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-X704/KDC-X304/KDC-BT778HD/KDC-BT378U/KDC-BT360U/KDC-BT34/KDC-BT278U/KDC-MP378BT/KMR-D378BT
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KDC-X704 KDC-BT378U KDC-BT278U KDC-X304 KDC-BT360U KDC-MP378BT KDC-BT778HD KDC-BT34 KMR-D378BT CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AUTORADIO CD MODE D’EMPLOI RECEPTOR CD MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES 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.
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KDC-BT34/KDC-BT278U/KDC-MP378BT/KMR-D378BT punto de recogida más cercano. Un tratamiento correcto del reciclaje y la eliminación Responsible Party: JVCKENWOOD USA CORPORATION de residuos ayuda a conservar los recursos y evita al mismo tiempo efectos 2201 East Dominguez Street, Long Beach, CA 90810, U.S.A.
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IC (Industry Canada) Caution CAUTION This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC radio conditions: frequency (RF) Exposure rules.
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SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT Article 4 Right pertaining to the Licensed Software The software embedded in the Product (hereinafter the "Licensed Software") provided by Licensor is Any and all copyrights and other rights pertaining to the Licensed Software and related documents copyrighted to or sublicensable by the Licensor, and this Agreement provides for the terms and conditions shall belong to the Licensor or the original holder of the right who granted to the Licensor the license or which Users shall follow in order to use the Licensed Software.
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Article 9 Destruction of the Licensed Software If this Agreement is terminated pursuant to the provision of Article 8, the User shall destroy the Licensed Software, any related documents and copies thereof within two (2) weeks from such date of termination. Article 10 Protection of Copyright 1.
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Important Notice concerning the Software -CMP The MIT License (MIT) -jansson Copyright (c) 2014 Charles Gunyon Copyright (c) 2009-2012 Petri Lehtinen <petri@digip.org> Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without...
Contents Before Use ....................3 Audio Settings ..................29 Basics ......................4 Display Settings ..................33 Getting Started ..................5 Learning Steering Remote Control ............ 35 1 Select the display language and cancel the demonstration Installation/Connection ............... 36 2 Set the clock and date References ....................
Before Use IMPORTANT • If a disc error occurs due to condensation on the laser lens, eject the disc and wait for the moisture to evaporate. • To ensure proper use, please read through this manual before using this • USB rating is indicated on the main unit. To view, detach the faceplate. product.
Basics Faceplate Attach Volume knob Loading slot Lights up when Bluetooth connection is established. Detach (Page 22) How to reset Reset the unit within 5 seconds after detaching the faceplate. Detach button Display window*1 On the faceplate Turn on the power Press B SRC.
Getting Started Basics Remote control (RC-406) (supplied for Remote sensor (Do not expose to bright sunlight.) Pull out the insulation sheet when Select the display language and cancel the demonstration using for the first time. When you turn on the power for the first time (or [FACTORY RESET] is set to [YES], see page 7), the display shows: “SEL LANGUAGE” ...
Getting Started To set the date [DISPLAY] Turn the volume knob to select [DATE FORMAT], then press the knob. [EASY MENU] (For Turn the volume knob to select [DD/MM/YY] or [MM/DD/YY], then press the knob. When entering [FUNCTION]... Turn the volume knob to select [DATE SET], then press the knob. [ON]: [ZONE 1] illumination changes to white color.
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Getting Started Turn the volume knob to select an item, then press the knob. [CD READ] [1]: Automatically distinguishes between audio file disc and music CD. ; [SYSTEM] [REM SETTING] [REMOTE ID SET] [2]: Forces to play as a music CD. No sound can be heard if an audio file Remote control ID list is displayed.
HD Radio™ Tuner (for You can tune in to both conventional and HD Radio broadcasts. Select an HD Radio multicast channel • To find HD Radio stations in your area, visit <http://www.hdradio.com>. Many HD Radio stations offer more than one channel programming. This service is called multicasting.
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HD Radio™ Tuner (for Default: [XX] Display received emergency alert messages [TUNER SETTING] The received emergency alert messages are stored in the Alert Message List, and you can check them later. [SEEK MODE] Selects the searching method for S / T buttons when pressed. While listening to the HD RADIO source...
