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Kenwood KDC-X998 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    10-8. About the Audio file 6. Listen to the iPod 10-9. About the USB device 6-1. Models of iPods/iPhones that can be 10-10. About “KENWOOD Music Editor Light” and connected to this unit “KENWOOD Music Control” 6-2. Playing music 10-11. About the discs used with this unit 6-3.
  • Page 3 12. Listen to the HD Radio™ tuner (KDC- 18. Bluetooth settings X998, KDC-BT958HD) 18-1. Registering the PIN code 12-1. About HD Radio™ Technology 18-2. Downloading the phone book 12-2. Listening to the HD Radio tuner 18-3. Deleting the phone book 12-3.

  • Page 4: Before Use

    Reset button is pressed. Notes • When you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they can work with your model and in your area. • Characters that conform to ISO 8859-1 can be displayed.
  • Page 5 equipment, and some of the images on the display may be inapplicable. English...

  • Page 6: Regulatory Compliance

    Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U...
  • Page 7 CALIFORNIA, USA This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Información acerca de la eliminación de equipos eléctricos y electrónicos al final de la vida útil (aplicable a los países que hayan adoptado sistemas independientes de recogida de residuos) Los productos con el símbolo de un contenedor con...

  • Page 8: Appendix

    : 75 dB (MONO) Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) Stereo separation KDC-X998 KDC-X898 : 45 dB (1 kHz) : 0.008 % Digital FM tuner section (KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD KDC-BT858U KDC-BT958HD) : 0.010 % Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz) Frequency range (200 kHz step) : 87.9 MHz –...

  • Page 9: Audio Section

    : HFP (Hands Free Profile) Tone : SPP (Serial Port Profile) : PBAP (Phonebook Access Profile) KDC-X998 : OPP (Object Push Profile) Band1 : 62.5 Hz ±9 dB : A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Band2 : 100 Hz ±9 dB : AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) Band3 : 160 Hz ±9 dB...

  • Page 10: Trademarks

    International Industries, used with permission. • The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by JVC KENWOOD Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
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  • Page 12: Basic Operations

    Connect an iPod or USB device. Auxiliary input (inside of the cover) Connect the output of an external device using a stereo mini-jack. REAR USB indicator When a USB device or iPod is connected to the USB KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U...

  • Page 13: Preparations

    3-2. Preparations 3-3. How to select the item For how to select setting items such as a function Cancel the Demonstration mode setting item, see the following example: Cancel the Demonstration mode when you use the Example: Setting the Date format of the display unit for the first time after installation.

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Clock

    “CD” Auxiliary Input “AUX” This source can be selected only when it can be played. Function of KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD. Function of KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U. Setting the source switching • Source switching can be set so that pressing [SRC] switches among sources. For more details, refer to <14-5.

  • Page 15: Auxiliary Input

    Volume Turn [Control] knob. USB terminal A USB device or iPod can be connected. The CA-U1EX (Max. 500mA) (optional accessory) is recommended to connect a USB device. The KCA-iP102 (optional accessory) is recommended to connect a iPod. When connecting devices featuring the Lightning connector, KCP-iP102 (optional accessory) and Apple Lightning to 30-pin Adapter are necessary.

  • Page 16: Audio Adjustments (Kdc-X898, Kdc-Bt858U)

    “Rock”/ “Pops”/ “Easy”/ “Jazz”/ “Natural”/ “User”[3] “Bass Boost” Bass Boost “OFF”/ “Level1”/ “Level2”/ ”Level3” “Loudness” Loudness “OFF”/ “Level1”/ “Level2” “Balance” Balance Left 15 — Right 15 “Fader” Fader Rear 15 — Front 15 “SubWoofer” Subwoofer output ON/ OFF KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U...

  • Page 17: Audio Preset Recall

    4-2. Audio preset 4-3. Audio preset recall You can register the values set the Audio control You can recall the Audio control items registered to items. <4-2. Audio preset> (page 17). Set the audio control items Press [SRC] and select a recall source using [Control] knob.

  • Page 18: Dsp Settings (Kdc-X998, Kdc-Bt958Hd)

    5. DSP settings (KDC-X998, KDC-BT958HD) 5-1. Audio control “Sound Elevation”[4] Virtually raises the sound field using the DSP. You can adjust the audio control items. “OFF”/ “Low”/ “Middle”/ “High” “Volume offset” Sets each source’s volume as a difference Press [SRC] and select a source other than from the basic volume.

