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Kenwood KDC-X997 Manual

Kenwood KDC-X997 Manual

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Important information
Before using the this unit for the first time
KDC-X997, KDC-BT955HD, KDC-X897, KDC-BT855U, KDC-X697, and KDC-655U are factory-set to operate
in the Demonstration mode initially.
When using this unit for the first time, cancel the Demonstration mode. Refer to
mode>.
Cleaning the connector
The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and faceplate are dirty. Detach the
faceplate and clean the connector with a cotton swab gently, being careful not to damage the connector.
Condensation
When the car is air-conditioned, moisture may collect on the laser lens. This may cause disc read errors. In
this case, remove the disc and wait for the moisture to evaporate.
How to reset your unit
If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to the factory settings when the
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.
The illustrations of the display and panel appearing in this manual are examples used to explain more
clearly how the controls are used. Therefore, what appears on the display in the illustrations may differ
from what appears on the display on the actual equipment, and some of the images on the display may
be inapplicable.
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  • Page 1 If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to the factory settings when the 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 2: Specifications

    Signal to Noise ratio : 75 dB (MONO) Stereo separation : 45 dB (1 kHz) Digital FM tuner section (KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD) Frequency range (200 kHz step) : 87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz Frequency response (±3 dB) : 20 Hz – 20 kHz...
  • Page 3 KDC-655U KMR-555U Bass : 100 Hz ±8 dB Middle : 1 kHz ±8 dB Treble : 12.5 kHz ±8 dB Bluetooth section (KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD/ KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U) Version : Bluetooth Ver. 2.1+EDR Certified Frequency range : 2.402 – 2.480 GHz Output Power...
  • Page 4 Frequency response (±3 dB) : 20 Hz – 20 kHz Input Maximum Voltage : 1200 mV Input Impedance : 10 kΩ General Operating voltage KDC-X997 KDC-BT955HD KDC-X897 KDC-BT855U : 14.4 V (10.5 – 16V allowable) KDC-X697 KDC-655U KMR-555U : 14.4 V (11 – 16V allowable)
  • Page 5 Trademarks 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. "Made for iPod" and "Made for iPhone" mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
  • Page 6 Internet Explorer and Windows Media are registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. The "AAC" logo is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories.

  • Page 7: Component Names

    10. [E]/ [F] button Press the button to select a song or station. 11. Release button Press the button to detach the faceplate. [Ú] button KDC-X997 KDC-BT955HD KDC-X897 KDC-BT855U Press the button to make, answer, or disconnect a hands-free call.
  • Page 8 Preparations Cancel the Demonstration mode KDC-X997 KDC-BT955HD KDC-X897 KDC-BT855U KDC-X697 KDC-655U Cancel the Demonstration mode when you use the unit for the first time after installation. 1. Press [Control] knob to cancel the Demonstration mode when the message "To cancel DEMO Press the volume knob"...
  • Page 9 How to select the item For how to select setting items such as a function setting item, see the following example: Example: Setting the Date format of the display 1. Press [Control] knob. "Function" appears and enters the Function setting mode. 2.
  • Page 10 3-4. Adjusting the clock 1. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 2. Select "Settings" > "Clock&Date" > "Clock Adjust" using [Control] knob. 3. Set the hour using [Control] knob. 4. Set the minute using [Control] knob. Exiting from the Function setting mode Press and hold [1/6].

  • Page 11: General Operations

    "AUX" This source can be selected only when it can be played. Function of KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD. Function of KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD/ KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U. Function of KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U/ KDC-X697/ KDC-655U/ KMR-555U. Setting the source switching Source switching can be set so that pressing [SRC] switches among sources. For more details, refer to <14-6.

  • Page 12: Audio Control

    Audio control You can adjust the audio control items. 1. Press [SRC] and select a source other than Standby ("STANDBY") using [Control] knob. 2. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 3. Select "Audio Control" using [Control] knob. 4. Select a audio control item using [Control] knob. Display Audio control item Range...
  • Page 13 5. Select a value using [Control] knob. Exiting from the Function setting mode Press and hold [1/6]. Adjusting Bass, Middle, and Treble levels You can set Bass, Middle, and Treble levels for each source.

  • Page 14: Audio Preset

    Audio preset You can register the values set the Audio control items. 1. Set the audio control items 2. Select "Audio Control" > "Detailed Settings" > "Audio Preset" > "Memory" using [Control] knob. 3. Select "YES" using [Control] knob. "Memory Completed" appears. Exiting from the Function setting mode Press and hold [1/6].
  • Page 15 Audio preset recall 1. Press [SRC] and select a recall source using [Control] knob. Refer to <Source selection>. 2. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 3. Select "Audio Control" > "Detailed Settings" > "Audio Preset" > "Recall" using [Control] knob. 4.
  • Page 16 Audio control You can adjust the audio control items. 1. Press [SRC] and select a source other than Standby ("STANDBY") using [Control] knob. 2. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 3. Select "Audio Control" using [Control] knob. 4. Select a audio control item using [Control] knob. Display Overview You can set subwoofer level.
  • Page 17 You can select for each source. "User": The Equalizer curve set in the section This function is not effective for the HD Radio source. Function of KDC-X997. Displayed only when "DSP Set" is set to "Through". Audio file source only 5.

