Contents Before use Audio Adjustments Audio Control Basic Operation Adjusting the detail of Audio Control Audio Setup Function Control Speaker Setting ⁄ Audio Preset Memory • Read through this page first for the setting of each Audio Preset Recall function. Audio Adjustments (DSP) Display Settings Cabin selection...
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Basic Operation Release Microphone Disc slot [TI] [AUD] [SEARCH] [FAVORITE] [SRC] Auxiliary input USB Terminal Faceplate release: Release General functions Releases the faceplate lock so that it can be removed. Power/Source Select button: [SRC] Refer to the following diagram when reattaching the Turns on the power.
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Function Control : [SEARCH] Disc & Audio file play functions Press this button for 1 second allows you to set Disc play: Disc slot various functions using the [AUD] knob. Refer to Starts playing when a disc is inserted. <Function Control> (page 6). When a CD is inserted, the “IN”...
Function Control Functions in the table below can be set up by using Function Control. Category Item Setting Entry Setting overview Condition Page AUTO “AUTO MEMORY” Memorizes 6 stations with good reception automatically. MEMORY iPodCTRL “iPodCTRL” “ON”/ “OFF” When set to “ON”, allows you to operate iPod with the control on the iPod.
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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). Category Item Setting Entry...
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Function Control Category Item Setting Entry Setting overview Condition Page MENU “SWPRE” “REAR”*/ Sets the preout output. * * “SUB-W” “AMP” “OFF”/ “ON”* Turns on/off the built-in amplifier. * * “ZONE2” “REAR”*/ Specifies the destination of AUX input sound when the *...
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*Factory setting Enter Function Control mode * Function of KDC-BT6544U/ BT6544UY. Press the [SEARCH] button for at least 1 second. * Function of KDC-BT6044/ BT6144. * Function of KDC-W5544U/ W5644U. ”FUNCTION” is displayed. * Function of KDC-BT6544UY/ BT6144/ W5644U. * iPod play mode cannot be set when <iPodCTRL> is set to Select your desired setup item “OFF”.
Display Settings Text Display Selection Information Display Music title “TITLE***” Changes displayed information on each source Folder name “FLD***” following; File name “FILE***” In Tuner source Information Display Program Service name or Frequency “FREQUENCY/PS” Radio text, Program Service name or Frequency “RADIO TEXT” Auxiliary Input Display Setting Clock “CLOCK”...
Music disc/Audio file Operation Function of Audio file/ Internal CD source Function of iPod Music Search Music Search for iPod Selecting the music you want to listen to from the Search for the song (in iPod) you want to play. device or media being played now.
Music disc/Audio file Operation ⁄ Function of iPod iPod Control by Hand Mode • * Skip Search: The number of songs to be skipped is determined by the ratio of the total number of songs Allows you to operate iPod with the control on the in the list which is selected now.
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.
Tuner Operation Auto Memory Entry Select the Program Type Turn the [AUD] knob or push it towards up or Putting stations with good reception in the memory down. automatically. Search for the selected Program Type station Enter Auto Memory Entry mode Push the [AUD] knob towards right or left.
Function of remote control Changing Language for PTY Function Direct Access Tuning Selecting the Program Type display language as follows; Entering the frequency and tuning. Language Display Enter Direct Access Tuning mode English “ENGLISH” Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote French “FRENCH”...
Function of KDC-BT6544U/BT6544UY/BT6044/BT6144 Operation of hands-free phoning the hands-free talk mode by operating this unit. Operate Before Use your cell-phone to return to the hands-free talk mode. • For details on the Bluetooth cell-phone with the Adjusting the Voice Volume during a Call hands-free function, see <About the Cell-Phone>...
Making a call Select the number you want to recall from the memory Turn the [AUD] knob or push it towards up or Enter dialing method mode Press the [ ] button. down. Press the [AUD] knob. Select a dialing method Press the [AUD] knob.