  • Page 19: Manual Equalizer Control

    “OFF”/ “ON” “Bass EXT” – “Compact” Compact car “Full Size Car” Full size car text: Factory setting) (Colored Function of KDC-X998. “Wagon” Station wagon When “Bass EXT” and “Q Factor” are selected, skip “Minivan” Minivan step 5. “SUV” Sport-utility vehicle “Minivan (Long)”...

  • Page 20: Speaker Setting

    DSP settings (KDC-X998, KDC-BT958HD) 5-4. Speaker setting 5-5. X’Over setting The speaker X’Over is automatically set when the Fine adjusting the following setting values position and size of each speaker are selected from corresponding to the X’Over values set in the the following items.

  • Page 21: Listening Position Setting

    Standby (“STANDBY”) using [Control] knob. ”Through”. Refer to <Source selection> (page 14). Function of KDC-X998. Press [Control] knob. Select a setting item using [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. Select a setting value using [Control] knob. Select “Audio Control”...

  • Page 22: Delay Time Control

    DSP settings (KDC-X998, KDC-BT958HD) 5-7. Delay time control Select a speaker using [Control] knob. Speaker Display Range Adjusting fine tuning of the speaker position – 20.01 feet Front Left speaker “FrontL” compensation value specified at <5-3. Car type – 20.01 feet Front Right speaker “FrontR”...

  • Page 23: Channel Level Fine Adjustments

    5-8. Channel level fine adjustments 5-9. Resetting of DTA Settings After DTA compensation, you can finely adjust You can reset the DTA-compensated values to the the unsatisfactory speaker volume of respective factory settings. speaker. Press [SRC] and select a source other than Press [SRC] and select a source other than Standby (“STANDBY”) using [Control] knob.

  • Page 24: Dsp Preset Recall

    DSP settings (KDC-X998, KDC-BT958HD) 5-10. DSP preset 5-11. DSP preset recall You can register the values set the DSP control You can recall the DSP control items registered to items. <5-10. DSP preset> (page 24). Set the DSP control items Press [SRC] and select a recall source using [Control] knob.
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  • Page 26: Listen To The Ipod

    In this case, “RESUMING” appears without displaying a folder name, etc. Changing the browse item will display a correct title, etc. • You cannot operate the iPod if “KENWOOD” or “ä” appears on the iPod. KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U...

  • Page 27: Music Search

    6-3. Music search 6-4. Alphabet search You can search for the song you want to play. You can select an alphabetic character from the list in the browse item (artist, album, etc.) currently Press [1/6]. selected. “MUSICSEARCH” appears and enters the Music Press [1/6].

  • Page 28: Direct Search

    • You can also set the skip search ratio in the Function setting A search result list is displayed. mode. Refer to <6-7. Skip search ratio setting> (page 29). Select music using [Control] knob. Exiting from the Music search mode Press and hold [1/6]. KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U...

  • Page 29: Skip Search Ratio Setting

    6-7. Skip search ratio setting 6-8. Playback mode You can change the ratio of skip performed as You can select a playback mode, such as Random mentioned in <6-6. Skip search> (page 28). play and Repeat play. Press [SRC] and select an iPod (“iPod”) source Press [SRC] and select an iPod (“iPod”) source using [Control] knob.

  • Page 30: App & Ipod Mode Setting Search

    Operation performed when “APP & iPod Mode” is set to “ON” • When “APP & iPod Mode” is set to “ON”, this unit can control only the “Pause and play”, “Selecting a song”, and “Fast Forward or Fast Backward of the Song” functions. KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U...
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  • Page 32: Pandora

    • For issues using the application, please contact Pandora® at Front USB terminal pandora-support@pandora.com Rear USB terminal Press [SRC] and select an Pandora (“Pandora(FRONT)” or “Pandora(REAR)”) source using [Control] knob. Refer to <Source selection> (page 14). KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U...

  • Page 33: Basic Operation

    7-3. Basic operation 7-4. Station search You can select the station you want to listen to from Thumbs up your station list. Press [R]. Press [1/6]. Thumbs down “Station List” appears and enter the Station List Press [S]. mode. Song skip Select a sort type using [Control] knob.

  • Page 34: Bookmark Registration

    Up to 5 characters can be entered. When “Genre” is selected Select genre using [Control] knob. Select a station using [Control] knob. The broadcast from the selected station is received and the station is registered in the station list. KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U...