Radio (for 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 2 until the desired item is selected/activated or follow the instructions stated on the selected item. Press and hold to exit.
(for CD/USB/iPod Radio Insert a disc [TI] [ON]: Allows the unit to temporarily switch to Traffic Information if available (“TI” indicator lights up). ; [OFF]: Cancels. Eject disc Label side [PTY SEARCH] (For Select the available Program Type (for Radio Broadcast Data System, see page 41), then press S / T to start.
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CD/USB/iPod Select music drive While in USB source, press 5 repeatedly. Stored songs in the following drive will be played back. • Selected internal or external memory of a smartphone (Mass Storage Class). • Selected drive of a multiple drive device. On the faceplate On the remote control You can also select the music drive from the [FUNCTION] menu.
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CD/USB/iPod • To cancel, press or DIRECT. [SKIP SEARCH] setting • Not available if Random Play is selected. Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. • Not applicable for iPod USB source. Turn the volume knob to select [USB], then press the knob. Turn the volume knob to select [SKIP SEARCH], then press the knob.
Pandora® (for You can listen to Pandora on iPhone/iPod touch (via Bluetooth or via USB On the faceplate On the remote control input terminal) or Android device (via Bluetooth). Press 6 IW. Press ENT IW. Play back/pause Preparation: Skip a track Press T.
(for Spotify Pandora® You can listen to Spotify on iPhone/iPod touch (via Bluetooth or via USB Bookmark current song information input terminal) or Android device (via Bluetooth). Press and hold the volume knob. Preparation: “BOOKMARKED” appears and the information is stored to your device. •...
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Spotify Search for a song or station On the faceplate On the remote control Press 6 IW. Press ENT IW. Play back/pause Press Turn the volume knob to select a list type, then press the knob. Press S*3 / T. Press S*3 / T (+).
SiriusXM® Radio (for Only SiriusXM® brings you more of what you love to listen to, all in one place. Start listening Get over 140 channels, including commercial-free music plus the best sports, news, talk, comedy and entertainment. Welcome to the world of satellite Press B SRC repeatedly to select SIRIUS XM.
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SiriusXM® Radio (for SiriusXM Keymode SmartFavorites and TuneStart™ User stored channels are recognized as SmartFavorite channels*. The Press and hold the volume knob to change the keymode (channel or SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner automatically buffers the broadcast content in the replay). (Default: Channel keymode) background.
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SiriusXM® Radio (for SiriusXM settings [LOCK SETTING] [MATURE CH]: Selects the SiriusXM-defined lock setting. ; [USER DEFINED]: Selects the individual channels the user wants to Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. lock. ; [OFF]: Cancels. Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then [CHANNEL EDIT]*1 1 Turn the volume knob to select a category, then press the knob.
Using Other Applications You can listen to music from a portable audio player via the auxiliary input KENWOOD Remote application jack. You can control the KENWOOD car receiver from iPhone/iPod touch (via Bluetooth or via USB input terminal) or Android device (via Bluetooth) using Preparation: KENWOOD Remote application.
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Using Other Applications Settings to use KENWOOD Remote application [STATUS] Shows the status of the selected device. [IOS CONNECTED]: You are able to use the application using the iPhone/ Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. iPod touch connected via Bluetooth or USB input terminal. Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then [IOS NOT CONNECTED]: No iOS device is connected to use the application.
Bluetooth® • Depending on the Bluetooth version, operating system and the firmware Pair and connect a Bluetooth device for the first time version of your mobile phone, Bluetooth features may not work with this Press B SRC to turn on the unit. unit.
Bluetooth® • Refer to the instruction manual of the Bluetooth device for more The following operations may differ or be unavailable depending on the information. connected phone. On the faceplate On the remote control Auto Pairing First incoming call... When you connect iPhone/iPod touch to the USB input terminal, pairing Answer a call Press or the...