  • Page 18: Manual Equalizer Control

    "Bass EXT" – "OFF"/ "ON" (Colored text: Factory setting) Function of KDC-X997. When "Bass EXT" and "Q Factor" are selected, skip step 5. 5. Select a Band using [Control] knob. KDC-X997 "BAND1"; 62.5 Hz, "BAND2"; 100 Hz, "BAND3"; 160 Hz, "BAND4"; 250 Hz, "BAND5";...

  • Page 19: Car Type Selection

    Car type selection You can compensate the delay of the sound arrival time by selecting your environment from the car types. 1. Press [SRC] and select a source other than Standby ("STANDBY") using [Control] knob. 2. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 3.

  • Page 20: Speaker Setting

    Speaker Setting item Setting value type Front speaker "Door", "On Dash", "Under Dash" location Front speaker size KDC-X997 "O.E.M.", "3 1/2in", "4in", "4 3/4in", "5in", "6 1/2in", "6 3/4in", "7in", "4x6", "5x7", "Front" "SIZE" "6x8", "6x9", "7x10" KDC-BT955HD "Small", "Medium", "Large"...

  • Page 21: X'over Setting

    (Colored text: Factory setting) Displayed only when "FC" is set to a value other than "Through". Function of KDC-X997. 5. Select a setting item using [Control] knob. 6. Select a setting value using [Control] knob. Exiting from the Function setting mode...

  • Page 22: Listening Position Setting

    Listening position setting You can adjust sound localization according to the listening position. 1. Press [SRC] and select a source other than Standby ("STANDBY") using [Control] knob. 2. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 3. Select "Audio Control" >...

  • Page 23: Delay Time Control

    Delay time control Preparation for setting If you specify the distance from the center of the currently set listening position to every speaker, the delay time will be automatically computed and set. 1. Determine the center of the currently set listening position as the reference point (• in the illustration shown below).

  • Page 24: Channel Level Fine Adjustments

    Channel level fine adjustments After DTA compensation, you can finely adjust the unsatisfactory speaker volume of respective speaker. 1. Press [SRC] and select a source other than Standby ("STANDBY") using [Control] knob. 2. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 3 Select "Audio Control"...
  • Page 25 Resetting of DTA Settings You can reset the DTA-compensated values to the factory settings. 1. Press [SRC] and select a source other than Standby ("STANDBY") using [Control] knob. 2. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 3. Select "Audio Control" >...
  • Page 26 DSP preset You can register the values set the DSP control items. 1. Set the DSP control items 2. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 3 Select "Audio Control" > "Pro Setup" > "Audio Preset" > "Memory" using [Control] knob. 4.
  • Page 27 DSP preset recall 1. Press [SRC] and select a recall source using [Control] knob. 2. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 3 Select "Audio Control" > "Pro Setup" > "Audio Preset" > "Recall" using [Control] knob. 4. Select a recall memory number ("Recall 1" or "Recall 2") using [Control] knob. 5.

  • Page 28: Models Of Ipods/Iphones That Can Be Connected To This Unit

    If you start playback after connecting the iPod, the music that was playing on the iPod is played first. 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.

  • Page 29: Playing Music

    Playing music Playing a iPod Connect the iPod to the USB terminal using the KCA-iP102 (optional accessory). Front USB terminal Rear USB terminal You can connect the iPod to either one of the USB terminals provided at the front and rear of this unit. If you connect a device to the USB terminal provided at the rear, the "REAR USB"...

  • Page 30: Music Search

    Music search You can search for the song you want to play. 1. Press [1/6]. "MUSICSEARCH" appears and enters the Music search mode. 2. Search for a song Operation type Operation Movement between items Turn [Control] knob. Selection of item Press [Control] knob.

  • Page 31: Alphabet Search

    Alphabet search You can select an alphabetic character from the list in the browse item (artist, album, etc.) currently selected. When the KDC-X697/ KDC-655U/ KMR-555U is used 1. Press [1/6]. "MUSICSEARCH" appears and enters the Music search mode. 2. Press and hold [Control] knob. Enter the Search select mode 3.

  • Page 32: Direct Search

    Direct search You can search for music by selecting a browse item and an alphabetic character(s). 1. Press [1/6]. "MUSICSEARCH" appears and enters the Music search mode. 2. Press and hold [Control] knob. Enter the Search select mode 3. Select "Direct Search" using [Control] knob. 4.

  • Page 33: Skip Search

    Skip search You can search for a song by skipping songs at the set skip search ratio (the ratio of the number of songs to skip to the total number of songs in the selected list) 1. Press [1/6]. "MUSICSEARCH" appears and enters the Music search mode. 2.
  • Page 34 Skip search ratio setting 1 Press [SRC] and select an iPod ("iPod") source using [Control] knob. 2. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 3 Select "Settings" > "Skip Search" using [Control] knob. 4. Select a ratio using [Control] knob. Returns to the previous item.

  • Page 35: Playback Mode

    Playback mode You can select a playback mode, such as Random play and Repeat play. 1. Press [SRC] and select an iPod ("iPod") source using [Control] knob. 2. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 3. Select "Play Mode" using [Control] knob. 4.
  • Page 36 6-9. App & iPod mode setting search You can select a music from iPod when App & iPod mode is set to ON. 1. Press [SRC] and select an iPod ("iPod") source using [Control] knob. 2. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 3 Select "APP &...

