CONTENTS BEFORE USE BEFORE USE IMPORTANT • To ensure proper use, please read through this manual before using this product. It is especially important that you read and observe BASICS 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 How to reset Eject button and loading slot Lights up when Display Bluetooth connection window is established. ( 14) Flashes when the unit enters searching status. Volume knob On the faceplate Turn on the power Press • Press and hold to turn off the power. Adjust the volume Turn the volume knob.
GETTING STARTED BASICS Remote control (RC-406) (supplied for Remote sensor (Do not expose to bright sunlight.) Pull out the insulation sheet when using for the first time. Select the display language and cancel the demonstration : Remote control functions are not available. When you turn on the power for the first time (or [FACTORY RESET] is set to 6), the display shows: “SEL LANGUAGE” ...
GETTING STARTED Default: XX Set the clock and date AUDIO CONTROL Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. SWITCH (For Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK], then press the knob. PREOUT (Not applicable if 3-way crossover is selected.) To adjust the clock REAR/SUBWOOFER: Selects whether rear speakers or a subwoofer are Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK ADJUST], then press the knob.
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YES: Starts upgrading the firmware. ; NO: Cancels (upgrading is not activated). For details on how to update the firmware, visit Caution <www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/>. Select a crossover type according to how the speakers are connected. ( 33, 34) FACTORY RESET YES: Resets the settings to default (except the stored station). ;...
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/activated or follow the instructions stated on the selected item. Press and hold to exit.
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RADIO Preparation: PTY SEARCH 1 Turn the volume knob to select the available Program Type, then press Select [ON] for [BUILT-IN AUX] for [SOURCE SELECT]. ( 5) the knob. 2 Turn the volume knob to select the PTY language (ENGLISH/FRENCH/ GERMAN), then press the knob.
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 USB cable * on your Android device before connecting.
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If you have many files, you can search through them quickly. While in ANDROID source, press 5 repeatedly. Turn the volume knob quickly to browse through the list BROWSE MODE : Control Android device from this unit via KENWOOD MUSIC quickly. PLAY application installed in the Android device.
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Preparation: • Select “ ” to search for a character other than A to Z, 0 to 9. Install the latest version of KENWOOD Remote application on your device Press S / T to move to the entry position. before connecting. For more information, visit • You can enter up to 3 characters.
Spotify Preparation: On the faceplate On the remote control Install the latest version of the Spotify application on your device (iPhone/ Repeat play * Press repeatedly. iPod touch), then create an account and log in to Spotify. (Not available) • Select [ON] for [SPOTIFY SRC] in [SOURCE SELECT]. ( 5) REPEAT ALL/REPEAT ONE * REPEAT OFF Start listening...
BLUETOOTH® Spotify BLUETOOTH — Connection Search for a song or station Press Supported Bluetooth profiles Turn the volume knob to select a list type, then press the knob. – Hands-Free Profile (HFP) The list types displayed differ depending on the information sent –...
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– [AUTO PAIRING] is set to [ON]. ( 18) Press the volume knob to start pairing. – KENWOOD MUSIC PLAY application is installed on the Android device “PAIRING OK” appears when pairing is completed. ( 9) and [BROWSE MODE] is selected. ( 10) Once pairing is completed, Bluetooth connection is established automatically.
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BLUETOOTH® BLUETOOTH — Mobile phone On the faceplate On the remote control First incoming call... Answer a call Press or the volume Press knob or one of the number buttons (1 to 6). Reject a call Press Press End a call Press Press While talking on the first incoming call...
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BLUETOOTH® Default: XX Improve the voice quality While talking on the phone... SETTINGS Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. AUTO ANSWER 1 to 30: The unit answers incoming call automatically in the selected time Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), (in seconds). ;...
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BLUETOOTH® CALL HISTORY (Applicable only if the phone supports PBAP.) VOICE Speak the name of the contact you want to call or the voice command to 1 Press the volume knob to select a name or a phone number. control the phone functions. ( Make a call using voice recognition) •...
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BLUETOOTH® Make a call from memory RECONNECT ON: The unit automatically reconnect when the last connected Bluetooth device is within range. ; OFF: Cancels. Press to enter Bluetooth mode. Press one of the number buttons (1 to 6). AUTO PAIRING ON: The unit automatically pair supported Bluetooth device (iPhone/ Press the volume knob to call.
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BLUETOOTH® BLUETOOTH — Audio On the faceplate On the remote control While in BT AUDIO source, you can connect to five Bluetooth audio Repeat play Press repeatedly. devices and switch between these five devices. ( Not available ) ALL REPEAT, FILE REPEAT, REPEAT OFF Random play Press and hold...