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Bluetooth® *1 This adjustment will not affect the volume of the other sources. Make a call *2 Press and hold VOL to continuously increase the volume to 15. *3 Operations may vary according to the connected Bluetooth device. You can make a call from the call history, phonebook, or dialing the number. Call by voice is also possible if your 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 connected phonebook contains many contacts).
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Bluetooth® Bluetooth mode settings [INITIALIZE] [YES]: Initializes all the Bluetooth settings (including stored pairing, phonebook, and etc.). ; [NO]: Cancels. Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. Turn the volume knob to select an item (see the following table), then press the knob.
Bluetooth® Bluetooth — Audio On the faceplate Repeat play Press 4 repeatedly. [ALL REPEAT], [FILE REPEAT], [GROUP REPEAT]*, [REPEAT OFF] Random play Press and hold 3 to select [ALL RANDOM] or [GROUP RANDOM]*. While in BT AUDIO source, you can connect to five Bluetooth audio devices •...
AMAZON ALEXA (for Alexa is the cloud-based voice service developed by Amazon. You can ask • The Alexa connection can be disconnected if: Alexa to play music, get weather reports, traffic information, control smart – A2DP profile is disconnected home devices, shop on Amazon, search the internet, set reminders and –...
AMAZON (for Audio Settings ALEXA • To return to the previous source before ALEXA, press B SRC (or press SRC on the remote control). • To activate Alexa, press . • To cancel current listening state, press . • To cancel current thinking/speaking states and go to listening state, press .
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Audio Settings [MANUAL EQ] Adjusts your own sound settings for each source. [SOUND EFFECT] • The settings are stored to [USER] in [PRESET EQ]. [SOUND RECNSTR] (Not applicable for RADIO source, AUX source and SIRIUS XM source.) • The settings made may affect the current settings of [EASY EQ]. (Sound [ON]: Creates realistic sound by compensating the high-frequency [62.5HZ]...
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Audio Settings [X ‘ OVER] [SW LPF SLOPE] [–6DB]/[–12DB]/[–18DB]/[–24DB]: Adjusts the crossover slope. [TWEETER] [FRQ] [1KHZ]/[1.6KHZ]/[2.5KHZ]/[4KHZ]/[5KHZ]/ (Selectable only if a setting other than [THROUGH] is [6.3KHZ]/[8KHZ]/[10KHZ]/[12.5KHZ]: Adjusts the selected for [SW LPF FRQ].) crossover frequency for the tweeter speaker. [SW LPF [REVERSE] (180°)/[NORMAL] (0°): Selects the [GAIN LEFT] [–8] to [0]: Adjusts the output volume of the left...
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Audio Settings • Before making an adjustment for [DISTANCE] and [GAIN] of [DTA SETTINGS], Digital Time Alignment settings select the speaker you want to adjust: Digital Time Alignment sets the delay time of the speaker output to create a [FRONT LEFT]/[FRONT RIGHT]/[REAR LEFT]/[REAR RIGHT]/[SUBWOOFER] more suitable environment for your vehicle.
Display Settings Zone identification for color settings and brightness settings Change the display 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 2 until the desired item is selected/activated or follow the instructions stated on the selected item.
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Display Settings [DIMMER] Dims the illumination. [CLOCK] [ON]: Dimmer is turned on. [CLOCK DISPLAY] (Except for [OFF]: Dimmer is turned off. [ON]: The clock time is shown on the display even when the unit is turned [DIMMER TIME]: Set the time to turn on dimmer and to turn off dimmer. off.
Learning Steering Remote Control (for You can control the unit with the steering remote control keys on your Press and hold any control keys on your steering remote control vehicle. After connection, you can configure the control keys according to which you want to assign.
Installation/Connection Part list for installation This section is for the professional installer. For safety’s sake, leave wiring and mounting to professionals. Consult the (A) Faceplate (×1) (B) Trim plate (×1) car audio dealer. WARNING • The unit can only be used with a 12 V DC power supply, negative ground. •...
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Installation/Connection Installing the unit (in-dash mounting) Installing the unit (without mounting sleeve) Remove the mounting sleeve and trim plate from the unit. Align the holes in the unit (on both sides) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with screws (supplied/commercially available).
