Display of phone number type (category) Other Functions Activating Security Code Deactivating Security Code Manual Clock Adjustment Demonstration mode setting KDC-BT6544U/ KDC-BT6544UY/ KDC-BT6044/ KDC-BT6144/ KDC-W5544U/ KDC-W5644U Audio Adjustments Audio Control Adjusting the detail of Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting...
• If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • When you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work with your model and in your area. • The characters which can be displayed by this unit are A-Z 0-9 @ “...
• When connection of the iPod is recognized, the source display changes from “USB” to “iPod”. * Function of KDC-BT6544U/ BT6544UY/ W5544U/W5644U. Volume control: [AUD] knob Turn the knob to adjust the volume. Subwoofer output: [AUD] knob Switches between ON (“SUBWOOFER ON”) and OFF...
MENU Allows you to set up the environment. RETURN Exit Function Control mode. * Function of KDC-BT6544U/ BT6544UY/ W5544U/ W5644U. * Function of KDC-BT6544U/ BT6544UY. Favorite Control : [FAVORITE] Registers to or retrieves from the memory the operation procedure to select your favorite broadcast station or iPod Playlists/ Artists, etc regardless of the selected source.
“X’OVER” “PRESET” “RECALL” “MEMORY” “ DSP BYPASS”/ “DSP THROUGH” KDC-BT6544U/ KDC-BT6544UY/ KDC-BT6044/ KDC-BT6144/ KDC-W5544U/ KDC-W5644U Entry Setting overview Memorizes 6 stations with good reception automatically. When set to “ON”, allows you to operate iPod with the control on the iPod.
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“OFF”/ “ON”* “DOT LINE” “OFF”/ “ON”* *Factory setting * Function of KDC-BT6544U/ BT6544UY. * Function of KDC-BT6044/ BT6144. * Function of KDC-W5544U/ W5644U. * Function of KDC-BT6544UY/ BT6144/ W5644U. * iPod play mode cannot be set when <iPodCTRL> is set to “OFF”.
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“CD READ” “1”*/ “2” “AUDIO PRESET” * “DEMO MODE” “OFF”/ “ON”* KDC-BT6544U/ KDC-BT6544UY/ KDC-BT6044/ KDC-BT6144/ KDC-W5544U/ KDC-W5644U Entry Setting overview Sets the preout output. Turns on/off the built-in amplifier. Specifies the destination of AUX input sound when the Dual Zone function is turned on.
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*Factory setting * Function of KDC-BT6544U/ BT6544UY. * Function of KDC-BT6044/ BT6144. * Function of KDC-W5544U/ W5644U. * Function of KDC-BT6544UY/ BT6144/ W5644U. * iPod play mode cannot be set when <iPodCTRL> is set to “OFF”. * Refer to <Menu Glossary> (page 36).
• If the iPod Control by Hand Mode is set to on while playing the iPod, “iPod BY HAND” is displayed. • If all characters cannot be displayed while playing with iPod, the file number in the list is displayed. KDC-BT6544U/ KDC-BT6544UY/ KDC-BT6044/ KDC-BT6144/ KDC-W5544U/ KDC-W5644U Information Music title Folder name...
Music disc/Audio file Operation Function of Audio file/ Internal CD source Music Search Selecting the music you want to listen to from the device or media being played now. Enter Music Search mode Press the [SEARCH] button. “SEARCH” is displayed. Displays the current Audio file name.
KDC-BT6544U/ KDC-BT6544UY/ KDC-BT6044/ KDC-BT6144/ KDC-W5544U/ KDC-W5644U Function of iPod iPod Control by Hand Mode Allows you to operate iPod with the control on the iPod.
Function of disc changers with remote control Direct Disc Search Searchs the disc by entering the disc number. Enter the disc number Press the number buttons on the remote control. Search the disc Press the [FM+] or [AM–] button. Cancelling Direct Disc Search Press the [38] button.
Enter PTY mode Press the [SEARCH] button. Turn the [AUD] knob to select “PTY SEARCH”, and then press the [AUD] knob. KDC-BT6544U/ KDC-BT6544UY/ KDC-BT6044/ KDC-BT6144/ KDC-W5544U/ KDC-W5644U Select the Program Type Turn the [AUD] knob or push it towards up or down.
Changing Language for PTY Function Selecting the Program Type display language as follows; Language Display English “ENGLISH” French “FRENCH” German “GERMAN” Enter PTY mode Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 14). Enter Changing Language mode Press the [38] button. Select the language Turn the [AUD] knob or push it towards up or down.
If this happens, the source cannot be switched back to KDC-BT6544U/ KDC-BT6544UY/ KDC-BT6044/ KDC-BT6144/ KDC-W5544U/ KDC-W5644U the hands-free talk mode by operating this unit. Operate your cell-phone to return to the hands-free talk mode.
