(RC-405) Bluetooth Setup Basic Operations Easy Pairing function Muting upon the reception of a phone call Registering Bluetooth Device (Pairing) (KDC-U4549SD/KDC-U4549 only) Selecting the Bluetooth Device Setting a Voice Command Getting Started Bluetooth Setup Canceling the display demonstration Setting the demonstration mode...
If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. ■ When you purchase external components, check with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work with your model and in your area. Maintenance Cleaning the unit: Wipe off the dirt on the panel with a dry silicon or soft cloth.
Preparation How to attach/detach the faceplate How to prepare the remote controller (RC-405) When you use the remote controller for the first time, pull out the insulation sheet. Insulation sheet ■ Do not expose the faceplate to direct sunlight, excessive heat, or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the If the effectiveness of the remote possibility of water splashing.
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■ 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. ■ SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
BT: Bluetooth cell-phone connection status. Slide open the cover The illustration and button names used for explanation in this manual are of KDC-U549BT (unless mentioned otherwise). Refer to the table below for the difference: KDC-U549BT KDC-U4549SD KDC-U4549 English...
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■ Enters Bluetooth mode. (page 18) ■ Press to answer an incoming call. ■ — Enters Bluetooth easy pairing mode if pressed and held. (page 22) KDC-U4549SD only: — Selects “SD” source. KDC-U4549 only: ■ Selects “iPod” source. iPod —...
Muting upon the reception of a phone call (KDC-U4549SD/ KDC-U4549 only) To use this feature, connect the MUTE lead to your telephone using a commercial telephone accessory. (See “Installation Manual” on a separate volume.) When a call comes in, “CALL” appears.
OFF */ 5/4/ 6 × 9/6/ OEM: Selects the speaker size for optimum performance. F/W UP xx.xx YES: Starts upgrading the firmware. ; NO *: Cancels (upgrading is not activated). For details on how to update the firmware, see: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ English...
Listening to the Radio ■ Press and hold for about 2 seconds to memorize the current station. ■ Press briefly to recall memorized station. While pressing number buttons 1 and 5, Press SRC to select “TUNER”. press SRC. Press BAND repeatedly to select a band Release your fingers from the buttons after (FM1/ FM2/ FM3/ AM).
Listening to the other external components Preparation : Make sure [ON1] or [ON2] is selected for [BUILT-IN AUX]. (page 9) Press SRC to select “AUX”. Auxiliary input jack Turn on the external component and start playing. Turn the volume knob to adjust the volume.
SRC to select a source other than “USB” or “iPod”. Remove the USB device or iPod. Start playing the disc changer USB device (commercially available) • Function of KDC-U4549SD/ KDC-U4549. Press SRC to turn on the power. Press SRC to select “CD CHANGER”. CA-U1EX...
Start playing an SD All Random Play • Function of KDC-U4549SD. Press and hold number button Press SRC to turn on the power. 3 (ALL RDM). Press the Release button to Detach the Pressing this button again plays songs in faceplate.
Press and hold number button • Not available if Random Play, Scan Play, 5 (MEMO MY LIST) to register. KENWOOD Music Editor media, iPod playback “## STORED” (registration number) appears. is selected. You can register up to 10 songs. “MEMORY Press DIRECT to enter Direct Music FULL”...
Playing a song on the playlist Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings Press number button While listening to an iPod or KENWOOD Music 5 (MEMO MY LIST) to display the playlist. Editor media ... “MY PLAYLIST” appears. Press the volume knob to enter Turn the volume knob to select the song [FUNCTION] mode.
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A USB connection cable, CA-U1EX (optional accessory) is required for connecting a USB device. ■ Discs that are not round. About SD card (KDC-U4549SD only) ■ Discs with coloring on the recording ■ This unit is capable of playback of SD/ surface or discs that are dirty.
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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. About “KENWOOD Music Editor” ■ This unit supports the PC application “KENWOOD Music Editor Light ver1.1”...
Operation of Hands-Free Phoning Preparation : KDC-U4549SD/ KDC-U4549: Only with the optional accessory KCA-BT300 or KCA- BT200 connected. ■ Press and hold for about 2 seconds to memorize the KDC-U4549SD/ KDC-U4549 current phone number. ■ Press and hold to enter ■...
“ü”. Press to enter Bluetooth mode. ■ The category items in the Phone Book are KDC-U4549SD KDC-U4549 displayed as follows. Press and hold the volume knob to enter GE: General ; HM: Home ; OF: Office ;...