  • Page 37: Requirements Pandora

    Requirements Pandora® Requirements for listening to Pandora® are as follows: iPhone or iPod touch Use an Apple iPhone or iPod touch running under iOS3 or later. Search for "Pandora" in the Apple iTunes App Store to find and install the most current version of the Pandora®...
  • Page 38 7-2. Listening to the Pandora® Android or BlackBerry (KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD/ KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U only) You need to register your cell phone before using it with this unit. Disconnect the iPhone or iPod touch. 1. Connect the Android/BlackBerry smartphone via Bluetooth. 2. Open the Pandora® application on your device.
  • Page 39 Basic operation Thumbs up Press [R]. Thumbs down Press [S]. Song skip Press [F]. Pause and play a song Press and hold [1/6].

  • Page 40: Station Search

    Station search You can select the station you want to listen to from your station list. 1. Press [1/6]. "Station List" appears and enter the Station List mode. 2. Select a sort type using [Control] knob. "A-Z": Stations are displayed in alphabetical order. "By Date": Stations are displayed in date order.

  • Page 41: Bookmark Registration

    Bookmark registration You can register the current track information or artist information in Bookmark. 1. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 2 Select "Bookmarks" using [Control] knob. 3. Select a information type using [Control] knob. "Bookmark Track": To register track information. "Bookmark Artist": To register artist information.

  • Page 42: New Station Creation

    New station creation You can create a new station based on a favorite artist, track, or genre, or from what is currently playing. 1. Press and hold [Control] knob. "New Station" appears and enter the New station creation. 2. Select a search method using [Control] knob. "My Station": Create a station based on an artist or track you enter.

  • Page 43: Deletion Of Station

    7-7. Deletion of station You can delete registered station information from your station list. 1. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 2 Select "Station Delete" using [Control] knob. 3. Select a sort type using [Control] knob. "A-Z": Stations are displayed in alphabetical order. "By Date": Stations are displayed in date order.
  • Page 44 7-8. Pandora source control You can turn on/off the Pandora source. 1 Press [SRC] and select a Standby ("STANDBY") using [Control] knob. 2. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 3 Select "Initial Settings" > "Pandora Source" using [Control] knob. 4.

  • Page 45: Requirements Aha

    Requirements Aha™ Requirements for listening to the Aha™ are as follows: iPhone or iPod touch Use an Apple iPhone or iPod touch running iOS4 or later. Search for "aha" in the Apple iTunes App Store to find and install the most current version of the Aha™ application on your device.
  • Page 46 Listening to the Aha Radio Android You need to register your cell phone before using it with this unit. Disconnect the iPhone or iPod touch. 1. Connect the Android smartphone via Bluetooth. 2. Open the Aha Radio application on your device. 3.
  • Page 47 Basic operations Pause and play a content Press and hold [1/6]. Selecting a content Press [E] or [F] button. Forward 30 seconds a content Press and hold [F]. Backward 15 seconds a content Press and hold [E]. "Likes" current content Press [R] button.
  • Page 48 Station search You can select the station you want to listen to from your station list. 1. Press [1/6]. "Station List" appears and enter the Station List mode. 2. Select a station using [Control] knob. 3. Select a content using [Control] knob.
  • Page 49 Calling a number in the content You can call the phone number obtained from the content from a smartphone connected to this unit via Bluetooth. 1. Press and hold [Control] knob. "Make a call" appears. 2. Press [Control] knob. Makes a call. Canceling the call Press [1/6].
  • Page 50 Aha source control You can turn on/off the aha source. 1. Press [SRC] and select a Standby ("STANDBY") using [Control] knob. 2. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 3 Select "Initial Settings" > "aha Source" using [Control] knob. 4.

  • Page 51: Requirements Iheartradio

    Requirements iHeartRADIO™ Requirements for listening to the iHeartRADIO™ are as follows: Download the iHeart Link for KENWOOD application from the iTunes App Store or Google play. In the application on your device, log in and create a free account with iHeartRADIO.
  • Page 52 Listening to the iHeartRADIO Android (KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD/ KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U only) You need to register your cell phone before using it with this unit. Disconnect the iPhone or iPod touch. 1. Connect the Android smartphone via Bluetooth. 2. Open the iHeart Link application on your device.
  • Page 53 Basic operations Stop/Pause and play a song Press and hold [1/6]. Skip track (Custom station) Press [F]. Thumbs up (Custom station) Press [R] button. Thumbs down (Custom station) Press [S] button. Adding to favorite stations (Live station) Press and hold [R]. Creating a custom station name Press and hold [Control] knob.
  • Page 54 Station search You can select the station you want to listen to from your station list. 1. Press [1/6]. "Station List" appears and enter the Station List mode. 2. Select a category and station using [Control] knob. Select the desired file from the list (My Station, Local, Genres, Cities). When a city's list is displayed, you can skip stations in alphabetical order.

