Program Type preset Function of Audio file playback. Audio File Audio File Changing Language for PTY Function Function of Video file playback. MPEG/DivX® MPEG/DivX® Function of JPEG file playback. JPEG JPEG Function of iPod playback. iPod iPod KDV-5244U/ KDV-5544U/ KDV-4244/ KDV-4544...
To prevent injury or fire, take the following • When you purchase optional accessories, check with precautions: your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work • To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any with your model and in your area.
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Registration Code in the <DivX registration> (page 13). An online manual about audio files is put on the Registration Code changes each time a file with the site, www.kenwood.com/audiofile/. On this online displayed Registration Code is played to protect against manual, detailed information and notes which are copying.
• If you start playback after connecting the iPod, the music that has been played by the iPod is played first. • You cannot operate iPod if “KENWOOD” or “✓” is displayed on the iPod. • A video file stops playing if you switch to another source while playing it.
(16:9) is displayed 16:9 LB on a standard TV set screen (4:3) with a black band at both the top and bottom of the screen (letter box). KDV-5244U/ KDV-5544U/ KDV-4244/ KDV-4544...
For first use Before using this unit for the first Language Setup time Set a language used for screen display, DVD subtitles, etc. Demonstration mode setting • “Language” item of the Setup menu (page 13) This unit is initially set on the Demonstration mode. When using this unit for the first time, cancel the Demonstration mode setting.
Scrolls the text display of a CD, audio files or Radio when pressing for at least 2 seconds. When the text when pressed for at least 1 second. function is turned ON, “TI” indicator is ON. KDV-5244U/ KDV-5544U/ KDV-4244/ KDV-4544...
Function of KDV-5244U/KDV-5544U. If traffic bulletin starts when the function is ON, Title/ Folder search DVD-VIDEO DVD-VIDEO DVD-VR DVD-VR Audio File Audio File MPEG/DivX® MPEG/DivX® “TRAFFIC” is displayed and traffic information is : [FM+]/ [AM–] JPEG JPEG received. Changes the title/ folder.
“RETURN” Exit Function Control mode. — *Factory setting Function of KDV-5244U/ KDV-5544U Make a setting Function of KDV-5544U/ KDV-4544 Press the [AUD] knob or turn the [AUD] knob to select a setting value, and then press the [AUD] knob.
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Item Setting Entry Setting overview Condition Page 4/ ¢ “ICON” “OFF”/ “ON1”/ Sets the Graphics mode of the display. “ON2”* 4/ ¢ “SWPRE” “R”*/ “SW”/ “AV” Sets the preout output. 4/ ¢ “ZONE2” “F”/ “R”* Specifies the destination of sub source sound when the Dual Zone function is turned on.
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Exit Setup menu mode Press the [SETUP] button. The Setup menu ends. ⁄ • The memory cannot be erased by the Reset button. Function of KDV-5244U/ KDV-5544U Press the [2]/[3] button to select the menu. LANGUAGE/ PICTURE/ AUDIO/ OTHER KDV-5244U/ KDV-5544U/ KDV-4244/ KDV-4544...
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LANGUAGE Item Setting MENU LANGUAGE/ Selects the initial disc menu language and audio language. AUDIO LANGUAGE Refer to the language code list (page 35). SUBTITLE Selects the initial subtitle language or remove the subtitle (OFF). Refer to the language code list (page 35). ON SCREEN Selects a language for the setup menu and on screen display.
DVD-VIDEO or DVD-VR only Track number and play time are not displayed with Video CD PBC On. In CD & External disc source Information Display Disc title “D-TITLE” Track title “T-TITLE” Play time & Track number “P-TIME” Clock “CLOCK” KDV-5244U/ KDV-5544U/ KDV-4244/ KDV-4544...
AV Input Display Setting Theft Deterrent Faceplate Selecting the display when changing to AV IN or The faceplate of the unit can be detached and AUX source. taken with you, helping to deter theft. Select AV IN source Removing the Faceplate Press the [SRC] button.