Function of KDC-BT6544U/BT6544UY/BT6044/BT6144 Operation of hands-free phoning Calling a number in the call log Registering to the Preset Dial Number List Enter dialing method mode Press the [ ] button. Enter the phone number you wish to register Enter the phone number with reference to the Select the call log mode following: Press the [AUD] knob.
Other Functions Activating Security Code Deactivating Security Code ⁄ To deactivate the Security Code function. • You can set the Security Code with a 4 digit number of your Select Security Code item during Menu choice. mode (In Standby mode) •...
Other Functions Audio Adjustments Manual Clock Adjustment Audio Control You can adjust following Audio Control items ; Select Clock Adjustment item during Menu mode Adjustment Item Display Range Select the “CLOCK ADJUST” display. Rear volume “R-VOLUME” 0 — 35 For how to select Function Control items, refer to Subwoofer level “SUB-W L”...
Function of KDC-BT6044/BT6144/W5544U/W5644U Audio Setup Adjusting the detail of Audio Control You can set Sound system , such as follows; You can adjust the following Basic Audio Items in Adjustment Item Display Range datail: Bass level, Middle level, and Treble leval. Front High Pass Filter* “HPF”...
Audio Adjustments Function of KDC-BT6044/BT6144/W5544U/W5644U Put the Audio Preset in the memory Turn the [AUD] knob to select “YES”, and then Speaker Setting press the [AUD] knob. Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal “COMPLETE” is displayed. when setting the speaker type as follows; Exit Audio Preset mode Speaker type Display...
Function of KDC-BT6544U/BT6544UY Audio Adjustments (DSP) Cabin selection Select the item you want to set Turn the [AUD] knob and push the center when You can compensate the delay of the sound arrival the desired item is displayed. time by selecting your environment from the following car types;...
Function of KDC-BT6544U/BT6544UY Audio Adjustments (DSP) X’Over setting Enter Equalizer Control mode Select “DSP” “CONTROL” “EQ”. > > You can set a X’Over value for the speakers; For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control> (page 6). Setting speaker Display Range...
Audio Preset Memory Audio Preset Recall Registering the value setup by Sound Control. Recalling the sound setup registered by <Audio Preset Memory> (page 25). Setup Sound Control Refer to the following operations to setup the Select the source Press the [SRC] button. Sound Control.
Favorite Control Preset Memory Preset Recall Registering the operation procedure to select your Retrieving an item registered to Favorite. favorite broadcast station or iPod Playlists/ Artists, Enter Preset Recall mode etc. Press the [FAVORITE] button. Select a desired source to register and setting Select the number to recall in the memory item.
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”...
(page 28). Start registering a unit by operating the Bluetooth device By operating the Bluetooth device, register the hands-free unit (pairing). Select “KENWOOD BT CD/R-3P2” from the list of connected units. Registering Special Bluetooth device Enter a PIN code Allow registration of a special device that cannot be Input the PIN code registered as mentioned in registered normally (pairing).
By operating the cell-phone, start the hands- For how to select Function Control item, refer to free connection. <Function Control> (page 6). The current setting of PIN code is displayed. To clear the downloading completion message Input the PIN code Press any button.
Press the [AUD] knob. • For how to update the firmware, access our website. “ENTER2” is displayed. http://www.kenwood.com/bt/information/ When a beep is heard, utter the same voice tag as that you uttered in step 4 within 2 seconds. “COMPLETE” is displayed.
⁄ Select “PB NAME CHK” (Play) Press the [AUD] knob. • Set the voice tag for all the 5 categories. If the voice tag Play the registered voice and return to step 2. is not registered for all the categories, the Phonebook may not be recalled by voice command.
Function of KDC-BT6544U/BT6544UY/BT6044/BT6144 Bluetooth Setup Downloading the SMS Download the short message (SMS) arrived at the cell-phone so that it can be read on this unit. Enter SMS download mode Select “MENU” “SMS DOWNLOAD”. > Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. For how to select Function Control item, refer to <Function Control>...