  • Page 55: Station Scan

    Station scan You can switch among stations at random. 1. Press [SRC] and select an iHeartRADIO source using [Control] knob. 2. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 3. Select "Station Scan" using [Control] knob. Exiting from the Function setting mode Press and hold [1/6].
  • Page 56 Favorite station delete You can delete a favorite station. 1 Press [SRC] and select an iHeartRADIO source using [Control] knob. 2. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 3 Select "Station Delete" using [Control] knob. 4. Select a category ("Live" or "Custom") using [Control] knob. 5.
  • Page 57 iHeartRADIO source control You can turn on/off the iHeartRADIO source. 1. Press [SRC] and select a Standby ("STANDBY") using [Control] knob. 2. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 3 Select "Initial Settings" > "iHeartRADIO Source" using [Control] knob. 4.
  • Page 58 Playing music Playing a disc Open the Disc slot cover upward. Insert a disc in the Disc slot. When it is inserted, the source is switched automatically and playback starts. Close the Disc slot cover. Playing a USB device Connect a USB device to the USB terminal. Front USB terminal Rear USB terminal optional accessory...
  • Page 59 Music search You can select the music you want to listen to from the device or media being played now. 1. Press [1/6]. "MUSICSEARCH" appears, and the Music search mode is selected. 2. Search for music Audio file Operation type Operation Movement between folders/files Turn [Control] knob.
  • Page 60 10-3. Skip search 1. Press [1/6]. "MUSICSEARCH" appears, and the Music search mode is selected. 2. Select browse item using [Control] knob. 3. Press and hold [Control] knob. Enter the Search select mode 4. Select "Skip Search" using [Control] knob. 5.
  • Page 61 Skip search ratio setting 1 Press [SRC] and select a USB ("USB") source using [Control] knob. 2. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 3. Select "Settings" > "Skip Search" using [Control] knob. 4. Select a ratio using [Control] knob. Returns to the previous item.
  • Page 62 Playback mode You can select a playback mode, such as Random play and Repeat play. 1 Press [SRC] and select a CD/ USB ("CD"/ "USB") source using [Control] knob. 2. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 3 Select "Play Mode" using [Control] knob. 4.

  • Page 63: Direct Music Search

    Direct music search (Function of KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD/ KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U/ KDC-X697/ KDC-655U with remote control) You can search for music by entering the track number. 1. Press [DIRECT] on the remote control. "– – –" appears and enter the Direct Music search mode.
  • Page 64 About the Audio file Playable Audio files AAC-LC (.m4a), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), WAV (.wav) of USB device Playable disc media CD-R/RW/ROM Playable disc file formats ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Long file name. Playable USB devices USB mass storage class Playable USB device file systems FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 Even if the audio files comply with the standards listed above, playback may be impossible depending on the...
  • Page 65 About the USB device When the USB device is connected to this unit, it is charged when this unit is powered. Install the USB device in the place where it will not prevent you from driving your vehicle properly. You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub or multi card reader. Save backups of the audio files used with this unit.
  • Page 66 Android™ application "KENWOOD Music Control" (hereinafter "KMC"). When you use the audio file with database information added by the "KENWOOD Music Editor Light" or "KENWOOD Music Control", you can search for a file by title, album or artist name using Music Search.

  • Page 67: About The Discs Used With This Unit

    About the discs used with this unit This unit can only play the CDs with The following discs cannot be used: A discs that is not round A discs with coloring on the recording surface or a disc that is dirty A recordable/rewritable disc that has not been finalized (For the finalization process, refer to the instruction manual that came with your disc writing software or your disc recorder.) An 8 cm (3 inch) disc (An attempt to insert using an adapter can cause malfunction.)

  • Page 68: Handling Discs

    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. Do not use any solvents to clean discs. Use a dry silicon or soft cloth. Clean the disc by moving the cloth outward from the center of the disc.

  • Page 69: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the radio Selecting a tuner source 1. Press [SRC]. Enters the Source selection mode. 2 Select a Tuner ("TUNER") source using [Control] knob. Selecting a band (FM or AM) Press [R]. Selecting a station Press [E] or [F]. The seek mode can be changed.

  • Page 70: Station Preset Memory

    Station preset memory You can store a station in the memory. 1. Press [E] or [F] to select the station. 2. Press [1/6]. Enter the Preset mode. 3. Turn [Control] knob to select a memory number (FM: "1" – "18", AM: "1" – "6"). 4.

  • Page 71: Auto Memory

    Auto memory You can register 18 (FM)/ 6 (AM) stations with good reception automatically. 1 Press [SRC] and select a Tuner ("TUNER") source using [Control] knob. 2. Press [R] to select a band. 3. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 4.

  • Page 72: Recall Preset Station

    Recall preset station Recall the stations in the memory. 1. Press [R] to select a band. 2. Press [1/6]. Enter the Preset mode. 3. Select a memory number (FM: "1" – "18", AM: "1" – "6") using [Control] knob.

  • Page 73: Tuner Setting

    Tuner setting You can set up the tuner. 1 Press [SRC] and select a Tuner ("TUNER") source using [Control] knob. 2. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 3. Select "Settings" using [Control] knob. 4. Select a Tuner setting item using [Control] knob. Display Description Sets the seek mode.

  • Page 74: Direct Access Tuning

    Direct access tuning (Function of remote control) You can search for a station directly by entering frequency. 1. Press [DIRECT] on the remote control. "– – – –" appears and enter the Direct access tuning mode. 2. Press the number buttons on the remote control to enter the frequency. Example: Desired frequency Press the following buttons...
  • Page 75 PTY (Program Type) You can search for a station by selecting a Program Type. 1. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 2. Select "Settings" > "PTY Search" using [Control] knob. 3. Select a Program Type using [Control] knob. Program Type Display Speech...