Press the [AUDIO] button repeatedly during playback to hear a different audio channel Selecting a title/ folder DVD-VIDEO DVD-VIDEO DVD-VR DVD-VR MPEG/DivX® MPEG/DivX® (STEREO, Left or Right). JPEG JPEG Audio File Audio File Press the [FM+] or [AM–] button. KDV-5244U/ KDV-5544U/ KDV-4244/ KDV-4544...
Displaying Status and Control Changes the audio stream. Changes the subtitle language. on-screen DVD-VIDEO DVD-VIDEO DVD-VR DVD-VR Video CD Video CD MPEG/DivX® MPEG/DivX® JPEG JPEG Switches the Track time (“TIME”), remaining Video CD Video CD You can display various information about the disc track (“REM”), Disc time (“TOTAL”), and loaded on-screen.
Press the number buttons Press the [ENTER] button Select the search mode ✍ To resume PBC, press [TOP MENU] or [MENU]. Press the [DIRECT] button. Each time you press the button, the search mode alternates between the modes. KDV-5244U/ KDV-5544U/ KDV-4244/ KDV-4544...
⁄ Chapter search (“CHAP”), Title search DVD-VIDEO DVD-VIDEO (“TITL”), and Search mode off. • An image is displayed at the folder list position when an Chapter search (“CHAP”), Program/Play DVD-VR DVD-VR album art is attached to the tag of a playing audio file. list search (“PRGM”/ ”PLST”), and Search mode off.
Function of KDV-5244U/ KDV-5544U iPod Operations of Remote Control Before Use Search for music/video • Video output setting of iPod needs to be set on Operation type Operation your iPod. Movement between items Press the [5] or [∞] button. • Turn on the monitor to watch the playback picture.
Music disc/Audio file/iPod Operation of Control Panel Function of KDV-5244U/ KDV-5544U Music/Video Search Audio File Audio File C D C D MPEG/DivX® MPEG/DivX® Music/Video Search for iPod JPEG JPEG Search for the song/ video (in iPod) you want to Selecting the track/ file you want to listen to from play.
Music disc/Audio file/iPod Operation of Control Panel ⁄ Function of KDV-5244U/ KDV-5544U 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.
Searching the music by entering the track Basic Operation of Disc Changer number (Direct Music Search) (Optional) 1 Set the remote controller mode switch to “AUD” mode Selecting CD changer source 2. Press the number buttons on the remote Press the [SRC] button. control.
Press the [ ] button. ⁄ • This function cannot be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception. • When the selected Program Type is not found, “NO PTY” is displayed. Select another Program Type. KDV-5244U/ KDV-5544U/ KDV-4244/ KDV-4544...
Program Type preset Putting the Program Type in the Preset button memory and quick recall. Presetting the Program Type Select the Program Type to preset Refer to <PTY (Program Type)> (page 24). Preset the Program Type Press the desired [1] — [6] button for at least 2 seconds.
• If a wrong security code is entered, “ERROR” is displayed. • To deactivate the Security Code function, see the next Enter a correct security code. section <Deactivating Security Code>. Exit Security Code mode Press the [ ] button. KDV-5244U/ KDV-5544U/ KDV-4244/ KDV-4544...
Audio Adjustments • AV output source Audio Control The sub source (DVD, USB, and AV IN) can be output to You can adjust following Audio Control items ; the AV output separately from the main source. - Set the preout to “AV” in “MENU” > “SWPRE” (page 11) of Adjustment Item Display Range <Function Control>.
• You can select for each source. Turn the [AUD] knob and push the center when the desired value is displayed. Adjust between 0 and 170 cm. Exit Manual position adjust mode Press the [ ] button twice. KDV-5244U/ KDV-5544U/ KDV-4244/ KDV-4544...