  • Page 35: Deletion Of Station

    7-7. Deletion of station 7-8. Pandora source control You can delete registered station information from You can turn on/off the Pandora source. your station list. Press [SRC] and select a Standby (“STANDBY”) using [Control] knob. Press [Control] knob. Refer to <Source selection>...

  • Page 36: Aha Radio

    • Some Aha™ functionality cannot be operated from this unit. Front USB terminal Rear USB terminal Press [SRC] and select an Aha Radio (“aha(FRONT)” or “aha(REAR)”) source using [Control] knob. Refer to <Source selection> (page 14). KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U...

  • Page 37: Basic Operations

    8-3. Basic operations 8-4. Station search You can select the station you want to listen to from Pause and play a content your station list. Press and hold [1/6]. Press [1/6]. Selecting a content “Station List” appears and enter the Station List Press [E] or [F] button.

  • Page 38: Calling A Number In The Content

    • You can not perform the above operations depending on the selected station. [Control] knob. “ON”: Turns on the aha source. “OFF”: Turns off the aha source. Exiting from the Function setting mode Press and hold [1/6]. KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U...
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  • Page 40: Iheartradio

    Requirements for listening to the iHeartRadio™ are as Android follows: • You need to register your cell phone before using it with • Download the iHeart Link for KENWOOD application this unit. See <15-2. Registering a Bluetooth device> (page from the iTunes App Store or Google play.

  • Page 41: Basic Operations

    9-3. Basic operations 9-4. Station search You can select the station you want to listen to from Stop/Pause and play a song your station list. Press and hold [1/6]. Press [1/6]. Skip track (Custom station) “Station List” appears and enter the Station List Press [F].

  • Page 42: Station Scan

    Select a station using [Control] knob. Note Select “YES” using [Control] knob. • The Station scan function can be used only while listening “Station Delete Completed” appears. to a live station. Exiting from the Function setting mode Press and hold [1/6]. KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U...

  • Page 43: Iheartradio Source Control

    9-7. iHeartRadio source control You can turn on/off the iHeartRadio source. Press [SRC] and select a Standby (“STANDBY”) using [Control] knob. Refer to <Source selection> (page 14). Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. Select “Initial Settings” > “iHeartRADIO Source”...

  • Page 44: Listen To The Cd/ Audio File

    Fast-forwarding or fast-backwarding a song (track or file) Press and hold [E] or [F]. Pause and play a song (track or file) Press and hold [1/6]. Removing disc Open the Disc slot cover upward. Press [G]. KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U...

  • Page 45: Music Search

    10-3. Skip search (Music Editor media <10-10. About “KENWOOD You can select the music you want to listen to from Music Editor Light” and “KENWOOD Music Control”> the device or media being played now. (page 48)) You can search for a song by skipping songs at the Press [1/6].

  • Page 46: Skip Search Ratio Setting

    10-5. Playback mode (Music Editor media <10-10. About “KENWOOD You can select a playback mode, such as Random Music Editor Light” and “KENWOOD Music Control”> play and Repeat play. (page 48)) You can change the ratio of skip performed as Press [SRC] and select a CD/ USB (“CD”/ “USB”)

  • Page 47: Direct Music Search

    KENWOOD Music Editor (<10- In the example of folder/file tree shown below, files 10. About “KENWOOD Music Editor Light” and “KENWOOD are played in the order of number from (1) to (6). Music Control”> (page 48)).

  • Page 48: About The Usb Device

    Control” • Install the USB device in the place where it will not • This unit supports the PC application “KENWOOD prevent you from driving your vehicle properly. Music Editor Light” (hereinafter “KME-Light”), and • You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub.

  • Page 49: About The Discs Used With This Unit

    10-11. About the discs used with this 10-12. Handling discs unit • Do not touch the recording surface of the disc. • Do not stick tape etc. on the disc, or use a disc with • This unit can only play the CDs with tape stuck on it.

  • Page 50: Listen To The Tuner (Kdc-X898, Kdc-Bt858U)

    Search in order of the stations in the preset memory. same mode by just pressing [1/6] once in step 2. “Manual” Normal manual tuning. Pressing [1/6] twice allows you to return to the normal Station preset mode. KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U...

  • Page 51: Auto Memory

    11-3. Auto memory 11-4. Recall preset station You can register 18 (FM)/ 6 (AM) stations with good Recall the stations in the memory. reception automatically. Press [R] to select a band. Press [SRC] and select a Tuner (“TUNER”) Press [1/6]. source using [Control] knob.