  • Page 76: About Hd Radio™ Technology

    12-1. About HD Radio™ Technology Program Service Data provides song name, artist, station ID, and other relevant data streams Adjacent to traditional main stations are HD2/HD3 Channels, providing new original formats on the FM dial HD Radio broadcasts deliver crystal clear, CD-like digital audio quality to consumers iTunes Tagging provides users the means to "tag"...
  • Page 77 Listening to the HD Radio tuner Selecting a HD Radio source 1. Press [SRC]. Enters the Source selection mode. 2. Select a HD Radio ("HD RADIO") source using [Control] knob. Selecting a band (FM or AM) Press [R]. Selecting a station Press [E] or [F].
  • Page 78 Station preset memory You can store a station in the memory. 1. Press [E] or [F] to select the channel. 2. Press [1/6]. Enter the Preset memory mode. 3. Turn [Control] knob to select a memory number (FM: "1" – "18", AM: "1" – "6"). 4.
  • Page 79 12-4. Auto memory You can automatically store 18 (FM)/ 6 (AM) stations with good reception in the memory. 1. Press [SRC] and select an HD Radio ("HD RADIO") source using [Control] knob. 2. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 3 Select "Settings"...
  • Page 80 Recall preset station Recall the stations in the memory. 1. Press [R] to select a band. 2. Press [1/6]. Enter the Preset memory mode. 3. Select a memory number (FM: "1" – "18", AM: "1" – "6") using [Control] knob.

  • Page 81: Itunes Tagging

    iTunes tagging You can stores the tag of the information about the song being received, and send it to the connected iPod. You can easily find the song on the iTunes Store according to the tag sent to the iPod. 1.
  • Page 82 Direct access tuning (Function of remote control) You can tune to a station directly by entering its frequency or channel. 1. Press [DIRECT] on the remote control. "– – – –" appears and enter the Direct access tuning mode. 2. Press [DIRECT] on the remote control to Select a direct access tuning method. Tuning method Display Frequency...

  • Page 83: Hd Radio Tuner Setting

    HD Radio tuner setting You can set the HD Radio tuner-related items. 1. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 2. Select "Settings" using [Control] knob. 3. Select a HD Radio tuner setting item using [Control] knob. Display Description Auto: Increases the tuner selectivity to reduce interference noises from adjacent stations.
  • Page 84 Turn off the display and key illumination. (5 seconds after completion of operation) Function of KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD. Function of KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U/ KDC-X697/ KDC-655U/ KMR-555U. Function of KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD/ KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U/ KDC-X697/ KDC-655U. Exiting from the Function setting mode Press and hold [1/6].

  • Page 85: Information Display Setting

    "Status" "ON" / "OFF" (Colored text: Factory setting) Function of KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD. The status display automatically turns "OFF" during aha source and cannot be switched to ON. 4. Select a setting using [Control] knob. Returns to the previous item. Exiting from the Function setting mode...

  • Page 86: Illumination Color Selection

    13-3. Illumination color selection (Function of KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD/ KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U/ KDC-X697/ KDC-655U) You can select the illumination color of the panel. 1. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 2 Select "DISP&ILLUMI" > "Color Select" using [Control] knob. 3. Select a illumination part using [Control] knob.

  • Page 87: Adjusting The Illumination Color

    Adjusting the Illumination color (Function of KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD/ KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U/ KDC-X697/ KDC-655U) You can adjust the illumination color of the panel. 1. Select the illumination color you want to adjust. 2. Press and hold [Control] knob. The RGB value of the selected illumination color is displayed and enters the Details color adjustment mode.

  • Page 88: Selecting A Text Display

    Selecting a text display You can change the information displayed on each of the following sources: 1. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 2 Select "DISP&ILLUMI" > "Display Select" > "Text Select" using [Control] knob. 3. Press [R] or [S] to select a text display part. The selected text display part blinks.
  • Page 89 Track title "Track Title" Play time "P-Time" Spectrum analysis and Clock[1] "Speana/Clock" Clock[2] "Clock" Date "Date" Blank "Blank" KDC-X997 KDC-BT955HD On HD Radio tuner source Information Display Frequency "Frequency" Station name "Station Name" Artist name* "Artist Name" Song title* "Song Title"...
  • Page 90 "Speana/Clock" Clock[2] "Clock" Date "Date" Blank "Blank" Function of KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD. Function of KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U/ KDC-X697/ KDC-655U/ KMR-555U. *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 91: Display & Illumination Setting

    Sets whether the key illumination color is changed in conjunction with the sound volume. SYNC"[3] "ON" / "OFF" (Colored text: Factory setting) Function of KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD/ KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U/ KDC-X697/ KDC-655U. Function of KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD/ KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U. Function of KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD. 4. Select a setting using [Control] knob. Returns to the previous item.
  • Page 92 14-1. Adjusting the date 1. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 2 Select "Settings" > "Clock&Date" > "Date Adjust" using [Control] knob. 3. Set the year using [Control] knob. 4. Set the month using [Control] knob. 5. Set the day using [Control] knob. Exiting from the Function setting mode Press and hold [1/6].
  • Page 93 14-2. Clock & date display type setting You can set the display type of the clock and calendar. 1. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 2 Select "Settings" > "Clock&Date" using [Control] knob. 3. Select a Clock & Date setting item using [Control] knob. Display Description Synchronizes this unit's clock with the radio data system station's time data.