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Installation/Connection Wiring connection IMPORTANT We recommend installing the unit with a commercially available custom wiring harness specific for your car and leave this job to professionals for your safety. Consult your car audio dealer. Fuse (10 A) Antenna terminal White If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.
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Installation/Connection Connect external components Connect external amplifiers via output terminals When connecting to an external amplifier to the output terminals of this unit, firmly connect the ground wire of the amplifier to the car’s chassis to avoid damaging the unit. Model Output terminals REAR:...
References Playable files Maintenance • Playable audio file: Cleaning the unit For disc: MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), AAC (.aac) For USB mass storage class device: Wipe off dirt on the faceplate with a dry silicone or soft cloth. MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), AAC (.aac), AAC (.m4a), WAV (.wav), FLAC (.flac) Cleaning the connector •...
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References About Pandora For Radio Data System: [SPEECH]: • Pandora is only available in certain countries. [NEWS], [AFFAIRS], [INFO] (information), [SPORT], [EDUCATE], [DRAMA], [CULTURE], For more information, visit <www.pandora.com/legal>. [SCIENCE], [VARIED], [WEATHER], [FINANCE], [CHILDREN], [SOCIAL], [RELIGION], • Because Pandora is a third-party service, the specifications are subject to change without prior [PHONE IN], [TRAVEL], [LEISURE], [DOCUMENT] notice.
References Change the display information Source name Display information: Main display CD or USB For CD-DA: (For Disc title/Artist Track title/Artist Playing time Date back to the beginning Each time you press DISP, the display information changes. • If the information is unavailable or not recorded, “NO TEXT”, “NO INFO”, or other information For MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV/FLAC files: (eg.
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References (For Source name Display information: Main display Each time you press DISP, the display information changes. PANDORA/ Source name/Clock Station name Shared/Radio Title Artist • If the information is unavailable or not recorded, “NO TEXT”, “NO INFO”, or other information PANDORA BT Album title Playing time...
Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy Sound cannot be heard. • Adjust the volume to the optimum level. Disc cannot be ejected. Press and hold to forcibly eject the disc. Be careful not • Check the cords and connections. to drop the disc when it is ejected. If this does not solve the problem, reset the unit (page 4).
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Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy The iPod/iPhone does not • Check the connection between this unit and iPod/iPhone. “CONNECT ERROR” Communication is unstable. turn on or does not work. • Disconnect and reset the iPod/iPhone using hard reset. “RATING ERROR” Registration of thumbs up/thumbs down has failed due to “LOADING”...
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Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy “NO SIGNAL” Make sure the antenna is mounted outside the vehicle. Sound is being interrupted • Reduce the distance between the unit and the Bluetooth or skipped during playback audio player. “SUBSCRIPTION UPDATED Your subscription is updated. Press the volume knob to of a Bluetooth audio player.
Specifications Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy No response from Alexa Amazon cloud was unable to analyze the voice input. Frequency Range 87.9 MHz — 107.9 MHz (200 kHz step) after the voice input. Usable Sensitivity 7.2 dBf (0.63 μV/75 Ω) Wrong response from Alexa misunderstood what was said or did not catch (S/N = 30 dB) Alexa.
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Specifications Laser Diode GaAIAs Digital Filter (D/A) 8 times over sampling Frequency Range Spindle Speed 500 rpm — 200 rpm (CLV) Wow & Flutter Below measurable limit 87.9 MHz — 107.9 MHz (200 kHz step) Frequency Response (±1 dB) 20 Hz — 20 kHz Total Harmonic Distortion (1 kHz) 87.5 MHz —...
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Specifications Channel Separation Frequency Response (±3 dB) 20 Hz — 20 kHz 89 dB Input Maximum Voltage 1 000 mV Input Impedance 30 kΩ Version Bluetooth 4.2 90 dB Frequency Range 2.402 GHz — 2.480 GHz MP3 Decode Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 RF Output Power (E.I.R.P.) +4 dBm (MAX), Power Class 2 WMA Decode...