⁄ Speaker Setting • About the position setting Setting the speaker to be connected, speaker size, First, set the using environment with <DTA (Digital Time and installation position; Alignment) Setting> (page 30). • When using the Subwoofer Left and Subwoofer Right as Setting item Range a single sub woofer, set the left side and right side to the...
Turn the [AUD] knob and push the center. Set the X’Over value Turn the [AUD] knob and push the center when the desired value is displayed. Exit X’Over setting mode Press the [ ] button twice. KDV-5244U/ KDV-5544U/ KDV-4244/ KDV-4544...
Audio Preset Memory Audio Preset Recall Registering the value setup by Sound Control. Recalling the sound setup registered by <Audio Preset Memory> (page 31). Setup Sound Control Refer to the following operations to setup the Select the source Sound Control. Press the [SRC] button.
• Do not set the remote control in hot places such as on Audio item select: [AUDIO] the dashboard. Adjust the Audio item: [VOL] ⁄ • Refer to <Audio Control> (page 27) for the operation method, such as the procedures for Audio control and others operations. KDV-5244U/ KDV-5544U/ KDV-4244/ KDV-4544...
Appendix For operating KCA-BT200 (Optional) Function Glossary For operation refer to Model-A-1 in the Instruction • “AF” (Alternative Frequency) Manual of KCA-BT200, and the table below. The When the reception is poor, automatically alternate [AUTO]/[TI] button should be replaced with [SRC] to another frequency broadcasting the same button for <Answering the Waiting Call after program in the same RDS network with better...
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60M: Turns the power OFF after 60 minutes. • “RUS” (Russian language setting) When this is set to ON, the following character strings are displayed in Russian: Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/ Album name/ KCA-BT200/BT100 (optional accessory) KDV-5244U/ KDV-5544U/ KDV-4244/ KDV-4544...
Language code list Code Language Code Language Code Language ENGLISH English Hebrew Romanian SPANISH Spanish Hindi Kinyarwanda FRENCH French Croatian Sanskrit GERMAN German Hungarian Sindhi ITALIAN Italian Armenian Sangho DUTCH Dutch Interlingua Serbo-Croatian SWEDISH Swedish Interlingue Singhalese DANISH Danish Inupiak Slovak RUSSIAN Russian...
• Make sure that all wire connections are securely made by inserting jacks until they lock completely. • If your vehicle’s ignition does not have an ACC position, or if the ignition wire is connected to a power source with KDV-5244U/ KDV-5544U/ KDV-4244/ KDV-4544...
Front output (KDV-5244U/ KDV-5544U only) Front side Rear output/ Sub Woofer output/ AV output (audio) Do not connect. Fuse (10A) To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory ⁄ To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals. Wiring harness...
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2 The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle’s ISO connector is connected to the constant power supply, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is linked to the ignition. Ignition cable A-7 Pin (Red) (Red) Unit Vehicle Battery cable A-4 Pin (Yellow) (Yellow) KDV-5244U/ KDV-5544U/ KDV-4244/ KDV-4544...
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.
• Cannot switch to DVD or USB source. • The Dual zone function is set to DVD or USB. ☞ <Audio Setup> (page 27) • AV output source is set to USB or DVD. ☞ <Audio Setup> (page 27) KDV-5244U/ KDV-5544U/ KDV-4244/ KDV-4544...
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NA DVICE: • An unsupported USB device is connected. The messages shown below display your • Connection to the iPod has failed. systems condition. ➪ Check that the connected iPod is an iPod that is supported. See <About Audio file> TOC ERR: •...
Installation Size (W x H x D) 720 x 576 pixels (25fps) : 182 x 53 x 159 mm Audio Bit Rate : 32kbps - 320kbps Weight Audio Sampling Frequency : : 1.4 kg MPEG-1:32k/44.1k/48kHz MPEG-2:16k/22.05/24kHz Specifications subject to change without notice. KDV-5244U/ KDV-5544U/ KDV-4244/ KDV-4544...
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