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-X598/ KDC-BT558U/ KMR-D558BT...
CONTENTS BEFORE USE Warning BEFORE USE Do not operate any function that takes your attention away from safe driving. BASICS Caution Volume setting: GETTING STARTED • Adjust the volume so that you can hear sounds outside the car to prevent accidents. •...
BASICS Faceplate Remote control (RC-406) KMR-D558BT (except for Volume knob (turn/press) Display window Remote sensor (Do not expose to bright sunlight.) Pull out the insulation sheet when using for the first time. Detach button Attach Detach How to reset How to replace the battery Your preset adjustments will also be erased.
UPDATE SYSTEM / UPDATE BT To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, YES: Starts upgrading the firmware. ; NO: Cancels (upgrading is not activated). F/W UP press xx.xx For details on how to update the firmware, see: www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ EN_KDC_X598_KWK0_f.indd 4 8/11/2013 5:11:36 PM...
RADIO Other settings Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), then press the knob. Press and hold to exit. To return to the previous setting item or hierarchy, press Default: XX Search for a station TUNER SETTING...
Press 4 repeatedly. • Audio CD: TRACK REPEAT, REPEAT OFF • MP3/WMA/WAV file or iPod: FILE REPEAT, FOLDER REPEAT, REPEAT OFF iPod/iPhone • KENWOOD Music Editor Light (KME Light)/ KENWOOD Music Control (KMC) file ( 18): FILE REPEAT, REPEAT OFF USB input terminal Random play * Press 3 ...
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CD / USB / iPod Select a track/file from a list Direct Music Search (using RC-406) Set the skip search ratio (except for KMR-D558BT For iPod: Applicable only when [MODE OFF] is While listening to iPod or KME Light/ KMC file... selected.
Pandora® Preparation: Preparation: Do this Select [ON] for [BUILT-IN AUX]. ( 4) Install the latest version of the Pandora Press 6 IW (or press ENT IW Pause or resume application onto your device (iPhone/ Start listening playback on RC-406). iPod touch), then create an account and log in to Pandora.
Install the latest version of iHeart Link for Press 6 IW (or press While a city list appears during search... Pause or KENWOOD application onto your device ENT IW on RC-406). Turn the volume knob quickly to enter resume (iPhone/ iPod touch), then create an account character search.
SiriusXM® Radio Preparation: If a locked channel or a mature channel ([MATURE CH] is set to [ON]) is selected, Connect the optional SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner (commercially a pass code input screen appears. Enter the pass code to receive the channel. available).
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SiriusXM® Radio Default: XX Smart Favorites There are two types of lock functions available: User stored channels (1 to 6) of the current • SiriusXM-defined: When [MATURE CH] is set to [ON] band are recognized as Smart Favorite • User-defined: Using [CHANNEL EDIT] when [MATURE CH] is set to [OFF] channels.
BLUETOOTH® You can operate Bluetooth devices using this unit. • Pairing request (via Bluetooth) is Pair a Bluetooth device automatically activated if an iPhone/iPod When connecting a Bluetooth device to touch is connected through the USB input Connect the microphone the unit for the first time, perform pairing terminal.
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BLUETOOTH® Bluetooth mobile phone Improve the sound quality during a call While talking on the phone... Do this Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION]. Receive a call Press or the volume knob or one of the Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), number buttons (1 to 6) (or press then press the knob.
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BLUETOOTH® Bluetooth mode operations VOICE Speak the name of the contact you want to call or the voice command to control the phone functions. ( 13) Press to enter Bluetooth mode. Turn the volume knob to make a selection (see the following table), BATT* LOW/ MID/ FULL: Shows the strength of the battery.
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BLUETOOTH® Turn the volume knob quickly to enter alphabet search mode. Delete a contact The first menu (ABCDEFGHIJK) appears. To go to the other menu (LMNOPQRSTUV or WXYZ1 ), press J / K. Not applicable for mobile phone that supports PBAP. Turn the volume knob or press S / T to select the desired first Press to enter Bluetooth mode.
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BLUETOOTH® Internet radio via Bluetooth Bluetooth audio player TRANSFER “DL PB ” appear and transfer the Operations and display indications may differ phonebook of the connected phone to Listen to Pandora according to their availability on the connected this unit manually. Preparation: device.
(Selectable only if a setting other than [THROUGH] is selected for adjust.) TRE LEVEL –8 to +8 (0) [LPF SUBWOOFER].) KDC-X598 EQ PRO (for THROUGH: All signals are sent to the speakers. ; 100HZ/ 120HZ/ 150HZ: Audio signals with frequencies higher than 100 Hz/ 120 Hz/ BASS ADJUST BASS CTR FRQ 60/ 80/ 100/ 200HZ: Selects the center frequency.
• Discs with coloring on the recording surface or discs that the detailed color adjustment. • You cannot operate iPod if “KENWOOD” or “ ” is are dirty. 2 Press S / T to select the color (R/ G/ displayed on iPod.
• Signal conditions vary, depending on the surroundings. • Information shown on the • For more information about Bluetooth, visit the following website: display is incorrect. www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ The unit does not work at all. Reset the unit. ( 3) KMR-D558BT Make sure [OFF] is selected for [DEMO MODE].
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Make sure you have installed the latest version of the iHeart Correct characters are not This unit can only display uppercase letters, numbers, and a Link for KENWOOD application on your device. displayed (e.g. album name). limited number of symbols.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy “CH LOCKED” The selected channel is locked. Enter the correct pass code • Voice calling method is • Use voice calling method in a more quiet environment. to unlock. ( 11) not successful. • Reduce the distance from the microphone when you •...
Warning Installing the unit (in-dash mounting) • The unit can only be used with a 12 V DC power supply, negative ground. • Disconnect the battery’s negative terminal before wiring and mounting. Do the required wiring. • Do not connect Battery wire (yellow) and Ignition wire (red) to the ( 23) car chassis or Ground wire (black) to prevent a short circuit.
Purple To rear speaker (right) Purple/Black (D) Wiring harness Ignition switch Brown To connect the Kenwood navigation system, Car fuse box refer your navigations manual. (Mute control wire) (Ignition wire) (E) Extraction key Yellow...
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) Total Harmonic Distortion (1 kHz) 0.01 % Maximum Output Power 50 W × 4 Signal-to-Noise Ratio (1 kHz) KDC-X598 : 110 dB Other models: 105 dB Full Bandwidth Power 22 W × 4 (at less than 1 % THD) Speaker Impedance 4 Ω — 8 Ω...
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SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Response (±3 dB) 20 Hz — 20 kHz CAUTION This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled Input Maximum Voltage 1 200 mV environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C Input Impedance 30 kΩ to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure Operating Voltage 14.4 V (10.5 V — 16 V allowable)
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• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use FCC WARNING of such marks by JVC KENWOOD Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or of their respective owners.