  • Page 52: Tuner Setting

    “ON” / “OFF” text: Factory setting) (Colored Displayed only when FM broadcast is received. Select a setting using [Control] knob. Returns to the previous item. Exiting from the Function setting mode Press and hold [1/6]. KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U...

  • Page 53: Pty (Program Type)

    11-7. PTY (Program Type) appears. Select another Program Type. Case where this function cannot be used You can search for a station by selecting a Program • This function cannot be used during reception of a traffic Type. bulletin or AM broadcast. Press [Control] knob.

  • Page 54: Listen To The Hd Radio™ Tuner (Kdc-X998, Kdc-Bt958Hd)

    12. Listen to the HD Radio™ tuner (KDC-X998, KDC-BT958HD) 12-1. About HD Radio™ Technology 12-2. Listening to the HD Radio tuner Selecting a HD Radio source Press [SRC]. Enters the Source selection mode. Select a HD Radio (“HD RADIO”) source using [Control] knob.

  • Page 55: Station Preset Memory

    12-3. Station preset memory 12-4. Auto memory You can store a station in the memory. You can automatically store 18 (FM)/ 6 (AM) stations with good reception in the memory. Press [E] or [F] to select the channel. Press [SRC] and select an HD Radio (“HD Press [1/6].

  • Page 56: Recall Preset Station

    Listen to the HD Radio™ tuner (KDC-X998, KDC-BT958HD) 12-5. Recall preset station 12-6. iTunes tagging Recall the stations in the memory. You can stores the tag of the information about the song being received, and send it to the connected Press [R] to select a band.

  • Page 57: Direct Access Tuning

    12-7. Direct access tuning 12-8. HD Radio tuner setting (Function of remote control) You can set the HD Radio tuner-related items. You can tune to a station directly by entering its Press [Control] knob. frequency or channel. Enters the Function setting mode. Press [DIRECT] on the remote control.

  • Page 58: Display Settings

    “Side Select” Sets the side part display for Type A, B, and D. / 2 / 3 (Type A, B only) Function of KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD. “Text Select” Selects the information displayed. Function of KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U. Refer to <13-5.

  • Page 59: Illumination Color Selection

    13-3. Illumination color selection 13-4. Adjusting the Illumination color You can select the illumination color of the panel. You can adjust the illumination color of the panel. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. Select the illumination color you want to adjust.

  • Page 60: Selecting A Text Display

    “Radio Text +” Clock[2] “Clock” Radio text (FM) “Radio Text” Date “Date” Clock “Clock” Blank “Blank” Date “Date” Blank “Blank” Frequency “Frequency” Song title (FM)* “Song Title” Artist name (FM)* “Artist Name” Title & Artist name (FM)** “Title/Artist” KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U...
  • Page 61 “Speana/Clock” Clock[2] “Clock” Date “Date” Blank “Blank” Function of KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD. Function of KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U. *Display type A only **Display type B only Exiting from the Function setting mode Press and hold [1/6]. Notes on text display • If the selected display item does not have any information, alternative information is displayed.

  • Page 62: Display & Illumination Setting

    “ON” / “OFF” Display Description text: Factory setting) “Display Select” Sets the display type and the information. (Colored Function of KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD. Refer to <13-2. Information display setting> (page 58). Select a setting using [Control] knob. “Color Select” Sets the illumination color of the panel.
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  • Page 64: General Settings

    <14-1. Adjusting the date> (page 64). “Date Mode” Sets the date display mode. 7 types text: Factory setting) (Colored Select a setting using [Control] knob. Returns to the previous item. Exiting from the Function setting mode Press and hold [1/6]. KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U...

  • Page 65: Auxiliary Input Display Setting

    14-3. Auxiliary input display setting 14-4. Demonstration mode setting You can set the display when switched the AUX You can turn on/off the demonstration mode. source. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. Press [SRC] and select an Auxiliary Input (“AUX”) source using [Control] knob.

  • Page 66: Initial Settings

    2: Forces playing as a music CD. “TAG Transfer Setup” When iPods are connected to both the front and rear USB terminals, select the iPod to which the tag stored through iTunes tagging is to be transferred. “FRONT” / “REAR” KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U...
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  • Page 68: Registering A Bluetooth

    • When any error code is displayed while the pairing is in progress, refer to <21-3. Error messages> (page 97). When SMS is received • When the connected Bluetooth device receives SMS, “SMS Received” appears on this unit. KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U...