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Specifications Tone Action Band 1: 62.5 Hz ±9 dB Band 2: 100 Hz ±9 dB Band 3: 160 Hz ±9 dB Band 4: 250 Hz ±9 dB Band 5: 400 Hz ±9 dB Band 6: 630 Hz ±9 dB Band 7: 1 kHz ±9 dB Band 8: 1.6 kHz ±9 dB Band 9: 2.5 kHz ±9 dB Band 10: 4 kHz ±9 dB...
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• Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft libFLAC Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Copyright (C) 2000-2009 Josh Coalson • HD Radio Technology manufactured under license from iBiquity Digital Corporation. U.S. and Foreign Copyright (C) 2011-2013 Xiph.Org Foundation Patents.
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Model Name: KDC-BT278U Póngase en contacto con su administración local para obtener información sobre el Responsible Party: JVCKENWOOD USA CORPORATION punto de recogida más cercano. Un tratamiento correcto del reciclaje y la eliminación 2201 East Dominguez Street, Long Beach, CA 90810, U.S.A.
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SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT IC (Industry Canada) Caution This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science The software embedded in the Product (hereinafter the "Licensed Software") provided by Licensor is and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two copyrighted to or sublicensable by the Licensor, and this Agreement provides for the terms and conditions conditions: which Users shall follow in order to use the Licensed Software.
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Article 4 Right pertaining to the Licensed Software Article 9 Destruction of the Licensed Software Any and all copyrights and other rights pertaining to the Licensed Software and related documents If this Agreement is terminated pursuant to the provision of Article 8, the User shall destroy the Licensed shall belong to the Licensor or the original holder of the right who granted to the Licensor the license or Software, any related documents and copies thereof within two (2) weeks from such date of termination.
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Important Notice concerning the Software -CMP The MIT License (MIT) -jansson Copyright (c) 2014 Charles Gunyon Copyright (c) 2009-2012 Petri Lehtinen <petri@digip.org> Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without...
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Installation/Connection Basic procedure Remove the key from the ignition switch, then disconnect the terminal of the car battery. This section is for the professional installer. Connect the wires properly. See “Wiring connection” on page 3. For safety’s sake, leave wiring and mounting to professionals. Consult the Install the unit to your car.
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Installing the unit (without mounting sleeve) Wiring connection Remove the mounting sleeve and trim plate from the unit. Align the holes in the unit (on both sides) with the vehicle Antenna terminal mounting bracket and secure the unit with screws (commercially available).
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Before Use Basics IMPORTANT Faceplate • To ensure proper use, please read through this Guide before using this Volume knob Loading slot product. It is especially important that you read and observe Warnings and Cautions in this Guide. USB input •...
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Getting Started Turn the volume knob to select [DATE SET], then press the knob. Turn the volume knob to make the settings, then press the knob. Set the date in the order of “Day” “Month” “Year” or “Month” “Day” Select the display language and cancel the “Year”.
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Radio CD/USB/iPod Search for a station Start playback Press B SRC repeatedly to select RADIO. The source changes automatically and playback starts when you load a disc Press BAND repeatedly to select FM1/FM2/FM3/AM. or attach a device (USB device/ iPod/iPhone) to the USB input terminal. Press S / T to search for a station.
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Functions Settings Examples of some well-used settings Subwoofer Level Setting Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. Turn the volume knob to select an item, then press the knob. Repeat step 2 until the desired item is selected or activated. Press and hold to exit.
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Bluetooth® Once pairing is completed, Bluetooth connection is established automatically. • “BT1” and/or “BT2” indicator on the display window lights up. • Depending on the Bluetooth version, operating system and the firmware version of your mobile phone, Bluetooth features may not Answer a call work with this unit.
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Other Information For playback operations of AUX, Spotify, Pandora® sources, refer to the INSTRUCTION MANUAL on the following website: <www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/> • The availability of each source vary depending on the model. Note for specifications Bluetooth Frequency Range: 2.402 GHz — 2.480 GHz Bluetooth RF Output Power (E.I.R.P.): +4 dBm (MAX), Power Class 2 Speaker Impedance:...
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• SPOTIFY and the Spotify logo are among the registered trademarks of Spotify AB. • The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by JVCKENWOOD Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those...
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