  • Page 94: Auxiliary Input Display Setting

    14-3. Auxiliary input display setting You can set the display when switched the AUX source. 1 Press [SRC] and select an Auxiliary Input ("AUX") source using [Control] knob. 2. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 3 Select "Settings" >...

  • Page 95: Muting The Audio Upon Reception Of A Phone Call

    Muting the audio upon reception of a phone call Function of KDC-X697, KDC-655U, KMR-555U The audio system automatically mutes when it receives an incoming call. When a call comes in "CALL" appears. The audio system pauses. Listening to the audio during a call Press [SRC].

  • Page 96: Demonstration Mode Setting

    Demonstration mode setting You can turn on/off the demonstration mode. 1. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 2 Select "DEMO Mode" using [Control] knob. 3. Select a setting ("ON" or "OFF") using [Control] knob. Returns to the previous item. Exiting from the Function setting mode Press and hold [1/6].

  • Page 97: Initial Settings

    For how to update the firmware, access our web site. (Colored text: Factory setting) Function of KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U/ KDC-X697/ KDC-655U/ KMR-555U. Function of KDC-X997/ KDC-BT955HD/ KDC-X897/ KDC-BT855U. 5. Select a setting using [Control] knob. Returns to the previous item. Exiting from the Function setting mode...

  • Page 98: About The Bluetooth Module

    About the Bluetooth module This unit conforms to the following Bluetooth specifications: Version Bluetooth Ver. 2.1+EDR Certified Profile HFP (Hands Free Profile) SPP (Serial Port Profile) PBAP (Phonebook Access Profile) OPP (Object Push Profile) A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) Notes The units supporting the Bluetooth function have been certified for conformity with the Bluetooth Standard following the procedure prescribed by Bluetooth SIG.

  • Page 99: Registering A Bluetooth Device

    15-2. Registering a Bluetooth device You can register your Bluetooth device in this unit. 1. Start registering a unit by operating the Bluetooth device. Operate the Bluetooth device to request this unit for connection. The name of this unit ("KDC-####") is displayed on the Bluetooth device. When "Paring Press the volume knob"...
  • Page 100 Selecting the Bluetooth device you wish to connect When two or more Bluetooth devices have already been registered, you need to select the Bluetooth device you wish to use. 1. Press [Ú]. "BT MODE" appears and enter the Bluetooth mode. 2.
  • Page 101 Deleting a registered Bluetooth device You can delete a registered Bluetooth device. 1. Press [Ú]. "BT MODE" appears and enter the Bluetooth mode. 2 Select "Settings" > "Pairing" > "Device Delete" using [Control] knob. 3. Select a Bluetooth device using [Control] knob. 4.

  • Page 102: Bluetooth Device Registration Test

    Bluetooth device registration test You can check whether a Bluetooth device can be registered by operating this unit. 1. Press [Ú]. "BT MODE" appears and enter the Bluetooth mode. 2 Select "BT Test Mode" using [Control] knob. 3. Start registering a unit by operating the Bluetooth device. "Please paring your phone"...
  • Page 103 Receiving a call You can answer a phone call Press [Ú]. Either of the following operations will disconnect the line. Inserting a CD. Connecting a USB device. Rejecting an incoming call Press [SRC].
  • Page 104 Calling a number in the phone book 1. Press [Ú]. "BT MODE" appears and enter the Bluetooth mode. 2 Select "Phone Book" using [Control] knob. 3. Turn [Control] knob to select a name, and then press [Control] knob. 4. Turn [Control] knob to select a phone number. 5.

  • Page 105: Dialing A Number

    Dialing a number 1. Press [Ú]. "BT MODE" appears and enter the Bluetooth mode. 2 Select "Number Dial" using [Control] knob. 3. Enter a phone number. Operation type Operation Selection of number Turn [Control] knob. Selection of digit Press [E] or [F]. 4.
  • Page 106 Calling a number in the call log 1. Press [Ú]. "BT MODE" appears and enter the Bluetooth mode. 2 Select "Call History" using [Control] knob. 3. Turn [Control] knob to select a name and phone number. : Incoming calls : Outgoing calls : Missed calls Pressing [Control] knob toggles between the name list and detailed display.
  • Page 107 Speed dialing (Preset dial) 1. Press [Ú]. "BT MODE" appears and enter the Bluetooth mode. 2 Select "Preset Call" using [Control] knob. 3. Turn [Control] knob to select a recall number ("P1" – "P6"). 4. Press [Ú]. Makes a call.
  • Page 108 Registering in the preset dial number list 1. Press [Ú]. "BT MODE" appears and enter the Bluetooth mode. 2. Enter the phone number you wish to register 3. Press and hold [Control] knob. 4. Turn [Control] knob to select a memory number ("P1" – "P6"). 5.
  • Page 109 During a call Disconnecting a call Press [Ú]. 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. When the previous source is restored in the Private mode Depending on the type of your cell phone, switching to the private talk mode may select the source that was used before commencing the hands-free connection.
  • Page 110 Clearing the disconnection message 1. Press [Ú]. "HF Disconnect" disappears.

  • Page 111: Voice Control

    Voice Control This unit can access the voice recognition function of the connected cell phone. You can search the phone book by voice. (The function depends on the cell phone.) 1. Press and hold [Ú]. "Voice Control" appears and enter the Voice control mode. 2.

