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Kenwood KDC-X597 Instruction Manual

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KDC-X597
KDC-BT555U
KDC-BT355U
CD-RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD
MODE D'EMPLOI
REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
Take the time to read through this instruction manual.
Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the best performance from your new CD-receiver.
For your records
Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial
numbers whenever you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the product.
Model KDC-X597/ KDC-BT555U/ KDC-BT355U Serial number

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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 BASICS Faceplate Remote control (RC-406) KDC - X597 Display window Attach Remote sensor (Do not expose to bright sunlight.) Volume knob (turn/press) Loading slot KDC - BT555U Detach Pull out the insulation sheet when using for the first time. How to reset How to replace the battery Detach KDC - BT355U...

  • Page 3: Set Clock/Initial Settings

    Press and hold SCRL DISP to enter clock adjustment mode F/W UP xx.xx YES: Starts upgrading the firmware. ; NO: Cancels (upgrading is not activated). directly while in clock display screen. For details on how to update the firmware, see: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ Then, perform steps above to set the clock.

  • Page 4: Search For Station

    RADIO Default: XX Selects the tuning method for the 4 / ¢ buttons. SEEK MODE AUTO1: Automatically searches for a station. ; AUTO2: Searches for a preset station. ; MANUAL: Manually search for a station. AUTO YES: Automatically starts memorizing 6 stations with good reception. ; NO: Cancels. MEMORY (Selectable only if [NORMAL] / [NORM] is selected for [PRESET TYPE].) (➜...

  • Page 5: Cd/Usb/Ipod

    Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press the knob. • AAC/MP3/WMA file: Select the desired folder, then a file. The source changes to USB and playback • iPod or KENWOOD Music Editor Light (KME Light)/ KENWOOD Music starts. Control (KMC) file *...

  • Page 6: Aux

    CD / USB / iPod Preparation: Direct Music Search (using RC-406) Set the skip ratio Select [ON] for [BUILT-IN AUX] / [BUILTIN AUX]. (➜ 4) Press DIRECT. While listening to iPod or KME Light/ KMC file... Press the number buttons to enter a track/file Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].

  • Page 7: Siriusxm

    Pandora® SiriusXM™ KDC - X597 KDC - BT555U KDC - X597 KDC - BT555U (for (for Preparation: Preparation: Do this Install the latest version of the Pandora application Connect the optional SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Press 6 38 (or press ENT 38 into your device (iPhone/ iPod touch), then log in and Pause or Tuner (commercially available).
  • Page 8 SiriusXM™ If a locked channel or a mature channel ([MATURE CH] is set to [ON]) is selected, a Default: XX pass code input screen appears. Enter the pass code to receive the channel. CHANNEL LOCK/ To unlock settings: • To store a channel of the current band: Press and hold one of the number CH LOCK 1 Turn the volume knob to select a number.

  • Page 9: Connect The Microphone

    BLUETOOTH® You can operate Bluetooth devices using this unit. • 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 Connect the microphone information.
  • Page 10 BLUETOOTH® Bluetooth mobile phone Bluetooth mode operations Do this Press to enter Bluetooth mode. Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then Receive a call Press or the volume knob or one of the number press the knob.
  • Page 11 BLUETOOTH® Default: XX Alphabet Search SETTINGS You can search through the contacts quickly according to the first letter (A to Z), number (0 to 9), or symbol. PAIRING PHONE SELECT/ : Select the phone or audio device to connect or disconnect. PHONE SEL •...

  • Page 12: Bluetooth Audio Player

    BLUETOOTH® Bluetooth audio player Use Voice Recognition Operations and display indications may differ according to their availability on the Press and hold connected device. Speak the name of the contact you want to call or the voice command to Do this control the phone functions.

  • Page 13: Audio Settings

    AUDIO SETTINGS While listening to any source... PRESET EQ NATURAL/ USER/ ROCK/ POPS/ EASY/ TOP40/ JAZZ/ POWERFUL: Selects Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. a preset equalizer suitable to the music genre. (Select [USER] to use the Turn the volume knob to select [AUDIO CONTROL]/ [AUDIO CTRL], then press the customized bass, middle, and treble settings.) knob.

  • Page 14: Display Settings

    DISPLAY SETTINGS Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. KDC - BT355U DISPLAY (for Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS], then press the knob. DISP DIMMER ON: Dims the display illumination. ; OFF: Cancels. Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob.

  • Page 15: More Information

    • You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub and Multi Card Reader. • When you play audio files with song data added using the KENWOOD Music Editor Light or KENWOOD • Connecting a cable whose total length is longer than 5 m may result in abnormal playback.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy Sound cannot be heard. • Adjust the volume to the optimum level. “NO MUSIC” appears. Connect a USB device that contains playable audio files. • Check the cords and connections. “NA DEVICE” appears. Connect a supported USB device, and check the “PROTECT”...
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy • “ADD ERROR”/ “ADD ERR” New station creation is unsuccessful. No Bluetooth device is • Search from the Bluetooth device again. • “SEARCH ERROR”/ “SEARCH ERR” detected. • Reset the unit. (➜ 3) “CHECK DEVICE”/ “CHK DEVICE” Check the Pandora application on your device.

  • Page 18: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS KDC - X597 KDC - BT555U FM Frequency Range Version Bluetooth Ver.2.1+EDR Certified 87.9 MHz to 107.9 MHz (200 kHz space) Frequency Range 2.402 GHz to 2.480 GHz KDC - BT355U Output Power +4 dBm (MAX), 0 dBm (AVE) Power Class 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz (50 kHz space) Maximum Communication Range Line of sight approx.

  • Page 19: Basic Procedure

    Installating the unit (in-dash mounting) Warning • The unit can only be used with a 12 V DC power supply, negative ground. Do the required • Disconnect the battery’s negative terminal before wiring and wiring. (➜ 21) mounting. • Do not connect Battery wire (yellow) and Ignition wire (red) to the car chassis or Ground wire (black) to prevent a short circuit.

  • Page 20: Wiring Connection

    E Extraction key To rear speaker (right) Purple/Black To the terminal that is grounded when either Brown the telephone rings or during conversation. (To connect the Kenwood navigation system, refer your (Mute control wire) MUTE ( ×2 ) navigation manual.) Ignition switch...

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