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ANDROID CONNECTED: You are able to use the application using the Android smartphone connected via Bluetooth. Preparation: ANDROID NOT CONNECTED: No Android device is connected to use the Install the latest version of KENWOOD Remote application on your device application. before connecting. For more information, visit <www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/>.
AUDIO SETTINGS BLUETOOTH® While listening to any source... Internet radio via Bluetooth Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. You can listen to Spotify on the iPhone/iPod/Android device Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then press via Bluetooth on this unit.
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AUDIO SETTINGS BASS BOOST LEVEL1/LEVEL2/LEVEL3/LEVEL4/LEVEL5: Selects your preferred bass DTA SETTINGS For settings, 24, Digital Time Alignment Settings. boost level. ; OFF: Cancels. CAR SETTINGS LOUDNESS LEVEL1/LEVEL2: Selects your preferred low and high frequencies boost • : For 2-way crossover: [SUB-W LEVEL]/[SUBWOOFER SET] is selectable to produce a well-balanced sound at a low volume level. ;...
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AUDIO SETTINGS • Before making an adjustment for [DISTANCE] and [GAIN] of [DTA SETTINGS], select the Digital Time Alignment settings speaker you want to adjust: Digital Time Alignment sets the delay time of the speaker output to When 2-way crossover is selected: create a more suitable environment for your vehicle.
DISPLAY SETTINGS Zone identification for color and brightness settings Default: XX DISPLAY COLOR Select color for ALL ZONE, LCD DISPLAY and KEY separately. SELECT 1 Select a zone. (See the illustration on the left column.) 2 Select a color for the selected zone. INITIAL COLOR/VARIABLE SCAN/CUSTOM R/G/B/preset colors * To make your own color, select [CUSTOM R/G/B].
Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. Contact your remote input terminal Turn the volume knob to select [SYSTEM], then press the knob. KENWOOD dealer Purple/red Turn the volume knob to select [USER S.REMO], then press the knob. for details.
– iPhone 4S, 5, 5S, 5C, 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus, SE, 7, 7 Plus Playable files • You cannot operate iPod if “KENWOOD” or “ ” is displayed on iPod. • Playable audio file: • Depending on the version of the operating system of the iPod/iPhone, some functions may For disc: MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), AAC (.aac)
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REFERENCES About Android device Change the display information • This unit supports Android OS 4.1 and above. Each time you press DISP, the display information changes. • Some Android devices (with OS 4.1 and above) may not fully support Android Open •...
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy Sound cannot be heard. • Adjust the volume to the optimum level. Correct characters are not • This unit can only display uppercase letters, • Check the cords and connections. displayed (e.g. album name). numbers, and a limited number of symbols. •...
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( 28) Bluetooth pairing cannot • Make sure you have entered the same PIN code to both • Make sure KENWOOD MUSIC PLAY APP is installed on Cannot playback at be made. the unit and Bluetooth device. [BROWSE MODE].
INSTALLATION/CONNECTION TROUBLESHOOTING Warning Symptom Remedy • The unit can only be used with a 12 V DC power supply, negative ground. Sound is being • Reduce the distance between the unit and the Bluetooth • Disconnect the battery’s negative terminal before wiring and mounting. interrupted or skipped audio player.
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INSTALLATION/CONNECTION Basic procedure Installing the unit (in-dash mounting) 1 Remove the key from the ignition switch, then disconnect the [ Install onto the car brackets using the supplied screws (C) or (D). The screw holes differ depending on the terminal of the car battery. model of the cars.
To front speaker (left)/ White/Black For 3-way crossover: Mid range speaker (left) Gray Brown To front speaker (right)/ To connect the Kenwood navigation system, Gray/Black For 3-way crossover: Mid range speaker (right) (Mute control wire) refer your navigation manual Green...
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SPECIFICATIONS Laser Diode GaAIAs USB Standard USB 1.1, USB 2.0 Full Speed Digital Filter (D/A) 8 times over sampling File System FAT12/16/32 Spindle Speed 500 rpm — 200 rpm (CLV) Maximum Supply Current DC 5 V 1.5 A Wow & Flutter Below measurable limit Frequency Response (±1 dB) 20 Hz —...
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SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Output Power 50 W × 4 Full Bandwidth Power 22 W × 4 (at less than 1 % THD) Speaker Impedance 4 Ω — 8 Ω Tone Action Band 1: 62.5 Hz ±9 dB The marking of products using lasers Band 2: 100 Hz ±9 dB The label is attached to the chassis/case and says that the component uses laser Band 3: 160 Hz ±9 dB beams that have been classified as Class 1.
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THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS “AS SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by JVC KENWOOD Corporation is under license. Other IS” AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
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THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS “AS IS” AND ANY and any use of such marks by JVC KENWOOD Corporation is under license. Other trademarks EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES and trade names are those of their respective owners.