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. GETTING STARTED • Please keep the manual in a safe and accessible place for future reference. 1 Select the display language WARNING and cancel the demonstration...
BASICS Faceplate Remote control (RC-406) (supplied for Display window Remote sensor (Do not expose to Volume Loading bright sunlight.) knob slot Lights up when Bluetooth connection Pull out the insulation is established. ( 12) sheet when using for the first time. Detach button : Flashes when the unit : Remote control functions are not available.
GETTING STARTED To adjust the clock Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK ADJUST], then press the knob. Turn the volume knob to make the settings, then press the knob. Hour Minute Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK FORMAT], then press the knob. Turn the volume knob to select [12H] or [24H], then press the knob.
YES: Starts upgrading the firmware. ; NO: Cancels (upgrading is not activated). • The output sound level may be extremely high or low. For details on how to update the firmware, visit <www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/>. FACTORY RESET YES: Resets the settings to default (except the stored station). ; NO: Cancels.
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.
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/ Start listening GERMAN), then press the knob.
When connecting an Android device, “Press [VIEW] to install KENWOOD MUSIC PLAY APP” is shown. Follow the instructions to install the application. You can also install the latest version of KENWOOD MUSIC PLAY application on your Android device before connecting. For more information, visit <www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/>.
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Press S / T to search at a preset skip search ratio. ( 10, While in ANDROID source, press 5 repeatedly. [SKIP SEARCH]) BROWSE MODE : Control Android device from this unit via KENWOOD • Pressing and holding S / T searches at a 10% ratio. MUSIC PLAY application installed in the Android device.
(via USB input terminal). Preparation: KCA-iP102/KCA-iP103 (optional accessory) * Install the latest version of KENWOOD Remote application on your device or accessory of the iPod/iPhone * before connecting. For more information, visit <www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/>. You can make the settings in the same way as connection via Bluetooth. ( 17) Press repeatedly to select PANDORA.
BLUETOOTH® Pandora® BLUETOOTH — Connection Create and save a new station Press Supported Bluetooth profiles Turn the volume knob to select [NEW STATION], then press the knob. – Hands-Free Profile (HFP) Turn the volume knob to select [FROM ARTIST] or [FROM TRACK], then press the knob. –...
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– [AUTO PAIRING] is set to [ON]. ( 16) Press the volume knob to start pairing. – KENWOOD MUSIC PLAY application is installed on the Android device “PAIRING OK” appears when pairing is completed. ( 8) and [BROWSE MODE] is selected. ( 9) 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 knob Press 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® Improve the voice quality Make a call While talking on the phone... You can make a call from the call history, phonebook, or Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. dialing the number. Call by voice is also possible if your Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then press mobile phone has the feature.
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BLUETOOTH® Make a call using voice recognition PHONE BOOK (Applicable only if the phone supports PBAP.) 1 Turn the volume knob quickly to enter alphabet search mode (if the Press and hold to activate the voice recognition of the phonebook contains many contacts). connected phone.
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BLUETOOTH® Other settings Bluetooth test mode Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. You can check the connectivity of the supported profile between Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then the Bluetooth device and the unit. press the knob.
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(via Bluetooth or via USB input terminal) or Android and switch between these smartphone (via Bluetooth). five devices. Preparation: Install the latest version of KENWOOD Remote application on your device before connecting. For more information, visit <www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/>. Audio player via Bluetooth Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION].
AUDIO SETTINGS BLUETOOTH® While listening to any source... STATUS Shows the status of the selected device. Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. IOS CONNECTED: You are able to use the application using the iPhone/iPod connected Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following via Bluetooth or USB input terminal.
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AUDIO SETTINGS • : For 2-way crossover: [SUB-W LEVEL]/[SUBWOOFER SET] is selectable BASS BOOST LEVEL1/LEVEL2/LEVEL3/LEVEL4/LEVEL5 or LV1/LV2/LV3/LV4/ only if [SWITCH PREOUT] is set to [SUB-W]. ( 4) LV5: Selects your preferred bass boost level. ; OFF: Cancels. • [SUB-W LEVEL] is selectable only if [SUBWOOFER SET] is set to [ON]. LOUDNESS LEVEL1/LEVEL2 or LV1/LV2: Selects your preferred low and high frequencies boost to produce a well-balanced sound at a low volume...
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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 Default: XX DISPLAY COLOR (For SELECT Select color for ALL ZONE, ZONE 1 and ZONE 2 separately. 1 Select a zone. (See the illustration on the left column.) 2 Select a color for the selected zone. VARIABLE SCAN/CUSTOM R/G/B/preset colors * Set the dimmer To make your own color, select [CUSTOM R/G/B].
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, numbers, and • Check the cords and connections. displayed (e.g. album a limited number of symbols.
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( 26) No Bluetooth device is • Search from the Bluetooth device again. Cannot playback at • Make sure KENWOOD MUSIC PLAY APP is installed on the detected. • Reset the unit. ( 3) [BROWSE MODE].
For: – Latest firmware updates and latest compatible item list “HF ERROR XX”/ Reset the unit and try the operation again. If this does not – KENWOOD original application “BT ERROR” solve the problem, consult your nearest service center. – Any other latest information Visit <www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/>.
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– iPhone 4S, 5, 5S, 5C, 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus, SE • You cannot operate iPod if “KENWOOD” or “ ” is displayed on iPod. • Depending on the version of the operating system of the iPod/iPhone, some functions may not operate on this unit.
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REFERENCES Change the display information Each time you press DISP, the display information changes. • If the information is unavailable or not recorded, “NO TEXT”, “NO INFO”, or other information (eg. station name, playing time) appears. Display information Source name Source name (Date/Clock) * STANDBY Source name...
INSTALLATION/CONNECTION SPECIFICATIONS Warning Frequency Response (±3 dB) 20 Hz — 20 kHz • The unit can only be used with a 12 V DC power supply, negative ground. Input Maximum Voltage 1 000 mV • Disconnect the battery’s negative terminal before wiring and mounting. • Do not connect Battery wire (yellow) and Ignition wire (red) to the car chassis or Ground wire Input Impedance 30 kΩ...
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INSTALLATION/CONNECTION Installing the unit (in-dash mounting) Part list for installation (A) Faceplate Do the required wiring. ( 31) (B) Trim plate Hook on the top side Orientate the trim plate Dashboard of as illustrated before your car fitting. (C) Mounting sleeve Bend the appropriate tabs to hold the mounting sleeve firmly in place.
White/Black For 3-way crossover: Mid range speaker (left) Gray To front speaker (right)/ Brown To connect the Kenwood Gray/Black For 3-way crossover: Mid range speaker (right) (Mute control wire) navigation system, refer your Green navigation manual...
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• The “AAC” logo is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. • The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by 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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• The “AAC” logo is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. • The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by 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.