  • Page 69: Selecting The Bluetooth Device You Wish To Connect

    15-3. Selecting the Bluetooth device 15-4. Deleting a registered Bluetooth you wish to connect device When two or more Bluetooth devices have already You can delete a registered Bluetooth device. been registered, you need to select the Bluetooth Press [Ú]. device you wish to use.

  • Page 70: Bluetooth Device Registration Test

    (“OK”: Enabled; “NG”: Disabled). Display Description “Pairing” Registration in this unit “HF Connect” Hands-free phoning “AUD Connect” Audio playback “PB Download” Phone Book downloading Press [Control] knob. Exits the test mode. KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U...
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  • Page 72: Hands-Free Phoning

    <18-2. Downloading the phone book> (page 80). Display of phone book • During search, a non-accent character such as “u” is searched for instead of an accent character such as “ü”. KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U...

  • Page 73: Dialing A Number

    16-3. Dialing a number 16-4. Calling a number in the call log Press [Ú]. Press [Ú]. “BT MODE” appears and enter the Bluetooth mode. “BT MODE” appears and enter the Bluetooth mode. Select “Number Dial” using [Control] knob. Select “Call History” using [Control] knob. For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3.

  • Page 74: Speed Dialing (Preset Dial)

    Press and hold [Control] knob. Registering in the preset dial number list> (page 74). Turn [Control] knob to select a memory number (“P1” – “P6”). Press and hold [Control] knob. Exiting from the Bluetooth mode Press [Ú]. KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U...

  • Page 75: During A Call

    16-7. During a call 16-8. Clearing the disconnection message Disconnecting a call Press [Ú]. Press [Ú]. “HF Disconnect” disappears. Switching to the Private mode Press [E] or [F]. Pressing this knob each time switches between the private talk mode (“PRIVATE”) and hands-free talk mode.

  • Page 76: Voice Control

    General “General” / “Voice Control” appears and enter the Voice control Home “Home” / mode. Office “Office” / Start speaking. Mobile Speak a voice tag, etc. registered in the cell phone. “Mobile” / Other “Other” / KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U...
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  • Page 78: Bluetooth Audio

    Perform the operation for starting or stopping playback. • Some audio players cannot be controlled remotely or reconnected after Bluetooth disconnection. Operate the main unit of the audio player to connect a Bluetooth device. KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U...

  • Page 79: Playback Mode

    17-3. Playback mode You can select a playback mode, such as Random play and Repeat play. Press [SRC] and select a Bluetooth audio (“BT AUDIO”) source using [Control] knob. Refer to <Source selection> (page 14). Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. Select “Play Mode”...

  • Page 80: Bluetooth Settings

    32* characters representing a name. (*32: Number of alphabetical characters. Fewer characters can be input depending on the type of characters.) Cancellation of downloading • To cancel downloading of the phone book data, operate the cell phone. KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U...

  • Page 81: Deleting The Phone Book

    18-3. Deleting the phone book You can delete the phone book stored in this unit to which a cell phone − which is not compatible with PBAP − is connected. Press [Ú]. “BT MODE” appears and enter the Bluetooth mode. Select “Phone Book”...

  • Page 82: Displaying The Firmware Version

    “Main”: Device used normally. “Sub”: Device used only for call reception. How to update • For how to update the firmware, access our web site. Press [Control] knob. www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/bt/ Exiting from the Bluetooth mode Press [Ú]. KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U...

  • Page 83: Bluetooth Detail Setting

    18-6. Bluetooth detail setting Select a setting using [Control] knob. Returns to the previous item. You can configure the initial settings of this unit. Exiting from the Bluetooth mode Press [Ú]. Press [Ú]. “BT MODE” appears and enter the Bluetooth mode. Select “Settings”...

  • Page 84: Siriusxm® Satellite Radio (Optional Tuner And Service Required)

    Press [1/6] twice. Turn [Control] knob to select a memory number (“1” – “24”). Press and hold [Control] knob. Recalling the stations in the memory Press [1/6] twice.. Select a preset number “1” – “24”) using [Control] knob. KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U...

  • Page 85: Category And Channel Search

    19-3. Category and channel search 19-4. Channel preset memory You can select the channel and category you want You can store a channel in the memory. to receive. Press [E] or [F] to select the channel. Press [1/6]. Press [1/6] twice. “Category Search”...