  • Page 112: Display Of Phone Number Types (Categories)

    Display of phone number types (categories) The category items in the phone book are displayed as follows: Display Information "General" / General "Home" / Home "Office" / Office "Mobile" / Mobile "Other" / Other...
  • Page 113 Basic operations Selecting a Bluetooth audio source 1. Press [SRC]. Enters the Source selection mode. 2. Select a Bluetooth audio ("BT AUDIO") source using [Control] knob. Pause and play a song Press and hold [1/6]. Selecting a song Press [E] or [F] button. Fast-forwarding or fast-backwarding a song Press and hold [E] or [F].
  • Page 114 Playback mode You can select a playback mode, such as Random play and Repeat play. 1. Press [SRC] and select a Bluetooth audio ("BT AUDIO") source using [Control] knob. 2. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 3. Select "Play Mode" using [Control] knob. 4.

  • Page 115: Registering The Pin Code

    Registering the PIN code By operating the Bluetooth device, specify the PIN code necessary for registering this unit. 1. Press [Ú]. "BT MODE" appears and enter the Bluetooth mode. 2. Select "Settings" > "Detailed Settings" > "PIN Code Edit" using [Control] knob. 3.

  • Page 116: Downloading The Phone Book

    Downloading the phone book If the phone book is not downloaded automatically to this unit to which a cell phone − which is not compatible with PBAP − is connected, download it in the following manner: 1. Press [Ú]. "BT MODE" appears and enter the Bluetooth mode. 2 Select "Settings"...

  • Page 117: Deleting The Phone Book

    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. 1. Press [Ú]. "BT MODE" appears and enter the Bluetooth mode. 2 Select "Phone Book"...

  • Page 118: Displaying The Firmware Version

    Displaying the firmware version You can view the version of the firmware of this unit. 1. Press [Ú]. "BT MODE" appears and enter the Bluetooth mode. 2. Select "Settings" > "Detailed Settings" > "BT F/W Update" using [Control] knob. Exiting from the Bluetooth mode Press [Ú].

  • Page 119: Switching Between Two Connected Cell-Phones

    Switching between two connected cell-phones When two Bluetooth devices are connected, you can assign the Bluetooth device to be used in priority to the other Bluetooth device. 1. Press [Ú]. "BT MODE" appears and enter the Bluetooth mode. 2 Select "Device Priority" using [Control] knob. 3.

  • Page 120: Bluetooth Detail Setting

    Bluetooth detail setting You can configure the initial settings of this unit. 1. Press [Ú]. "BT MODE" appears and enter the Bluetooth mode. 2 Select "Settings" > "Detailed Settings" using [Control] knob. 3. Select a Bluetooth detail setting item using [Control] knob. Display Description Automatically answers a call after lapse of the preset time interval.
  • Page 121 Before use SiriusXM Satellite Radio operation requires the connection of the optional SiriusXM-Connect Vehicle Tuner. To activate the SiriusXM Vehicle Connect tuner, you will need the Radio ID. Make a note of your Radio ID For each SiriusXM Vehicle Connect tuner, a unique Radio ID is assigned. To confirm your Radio ID, tune to channel 0.

  • Page 122: Listening To The Siriusxm™ Satellite Radio

    Listening to the SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio Selecting a tuner source 1. Press [SRC]. Enters the Source selection mode. 2. Select a SiriusXM ("SiriusXM") source using [Control] knob. Selecting a channel Press [E] or [F]. The seek mode can be changed. Refer to <Selecting a Seek mode> (refer to below). Selecting a Seek mode Press [S].
  • Page 123 Category and channel search You can select the channel and category you want to receive. 1. Press [1/6]. "Category Search" appears and enter the Category and Channel search mode. 2. Select a category using [Control] knob. For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3.

  • Page 124: Channel Preset Memory

    Channel preset memory You can store a channel in the memory. 1. Press [E] or [F] to select the channel. 2. Press [1/6] twice. Enter the Preset memory mode. 3. Turn [Control] knob to select a memory number ("1" – "24"). 4.

  • Page 125: Preset Tuning

    Preset tuning Recalling a channel from the memory. 1. Press [1/6] twice. Enter the Preset memory mode. 2. Select a memory number ("1" – "24") using [Control] knob. Enter the Preset memory mode. Exiting from the Preset memory mode Press and hold [1/6].
  • Page 126 Tune Start™ When tuning stations using the first 1-6 presets, songs will play from the beginning of each track if Tune Start is enabled. Note Tune Start may take a few minutes to operate after a power cycle.
  • Page 127 Direct access tuning (Function of remote control) You can search for a channel directly by entering its number. 1. Press [DIRECT] on the remote control. 2. Press the number buttons on the remote control to enter the frequency. 3. Press [ENT] on the remote control. Exiting from the Direct access tuning mode Press [6] on the remote control.
  • Page 128 iTunes tagging You can store the tag of the information about the song being received, and send it to the connected iPod. You can easily find the song on the iTunes Store according to the tag sent to the iPod. 1.

  • Page 129: Parental Lock Setting

    Parental Lock setting You can turn on/off Parental Lock for each channel. 1 Press [SRC] and select a SiriusXM ("SiriusXM") source using [Control] knob. 2. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 3 Select "Settings" > "Parental Lock" using [Control] knob. 4.

