Kenwood KTC-500DAB Manual
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  • Page 1 KTC-500DAB...
  • Page 2: Safety

    Safety Before you use your KTC-500DAB, read the following safety instructions. Follow the operating instructions provided and take note of any warnings. If you do not follow the operating instructions provided, it may compromise the safety of your product and this may invalidate the warranty.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Display settings Positioning the antenna Updating the software Positioning the microphone Troubleshooting Connecting the antenna Installing the wireless controller Switching your KTC-500DAB on for the first time Switching your KTC-500DAB on and off Digital radio Listening to digital radio Presets...
  • Page 4: Overview

    Overview What's in the box Before you get started, check you have everything below. Antenna, with magnetic grounding tail attached 6 Wireless controller bracket 2 DAB film aerial 12V power adapter (dual USB port) 3 Wireless controller 8 Self-adhesive cable clips 4 Two AAA batteries 9 Microphone 5 Cleaning cloth...
  • Page 5: Controls

    2 Previous / Call Press to skip to the previous song or preset, or answer an incoming call. 3 Power / Back Press to switch your KTC-500DAB on. Press and hold to put your KTC-500DAB in standby. Press to go back to the previous screen or cancel an action.
  • Page 6: Display Icons

    Display icons The icons below appear on the screen of the wireless controller. BBC R2 ANSWER RE JECT VOICE Digital radio mode 4 Signal strength of connected mobile device 2 Bluetooth mode 5 Battery level of connected mobile device 3 In a call...
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Standard 12V negative earth power supply. Your KTC-500DAB is not suitable for use with a 24V power supply. Getting the best DAB signal As with FM radio, DAB signal coverage changes depending on your location. As you use the KTC-500DAB in your vehicle, you may travel through areas where DAB signal coverage is poor.
  • Page 8: Where To Install Your Ktc-500Dab

    Where to install your KTC-500DAB It's important to install your KTC-500DAB in a safe location in your vehicle. Do not fit any components in locations that may interfere with safe operation of the vehicle, or affect the deployment of air bags or other safety products. Keep cables and wires away from the steering wheel.
  • Page 9: Connecting The Microphone To The Antenna

    Connecting the microphone to the antenna 1. Insert the microphone connector into the socket at the top of the antenna, until it clicks into place. Note: Push the microphone cable in firmly, to ensure it's fully inserted. 2. To keep the microphone cable out of the way while you position the antenna, temporarily clip the microphone so that it's near the driver's position.
  • Page 10: Positioning The Microphone

    6. Insert the DAB film aerial into the slot in the antenna. 7. Gently unpeel the backing from the DAB film aerial and stick the aerial onto your windscreen. Take care not to fold or twist the aerial. Positioning the microphone 1.
  • Page 11: Connecting The Antenna

    4. Insert the USB power cable into the supplied 12V power adapter, then insert the power adapter into your vehicle's power socket. 5. If you're connecting your KTC-500DAB with an auxiliary cable, insert the cable into your vehicle's auxiliary socket. If you're connecting your KTC-500DAB by FM radio, you can store the auxiliary cable so it's out of the way.
  • Page 12: Installing The Wireless Controller

    Installing the wireless controller 1. Slide the back cover off of the wireless controller and insert the batteries, then replace the cover. 2. Choose an area on your vehicle's dashboard where you want to install the wireless controller. Clean the surface with a cleaning cloth and wait for it to dry. Make sure the wireless controller does not obstruct the view of the driver.
  • Page 13: Switching Your Ktc-500Dab On For The First Time

    Tune your vehicle’s audio system to the same FM frequency as your KTC-500DAB. To easily find the FM frequency in the future, save it as a preset on your vehicle’s audio system. After you’ve chosen how to connect your KTC-500DAB, it starts tuning to digital radio stations. When the autotune is complete, you can start listening to digital radio.
  • Page 14: Digital Radio

    Digital radio Listening to digital radio 1. Press  2. Press the Select dial to choose 'DIG. RADIO'. 3. To change to another radio station, turn and press the Select dial. Presets You can save up to 20 of your favourite digital radio stations in the presets list. Storing a radio station as a preset 1.
  • Page 15: Bluetooth

    . Then choose 'SETTINGS' > 'BLUETOOTH' > 'FORGET'. Listening to audio stored on your mobile device If you connect your KTC-500DAB to a mobile device using Bluetooth, you can play music that is stored on your mobile device. 1. Press 2. Turn and press the Select dial to choose 'BT MUSIC'.
  • Page 16: Making And Receiving Calls On Your Ktc-500Dab

    Making and receiving calls on your KTC-500DAB You can make hands-free calls on your KTC-500DAB, using Bluetooth to connect to your mobile device. If the volume or microphone aren't working, see page 20. Calling a contact 1. Press  2. Turn and press the Select dial to choose 'PHONEBOOK' > 'CONTACTS'.
  • Page 17: Settings

    3. Turn and press the Select dial to choose how to connect your KTC-500DAB to your vehicle. • If you've connected your KTC-500DAB with an auxiliary cable, choose ‘LINE OUT’. Then turn and press the Select dial to choose a gain setting of 'LOW' or 'NORMAL'. If the audio sounds distorted, choose 'LOW'.
  • Page 18: Display Settings

    Listening to alternative stations when the signal is weak If the current radio station has a weak signal, your KTC-500DAB automatically tries to find a stronger signal. If your KTC-500DAB can't find a stronger signal for the current radio station, it can automatically tune to a similar radio station when supported by the broadcaster.
  • Page 19: Updating The Software

    Changing the information displayed on the screen Your KTC-500DAB can display the name of the radio station you are listening to, or the quality and signal strength of the station. 1. Press 2. Turn and press the Select dial to choose 'SETTINGS' > 'DISPLAY' > 'INFO'.
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    If the controller does not connect to the antenna within 30 seconds, repeat steps 1 and 2. The status light on the Your KTC-500DAB is in update mode. If you are updating the software, finish the update. If not, remove the power antenna is constantly lit.
  • Page 21 Check DAB coverage in your area. losing digital radio signal. DAB signal. Your KTC-500DAB is not installed correctly. Check the installation instructions on page 6. Something is causing interference. Switch off satellite navigation systems, dashboard cameras or other devices to see if the signal improves.
  • Page 22 Another Bluetooth device is connected to Switch off Bluetooth on the other device. your KTC-500DAB. Your KTC-500DAB isn't paired correctly Pair your KTC-500DAB with your mobile device again. Read more on with your mobile device. page 14. The wireless controller is The batteries in the controller are dead.
  • Page 23 Note: The sign “Pb” below the symbol for batteries indicates that this battery contains lead. Approvals CE marked. Hereby, Kenwood declares that this Band II LPD device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other provisions of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC or RED 2014/53/EU from 12th June 2017. Compliant with UNECE Regulation 10 (E-Mark) and EN 62479: 2010. You can view the Declaration of Conformity at http://www.pure.com/about/rtte-doc.
  • Page 25 EU Representative: JVCKENWOOD NEDERLAND B.V. Amsterdamseweg 37 1422 AC UITHOORN The Netherlands 107CJ_v2...

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