Making a call Enter dialing method mode Press the [ ] button. Select a dialing method Press the [AUD] knob. “NUMBER DIAL” » “PHONE BOOK1” » “PHONE BOOK2” » “OUT-CALL” » “IN-CALL” » “MISSED CALLS” Methods of operations in the above modes are described below.
• Both the name and category requires registration of a voice tag. (page 30) • Audio sound is not output during voice recognize. KDC-BT6544U/ KDC-BT6544UY/ KDC-BT6044/ KDC-BT6144/ KDC-W5544U/ KDC-W5644U Registering to the Preset Dial Number List Enter the phone number you wish to register...
Other Functions Activating Security Code ⁄ • You can set the Security Code with a 4 digit number of your choice. • The Security Code cannot be displayed or referenced. Make a note of the Security Code and treasure it up. Select Security Code item during Menu mode (In Standby mode) “SECURITY SET”...
Press the [AUD] knob for at least 2 seconds. Pressing this button for 2 seconds or longer toggles the setting between “ON” and “OFF”. KDC-BT6544U/ KDC-BT6544UY/ KDC-BT6044/ KDC-BT6144/ KDC-W5544U/ KDC-W5644U Audio Adjustments Audio Control You can adjust following Audio Control items ;...
Function of KDC-BT6044/BT6144/W5544U/W5644U Adjusting the detail of Audio Control You can adjust the following Basic Audio Items in datail: Bass level, Middle level, and Treble leval. Bass level Adjustment Item Display Bass Center Frequency “BASS F” Bass Q Factor “BASS Q” Bass Extend “BASS EXT”...
Determine whether to put the Audio Preset in the memory Press the [AUD] knob. KDC-BT6544U/ KDC-BT6544UY/ KDC-BT6044/ KDC-BT6144/ KDC-W5544U/ KDC-W5644U Put the Audio Preset in the memory Turn the [AUD] knob to select “YES”, and then press the [AUD] knob.
Function of KDC-BT6544U/BT6544UY Audio Adjustments (DSP) Cabin selection You can compensate the delay of the sound arrival time by selecting your environment from the following car types; Car type Not compensating. Compact car Sedan Station wagon Minivan Sport-utility vehicle Passenger van Enter Cabin select mode Select “DSP”...
Audio Preset Memory Registering the value setup by Sound Control. Setup Sound Control Refer to the following operations to setup the Sound Control. - Cabin selection (page 23) - Speaker Setting (page 23) - DTA (Digital Time Alignment) setting (page 23) - X’Over setting (page 24) - Equalizer Control (page 24) - Preset position selection (page 24)
The FAVORITE registration should be performed again after editing the items in iPod. KDC-BT6544U/ KDC-BT6544UY/ KDC-BT6044/ KDC-BT6144/ KDC-W5544U/ KDC-W5644U Preset Recall Retrieving an item registered to Favorite.
Name Setting Giving a name to Preset Memory registered to Favorite. Enter Preset Recall mode Press the [FAVORITE] button. Retrieve the Preset Memory to change. Turn the [AUD] knob. Enter Name set mode Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. Select the “NAME SET”...
Press the [AUD] knob. Exit Bluetooth device registration Press the [SEARCH] button. KDC-BT6544U/ KDC-BT6544UY/ KDC-BT6044/ KDC-BT6144/ KDC-W5544U/ KDC-W5644U ⁄ • This unit allows up to eight digits to be input for a PIN code. If a PIN code cannot be input from this unit, it can be input from the Bluetooth device.
For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6). The current setting of PIN code is displayed. Input the PIN code Operation type Operation Select the numbers. Turn the [AUD] knob or push it towards up or down. Move to the next digit.
⁄ • For how to update the firmware, access our website. http://www.kenwood.com/bt/information/ KDC-BT6544U/ KDC-BT6544UY/ KDC-BT6044/ KDC-BT6144/ KDC-W5544U/ KDC-W5644U Adding a voice dialing command Add a voice tag to the phonebook for voice dialing. You can register up to 35 voice tags.
Select “PB NAME CHK” (Play) Press the [AUD] knob. Play the registered voice and return to step 2. Select “PB NAME DEL” (Delete) Delete a voice tag Press the [AUD] knob at least 1 second. Return to step 2. Exit the voice tag mode Press the [SEARCH] button.
SMS download item in Function Control mode is not displayed. • When the SMS is downloaded from the cell-phone, the unopened messages in the cell-phone are opened. • The already-read and unread short messages can be respectively downloaded up to 75. KDC-BT6544U/ KDC-BT6544UY/ KDC-BT6044/ KDC-BT6144/ KDC-W5544U/ KDC-W5644U...