  • Page 130: Clearing The Parental Lock Setting

    19-10. Clearing the Parental Lock setting You can clear the Parent Lock setting for each channel. 1 Press [SRC] and select a SiriusXM ("SiriusXM") source using [Control] knob. 2. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 3 Select "Settings" >...
  • Page 131 Setting Parental Lock for Mature content You can turn on/off Parental Lock for the adult channels assigned by SiriusXM. 1 Press [SRC] and select a SiriusXM ("SiriusXM") source using [Control] knob. 2. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 3 Select "Settings"...
  • Page 132 19-12. Parental Lock pass code setting You can set a new pass code for Parental Lock setting. 1 Press [SRC] and select a SiriusXM ("SiriusXM") source using [Control] knob. 2. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 3. Select "Settings" >...

  • Page 133: Setting The Song And Artist Alerts

    Setting the Song and Artist Alerts When the broadcast of the song by the registered artist or the broadcast of the registered song starts, a message appears to allow you to switch the current source to the desired channel, even though the receiving source is other than SiriusXM Satellite Radio.
  • Page 134 Song or Artist setting You can turn on/off the content alert function. 1 Press [SRC] and select a SiriusXM ("SiriusXM") source using [Control] knob. 2. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 3 Select "Settings" > "Content Alert" > "Alert Set"...

  • Page 135: Editing A Song Or Artist Item

    Editing a Song or Artist item You can enable or disable the registered content alert item individually. 1. Press [SRC] and select a SiriusXM ("SiriusXM") source using [Control] knob. 2. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 3 Select "Settings" >...
  • Page 136 Delete a Song or Artist item You can delete the registered Content Alert item. 1 Press [SRC] and select a SiriusXM ("SiriusXM") source using [Control] knob. 2. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 3 Select "Settings" > "Content Alert" >...

  • Page 137: Siriusxm Replay

    SiriusXM Replay™ You can replay up to the last 60 minutes broadcasting of current channel. 1. Press [R]. Enter the Replay mode. The "REP" indicator stays lit during Replay mode. Search for the position to replay by the following operation. Operation type Operation Pause and play...
  • Page 138 Channel skip setting You can register the channel you wish to skip. 1 Press [SRC] and select a SiriusXM ("SiriusXM") source using [Control] knob. 2. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 3 Select "Settings" > "Channel Skip" > "Skip CH Edit"...
  • Page 139 Clearing the channel skip setting You can clear the skip setting for all the selected channels together. 1 Press [SRC] and select a SiriusXM ("SiriusXM") source using [Control] knob. 2. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 3 Select "Settings" >...

  • Page 140: Siriusxm Tuner Setting

    SiriusXM tuner setting You can set the SiriusXM tuner related items. 1. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 2 Select "Settings" using [Control] knob. 3. Select an SiriusXM tuner setting item using [Control] knob. Display Description Sets the seek mode. "Seek Mode"...
  • Page 141 Registering a remote control ID When connecting the remote control KCA-RC107MR/ KCA-RC55MR (Optional accessory) to this unit, you should register the ID for KCA-RC107MR/ KCA-RC55MR. 1. Press [SRC] and select a Standby ("STANDBY") using [Control] knob. 2. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode.
  • Page 142 Delete the remote control ID You can delete the ID registered for the remote control KCA-RC107MR/ KCA-RC55MR (optional accessory). 1 Press [SRC] and select a Standby ("STANDBY") using [Control] knob. 2. Press [Control] knob. Enters the Function setting mode. 3 Select "Initial Settings" >...
  • Page 143 Before using remote control Preparing the remote control unit Pull the battery sheet out from the remote control unit in the direction of the arrow. Changing the battery of the remote control unit Use a commercially available button battery (CR2025). Insert the battery with the + side facing upward, following the illustration inside the case.
  • Page 144 Basic opreation General control [VOL] Volume control: [SRC] Source selection: Press and hold the button to turn off the power. [ATT] Volume reduction: When the button is pressed again, the volume returns to the previous level. Return to previous item: Selection of item: [ENT] Determination:...
  • Page 145 Movement between folders/files during Music search mode: Return to previous folder: On iPod source Enter Music search mode: Movement between items during Music search mode: Return to previous item: Pause/Play: On Pandora source Music selection: [ENT] Pause/Play: Enter the station list mode: [R]/[S] Select item: [R]/[S] Exit the station list mode: [6] On Aha source...

  • Page 146: Operation/Wiring Error

    Operation/wiring error What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of a slight operation error or a wiring error. Before calling for service, first check the following table for possible problems. General ö The key beep does not sound Í...

  • Page 147: Error Messages

    Error messages The messages shown below indicates your system condition. ö "TOC Error" Í The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD is scratched a lot. Í The disc is unreadable. ö "IN" (blink) Í The CD player section is not operating properly. ò...
  • Page 148 Í Update of the firmware has failed. ò Retry update of the firmware. ö "Device Full" Í 5 Bluetooth device have already been registered. No more Bluetooth devices are registered. ö "Pairing Failed" Í Pairing error. ö "N/A Voice Tag" Í...
  • Page 149 ö "Stream Error" Í Streaming cannot be continued. ö "Station Saved" Í The favorite station has been stored. ö "Cannot Save" Í Storage of the favorite station has failed. ö "Station Created" Í Creation of the station is completed. ö "Cannot Create"...
  • Page 150 ö "Art/Sng Unavail" Í The content currently being received cannot be registered as a content alert item regardless of whether its artist or song name is stored. CAR STEREOS KENWOOD STEREOS...

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