  • Page 86: Preset Tuning

    • Tune Start may take a few minutes to operate after a power cycle. • Compatible with SXV200 or later SiriusXM tuner models. When tuner module that Smart Favorites is not supported is connected, the “Tune Start” items do not appear on the SiriusXM tuner setting. KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U...

  • Page 87: Direct Access Tuning

    19-7. Direct access tuning 19-8. iTunes tagging (Function of remote control) You can store the tag of the information about the You can search for a channel directly by entering its song being received, and send it to the connected number.

  • Page 88: Parental Lock Setting

    Listening to the channel for which Parental Lock is turned • If a channel for which Parental Lock is turned on is selected, a pass code input screen appears. Programs on the selected channel can be received only when the input pass code is correct. KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U...

  • Page 89: Setting Parental Lock For Mature Content

    19-11. Setting Parental Lock for 19-12. Parental Lock pass code Mature content setting You can turn on/off Parental Lock for the adult You can set a new pass code for Parental Lock channels assigned by SiriusXM. setting. Press [SRC] and select a SiriusXM (“SiriusXM”) Press [SRC] and select a SiriusXM (“SiriusXM”) source using [Control] knob.

  • Page 90: Setting The Song And Artist Alerts

    18)), Function setting mode (<19-20. SiriusXM tuner setting> (page 93)), etc. • A Content Alert occurred can be selected from ”My Music” category <19-3. Category and channel search> (page 85). Exiting Content Alert mode Press [1/6]. KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U...

  • Page 91: Editing A Song Or Artist Item

    19-15. Editing a Song or Artist item 19-16. Delete a Song or Artist item You can enable or disable the registered content You can delete the registered Content Alert item. alert item individually. Press [SRC] and select a SiriusXM (“SiriusXM”) Press [SRC] and select a SiriusXM (“SiriusXM”) source using [Control] knob.

  • Page 92: Siriusxm® Replay

    When the reception channel is changed “*” is indicated for the selected item name. • The stored content of the current channel is erased upon Exiting from the Function setting mode receiving another channel. Press and hold [1/6]. KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U...

  • Page 93: Clearing The Channel Skip Setting

    19-19. Clearing the channel skip 19-20. SiriusXM tuner setting setting You can set the SiriusXM tuner related items. You can clear the skip setting for all the selected Press [Control] knob. channels together. Enters the Function setting mode. Press [SRC] and select a SiriusXM (“SiriusXM”) Select “Settings”...

  • Page 94: Basic Operation Of Remote Control

    • Band selection: [FM]/[AM] • Station selection: [E]/[F] • Recall preset stations: [0] – [9] Á [ENT] On CD/Audio file source • Music selection: [E]/[F] • Folder selection: [FM]/[AM] • Pause/Play: [ENT] • Enter the Music search mode: [R]/[S] KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U...

  • Page 95: Call Waiting

    • Movement between folders/files during Music Call waiting search mode: [R]/[S] • Answer another incoming call with the current call suspended: [Ú] • Return to previous folder: [6] On iPod source During a call • Enter Music search mode: [R]/[S] • End the call: [Ý] • Movement between items during Music search mode: [R]/[S]...

  • Page 96: Troubleshooting Guide

    Í The recording condition is bad. ò Play the media again or use another media. iHeartRadio source ö Station cannot be selected. Í If “Explicit Content” in [Account Settings] is checked in the web version of iHeartRadio, some stations become unavailable. KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U...

  • Page 97: Error Messages

    ö “iPod Error” 21-3. Error messages Í Connection to the iPod has failed. ò Remove the iPod and then reconnect it. The messages shown below indicates your system ò Reset iPod/ iPhone. condition. ö “No Number” ö “TOC Error” Í The calling party does not notify a caller ID. Í...
  • Page 98 Í The pressed key is invalid. Í Log in to iHeartRadio. ö “Select Station” ö “Time Out” Í Select a station. Í The request has resulted in time-out. ö “Station Not Selected” Í No station is selected. KDC-X998/ KDC-BT958HD/ KDC-X898/ KDC-BT858U...

  • Page 99: Siriusxm Advisory Messages

    SiriusXM Advisory Messages ö “Check Tuner” Í A SiriusXM tuner is not connected to this unit. ò Check the connection to the SiriusXM tuner. ö “Subscription Updated - Press Enter to Continue” Í The SiriusXM subscription has been renewed. ò Pressing the Control knob will clear the error message.

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