Accessory of KDC-BT6544U/BT6544UY/BT6144/W5644U Basic Operations of remote control FM/AM 2-ZONE 0 — 9 General control Volume control [VOL] Source select [SRC] Volume reduce [ATT] When the button is pressed again, the volume returns to the previous level. In Audio control...
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• Do not leave the battery near fire or under direct sunlight. A fire, explosion or excessive heat generation may result. • Do not set the remote control in hot places such as on the dashboard. KDC-BT6544U/ KDC-BT6544UY/ KDC-BT6044/ KDC-BT6144/ KDC-W5544U/ KDC-W5644U...
In this case, “RESUMING” is displayed without displaying a folder name, etc. Changing the browse item will display a correct title, etc. • You cannot operate iPod if “KENWOOD” or “✓” displayed on iPod. • When the USB device is connected to this unit, it can be charged up provided that this unit is powered.
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Actual displays on this unit Manual “DISCONCT” “HF DISCONCT” “CONNECT” “HF CONNECT” “PHN-DEL” “DEVICE DEL” KDC-BT6544U/ KDC-BT6544UY/ KDC-BT6044/ KDC-BT6144/ KDC-W5544U/ KDC-W5644U “P-STATUS” “DVC STATUS” “BT-CON Y” “HF CONNECT Y” “BT-CON N” “HF CONNECT N” Menu Glossary • AF (Alternative Frequency)
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• CD READ Sets the method for reading CD. When unable to play special format CD, set this function to “2” to force playing. Note that some music CD may be unplayable even when set to “2”. In addition, audio files cannot be played when set to “2”.
“REAR”) of the sub source (AUX IN) when the Dual Zone function is turned on. KDC-BT6544U/ KDC-BT6544UY/ KDC-BT6044/ KDC-BT6144/ KDC-W5544U/ KDC-W5644U This Product is not installed by the manufacturer of a vehicle on the production line, nor by the professional importer of a vehicle into an EU Member State.
Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories Installation Procedure 1. To prevent short circuits, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - terminal of the battery. 2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit. 3. Connect the wire on the wiring harness. 4.
Battery wire (Yellow) Ignition wire (Red) See next page A–7 Pin (Red) A–4 Pin (Yellow) Connector A Connector B KDC-BT6544U/ KDC-BT6544UY/ KDC-BT6044/ KDC-BT6144/ KDC-W5544U/ KDC-W5644U KDC-BT6544U/KDC-BT6544UY Rear output Front output Sub Woofer output KDC-BT6044/KDC-BT6144/KDC-W5544U/KDC-W5644U Rear output/Sub Woofer output Antenna Cord...
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Connector Function Guide Pin Numbers for Cable Colour ISO Connectors External Power Connector Yellow Blue/White Orange/White Black Speaker Connector Purple Purple/Black Gray Gray/Black White White/Black Green Green/Black 2WARNING Functions Connecting the ISO Connector The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type of vehicle you drive.
Metal part such as the heat sink and enclosure become hot. KDC-BT6544U/ KDC-BT6544UY/ KDC-BT6044/ KDC-BT6144/ KDC-W5544U/ KDC-W5644U Removing the hard rubber frame Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the upper level.
Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may be disabled by some settings made on this unit. • Cannot set up the subwoofer. • Cannot set up the low pass filter. • No output from the subwoofer. • <Subwoofer output> of <Basic Operation> (page 4) is not set to On.
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• There is no phone book list. NO ENTRY: The cell-phone has not been registered (pairing). KDC-BT6544U/ KDC-BT6544UY/ KDC-BT6044/ KDC-BT6144/ KDC-W5544U/ KDC-W5644U HF DISCONCT: The unit cannot communicate with the cell- phone. HF ERROR 07: The memory cannot be accessed.
LW tuner section Frequency range : 153 kHz – 281 kHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) : 45 μV Bluetooth section (KDC-BT6544U/BT6544UY/BT6044/BT6144) Version : Bluetooth Ver. 2.0 Certified Frequency range : 2.402 – 2.480 GHz Output Power : +4dBm (MAX), 0dBm (AVE) Power Class 2 Maximum Communication range : Line of sight approx.10m (32.8 ft)
Weight : 1.2 kg Specifications subject to change without notice. KDC-BT6544U/ KDC-BT6544UY/ KDC-BT6044/ KDC-BT6144/ KDC-W5544U/ KDC-W5644U • The “AAC” logo is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. • The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Kenwood Corporation is under license.
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EMC Directive 2004/108/EC Declaration of Conformity with regard to • the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC Manufacturer: Kenwood Corporation 2967-3 Ishikawa-machi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo, 192-8525 Japan EU Representative's: Kenwood Electronics Europe BV Amsterdamseweg 37, 1422 AC UITHOORN, The Netherlands English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Português...