■ Press OK on the remote controller. recognition. ■ You can input max 25 (KDC-U549BT) / 32 Receiving a Call (KDC-U4549SD/ KDC-U4549) digits. Answering a Phone Call KDC-U549BT Speed Dialing (Preset Dial) Press Press number button (1 – 6). KDC-U4549SD KDC-U4549 Press the volume knob to make a call.
■ Up to 1000 phone numbers can be registered for each registered cell-phone. ■ Up to 25 (KDC-U549BT)/ 32 (KDC-U4549SD/ KDC-U4549) digits can be registered for each phone number along with up to 50* characters representing a name. (* 50: Number of alphabetical characters.
Bluetooth Setup Preparation : KDC-U4549SD/ KDC-U4549: Only with the optional accessory KCA-BT300 or KCA- BT200 connected. Easy Pairing function When a cell-phone has already been registered, or maximum of five cell-phones • KDC-U549BT only. have already been registered/ selecting a...
By operating the Bluetooth device, register completed. If the error message appears the hands-free unit (pairing). Select even though the PIN code is correct, try “KENWOOD BT CD/R-3P1”, “KCA-BT300” or Registering Special Bluetooth device. “KCA-BT200” from the list of connected Hold to finish the procedure.
REG], then press to enter. NAME EDIT], then press to enter. ■ To select “PN TYPE CHK”, play the Search for the Phone Book name to registered voice. (KDC-U4549SD/ register KDC-U4549 only) Select the name to register with reference ■...
(KDC-U4549SD/ Bluetooth Setup KDC-U4549 only) KDC-U549BT “ENTER 1” is displayed. When a beep is Press to enter Bluetooth mode. heard, say a voice tag within 2 seconds. KDC-U4549SD KDC-U4549 “ENTER 2” is displayed. When a beep is...
–2 — 0 * — +2: Adjust the level of echo cancellation. Setting to “+” increases the echo cancel reduction. ■ [MIC GAIN], [NR LEVEL], [EC LEVEL] is selectable only for KDC-U549BT and KDC-U4549SD/KDC-U4549 with KCA-BT300. ■ About the Cell-Phone The units supporting the Bluetooth ■...
Display the SMS ¤ KDC-U549BT Press to enter Bluetooth mode. To prevent car accidents, the driver should KDC-U4549SD KDC-U4549 not read the SMS while driving. Press and hold the volume knob to enter When a new message arrives Bluetooth mode.
Function settings Press SRC to select a source other than “STANDBY”. Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode. Turn the volume knob to select [AUDIO CONTROL] or [SETTINGS], then press to enter. Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press to confirm. ■...
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Item Selectable setting (Preset: *) SUPREME SET ON *: Creates realistic sound by interpolating the high-frequency components that are lost in MP3/ WMA audio compression. ; OFF: Cancels. (Selectable only when playback an MP3/ WMA disc, a USB device or a SD, except iPod.) VOLUME OFFSET –8 —...
If you experience problems during ■ If the power is not turned ON (“PROTECT” installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. is displayed), the speaker wire may have a short-circuit or touched the chassis of the English...
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■ A broadcast station or walkie-talkie located nearby can interfere with communication due to too strong signal. About Bluetooth unit (Optional: KDC-U4549SD/ KDC-U4549) ■ This unit supports KCA-BT300 or KCA-BT200. ■ Plugging a KCA-BT300/ KCA-BT200 into this unit will enable BT audio.
When using the optional power amplifier, connect to P.CONT (Power control wire) its power control terminal. Brown To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult MUTE your navigation manual. (Mute control wire) (Connect to the terminal that is grounded when either the telephone rings or during conversation.
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Installing the unit Connect the wiring harness to the unit. Other wiring connection has been completed earlier. (page 32) Before attaching, make sure the direction of the escutcheon is correct. Dashboard of (Wider hooks on the your car bottom side.) Bend the appropriate tabs to hold the mounting sleeve firmly in place.
Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy/Cause Sound cannot be heard. Adjust the volume to the optimum level. / Check the cords and connections. “PROTECT” appears and no operations Check to be sure the terminals of the speaker leads are covered with insulating tape properly, can be done.
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Symptom Remedy/Cause Correct characters are not displayed This unit can only display letters (upper case), numbers, and a limited number of symbols. (e.g. album name). Bluetooth Symptom Remedy/Cause The hands-free talk volume is low. The hands-free talk volume can be adjusted independently. Adjust it during hands-free talk. [MIC GAIN], [NR LEVEL] and [EC LEVEL] of <Bluetooth Setup>...
Maximum current consumption: 10 A WMA decode: Compliant with Windows Media Audio Installation size (W × H × D): SD card section (KDC-U4549SD only) 182 mm × 53 mm × 160 mm Compatible physical format: Version 2.00 Weight: 1.3 kg...
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