except the stored station). ; NO: Cancels. * Not applicable if 3-way crossover is selected.
RADIO Other settings Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then press the knob. Repeat step until the desired item is selected or activated. Press and hold to exit. To return to the previous setting item, press Default: XX TUNER SETTING...
Do not leave the cable inside the car when not using. When connecting an Android device, “Press [VIEW] to install KENWOOD MUSIC PLAY APP” is shown. Follow the instructions to install the application. You can also install the latest version of KENWOOD MUSIC PLAY application on your Android device before connecting.
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MODE OFF : Control iPod from this unit. While in ANDROID source, press 5 repeatedly. BROWSE MODE : Control Android device from this unit via KENWOOD MUSIC PLAY application installed in the Android On the faceplate On the remote control device.
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CD / USB / iPod / ANDROID Select a file from a folder/list Listen to TuneIn Radio/ TuneIn Radio Pro/ Aupeo Press While listening to TuneIn Radio, TuneIn Radio Pro or Aupeo, connect the Turn the volume knob to select a folder/list, then press the knob. iPod/iPhone to the USB input terminal of the unit.
Pandora® Preparation: Preparation: Select [ON] for [BUILT-IN AUX]. ( 5) Install the latest version of the Pandora application on your device (iPhone/ iPod touch), then create an account and log in to Pandora. Start listening • Select [ON] for [PANDORA SRC]. ( 5) Connect a portable audio player (commercially available).
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Pandora® Create and save a new station Delete a station Press While listening to PANDORA... Turn the volume knob to select [NEW STATION], then press the knob. Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. Turn the volume knob to select [FROM TRACK] or [FROM ARTIST], then Turn the volume knob to select [SYSTEM], then press the knob.
– [AUTO PAIRING] is set to [ON]. ( 16) • For some Bluetooth devices, you may need to enter the Personal Identification – KENWOOD MUSIC PLAY application is installed on the Number (PIN) code immediately after searching. Android device ( 7) and [BROWSE MODE] is selected Press the volume knob to start pairing.
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BLUETOOTH® BLUETOOTH — Mobile phone Connect with a remote device by One-touch (NFC) Near Field Communication (NFC) enables short-range wireless communication between the unit and remote devices. By holding an NFC-compatible remote device near to the N-Mark on the unit, the unit and remote device proceed to complete pairing and established the BLUETOOTH connection automatically.
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BLUETOOTH® Default: XX On the faceplate On the remote control MIC GAIN –10 — +10 (–4): The sensitivity of the While talking on the first incoming call... microphone increases as the number increased. Answer another incoming Press Press NR LEVEL –5 — +5 (0): Adjust the noise reduction level call and hold the current until the least noise is being heard during a phone call...
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BLUETOOTH® Make a call NUMBER DIAL 1 Turn the volume knob to select a number (0 to 9) or character ( , #, +). You can make a call from the call history, phonebook, or dialing the number. Call 2 Press to move the entry position.
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BLUETOOTH® Settings in memory Other settings Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. Store a contact in memory Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then press You can store up to 6 contacts into the number buttons the knob.
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BLUETOOTH® BLUETOOTH — Audio 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 paired. Press and hold “PLEASE PAIR YOUR PHONE PIN 0000” appears.
AUDIO SETTINGS BLUETOOTH® While listening to any source... Internet radio via Bluetooth Press AUD to enter [AUDIO CONTROL]. Listen to Pandora Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then press the knob. Repeat step until the desired item is selected or activated. You can listen to Pandora on the Android device via Press and hold to exit.
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AUDIO SETTINGS Crossover settings SUBWOOFER SET ON: Turns on the subwoofer output. ; OFF: Cancels. Below are the available setting items for 2-way crossover and 3-way FADER (Not applicable if 3-way crossover is selected.) crossover. 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.
DISPLAY SETTINGS Default: XX COLOR SELECT Select color for ALL ZONE, ZONE 1 and ZONE 2 separately. 1 Select a zone. (See the illustration on the left column.) 2 Select a color for the selected zone. VARIABLE SCAN/ CUSTOM R/G/B/ preset colors* To make your own color, select [CUSTOM R/G/B].
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy • Adjust the volume to the optimum level. • This unit can only display uppercase letters, numbers, Sound cannot be heard. Correct characters are not • Check the cords and connections. displayed (e.g. album and a limited number of symbols. •...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy • Make sure KENWOOD MUSIC PLAY APP is installed on • Search from the Bluetooth device again. Cannot playback at No Bluetooth device is • Reset the unit. ( 3) [BROWSE MODE]. the Android device. ( 7) detected.
Try the operation again. If “ERROR” appears again, More information check if the device supports the function you Visit also the following website <www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/> for: have tried. – Latest firmware updates and latest compatible item list “NO INFO” / “NO DATA”...
- iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S, 5, 5S, 5C, 6, 6 Plus “NFC Easy Connect” application. (“NFC Easy Connect” is a free application available at Google • You cannot operate iPod if “KENWOOD” or “ ” is displayed on iPod. Play.) •...
SPECIFICATIONS REFERENCES Change the display information FM Frequency Range 87.5 MHz — 108.0 MHz (50 kHz space) Each time you press DISP, the display information changes. Channel Space Selection 50 kHz • If the information is unavailable or not recorded, “NO TEXT”, “NO INFO”, or other information (eg.
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SPECIFICATIONS Dynamic Range 90 dB Maximum Output Power 50 W × 4 Channel Separation 85 dB Full Bandwidth Power 22 W × 4 (at less than 1 % THD) MP3 Decode Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 Speaker Impedance 4 Ω — 8 Ω WMA Decode Compliant with Windows Media Audio Tone Action Band 1: 62.5 Hz ±9 dB Band 2: 100 Hz ±9 dB...
Warning Installing the unit (in-dash mounting) • The unit can only be used with a 12 V DC power supply, negative ground. Install onto the car brackets using the supplied screws (C) or (D). The screw holes differ depending on • Disconnect the battery’s negative terminal before wiring and mounting. the model of the cars.
To front speaker (left) / For 3-way the tab. White/Black crossover: Mid range speaker (left) Gray Brown To connect the Kenwood To front speaker (right) / For 3-way Gray/Black (Mute control wire) navigation system, refer your crossover: Mid range speaker (right)
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• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. permitted provided that the following conditions are met: and any use of such marks by JVC KENWOOD Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and - Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of trade names are those of their respective owners.
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• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. permitted provided that the following conditions are met: and any use of such marks by JVC KENWOOD Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and - Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of trade names are those of their respective owners.