Accessory of KDC-BT6544U/BT6544UY/BT6144/W5644U Basic Operations of remote control In Tuner source Band select [FM]/[AM] Station select [4]/[¢] Recall preset stations [1] — [6] FM/AM In CD/USB source DIRECT Music select [4]/[¢] 2-ZONE (page 15) Folder select [FM]/[AM] 0 — 9 Pause/Play [38] Hands-free phone control...
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Accessory of KDC-BT6544U/BT6544UY/BT6144/W5644U Basic Operations of remote control Loading and Replacing battery Use two “AA”/ “R6”-size batteries. Slide the cover while pressing downwards to remove it as illustrated. Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case. ¤...
• Playable disc file format item will display a correct title, etc. ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name. • You cannot operate iPod if “KENWOOD” or “✓” • Playable USB device displayed on iPod. USB mass storage class •...
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Appendix For operating KCA-BT200 (Optional) “P-STATUS” “DVC STATUS” For operation refer to Model-B-2 in the Instruction “BT-CON Y” “HF CONNECT Y” Manual of KCA-BT200, and the table below. “BT-CON N” “HF CONNECT N” Notation used in the KCA-BT200 Operation Instruction Manual Menu Glossary [38] button [AUD] knob...
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• CD READ • DVC STATUS (Displaying the Bluetooth device Status) Sets the method for reading CD. When unable to play special format CD, set this You can display the connection status, signal function to “2” to force playing. Note that some strength, and battery level.
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Appendix • RUSSIAN (Russian language setting) This Product is not installed by the manufacturer of a When this is set to ON, the following character vehicle on the production line, nor by the professional strings are displayed in Russian: importer of a vehicle into an EU Member State. Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/ Album name/ KCA-BT200/BT100 (optional Information on Disposal of Old Electrical...
Accessories/ Installation Procedure with the ignition, connect the ignition wire to a power Accessories source that can be turned on and off with the ignition key. • Use a commercially available conversion connector if the connector does not fit in the vehicle connector. •...
KDC-BT6044/KDC-BT6144/KDC-W5544U/KDC-W5644U Rear output/Sub Woofer output Antenna Cord FM/AM antenna input (JASO) Fuse (10A) To Kenwood disc changer/External optional accessory (KDC-BT6544U/BT6544UY/ W5544U/W5644U only) Wiring harness (Accessory1) TEL mute wire (Brown) Connect to the terminal that is grounded when MUTE either the telephone rings or during conversation.
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2WARNING Connector Function Guide Pin Numbers for Cable Colour Functions Connecting the ISO Connector ISO Connectors The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on External Power the type of vehicle you drive. Make sure to make the proper Connector connections to prevent damage to the unit.
Installation/Removing the Unit Installation Removing the hard rubber frame Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the upper level. Upper the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure. Lock Catch Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place.
Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may be disabled by Hands-free some settings made on this unit. The hands-free talk volume is low. ✔ The hands-free talk volume is set at a low level. ☞ The hands-free talk volume can be adjusted •...
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Troubleshooting Guide PROTECT (Blink): HF DISCONCT: The unit cannot communicate with the cell- The speaker wire has a short-circuit or phone. touches the chassis of the vehicle, and then HF ERROR 07: The memory cannot be accessed. the protection function is activated. ➪...
Specifications FM tuner section CD player section Frequency range (50 kHz space) Laser diode : 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz : GaAlAs Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB) Digital filter (D/A) : 0.7 μV/75 Ω : 8 Times Over Sampling Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB) D/A Converter : 1.6 μV/75 Ω...
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: 1.2 kg • 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. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
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Declaration of Conformity with regard to Český • Kenwood timto prohlasuje, ze KDC-BT6544U/KDC-BT6544UY/KDC-BT6044/ the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC KDC-BT6144/KDC-BT850RN je ve shode se zakladnimi pozadavky a s dalsimi Declaration of Conformity with regard to • prislusnymi ustanoveni Narizeni vlady c. 426/2000 Sb. the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC Magyar Alulírott, Kenwood, kijelenti, hogy a jelen KDC-BT6544U/KDC-BT6544UY/...
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